GREAT BEND - Leroy Meyers Hesler, 93, passed away March 31, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on March 13, 1927, at Kiowa, Kan., to Jess Carl Hesler, Sr. and Edna Gertrude (Schwartz) Hesler.

In 1952, at the age of 25, Leroy started working for Boeing in Wichita and lived in Mulvane. In 1954, he was drafted into the United States Army and was given a medical honorable discharge after 6 months. He resumed working at Boeing for 14 years, then moved to Augusta, where he worked for the Light Plant. After 12 years in Augusta, he then decided to move to Russell and worked for the City of Russell, where he retired after 14 years in the 1990s. He then moved to Great Bend.

Leroy was of the Methodist faith. He was an avid coin collector and enjoyed reading National Geographic magazines cover to cover. He enjoyed bird watching, but he especially loved cardinals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jess C. Hesler, Jr., and Mildred J. Seley.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in the Cimarron Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Leroy Meyers Hesler, 93, passed away March 31, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on March 13, 1927, at Kiowa, Kan., to Jess Carl Hesler, Sr. and Edna Gertrude (Schwartz) Hesler.In 1952, at the age of 25, Leroy started working for Boeing in Wichita and lived in Mulvane. In 1954, he was drafted into the United States Army and was given a medical honorable discharge after 6 months. He resumed working at Boeing for 14 years, then moved to Augusta, where he worked for the Light Plant. After 12 years in Augusta, he then decided to move to Russell and worked for the City of Russell, where he retired after 14 years in the 1990s. He then moved to Great Bend.Leroy was of the Methodist faith. He was an avid coin collector and enjoyed reading National Geographic magazines cover to cover. He enjoyed bird watching, but he especially loved cardinals.He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Jess C. Hesler, Jr., and Mildred J. Seley.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in the Cimarron Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.netArrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Leroy Meyers Hesler

Evelyn Josephine Penka, 92, passed away March 28, 2020, at University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born September 19, 1927, in rural Hoisington to John and Antonia (Langer) Stoss. Evelyn married Edward Lambert Penka October 15, 1947, in Olmitz. He died October 17, 2007.

Evelyn was a resident of Great Bend since 1967 moving from rural Beaver. She was a long time proud checker at Dillons and had a home cleaning service. Evelyn was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and enjoyed every aspect of homemaking, especially cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, clothing fashion and ironing.

Survivors include her three children, Karen Wallace and husband Ken of Wichita, Kenneth Penka and wife Rhonda of Great Bend and Kathy Penka of Lenexa; one sister, Arlene Yarmer of Galatia; sister in law, Darlene Stoss of Hosington; ten grandchildren, Jeremy Penka, Grant Wallace, Dillon Wallace, Denise Dietz, Tony Penka, Gina Calhoon, Lisa Shepherd, Rolla Hansen, Garin Hansen and Emory Hansen; and 11 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Dale; brother, Edward Stoss; and two sisters, Erma Schloctermeier and Leona Reichuber.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver. Public visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Public celebration of life services are pending, due to the Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasEvelyn Josephine Penka, 92, passed away March 28, 2020, at University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born September 19, 1927, in rural Hoisington to John and Antonia (Langer) Stoss. Evelyn married Edward Lambert Penka October 15, 1947, in Olmitz. He died October 17, 2007.Evelyn was a resident of Great Bend since 1967 moving from rural Beaver. She was a long time proud checker at Dillons and had a home cleaning service. Evelyn was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and enjoyed every aspect of homemaking, especially cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, clothing fashion and ironing.Survivors include her three children, Karen Wallace and husband Ken of Wichita, Kenneth Penka and wife Rhonda of Great Bend and Kathy Penka of Lenexa; one sister, Arlene Yarmer of Galatia; sister in law, Darlene Stoss of Hosington; ten grandchildren, Jeremy Penka, Grant Wallace, Dillon Wallace, Denise Dietz, Tony Penka, Gina Calhoon, Lisa Shepherd, Rolla Hansen, Garin Hansen and Emory Hansen; and 11 great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Dale; brother, Edward Stoss; and two sisters, Erma Schloctermeier and Leona Reichuber.A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver. Public visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Public celebration of life services are pending, due to the Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.netArrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Evelyn Josephine Penka

WICHITA - Dale G. Zimmerman, 54, passed away March 26, 2020, at Chase County Care &amp; Rehab, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He was born on June 7, 1965, at Great Bend, Kan., the son of LaVern &amp; Dianna (Diehl) Zimmerman.

