GREAT BEND - Mandi Lou
Henson, 31, passed away June 28, 2020, at the University of Kansas Health
System – Great Bend Campus. She was born December 9, 1988, at Pratt, to
Leatrice Ann Henson.

Coming from
Kerrville, Texas in 2004, Mandi was a Great Bend resident. She loved singing,
pranking people and looking at Christmas lights. She especially loved her
singing hippopotamus. 

Survivors
include, her mother, Leatrice Christie, her grandmother, Alice Martin, her
brother Kenneth Martin, and sister, Kyla Martin, all of Great Bend; as well as
many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,
July 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00
a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with
Pastor David Leroy presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mandi
Henson 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

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Mandi Lou
Henson, 31, passed away June 28, 2020, at the University of Kansas Health
System – Great Bend Campus. She was born December 9, 1988, at Pratt, to
Leatrice Ann Henson. Coming from
Kerrville, Texas in 2004, Mandi was a Great Bend resident. She loved singing,
pranking people and looking at Christmas lights. She especially loved her
singing hippopotamus. Survivors
include, her mother, Leatrice Christie, her grandmother, Alice Martin, her
brother Kenneth Martin, and sister, Kyla Martin, all of Great Bend; as well as
many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,
July 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00
a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with
Pastor David Leroy presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mandi
Henson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral HomeCondolences 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

Mandi Lou Henson

Frederick
Dean Kempke, 83, of Claflin, Kansas, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Ascension
Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born October 18, 1936, at
Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of George Oakland and Rose Pauline (Schneider)
Kempke.&nbsp;

Dean
graduated from Holyrood High School in 1955. On October 29, 1955, he married
Janice I. Swalley in Holyrood, Kansas. She survives. 

Dean
spent his career working in the oilfield doing various jobs and retired from
Harbison-Fisher after 22 years as a pump salesman. He was known by many as one
of the best in the business. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin
and served as a cook in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn
mowers, keeping his yard mowed, cleaning his vehicles, making custom engraved
limestone rocks and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. 

Other
survivors include three sons: David Kempke and wife Denise of Claflin, KS,
Randy Kempke of North Kansas City, MO, and Brad Kempke and wife Robin of
Johnson, KS; a brother, Wayne Kempke and wife Carol of Hutchinson; 8
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

He
was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Kaye Schroeder. 

Visitation
will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family
present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in
Hoisington, KS.

Funeral
service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Zion Lutheran
Church in Claflin with Pastor Daniel Harders officiating. Interment will follow
at Claflin Cemetery. 

In
lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Claflin Ambulance Fund or Zion
Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
Hoisington, KS 67544. 

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 </figure>Dateline – ClaflinFrederick
Dean Kempke, 83, of Claflin, Kansas, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Ascension
Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born October 18, 1936, at
Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of George Oakland and Rose Pauline (Schneider)
Kempke.&nbsp; Dean
graduated from Holyrood High School in 1955. On October 29, 1955, he married
Janice I. Swalley in Holyrood, Kansas. She survives. Dean
spent his career working in the oilfield doing various jobs and retired from
Harbison-Fisher after 22 years as a pump salesman. He was known by many as one
of the best in the business. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin
and served as a cook in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn
mowers, keeping his yard mowed, cleaning his vehicles, making custom engraved
limestone rocks and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Other
survivors include three sons: David Kempke and wife Denise of Claflin, KS,
Randy Kempke of North Kansas City, MO, and Brad Kempke and wife Robin of
Johnson, KS; a brother, Wayne Kempke and wife Carol of Hutchinson; 8
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Kaye Schroeder. Visitation
will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family
present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in
Hoisington, KS.Funeral
service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Zion Lutheran
Church in Claflin with Pastor Daniel Harders officiating. Interment will follow
at Claflin Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Claflin Ambulance Fund or Zion
Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Frederick Dean Kempke

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Marvin Earl Johnston, Jr., 77, passed away June 24, 2020, at
Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; Marvin was born July 11, 1942 in
Buffalo, KS to Laurine (Brock) and Marvin Earl Johnston, Sr. Marvin Jr. married
Mary Ann Schartz August 22, 1970&nbsp;in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Marvin, a previous resident of Great Bend, Kansas City,
Wichita, and Grand Lake, had an entrepreneur's heart, having an interest in
farming, cattle, and the oil and gas business. He served as a flight medic in
the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Marvin most recently attended Holy
Ghost Catholic Church, Vinita, OK and was a previous member of Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. &nbsp;His favorite pastimes
were flying airplanes back in the day, cooking, reading about cars, but above
all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was
a loving and kind man and will be missed by everyone’s life he touched.&nbsp;

Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Johnston; two sons, John
Johnston and wife Christy of Omaha, NE, and Chris Johnston of Omaha, NE; two
daughters, Michelle Richards and husband McKenna of New Orleans, LA, and Melesa
Coffey and husband Chuck of Wichita; one sister, Sherri Marmie and husband
David of Great Bend, KS; and six grandchildren, Gabby, Jacob, Scarlett, Frank,
Josie, and Abraham.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00
p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to
the Autism Research Institute, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd.,
Great Bend, KS 67530.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasMarvin Earl Johnston, Jr., 77, passed away June 24, 2020, at
Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; Marvin was born July 11, 1942 in
Buffalo, KS to Laurine (Brock) and Marvin Earl Johnston, Sr. Marvin Jr. married
Mary Ann Schartz August 22, 1970&nbsp;in Great Bend.&nbsp; Marvin, a previous resident of Great Bend, Kansas City,
Wichita, and Grand Lake, had an entrepreneur's heart, having an interest in
farming, cattle, and the oil and gas business. He served as a flight medic in
the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Marvin most recently attended Holy
Ghost Catholic Church, Vinita, OK and was a previous member of Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. &nbsp;His favorite pastimes
were flying airplanes back in the day, cooking, reading about cars, but above
all, he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was
a loving and kind man and will be missed by everyone’s life he touched.&nbsp;Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Johnston; two sons, John
Johnston and wife Christy of Omaha, NE, and Chris Johnston of Omaha, NE; two
daughters, Michelle Richards and husband McKenna of New Orleans, LA, and Melesa
Coffey and husband Chuck of Wichita; one sister, Sherri Marmie and husband
David of Great Bend, KS; and six grandchildren, Gabby, Jacob, Scarlett, Frank,
Josie, and Abraham.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00
p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to
the Autism Research Institute, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd.,
Great Bend, KS 67530.&nbsp;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

Marvin Earl Johnston

Hoisington – James William Gray, 74, passed away June 23,
2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus.

He was born July 22, 1945 in Russell to James W. and Jane
Workman Gray.

A Hoisington resident for eighteen years, and formerly of
Great Bend, he was a truck driver for Beaver Grain. He was of the Christian
faith, a member of the VFW Post 6240, Russell, the American Legion Post 286,
Hoisington, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Great Bend. He served in the
United States Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include: sister, Kala Miller Kurtz, and husband
Roger, Larned; two nephews, Brandon (Shelby) Kurtz, Larned, Jason (Sierra
Schmitt) Kurtz, Garfield; cousin, Sidonya Jane Bolton, Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Gray; mother,
Jane Miller; step-father, James C. Miller; and a son, Douglas Johnson Gray.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service
will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Russell Cemetery, Russell with Pastor
Mike Joiner presiding and military graveside rites. Friends may sign the
register book from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials
may be given to American Legion Post 286, Hoisington, in care of Beckwith
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Hoisington – James William Gray, 74, passed away June 23,
2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus.He was born July 22, 1945 in Russell to James W. and Jane
Workman Gray.A Hoisington resident for eighteen years, and formerly of
Great Bend, he was a truck driver for Beaver Grain. He was of the Christian
faith, a member of the VFW Post 6240, Russell, the American Legion Post 286,
Hoisington, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Great Bend. He served in the
United States Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting.Survivors include: sister, Kala Miller Kurtz, and husband
Roger, Larned; two nephews, Brandon (Shelby) Kurtz, Larned, Jason (Sierra
Schmitt) Kurtz, Garfield; cousin, Sidonya Jane Bolton, Hawaii.He was preceded in death by his father, James Gray; mother,
Jane Miller; step-father, James C. Miller; and a son, Douglas Johnson Gray.Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service
will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Russell Cemetery, Russell with Pastor
Mike Joiner presiding and military graveside rites. Friends may sign the
register book from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned.Memorials
may be given to American Legion Post 286, Hoisington, in care of Beckwith
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

James William Gray

HOISINGTON - Mickie “Mick”
McNett, 48, passed away on April 25, 2020, at Diversicare of Larned. He was
born on June 30, 1971, at Great Bend, to Samuel &amp; Glennis (Lamb) McNett. There will be no visitation as
cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday,
June 27, 2020, at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
Dwight Dozier presiding. Inurnment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great
Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Mickie McNett Funeral Expense Fund, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;

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 </figure>HOISINGTON - Mickie “Mick”
McNett, 48, passed away on April 25, 2020, at Diversicare of Larned. He was
born on June 30, 1971, at Great Bend, to Samuel &amp; Glennis (Lamb) McNett. There will be no visitation as
cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday,
June 27, 2020, at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
Dwight Dozier presiding. Inurnment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great
Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Mickie McNett Funeral Expense Fund, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;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

Mickie “Mick” McNett

Richard R. “Dick” Connell, 89, died June 22,
2020, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;
He was born February 1, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Charles
and Josephine (Wilson) Connell. &nbsp;Dick
graduated from Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska. He then
went to college at the John Brown University in Shilom Springs, Arkansas, and
then Wayne State College in Nebraska. It was here that he met Bonnie.

On July 5, 1952, he married Bonnie Lee Mousel
in Marysville, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him
in death on July 21, 2018.

&nbsp;Richard
served in the Army from 1952- 1954; 16 months of his service was spent in Korea,
where he was a radio operator and taught soldiers how to read and write.&nbsp; Richard continued his love for education
graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s degree in
education. Richard and Bonnie moved to Otis in 1956 where he started teaching
Science, Health, and PE. He was also the head football and baseball coach,
assistant basketball coach, Driver’s Ed teacher and in charge of the school
play.&nbsp; He went back to Colorado during
the summers to finish his Master’s degree in Administration.&nbsp; He became principal at Otis from 1965 to
1969. &nbsp;Mr. Connell received a phone call
from Claflin and was offered the Superintendent position in 1969. He, Bonnie,
and the three boys moved to Claflin as he worked as the Superintendent of Claflin
for 24 years.&nbsp; During their years at
Claflin, they added a daughter to their family.&nbsp;
Mr. Connell held a variety of other titles in the Claflin district while
acting as the Superintendent, he was also the principal of the Claflin
Elementary and Jr. High School for a few years.&nbsp;
Richard retired in 1993-1994 from Claflin with a total of 41 years in
the education field.

Richard was very active in both his community
and church.&nbsp; He was a member of the
United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, was a board member for Clara Barton
Hospital, former leader in the Cub and Boy Scouts, a volunteer driver for the
55+ and a member of the Kansas Schools Superintendent Association.

Survivors include; son, Mark
Connell and wife, Kim of Claflin; daughter, Carol McAtee and husband Travis of
Great Bend; daughter-in-law, Belinda Connell of Claflin; sister, Gwen
VanBrocklin of Roseville, CA; Craig Connell of Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren,
Jessica (Mark)Keeton, Kipp (Brooke) Connell, Addie(Jeff) Cullen, Kandice (Nate)
Thurman, Krystal (Dustin)Hickel, Becca (Dave) Duncan, Kyler (Kristan)Connell,
Reed (Callie) McAtee, Keyton (Joe) McCombs, and Gage McAtee; 20
great-grandchildren, Graecyn, Ellie &amp; Tenley Keeton, Chance &amp; West
Connell, Adrian &amp; Molly Cullen, Kimber &amp; Kaptin Thurman, Hagen, Huxten
&amp; Holden Hickel, Devin, Elaina &amp; Jack Duncan, Hannah &amp; Sloane
Connell and Haven and Trace McAtee, and Maze McCombs. He was preceded in death
by his wife Bonnie, two sons, Steve and Mike Connell, and a sister, Phyllis
Carr.

Visitation
will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family to receive friends from 5-8p.m.,
at the funeral home. 

Funeral
service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at the United Methodist Church
in Claflin, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Burial with military honors
will follow in Claflin Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to
the Claflin Ambulance or United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of the
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – ClaflinRichard R. “Dick” Connell, 89, died June 22,
2020, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;
He was born February 1, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Charles
and Josephine (Wilson) Connell. &nbsp;Dick
graduated from Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska. He then
went to college at the John Brown University in Shilom Springs, Arkansas, and
then Wayne State College in Nebraska. It was here that he met Bonnie.On July 5, 1952, he married Bonnie Lee Mousel
in Marysville, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him
in death on July 21, 2018.&nbsp;Richard
served in the Army from 1952- 1954; 16 months of his service was spent in Korea,
where he was a radio operator and taught soldiers how to read and write.&nbsp; Richard continued his love for education
graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s degree in
education. Richard and Bonnie moved to Otis in 1956 where he started teaching
Science, Health, and PE. He was also the head football and baseball coach,
assistant basketball coach, Driver’s Ed teacher and in charge of the school
play.&nbsp; He went back to Colorado during
the summers to finish his Master’s degree in Administration.&nbsp; He became principal at Otis from 1965 to
1969. &nbsp;Mr. Connell received a phone call
from Claflin and was offered the Superintendent position in 1969. He, Bonnie,
and the three boys moved to Claflin as he worked as the Superintendent of Claflin
for 24 years.&nbsp; During their years at
Claflin, they added a daughter to their family.&nbsp;
Mr. Connell held a variety of other titles in the Claflin district while
acting as the Superintendent, he was also the principal of the Claflin
Elementary and Jr. High School for a few years.&nbsp;
Richard retired in 1993-1994 from Claflin with a total of 41 years in
the education field.Richard was very active in both his community
and church.&nbsp; He was a member of the
United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, was a board member for Clara Barton
Hospital, former leader in the Cub and Boy Scouts, a volunteer driver for the
55+ and a member of the Kansas Schools Superintendent Association.Survivors include; son, Mark
Connell and wife, Kim of Claflin; daughter, Carol McAtee and husband Travis of
Great Bend; daughter-in-law, Belinda Connell of Claflin; sister, Gwen
VanBrocklin of Roseville, CA; Craig Connell of Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren,
Jessica (Mark)Keeton, Kipp (Brooke) Connell, Addie(Jeff) Cullen, Kandice (Nate)
Thurman, Krystal (Dustin)Hickel, Becca (Dave) Duncan, Kyler (Kristan)Connell,
Reed (Callie) McAtee, Keyton (Joe) McCombs, and Gage McAtee; 20
great-grandchildren, Graecyn, Ellie &amp; Tenley Keeton, Chance &amp; West
Connell, Adrian &amp; Molly Cullen, Kimber &amp; Kaptin Thurman, Hagen, Huxten
&amp; Holden Hickel, Devin, Elaina &amp; Jack Duncan, Hannah &amp; Sloane
Connell and Haven and Trace McAtee, and Maze McCombs. He was preceded in death
by his wife Bonnie, two sons, Steve and Mike Connell, and a sister, Phyllis
Carr.Visitation
will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family to receive friends from 5-8p.m.,
at the funeral home. Funeral
service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at the United Methodist Church
in Claflin, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Burial with military honors
will follow in Claflin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to
the Claflin Ambulance or United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of the
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Richard R. “Dick” Connell

Teresa
Hochstatter, 97, died April 12, 2020, at her home in Gladstone, Missouri.&nbsp; She was born May 25, 1922, in Rural Beaver
Township, Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Amalia Korkish.&nbsp;

On June
3, 1946, she married Glenn J. Hochstatter, Sr. in Odin, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.