He was a repairman for Sears for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Dale enjoyed casinos and drag racing.

Survivors include, his parents, LaVern and Dianna Zimmerman; wife, Candy of El Dorado; and one sister, Patricia Morgan and husband Kim of Owasso, Okla.

There will be no viewing or services at this time as cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at GBCF, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>WICHITA - Dale G. Zimmerman, 54, passed away March 26, 2020, at Chase County Care &amp; Rehab, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He was born on June 7, 1965, at Great Bend, Kan., the son of LaVern &amp; Dianna (Diehl) Zimmerman.He was a repairman for Sears for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Dale enjoyed casinos and drag racing.Survivors include, his parents, LaVern and Dianna Zimmerman; wife, Candy of El Dorado; and one sister, Patricia Morgan and husband Kim of Owasso, Okla.There will be no viewing or services at this time as cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at GBCF, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.netArrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dale G. Zimmerman

GREAT BEND - Ashley Freedom Vanaman, 19, passed away March 24, 2020, in Great Bend. She was born on December 27, 2000, to Ernest &amp; Heather (Harris) Vanaman.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ashley worked for production packing treats at Redbarn.

Survivors include, her mother, Heather Vanaman; two brothers, Ryan Wayne Vanaman of Lamont, Okla., and Mark Edwin Gray of Great Bend; her grandmother, Deborah Harris; her grandfather, David McMullen; and a great great great aunt, Eloise Dolezal of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her father.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Eden Valley Cemetery, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding.

GREAT BEND - Ashley Freedom Vanaman, 19, passed away March 24, 2020, in Great Bend. She was born on December 27, 2000, to Ernest &amp; Heather (Harris) Vanaman.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ashley worked for production packing treats at Redbarn.Survivors include, her mother, Heather Vanaman; two brothers, Ryan Wayne Vanaman of Lamont, Okla., and Mark Edwin Gray of Great Bend; her grandmother, Deborah Harris; her grandfather, David McMullen; and a great great great aunt, Eloise Dolezal of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her father.Private Family Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Eden Valley Cemetery, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.netArrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Ashley Freedom Vanaman

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jessica R. Champ, age 52 years, of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, passed away in Pawnee Rock on Monday evening, March 23, 2020 after a lengthy illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on September 7, 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas to John D. Champ, Jr. and Virginia L. (Miller) Champ.&nbsp;&nbsp;She lived in the area most of her life except for a ten-year period that she lived in Garden City, Kansas and a two-year period in Woodward, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jessica was a homemaker most all of her life, and loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also loved NASCAR, and was a huge fan of both Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Survivors include her 30-year spouse Steve Shearrer, Sr. of Pawnee Rock, Kansas; three sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven Shearrer, Jr. of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, David (and his wife, Pamela) Shearrer of Garden City, Kansas, and Truman (and his wife, Becca) Shearrer of Pawnee Rock, Kansas; one stepson Buck (and his wife, Riane) Shea of Topeka, Kansas; one daughter Ashley Shearrer (and her fiance’ Ben White) of Hutchinson, Kansas; numerous grandchildren; one brother Rick Thomas of Great Bend, Kansas and two sisters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Teresa (and her husband Rob) Smith of Mexico and Christina Champ of Hoisington, Kansas; nieces and nephews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the current National health crisis and in accordance with the latest restrictions placed on public gatherings, Private Family Funeral Services will be held at ­­­­11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Tonya Andrews officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Larned City Cemetery at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private Family Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jessica R. Champ, age 52 years, of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, passed away in Pawnee Rock on Monday evening, March 23, 2020 after a lengthy illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on September 7, 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas to John D. Champ, Jr. and Virginia L. (Miller) Champ.&nbsp;&nbsp;She lived in the area most of her life except for a ten-year period that she lived in Garden City, Kansas and a two-year period in Woodward, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jessica was a homemaker most all of her life, and loved to cook and spend time with her grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also loved NASCAR, and was a huge fan of both Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Survivors include her 30-year spouse Steve Shearrer, Sr. of Pawnee Rock, Kansas; three sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven Shearrer, Jr. of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, David (and his wife, Pamela) Shearrer of Garden City, Kansas, and Truman (and his wife, Becca) Shearrer of Pawnee Rock, Kansas; one stepson Buck (and his wife, Riane) Shea of Topeka, Kansas; one daughter Ashley Shearrer (and her fiance’ Ben White) of Hutchinson, Kansas; numerous grandchildren; one brother Rick Thomas of Great Bend, Kansas and two sisters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Teresa (and her husband Rob) Smith of Mexico and Christina Champ of Hoisington, Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the current National health crisis and in accordance with the latest restrictions placed on public gatherings, Private Family Funeral Services will be held at ­­­­11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Tonya Andrews officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Larned City Cemetery at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private Family Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements ByCHARTER FUNERALS2115 Washington St.Great Bend, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67530(620) 793-6161

Jessica  R.  Champ

Niki Leone Murray, 75, passed away
March 20, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp;
She was born October 11, 1944, at Brisbane, Australia, to John Vincent
and Diane (Tattersal) Murray.

A long-time
resident of Holyrood, Niki was loving mother, grandmother and caregiver for her
family.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Mary
Catholic Church, Holyrood, and enjoyed reading and all animals.

Survivors
include two daughters, Desiree Werth of Holyrood and Dawn Feist of Great Bend;
seven grandchildren, Ashley Rios, Keshia Werth, Sydney Werth, Jotni Pankey,
Kialy Giesking, Brianna Feist and Kirsten Feist; seven great grandchildren; and
one sister, Jacquline Yager of Holyrood.&nbsp;
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Diane Murray; one daughter,
Sue Murray, and one brother, John Vincent Murray, II.

Funeral
will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father
Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas,
limited attendance will be allowed. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Thursday, March 26, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Memorials may be given to the Niki Murray 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; 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: Holyrood, KansasNiki Leone Murray, 75, passed away
March 20, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.&nbsp;
She was born October 11, 1944, at Brisbane, Australia, to John Vincent
and Diane (Tattersal) Murray. A long-time
resident of Holyrood, Niki was loving mother, grandmother and caregiver for her
family.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Mary
Catholic Church, Holyrood, and enjoyed reading and all animals.Survivors
include two daughters, Desiree Werth of Holyrood and Dawn Feist of Great Bend;
seven grandchildren, Ashley Rios, Keshia Werth, Sydney Werth, Jotni Pankey,
Kialy Giesking, Brianna Feist and Kirsten Feist; seven great grandchildren; and
one sister, Jacquline Yager of Holyrood.&nbsp;
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Diane Murray; one daughter,
Sue Murray, and one brother, John Vincent Murray, II.Funeral
will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father
Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas,
limited attendance will be allowed. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Thursday, March 26, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Memorials may be given to the Niki Murray 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; 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

Niki Leone Murray

GREAT
BEND – Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St.
Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was
born August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in Strokestown,
Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.&nbsp;

Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown
and Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the Diocesan
high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following high school, he
attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow, Ireland. He was very involved
in athletics during his school years particularly the Irish game of hurling.

Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age
24, took his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of the
Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to Kansas by
Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, Ireland, and had great
success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In Kansas, Father Tighe was
assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City Archdiocese. He served as an
assistant pastor at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s, Liebenthal (1954-57, and Sacred Heart
Cathedral,&nbsp;Dodge City&nbsp;(1957-59). His early pastorates were St.
Lawrence, Jetmore, with&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Anthony, Hanston (1959-61, and St.
Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served as chaplain at&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Medical&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great
Bend&nbsp;from 1965 to 1967.

Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the
first week he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered
to serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, including
a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, and on August 22,
1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on the front line and
ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to dying soldiers in the
field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to stay in the Army, and was
stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis,
Virginia.&nbsp; He also served with the
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired as a
Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990. 