Survivors
include: son, Glenn J. Hochstatter, Jr. &amp; wife Janice; daughter, Nadine
Kendrick, all of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Barbara Stout
&amp; husband Jim, Jason and Dustin Hochstatter; five great grandchildren; and
15 great-great grandchildren.

Rosary will
begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Memorial Mass to follow at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June
30, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by
Father Anselm Eke, MSP.

A private family inurnment was held at a previous date in the
St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, KS, in care of the Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dateline – Gladstone, MOTeresa
Hochstatter, 97, died April 12, 2020, at her home in Gladstone, Missouri.&nbsp; She was born May 25, 1922, in Rural Beaver
Township, Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Amalia Korkish.&nbsp; On June
3, 1946, she married Glenn J. Hochstatter, Sr. in Odin, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.Survivors
include: son, Glenn J. Hochstatter, Jr. &amp; wife Janice; daughter, Nadine
Kendrick, all of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Barbara Stout
&amp; husband Jim, Jason and Dustin Hochstatter; five great grandchildren; and
15 great-great grandchildren.Rosary will
begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Memorial Mass to follow at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June
30, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by
Father Anselm Eke, MSP.A private family inurnment was held at a previous date in the
St. John Catholic Cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, KS, in care of the Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Teresa Hochstatter

Melissa Renee Tammen, 37, passed away
June 20, 2020, at her home.&nbsp; She was born
February 17, 1983, at Great Bend, to David Lee and Debra Renee (Hejny) Tammen.

Melissa, a
20 year resident of rural Albert coming from Great Bend, she received her CMA
degree from Barton County Community College. She was a dedicated long term MHDD
for Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She was a
baptized and confirmed member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, and
enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, riding Harleys and driving big trucks,
and her dogs, especially her current pit bull terrier, Karma.

Survivors
include her father, David Lee Tammen and wife Lynn of Albert; mother, Debra
Tammen of Great Bend and her significant other Larry Clair of Ellinwood; one
brother, Michael Tammen of Great Bend, two step sisters, Amber Maneth of
Westminster, Col., and Liston Marsh of Great Bend; and two nieces, Hailey
Tammen and Riley Tammen.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by one brother, Mathew Tammen; and grandparents, Charles and
Jaunis (Bose) Tammen and Orval and Betty (Smith) Hejny.

Funeral service
will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Pastor Chuck Carpenter presiding.&nbsp;
Interment will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Albert.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 24, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorial
contributions may be made to Golden Belt Humane Society or Peace Lutheran
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Albert, KansasMelissa Renee Tammen, 37, passed away
June 20, 2020, at her home.&nbsp; She was born
February 17, 1983, at Great Bend, to David Lee and Debra Renee (Hejny) Tammen.Melissa, a
20 year resident of rural Albert coming from Great Bend, she received her CMA
degree from Barton County Community College. She was a dedicated long term MHDD
for Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She was a
baptized and confirmed member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, and
enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, riding Harleys and driving big trucks,
and her dogs, especially her current pit bull terrier, Karma.Survivors
include her father, David Lee Tammen and wife Lynn of Albert; mother, Debra
Tammen of Great Bend and her significant other Larry Clair of Ellinwood; one
brother, Michael Tammen of Great Bend, two step sisters, Amber Maneth of
Westminster, Col., and Liston Marsh of Great Bend; and two nieces, Hailey
Tammen and Riley Tammen.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by one brother, Mathew Tammen; and grandparents, Charles and
Jaunis (Bose) Tammen and Orval and Betty (Smith) Hejny.Funeral service
will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Pastor Chuck Carpenter presiding.&nbsp;
Interment will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Albert.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 24, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorial
contributions may be made to Golden Belt Humane Society or 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; 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

Melissa Renee Tammen

73, passed away
peacefully on June 21, 2020, to join her beloved husband, Dallas R. Barrett, in
paradise. She was born on April 1, 1947, to Dorothy and Chester Nokes.&nbsp;
Preceded in death by her husband; son, Jack Dobson; parents, and brother, Dana
Nokes. Survived by step-children, Brian Barrett (Rose) and Valarie Long (Kent);
brother, Arlan Nokes (Jyl); grandchildren, Jeff Huskey (Jacinda), Steven Huskey
(Denise), Lauren Barrett, Kendall Barrett, Tori Barrett, and “GiGi” to seven
great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Marita was a retired florist,
realtor and active member at Rolling Hills Country Club. Her passion was island
vacations with her husband and friends and an active social life at RHCC. The
family wishes to express their gratitude to the dear friends who supported her
on this long journey.&nbsp;

Visitation,&nbsp;<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7">Tuesday,
June 23, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 pm</a>; funeral service,&nbsp;<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8">Wednesday,
June 24, 2020 at 11:00 am</a>, both at Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary
West.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment on Thursday at Great
Bend Cemetery, Great Bend KS.Memorials to Kansas Humane Society, Rolling
Hills Country Club and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Tributes to the family
via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dlwichita.com/">www.dlwichita.com</a>

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 </figure>Marita K. (Nokes) Barrett&nbsp;73, passed away
peacefully on June 21, 2020, to join her beloved husband, Dallas R. Barrett, in
paradise. She was born on April 1, 1947, to Dorothy and Chester Nokes.&nbsp;
Preceded in death by her husband; son, Jack Dobson; parents, and brother, Dana
Nokes. Survived by step-children, Brian Barrett (Rose) and Valarie Long (Kent);
brother, Arlan Nokes (Jyl); grandchildren, Jeff Huskey (Jacinda), Steven Huskey
(Denise), Lauren Barrett, Kendall Barrett, Tori Barrett, and “GiGi” to seven
great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Marita was a retired florist,
realtor and active member at Rolling Hills Country Club. Her passion was island
vacations with her husband and friends and an active social life at RHCC. The
family wishes to express their gratitude to the dear friends who supported her
on this long journey.&nbsp; Visitation,&nbsp;<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7">Tuesday,
June 23, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 pm</a>; funeral service,&nbsp;<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8">Wednesday,
June 24, 2020 at 11:00 am</a>, both at Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary
West.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment on Thursday at Great
Bend Cemetery, Great Bend KS.Memorials to Kansas Humane Society, Rolling
Hills Country Club and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Tributes to the family
via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dlwichita.com/">www.dlwichita.com</a>

Marita K. (Nokes) Barrett

Ervin C.
Schneider, 92, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Country Place Senior
Living, in Hoisington. He was born April 1, 1928, in Great Bend, the son of Erwin
A. and Mary (Schugart) Schneider. He married Monica Moeder on November 25, 1952,
at Odin, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2014.

Ervin was a
lifetime resident of Barton County, and was a farmer. He served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War where he earned two service stars. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, a Fourth
Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. Ervin enjoyed farming,
and spending time with his family.

Survivors
include; four sons, Tom (Pam) Schneider, Chris (Michelle) Schneider, all of
Olmitz, Dave (Norma) Schneider, and Jim Schneider, all of Great Bend; daughter
Sandra (Mike) Urban of Lawrence; &nbsp;brother,
Marvin of Rush Center; sister, Kathleen Bittner of Hays; fifteen grandchildren,
Brandon (Julie) Urban, Aaron (Laura) Urban, Brett (Devan) Urban, Stacey
(Clinton) Wattier, Sarah (Garret) Carver, Beth Schneider, Denise (Nathan) Zink,
Jeff (Sarah) Schneider, Joel (Krisa) Schneider, Jennifer Schneider, Krista
Schneider, Garrett Schneider, Gentry Schneider, Evan Schneider, Keaton Schneider;
and eighteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents,
brother, Jack (Eugene), sisters, Bernadine “Bernie” Linenberger and Beatrice “Bea-Sis”
Marie Gorrell.

Visitation
will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St.
Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Interment
will be in the St. Ann Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army.

Memorials
are suggested to Kans For Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Olmitz, KansasErvin C.
Schneider, 92, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Country Place Senior
Living, in Hoisington. He was born April 1, 1928, in Great Bend, the son of Erwin
A. and Mary (Schugart) Schneider. He married Monica Moeder on November 25, 1952,
at Odin, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2014.Ervin was a
lifetime resident of Barton County, and was a farmer. He served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War where he earned two service stars. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, a Fourth
Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. Ervin enjoyed farming,
and spending time with his family.Survivors
include; four sons, Tom (Pam) Schneider, Chris (Michelle) Schneider, all of
Olmitz, Dave (Norma) Schneider, and Jim Schneider, all of Great Bend; daughter
Sandra (Mike) Urban of Lawrence; &nbsp;brother,
Marvin of Rush Center; sister, Kathleen Bittner of Hays; fifteen grandchildren,
Brandon (Julie) Urban, Aaron (Laura) Urban, Brett (Devan) Urban, Stacey
(Clinton) Wattier, Sarah (Garret) Carver, Beth Schneider, Denise (Nathan) Zink,
Jeff (Sarah) Schneider, Joel (Krisa) Schneider, Jennifer Schneider, Krista
Schneider, Garrett Schneider, Gentry Schneider, Evan Schneider, Keaton Schneider;
and eighteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents,
brother, Jack (Eugene), sisters, Bernadine “Bernie” Linenberger and Beatrice “Bea-Sis”
Marie Gorrell.Visitation
will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St.
Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Interment
will be in the St. Ann Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army.Memorials
are suggested to Kans For Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Evin  C. Schneider

Jack
Leon Marzolf, 83, passed away June 21, 2020, at the Mitchell County Hospital in
Beloit. He was born May 25, 1937 in Kirksville, Mo. to Marvin and Viola
Marzolf. He married Rebecca Fisher on May 24, 1959. She survives.

Jack
was a lifelong resident of Glen Elder, graduating from Glen Elder High School
in 1956. He began work as a heavy equipment soil consevarationist out of high
school for Barnett Construction. He bought the operation and renamed it Marzolf
Construction in 1973. He continued in that field until his retirement in 2003.

He
was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glen Elder. He served several
years on the Glen Elder City Council and was a member of the Glen Elder Lions
Club.

Jack
was first and foremost a family man. He enjoyed watching his children and
grandchildren participate in numerous activities. He was Santa Claus to
numerous children in the area for nearly 50 years.

Another
interest was many trips to the casinos in Las Vegas and their buffets. During
retirement he enjoyed building feeders for the birds and squirrels making sure
every family member had one.

He
is survived by his wife, Rebecca, of the home. A daughter, Rhonda Farwell and
husband Curt of Beloit. Two sons, Mark and wife Cheryl of Glen Elder and
Michael and wife Crystal of Great Bend. A brother Marvin of Roseville, Calif.
and sister Mary Ellen of Las Vegas.

Jack
is also survived by three grandsons, Brady Marzolf and wife Jill of Wichita,
Chase Marzolf of Wichita and Reece Farwell of Lawrence. Two granddaughters,
Tori Farwell of Wichita and Katelyn Scherer of Olathe.

He
was preceded in death by his mother, Viola, father, Marvin, and sister, Peggy
Kresin.

Visitation
will be from 1-7 pm, Tuesday June 23 at Roberts Funeral Home in Beloit. The
family will be present to accept visitors from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be
at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 24 at the United Methodist Church in Glen Elder
with Jim Brackett officiating. Interment will be the Glenwood Cemetary in Glen
Elder.

Flowers
are welcome and memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Glen
Elder. 

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 </figure>Jack
Leon Marzolf, 83, passed away June 21, 2020, at the Mitchell County Hospital in
Beloit. He was born May 25, 1937 in Kirksville, Mo. to Marvin and Viola
Marzolf. He married Rebecca Fisher on May 24, 1959. She survives.Jack
was a lifelong resident of Glen Elder, graduating from Glen Elder High School
in 1956. He began work as a heavy equipment soil consevarationist out of high
school for Barnett Construction. He bought the operation and renamed it Marzolf
Construction in 1973. He continued in that field until his retirement in 2003.He
was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glen Elder. He served several
years on the Glen Elder City Council and was a member of the Glen Elder Lions
Club.Jack
was first and foremost a family man. He enjoyed watching his children and
grandchildren participate in numerous activities. He was Santa Claus to
numerous children in the area for nearly 50 years.Another
interest was many trips to the casinos in Las Vegas and their buffets. During
retirement he enjoyed building feeders for the birds and squirrels making sure
every family member had one.He
is survived by his wife, Rebecca, of the home. A daughter, Rhonda Farwell and
husband Curt of Beloit. Two sons, Mark and wife Cheryl of Glen Elder and
Michael and wife Crystal of Great Bend. A brother Marvin of Roseville, Calif.
and sister Mary Ellen of Las Vegas.Jack
is also survived by three grandsons, Brady Marzolf and wife Jill of Wichita,
Chase Marzolf of Wichita and Reece Farwell of Lawrence. Two granddaughters,
Tori Farwell of Wichita and Katelyn Scherer of Olathe.He
was preceded in death by his mother, Viola, father, Marvin, and sister, Peggy
Kresin.Visitation
will be from 1-7 pm, Tuesday June 23 at Roberts Funeral Home in Beloit. The
family will be present to accept visitors from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be
at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 24 at the United Methodist Church in Glen Elder
with Jim Brackett officiating. Interment will be the Glenwood Cemetary in Glen
Elder.Flowers
are welcome and memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Glen
Elder.

Jack Leon Marzolf

GREAT BEND -
Peter B. “Buddy” Warren, 90, passed away June 19, 2020, at his home in Great
Bend. He was born February 2, 1930, at Ponotoc, Miss., to Pettus &amp; Vallye
(Owens) Warren. He married June Whitehead October 4, 1952, at Raton, New
Mexico. She survives.

Coming from
Oxnard, Calif. in 1990, Peter was a Great Bend resident. Peter graduated from
Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska. He was a retired Navy Seabee in the
United States Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He was a member of
the MC Seabees Battalion 10 and Battalion 5. He was awarded the Silver Star,
bronze medal with V, and the Purple Heart. He was a member of Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, having been
very active in the church. Peter was a champion boxer in the Navy and an avid
golfer. Peter was a family man and especially loved his family. 

Survivors
include, his wife June Warren of the home; two sons, Ronnie Warren and wife
Patti and Michael Warren, and three daughters, Mary Wymore and husband Roy,
Linda Miller and husband William and Theresa Warren and husband Michael Torres,
all of Great Bend; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Lynda Young, Blanche
Turcott, Billye Van Sides and Mary F. Montgomery. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with
military rites by the U.S. Navy. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior
Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Peter B. “Buddy” Warren, 90, passed away June 19, 2020, at his home in Great
Bend. He was born February 2, 1930, at Ponotoc, Miss., to Pettus &amp; Vallye
(Owens) Warren. He married June Whitehead October 4, 1952, at Raton, New
Mexico. She survives. Coming from
Oxnard, Calif. in 1990, Peter was a Great Bend resident. Peter graduated from
Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska. He was a retired Navy Seabee in the
United States Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He was a member of
the MC Seabees Battalion 10 and Battalion 5. He was awarded the Silver Star,
bronze medal with V, and the Purple Heart. He was a member of Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, having been
very active in the church. Peter was a champion boxer in the Navy and an avid
golfer. Peter was a family man and especially loved his family. Survivors
include, his wife June Warren of the home; two sons, Ronnie Warren and wife
Patti and Michael Warren, and three daughters, Mary Wymore and husband Roy,
Linda Miller and husband William and Theresa Warren and husband Michael Torres,
all of Great Bend; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Lynda Young, Blanche
Turcott, Billye Van Sides and Mary F. Montgomery. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Knights of Columbus Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with
military rites by the U.S. Navy. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior
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; 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

Peter B. “Buddy” Warren

ELLINWOOD - Penelope
Lynn Nolan, 4 months, passed away June 18, 2020, at Ellinwood District
Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born on February 3, 2020, at Great Bend, to Taylor
Drummond and Christina Nolan.

Penelope
was dearly loved and treasured by her family. She was their little bundle of
joy. 

Survivors
include, her mother, Christina Nolan; her father, Taylor Drummond;
grandparents, Tim and Christina Casey, and Alisha Hawkins of Pueblo, Colo.;
great grandparents, John and Helen Cokeley of Stafford and Joyce Smith of Hardinsburg,
Ind.; two uncles, Ezra Luna and Nelson Nolan; two aunts, Linhrasha Luna and
Elizabeth Casey; and cousins, Kreed Roda and Blayne Schwartz. She was preceded
in death by her grandfather, Nelson Nolan; and great grandmother, Sharon
Bailey. 

Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 29, 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, June 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Terrance
Klein presiding. Interment will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School, in care of Bryant Funeral
Home. 

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 </figure>ELLINWOOD - Penelope
Lynn Nolan, 4 months, passed away June 18, 2020, at Ellinwood District
Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born on February 3, 2020, at Great Bend, to Taylor
Drummond and Christina Nolan. Penelope
was dearly loved and treasured by her family. She was their little bundle of
joy. Survivors
include, her mother, Christina Nolan; her father, Taylor Drummond;
grandparents, Tim and Christina Casey, and Alisha Hawkins of Pueblo, Colo.;
great grandparents, John and Helen Cokeley of Stafford and Joyce Smith of Hardinsburg,
Ind.; two uncles, Ezra Luna and Nelson Nolan; two aunts, Linhrasha Luna and
Elizabeth Casey; and cousins, Kreed Roda and Blayne Schwartz. She was preceded
in death by her grandfather, Nelson Nolan; and great grandmother, Sharon
Bailey. Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 29, 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, June 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Terrance
Klein presiding. Interment will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph School, 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

Penelope Lynn Nolan

CLAFLIN - Berdetta
was called to Heaven on April 13, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Community, South
Hutchinson, KS. Berdetta was born October 10, 1925, in Beloit, KS to Everett
and Nettie (Sloan) Burkhead. She grew up on the family farm seven miles south
of Beloit with her three siblings and her loving parents. 

Berdetta
graduated from Beloit High School after attending a one room school house less
than a half mile from the family farmstead. Berdetta then attended Colorado
Women's College in Denver, CO, for two years and then continued her education
at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. She graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Home Economics and then returned to the Beloit farmstead to teach
school in the one room school house that she attended as a child. 

The following
fall Berdetta was married to Robert Lynn Branan and returned to Manhattan for
her new husband to finish up his last year of his college education. The young
couple moved to Claflin where they started a family. Robert and Berdetta
divorced twenty three years later. Berdetta stayed in Claflin to raise her
children and live her life. Berdetta was an avid reader and was active in the Independent
Township Public Library serving on the board for two terms. Berdetta was also active
in the United Methodist Women's organization. She loved to sew and her favorite
sewing projects was making costumes for Cabbage Patch Dolls for her friends’
grandchildren. Berdetta doted on her one grandchild treating him like he was a
little prince. 

Berdetta is
survived by her children; Laurie Branan of Independence, MO, Thomas Branan of
Claflin, KS, and James Branan&nbsp; of
Hutchinson, KS; a grandson, Dexter Branan and wife Olive; and great-grandchild
David. Preceding her in death are her parents, Everett and Nettie Burkhead; her
first born, Baby Boy Branan; two sisters Joan Apple, and Ihla Miller; and a
brother, Melvin Burkhead. 

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., June 27, 2020, at
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with John Radenberg presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials
are suggested to the Independent Township Public Library, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

CLAFLIN - Berdetta
was called to Heaven on April 13, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Community, South
Hutchinson, KS. Berdetta was born October 10, 1925, in Beloit, KS to Everett
and Nettie (Sloan) Burkhead. She grew up on the family farm seven miles south
of Beloit with her three siblings and her loving parents. Berdetta
graduated from Beloit High School after attending a one room school house less
than a half mile from the family farmstead. Berdetta then attended Colorado
Women's College in Denver, CO, for two years and then continued her education
at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. She graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Home Economics and then returned to the Beloit farmstead to teach
school in the one room school house that she attended as a child. The following
fall Berdetta was married to Robert Lynn Branan and returned to Manhattan for
her new husband to finish up his last year of his college education. The young
couple moved to Claflin where they started a family. Robert and Berdetta
divorced twenty three years later. Berdetta stayed in Claflin to raise her
children and live her life. Berdetta was an avid reader and was active in the Independent
Township Public Library serving on the board for two terms. Berdetta was also active
in the United Methodist Women's organization. She loved to sew and her favorite
sewing projects was making costumes for Cabbage Patch Dolls for her friends’
grandchildren. Berdetta doted on her one grandchild treating him like he was a
little prince. Berdetta is
survived by her children; Laurie Branan of Independence, MO, Thomas Branan of
Claflin, KS, and James Branan&nbsp; of
Hutchinson, KS; a grandson, Dexter Branan and wife Olive; and great-grandchild
David. Preceding her in death are her parents, Everett and Nettie Burkhead; her
first born, Baby Boy Branan; two sisters Joan Apple, and Ihla Miller; and a
brother, Melvin Burkhead. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., June 27, 2020, at
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with John Radenberg presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials
are suggested to the Independent Township Public Library, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Berdetta Branan

Bryin J.
Carl, infant, passed away June 2, 2020, in Great Bend.

Survivors
include, his parents, Larry and Carrie Carl; grandparents, Adolph and Robbie
Highberg; a brother, Stephen Carl; and two sisters, Rebecca Hook and Amber
James. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Carl, Sr.; and two
sisters, Alexandra Carl and Keyana Carl. 

Memorial
service will be held at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020, in the Upper Room of
Everything Under the Son, with Pastor Al Hatten presiding. Memorials are suggested
to Amber Hope Youthville and Foster Care, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBryin J.
Carl, infant, passed away June 2, 2020, in Great Bend. Survivors
include, his parents, Larry and Carrie Carl; grandparents, Adolph and Robbie
Highberg; a brother, Stephen Carl; and two sisters, Rebecca Hook and Amber
James. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Carl, Sr.; and two
sisters, Alexandra Carl and Keyana Carl. Memorial
service will be held at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020, in the Upper Room of
Everything Under the Son, with Pastor Al Hatten presiding. Memorials are suggested
to Amber Hope Youthville and Foster Care, 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

Bryin J. Carl

GREAT BEND –
Delaine F. Meyers, age 83, passed away June 13, 2020, at Kansas Heart Hospital,
Wichita, KS. He was born February 3, 1937, at Plainville, Kansas to Henry and
Alma (Dauwe) Meyers.

“D” as he
was known was a long time resident of Great Bend. He worked for Steffen’s of
Wichita. He was a member of Prince of Peace Church, St. Patrick Parish. “D” was
a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. 

He is
survived by his wife Donna (Weigel) Meyers of the home and three children,
Brenda (Rob) Parrish of Lawrence, Doug Meyers of Newton, and Cynthia Meyers of
Great Bend; a brother, Gary Meyers of Plainville, and sister Marlene Dohe of
Plainville; grandchildren, Thomas (Weatherly) Parrish, and Sarah Parrish, Kayla
(Justin) Seybert, and Katie (Dylan) Sowell, and eight great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his son, Alan Meyers, and his brother, Lenell Meyers. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at
a later date to honor “D’s” memory. Memorials are suggested to the Knight of
Columbus or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND –
Delaine F. Meyers, age 83, passed away June 13, 2020, at Kansas Heart Hospital,
Wichita, KS. He was born February 3, 1937, at Plainville, Kansas to Henry and
Alma (Dauwe) Meyers. “D” as he
was known was a long time resident of Great Bend. He worked for Steffen’s of
Wichita. He was a member of Prince of Peace Church, St. Patrick Parish. “D” was
a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He is
survived by his wife Donna (Weigel) Meyers of the home and three children,
Brenda (Rob) Parrish of Lawrence, Doug Meyers of Newton, and Cynthia Meyers of
Great Bend; a brother, Gary Meyers of Plainville, and sister Marlene Dohe of
Plainville; grandchildren, Thomas (Weatherly) Parrish, and Sarah Parrish, Kayla
(Justin) Seybert, and Katie (Dylan) Sowell, and eight great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his son, Alan Meyers, and his brother, Lenell Meyers. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at
a later date to honor “D’s” memory. Memorials are suggested to the Knight of
Columbus 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; 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

Delaine F. Meyers

Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;

She was born July 5, 1933, in Bazine, Kansas to Phillip P. and Esther R. (Tittel) Foos.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Melba was the Wick Program Coordinator at Barton County for15 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Barton County Food Bank and served on the board of the Barton County Girls Home for many number of years.&nbsp; She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2013.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include her two granddaughters, Misty Heironimus and husband, Rob, Hutchinson, KS; Mandy Brothers and fiancé, Karl Maa, WIS; one great grandson, Austin Sutton, Hutchinson, KS; one sister-in-law, Guilia Foos, Perry, KS; three nephews, Randy Foos and wife, Lori, Eureka, KS; Rick Foos, Perry, KS; Brad Foos, Topeka, KS; three nieces, Lori Hertel and husband, Stan, Hays, KS; Pam Erickson and husband, Ken, Russell, KS; Brenda Mock and husband, J.C., Emporia, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Monica Lea Brothers; a son, Tracey Smith; one sister, Freda Broetzmann and one brother, Eugene “Bud” Foos. &nbsp;

Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at The First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church.

The family suggests memorials to the Community Food Bank of Barton County,&nbsp;3007 – 10th Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left&nbsp;at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born July 5, 1933, in Bazine, Kansas to Phillip P. and Esther R. (Tittel) Foos.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Melba was the Wick Program Coordinator at Barton County for15 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Barton County Food Bank and served on the board of the Barton County Girls Home for many number of years.&nbsp; She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2013.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her two granddaughters, Misty Heironimus and husband, Rob, Hutchinson, KS; Mandy Brothers and fiancé, Karl Maa, WIS; one great grandson, Austin Sutton, Hutchinson, KS; one sister-in-law, Guilia Foos, Perry, KS; three nephews, Randy Foos and wife, Lori, Eureka, KS; Rick Foos, Perry, KS; Brad Foos, Topeka, KS; three nieces, Lori Hertel and husband, Stan, Hays, KS; Pam Erickson and husband, Ken, Russell, KS; Brenda Mock and husband, J.C., Emporia, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Monica Lea Brothers; a son, Tracey Smith; one sister, Freda Broetzmann and one brother, Eugene “Bud” Foos. &nbsp;Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at The First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church.The family suggests memorials to the Community Food Bank of Barton County,&nbsp;3007 – 10th Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left&nbsp;at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melba Jean Smith

Dale C. Klima, 72, passed away June
12, 2020, at his home in Great Bend.&nbsp; He
was born March 29, 1948, in Ellsworth, to Dale J. and Emma E. (Sulc)
Klima.&nbsp; Dale married Chris Carpenter
Sept. 1, 1973, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale, a
long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Ellsworth, was a veteran of the US
Army serving as a gunner in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972.&nbsp; He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church
and life member of American Legion Argonne Post 180.&nbsp; He enjoyed 50's and 60's music and was an
avid baseball fan, taking a passionate interest in his grandchildren’s ball
games, rarely missing a game. Dale worked in the oilfield as a roustabout and
rig hand for Lasmo Southern States Oil Producers, until an injury forced him
into retirement in 1984. 

Survivors
include wife, Chris Klima, of the home; one daughter, Deena Smith and husband
Chris of Great Bend; one son, Kelly Klima and wife Darah of Derby; two sisters,
Marilyn Dunham and husband Steve of Wichita and Judy A. Triplett and husband
Ron of Mustang, Okla.; five grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Riley Smith, Adelle
Smith, Karson Klima and Demi Klima; and two nephews and one niece.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his parents and
by one sister, Charlene Alsup.

Memorial
services 1:00 Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with
Rev. Jon Brudvig.&nbsp; Military Rites will be
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; There
will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to American Legion Argonne
Post 180 Baseball or Chasing Tails Rescue or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDale C. Klima, 72, passed away June
12, 2020, at his home in Great Bend.&nbsp; He
was born March 29, 1948, in Ellsworth, to Dale J. and Emma E. (Sulc)
Klima.&nbsp; Dale married Chris Carpenter
Sept. 1, 1973, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Dale, a
long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Ellsworth, was a veteran of the US
Army serving as a gunner in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972.&nbsp; He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church
and life member of American Legion Argonne Post 180.&nbsp; He enjoyed 50's and 60's music and was an
avid baseball fan, taking a passionate interest in his grandchildren’s ball
games, rarely missing a game. Dale worked in the oilfield as a roustabout and
rig hand for Lasmo Southern States Oil Producers, until an injury forced him
into retirement in 1984. Survivors
include wife, Chris Klima, of the home; one daughter, Deena Smith and husband
Chris of Great Bend; one son, Kelly Klima and wife Darah of Derby; two sisters,
Marilyn Dunham and husband Steve of Wichita and Judy A. Triplett and husband
Ron of Mustang, Okla.; five grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Riley Smith, Adelle
Smith, Karson Klima and Demi Klima; and two nephews and one niece.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his parents and
by one sister, Charlene Alsup.Memorial
services 1:00 Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with
Rev. Jon Brudvig.&nbsp; Military Rites will be
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; There
will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to American Legion Argonne
Post 180 Baseball or Chasing Tails Rescue or Trinity 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; 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

Dale C. Klima

Dateline: Independence, Missouri

Mark Alan Reiser, 50, passed away June 12, 2020, at his home
in Independence, Mo.&nbsp; He was born March
28, 1970, at Great Bend, to Larry A. and Sue A. (Hamill) Reiser.

Mark, a
resident of Independence, Mo., grew up in Great Bend before moving to Edmond,
Okla., in 1987.&nbsp; He was a 1988 graduate
of Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond, Okla., where he excelled in varsity
Baseball.&nbsp; Mark, a previous terminal
manager for Groendyke Transport, Inc. in St. Louis, was currently a member of
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, and Knights of Columbus, and
enjoyed playing golf.

Survivors
include his mother, Sue A. Reiser; sister, Jennifer Reiser and partner Amy
Fowler, Kansas City, Mo.; and one nephew and Godson, Ashton Reiser.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his father, Larry.

Cremation
has taken place, with services pending with Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Independence, MissouriMark Alan Reiser, 50, passed away June 12, 2020, at his home
in Independence, Mo.&nbsp; He was born March
28, 1970, at Great Bend, to Larry A. and Sue A. (Hamill) Reiser.Mark, a
resident of Independence, Mo., grew up in Great Bend before moving to Edmond,
Okla., in 1987.&nbsp; He was a 1988 graduate
of Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond, Okla., where he excelled in varsity
Baseball.&nbsp; Mark, a previous terminal
manager for Groendyke Transport, Inc. in St. Louis, was currently a member of
Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, and Knights of Columbus, and
enjoyed playing golf.Survivors
include his mother, Sue A. Reiser; sister, Jennifer Reiser and partner Amy
Fowler, Kansas City, Mo.; and one nephew and Godson, Ashton Reiser.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his father, Larry.Cremation
has taken place, with services pending with 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

Mark Alan Reiser

Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith, 74, passed
away June 12, 2020, at Medicalodges Of Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born April 19, 1946, at Great Bend to
Howard and Melba (Warnberg) Pedigo.&nbsp;
Sandra married Randy Smith June 4, 1965, at Great Bend.&nbsp;

Sandy, a
life time resident of Great Bend, passionately served as a caregiver for
Rosewood Services. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, board
member of League of Women Voters and Great Bend Recreation Commission, and
devoted past president of Rosewood Services Roots and Wings Foundation.

Survivors
include husband, Randy of the home; one brother, Don Pedigo and wife Kathy of
Great Bend; daughter in law, Heather Smith of Great Bend; four grandchildren,
Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee Smith, Madison Smith and McKayla Smith;
and three great grandchildren, Ava VonFeldt, Brie Werth and Jaselyn Werth.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by one son, David
Smith; brother, Gary Pedigo; and sister, Kandis Ann Pedigo.

Funeral
services will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, with family
receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials
may be given to Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, 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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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasSandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith, 74, passed
away June 12, 2020, at Medicalodges Of Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born April 19, 1946, at Great Bend to
Howard and Melba (Warnberg) Pedigo.&nbsp;
Sandra married Randy Smith June 4, 1965, at Great Bend.&nbsp; Sandy, a
life time resident of Great Bend, passionately served as a caregiver for
Rosewood Services. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, board
member of League of Women Voters and Great Bend Recreation Commission, and
devoted past president of Rosewood Services Roots and Wings Foundation.Survivors
include husband, Randy of the home; one brother, Don Pedigo and wife Kathy of
Great Bend; daughter in law, Heather Smith of Great Bend; four grandchildren,
Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee Smith, Madison Smith and McKayla Smith;
and three great grandchildren, Ava VonFeldt, Brie Werth and Jaselyn Werth.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by one son, David
Smith; brother, Gary Pedigo; and sister, Kandis Ann Pedigo.Funeral
services will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, with family
receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials
may be given to Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, 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

Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith

Edward L. White, age 80 years, of Great
Bend, Kansas, passed away at his
home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 following a heroic battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Ed was born on August 13, 1939 in Fort Morgan, Colorado,
the son of Herman and Ruby (Etris) White. &nbsp;He was a Machinist by trade and
supervisor at Flexweight, GBI and Farley Machine. In the 1970's, he spent time
in Saudi Arabia, Iran
and Iraq
working for Vetco and Aramco Oil. Following retirement he worked at Rosewood
and St Francis logging countless hours transporting foster kids.

A fun loving family man of few words, he was a great chef,
specializing in delicious dishes from his smoker.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed
cooking, especially for family get-togethers, making each holiday grander than
the one before. He was self taught and was known most for his Infamous Fish
Frys. 

His two favorite pastimes were fishing and dirt track
racing, having taken many family camping trips to Grand
Lake, Wilson Lake
and Colorado. He also loved time
at the race shop and going to the race track over the years with his race
family.

As the designated family historian, he took great pride in
his heritage.&nbsp; He was an amazing Daddy, Uncle, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa
(Heavy Emphasis on GREAT.) Ed had the pleasure of taking a trip to follow his
heritage from the south across the US
documenting the genealogy of the entire family.

Surviving family members include Daughters: Jami Lee White
of Silver City, Iowa, Vicki Bunn
and Brenda Goodwin of Hutchinson, Kansas;
his Grandchildren: Heather, Eugene, William, Jessica,
Carmen, Antonio, Casey, Miranda, Shelby,
Trey and Spencer and Great-Grandchildren: Landon, Reese, Kai, Zadamarie, James,
Zoe and Jaelynne; his nieces: Wanda Jackson, Sharon Overton, Kathy Barnard;
Nephews: Martin Harmon and John Harmon. He was preceded in death by his wife
Marlene; sister Betty Harmon and his parents Herman and Ruby White.

Honoring
his wishes there will be no Memorial Service, instead the family will be
receiving friends on July 4th at his home (“The White House”) and bring your
own fireworks.&nbsp; He requested memorials to St. Rose Health Center Endowment
Fund for Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice of Great
Bend, Kansas and PanCan.ORG in
care of the funeral home. Online
condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed
at <a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

Arrangements By CHARTER
FUNERALS 2115 Washington St. Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530 (620)
793-6161

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 </figure>Edward L. White, age 80 years, of Great
Bend, Kansas, passed away at his
home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 following a heroic battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Ed was born on August 13, 1939 in Fort Morgan, Colorado,
the son of Herman and Ruby (Etris) White. &nbsp;He was a Machinist by trade and
supervisor at Flexweight, GBI and Farley Machine. In the 1970's, he spent time
in Saudi Arabia, Iran
and Iraq
working for Vetco and Aramco Oil. Following retirement he worked at Rosewood
and St Francis logging countless hours transporting foster kids.A fun loving family man of few words, he was a great chef,
specializing in delicious dishes from his smoker.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed
cooking, especially for family get-togethers, making each holiday grander than
the one before. He was self taught and was known most for his Infamous Fish
Frys. His two favorite pastimes were fishing and dirt track
racing, having taken many family camping trips to Grand
Lake, Wilson Lake
and Colorado. He also loved time
at the race shop and going to the race track over the years with his race
family.As the designated family historian, he took great pride in
his heritage.&nbsp; He was an amazing Daddy, Uncle, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa
(Heavy Emphasis on GREAT.) Ed had the pleasure of taking a trip to follow his
heritage from the south across the US
documenting the genealogy of the entire family.Surviving family members include Daughters: Jami Lee White
of Silver City, Iowa, Vicki Bunn
and Brenda Goodwin of Hutchinson, Kansas;
his Grandchildren: Heather, Eugene, William, Jessica,
Carmen, Antonio, Casey, Miranda, Shelby,
Trey and Spencer and Great-Grandchildren: Landon, Reese, Kai, Zadamarie, James,
Zoe and Jaelynne; his nieces: Wanda Jackson, Sharon Overton, Kathy Barnard;
Nephews: Martin Harmon and John Harmon. He was preceded in death by his wife
Marlene; sister Betty Harmon and his parents Herman and Ruby White.Honoring
his wishes there will be no Memorial Service, instead the family will be
receiving friends on July 4th at his home (“The White House”) and bring your
own fireworks.&nbsp; He requested memorials to St. Rose Health Center Endowment
Fund for Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice of Great
Bend, Kansas and PanCan.ORG in
care of the funeral home. Online
condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed
at <a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements By CHARTER
FUNERALS 2115 Washington St. Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530 (620)
793-6161

Edward L. White

An obituary and services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;An obituary and services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

GREAT BEND -
Karry Lynn Deschner, 58, passed away June 11, 2020, at the University of
Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born on April 9, 1962, at
Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Butch &amp; Glynis (Dawe) Boyd. She married
Brad Deschner on September 6, 1980, at Natoma. He survives.

A Great
Bend resident since 1982, coming from Ellinwood, Karry was a clerk for
Wheatland Electric Corporation. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in
Great Bend. She enjoyed Nascar races, riding her razor, crafting at home and
loved her dogs. She was a big K-State fan. Karry enjoyed spending time with her
family, especially her kids and grandkids. 

Survivors
include, her husband, Brad Deschner of the home; two sons, Matt Deschner of
Great Bend, and Josh Deschner and wife Tiffany of Valley Center; a daughter,
Barbara VanderGiesen and husband Blake of Great Bend; a brother Ron Boyd and
wife Mary of Kipp, Kan.; a sister, Tracie Gaunt and husband Mark of Topeka; and
four grandchildren, Tyler Deschner, Brooke Deschner, Paige Deschner, and Quinn
Deschner. She was preceded in death by her parents and parents –in-law, and a
son, Justin Deschner. 

There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding. Inurnment will be 3:30 p.m. &nbsp;in the Natoma Cemetery, Natoma, Kan. Memorials
are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Karry Lynn Deschner, 58, passed away June 11, 2020, at the University of
Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born on April 9, 1962, at
Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Butch &amp; Glynis (Dawe) Boyd. She married
Brad Deschner on September 6, 1980, at Natoma. He survives. A Great
Bend resident since 1982, coming from Ellinwood, Karry was a clerk for
Wheatland Electric Corporation. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in
Great Bend. She enjoyed Nascar races, riding her razor, crafting at home and
loved her dogs. She was a big K-State fan. Karry enjoyed spending time with her
family, especially her kids and grandkids. Survivors
include, her husband, Brad Deschner of the home; two sons, Matt Deschner of
Great Bend, and Josh Deschner and wife Tiffany of Valley Center; a daughter,
Barbara VanderGiesen and husband Blake of Great Bend; a brother Ron Boyd and
wife Mary of Kipp, Kan.; a sister, Tracie Gaunt and husband Mark of Topeka; and
four grandchildren, Tyler Deschner, Brooke Deschner, Paige Deschner, and Quinn
Deschner. She was preceded in death by her parents and parents –in-law, and a
son, Justin Deschner. There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding. Inurnment will be 3:30 p.m. &nbsp;in the Natoma Cemetery, Natoma, Kan. Memorials
are suggested to Trinity 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; 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

Karry Lynn Deschner

JoAnn
(Gallon) Hiss, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and
friend died May 7, 2020, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born
December 27, 1927, in Great Bend, the daughter of Elmer P. and Edna V.
(Almquist) Gallon. She married Elward J. Hiss, Jr., “Eldy” on October 26, 1947,
at the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend. He survives.

Survivors
include, her husband, Eldy; two sons, Richard L. "Rick" Hiss and wife
Tina, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda; and a
daughter, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Michelle
(Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of Great Bend, E.J. Hiss of Kansas
City, Mo., and Veronica Hiss of Wichita; and three great grandchildren, Adia
Peck, Noah Peck and Tony Hiss.&nbsp; JoAnn was
preceded in passing by a sister, Jean Vollmer.

Celebration
of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2020, at First
Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian
Church or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral
Home.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJoAnn
(Gallon) Hiss, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and
friend died May 7, 2020, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born
December 27, 1927, in Great Bend, the daughter of Elmer P. and Edna V.
(Almquist) Gallon. She married Elward J. Hiss, Jr., “Eldy” on October 26, 1947,
at the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend. He survives. Survivors
include, her husband, Eldy; two sons, Richard L. "Rick" Hiss and wife
Tina, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda; and a
daughter, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Michelle
(Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of Great Bend, E.J. Hiss of Kansas
City, Mo., and Veronica Hiss of Wichita; and three great grandchildren, Adia
Peck, Noah Peck and Tony Hiss.&nbsp; JoAnn was
preceded in passing by a sister, Jean Vollmer.Celebration
of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2020, at First
Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian
Church or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral
Home.&nbsp; 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
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Todd A. Eveleigh, 56, died May
20, 2020, at his home near Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;
He was born June 16, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Robert and
Lorrayne (Mills) Eveleigh.&nbsp; In 1981 Todd
graduated from Great Bend High School.

On June 30, 1984, he married Margaret Hammeke in Great
Bend, Kansas. To this union were born two children, Bobby and Katie. They later
divorced.

Todd was a self-employed truck driver of Eveleigh
Trucking. He was a member of Foundry United Methodist Church and BOCK, Bikers
of Central Kansas. A motorcyclist enthusiast, Todd often wrote for Thunder
Roads magazine. He loved hunting and was an amazing cook, especially known for
his BBQ.&nbsp; 

He is survived by his children; Bobby Eveleigh and wife
Ploy of Melbourne, Florida, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick of Wilson;
parents, Bob and Lorrayne Eveleigh of Great Bend; a sister, Michelle Eveleigh;
three grandchildren, April Eveleigh, and Braden and Blaine Nelson; and his
beloved dog, Tanker. 

Per Todd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial
service will be 10:00 a.m., June 20, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church, Great
Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest
Memorial Park. 

Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. 

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 </figure>Dateline – Galatia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Todd A. Eveleigh, 56, died May
20, 2020, at his home near Galatia, Kansas.&nbsp;
He was born June 16, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Robert and
Lorrayne (Mills) Eveleigh.&nbsp; In 1981 Todd
graduated from Great Bend High School.On June 30, 1984, he married Margaret Hammeke in Great
Bend, Kansas. To this union were born two children, Bobby and Katie. They later
divorced.Todd was a self-employed truck driver of Eveleigh
Trucking. He was a member of Foundry United Methodist Church and BOCK, Bikers
of Central Kansas. A motorcyclist enthusiast, Todd often wrote for Thunder
Roads magazine. He loved hunting and was an amazing cook, especially known for
his BBQ.&nbsp; He is survived by his children; Bobby Eveleigh and wife
Ploy of Melbourne, Florida, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick of Wilson;
parents, Bob and Lorrayne Eveleigh of Great Bend; a sister, Michelle Eveleigh;
three grandchildren, April Eveleigh, and Braden and Blaine Nelson; and his
beloved dog, Tanker. Per Todd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial
service will be 10:00 a.m., June 20, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church, Great
Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest
Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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