During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a
number of diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund Board. Father
Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served as Judicial Vicar. His
later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright (1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls
(1985-91, and St. Patrick,&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;(1991-97). He was senior
priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great Bend, until his retirement on Jan.
31, 1998.

Following his retirement, Father Tighe remained where he
considered home, Great Bend, and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He
had a prominent presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton Golf
course, where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the Catholic Care
Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many new friends. &nbsp; 

He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
Alice, Brendan, John and
Michael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


A private Mass was held and a public Memorial Mass will be
held at a later date due to Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the
Catholic Diocese, due to the current virus pandemic. Throughout his life,
Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to the causes of the poor and the
unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend to Birthright and was charitable to
many other causes that were faithful to the book of Matthew that the last shall
be first. Memorials are suggested to the Birthright, Holy Family School
Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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BEND – Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St.
Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was
born August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in Strokestown,
Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.&nbsp; Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown
and Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the Diocesan
high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following high school, he
attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow, Ireland. He was very involved
in athletics during his school years particularly the Irish game of hurling.Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age
24, took his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of the
Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to Kansas by
Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, Ireland, and had great
success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In Kansas, Father Tighe was
assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City Archdiocese. He served as an
assistant pastor at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s, Liebenthal (1954-57, and Sacred Heart
Cathedral,&nbsp;Dodge City&nbsp;(1957-59). His early pastorates were St.
Lawrence, Jetmore, with&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Anthony, Hanston (1959-61, and St.
Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served as chaplain at&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Medical&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great
Bend&nbsp;from 1965 to 1967.Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the
first week he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered
to serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, including
a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, and on August 22,
1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on the front line and
ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to dying soldiers in the
field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to stay in the Army, and was
stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis,
Virginia.&nbsp; He also served with the
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired as a
Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990. During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a
number of diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund Board. Father
Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served as Judicial Vicar. His
later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright (1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls
(1985-91, and St. Patrick,&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;(1991-97). He was senior
priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great Bend, until his retirement on Jan.
31, 1998.Following his retirement, Father Tighe remained where he
considered home, Great Bend, and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He
had a prominent presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton Golf
course, where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the Catholic Care
Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many new friends. &nbsp; He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
Alice, Brendan, John and
Michael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
A private Mass was held and a public Memorial Mass will be
held at a later date due to Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the
Catholic Diocese, due to the current virus pandemic. Throughout his life,
Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to the causes of the poor and the
unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend to Birthright and was charitable to
many other causes that were faithful to the book of Matthew that the last shall
be first. Memorials are suggested to the Birthright, Holy Family School
Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, 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

Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe

Regis Dean Schulte, age 71, of 
Wichita, Kansas, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi 
Hospital-St. Francis Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 21,1948, at 
Hays, Kansas to John and Amelia “Mollie” (Dinkel) Schulte.&nbsp; He married 
Brenda Kay (Sechler) on July 7, 1973, at Victoria, Kansas.

He was a draftsman engineer at the 
Coleman Company in Wichita for 44 years and retired in 2011.&nbsp; He grew up
 in Victoria and was a 1966 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp;He 
graduated from Wichita State University with an Engineering Degree.&nbsp; 
Regis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita 
and very active in the parish. He also was a volunteer at The Center of 
Hope in Wichita.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda 
Schulte, of the home; one son, Matthew Schulte and wife, Jane, Wichita, 
KS; one daughter, Kimberly Schulte, Maize, KS; one brother, Damian 
Schulte and wife, Alicia, Escondido, CA; one sister, Claudia Hertel, 
Great Bend, KS; three grandchildren, George Schulte, Braden Schulte and 
Ellen Schulte.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carey Schulte; and one brother-in-law, Denis Hertel.

Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M.
 Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A 
mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date in Wichita, 
Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to The Center of Hope in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net
 or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Regis Dean Schulte, age 71, of 
Wichita, Kansas, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi 
Hospital-St. Francis Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 21,1948, at 
Hays, Kansas to John and Amelia “Mollie” (Dinkel) Schulte.&nbsp; He married 
Brenda Kay (Sechler) on July 7, 1973, at Victoria, Kansas.He was a draftsman engineer at the 
Coleman Company in Wichita for 44 years and retired in 2011.&nbsp; He grew up
 in Victoria and was a 1966 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp;He 
graduated from Wichita State University with an Engineering Degree.&nbsp; 
Regis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita 
and very active in the parish. He also was a volunteer at The Center of 
Hope in Wichita.Survivors include his wife, Brenda 
Schulte, of the home; one son, Matthew Schulte and wife, Jane, Wichita, 
KS; one daughter, Kimberly Schulte, Maize, KS; one brother, Damian 
Schulte and wife, Alicia, Escondido, CA; one sister, Claudia Hertel, 
Great Bend, KS; three grandchildren, George Schulte, Braden Schulte and 
Ellen Schulte.He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carey Schulte; and one brother-in-law, Denis Hertel.Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M.
 Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A 
mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date in Wichita, 
Kansas.The family suggests memorials to The Center of Hope in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net
 or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

Regis Dean Schulte

GREAT BEND - Rosemary
Trevino, 56, passed away March 19, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was
born on April 11, 1963, to Frank &amp; Dorothy (Ocon) Trevino. She married
Harry Taylor in 1999 and they were later divorced.

A lifetime
Barton county resident, Rosemary was a production laborer for Fuller Brush
Industries and more recently, was the hotel manager for both Days Inn and
Travel Lodge of Great Bend. Family was her life and she especially loved
spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors
include, three sons, Grayling James, Jr. of Lyons, Andrew James and wife Sarah
of Hutchinson, and Herman Pitts, Jr. of Great Bend; two daughters, Kandi
James-Becker and husband Trevor of Park City, and Cyndi James of Hutchinson;
four brothers, Lee Trevino and wife LaDonna of Hutchinson, Frank Trevino and
wife Evonda of Great Bend, Jessie Trevino and wife Andrea of Great Bend, and
Richard Trevino of Calif.; a sister, Mary Hunter of Great Bend; and eight
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant
daughter, Felicia Pitts. 

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Due to
restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas, limited
attendance will be allowed. Memorials have been suggested to the Rosemary
Trevino Funeral Expense Fund, 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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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>GREAT BEND - Rosemary
Trevino, 56, passed away March 19, 2020, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was
born on April 11, 1963, to Frank &amp; Dorothy (Ocon) Trevino. She married
Harry Taylor in 1999 and they were later divorced. A lifetime
Barton county resident, Rosemary was a production laborer for Fuller Brush
Industries and more recently, was the hotel manager for both Days Inn and
Travel Lodge of Great Bend. Family was her life and she especially loved
spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors
include, three sons, Grayling James, Jr. of Lyons, Andrew James and wife Sarah
of Hutchinson, and Herman Pitts, Jr. of Great Bend; two daughters, Kandi
James-Becker and husband Trevor of Park City, and Cyndi James of Hutchinson;
four brothers, Lee Trevino and wife LaDonna of Hutchinson, Frank Trevino and
wife Evonda of Great Bend, Jessie Trevino and wife Andrea of Great Bend, and
Richard Trevino of Calif.; a sister, Mary Hunter of Great Bend; and eight
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant
daughter, Felicia Pitts. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Due to
restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas, limited
attendance will be allowed. Memorials have been suggested to the Rosemary
Trevino 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

Rosemary Trevino

Regis Dean Schulte – age 71, of Wichita, Kansas died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis Wichita, Kansas.

He was born November 21,1948, at Hays, Kansas to John and Amelia “Mollie” (Dinkel) Schulte. He married Brenda Kay (Sechler) on July 7, 1973, at Victoria, Kansas.

He was a draftsman engineer at the Coleman Company in Wichita for 44 years and retired in 2011. He grew up in Victoria and was a 1966 graduate of Victoria High School.

He graduated from Wichita State University with an Engineering Degree. Regis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita and very active in the parish.

He also was a volunteer at The Center of Hope in Wichita.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Schulte, of the home; one son, Matthew Schulte and wife, Jane, Wichita, KS; one daughter, Kimberly Schulte, Maize, KS; one brother, Damian Schulte and wife, Alicia, Escondido, CA; one sister, Claudia Hertel, Great Bend, KS; three grandchildren, George Schulte, Braden Schulte and Ellen Schulte.

Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date in Wichita, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Regis Dean Schulte – age 71, of Wichita, Kansas died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis Wichita, Kansas.He was born November 21,1948, at Hays, Kansas to John and Amelia “Mollie” (Dinkel) Schulte. He married Brenda Kay (Sechler) on July 7, 1973, at Victoria, Kansas.He was a draftsman engineer at the Coleman Company in Wichita for 44 years and retired in 2011. He grew up in Victoria and was a 1966 graduate of Victoria High School.He graduated from Wichita State University with an Engineering Degree. Regis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita and very active in the parish.He also was a volunteer at The Center of Hope in Wichita.Survivors include his wife, Brenda Schulte, of the home; one son, Matthew Schulte and wife, Jane, Wichita, KS; one daughter, Kimberly Schulte, Maize, KS; one brother, Damian Schulte and wife, Alicia, Escondido, CA; one sister, Claudia Hertel, Great Bend, KS; three grandchildren, George Schulte, Braden Schulte and Ellen Schulte.He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carey Schulte; and one brother-in-law, Denis Hertel.Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date in Wichita, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to The Center of Hope in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

ALBERT – Lynn Paul
Keller, 92, passed away March 17, 2020.&nbsp;
He was born to Charles Henry and Emma Pauline (Schnee) Keller at home in
Albert on May 2, 1927.&nbsp; He attended
Albert Grade School and Otis Rural High School graduating in 1945. Lynn served
in the US Army from 1946 – 1947 obtaining the rank of Warrant Officer with post
WWII occupation duty in Japan. After returning home from Japan, he became a
member of the US Army Reserves until 1958. On June 8, 1957, he married Lela Mae
Kreutzer at St. Rose Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An
active businessman of Albert, Lynn owned and operated the Albert Lumber Company
for 40 years retiring in 1990, served as Mayor of Albert for four years and was
an active member of the Albert Fire Department and EMT for many decades.&nbsp; He was a member of the Farmers Bank &amp;
Trust board of directors for over 25 years, a&nbsp;
60+ year member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion Post 180,
and a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St Patrick Catholic Church in Great
Bend, where he served over 10 years as a Eucharistic Minister.

He
was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ben Keller,&nbsp; Frank Keller and sister-in-law, Frances
Keller. He is survived by his wife Lela Mae of 62 years; three children, Lynna
Farnan (Ken) of Overland Park, Leann Webs (James) of Alexander, and Charles
Keller (Lisa) of Albert; five grandchildren, Ryan Webs, Austin (Kelsey) Webs,
Trevor (Hallie) Keller, Brandon Keller, and Kaitlyn Farnan; two great
grandchildren, Brynn Webs and one expected in early June; and a sister-in-law,
Bethel Keller.

Friends
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Private Family Services
will be held. Memorials may be made to the Albert Fire Department or Prince of
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

ALBERT – Lynn Paul
Keller, 92, passed away March 17, 2020.&nbsp;
He was born to Charles Henry and Emma Pauline (Schnee) Keller at home in
Albert on May 2, 1927.&nbsp; He attended
Albert Grade School and Otis Rural High School graduating in 1945. Lynn served
in the US Army from 1946 – 1947 obtaining the rank of Warrant Officer with post
WWII occupation duty in Japan. After returning home from Japan, he became a
member of the US Army Reserves until 1958. On June 8, 1957, he married Lela Mae
Kreutzer at St. Rose Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; An
active businessman of Albert, Lynn owned and operated the Albert Lumber Company
for 40 years retiring in 1990, served as Mayor of Albert for four years and was
an active member of the Albert Fire Department and EMT for many decades.&nbsp; He was a member of the Farmers Bank &amp;
Trust board of directors for over 25 years, a&nbsp;
60+ year member of the Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion Post 180,
and a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St Patrick Catholic Church in Great
Bend, where he served over 10 years as a Eucharistic Minister.He
was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ben Keller,&nbsp; Frank Keller and sister-in-law, Frances
Keller. He is survived by his wife Lela Mae of 62 years; three children, Lynna
Farnan (Ken) of Overland Park, Leann Webs (James) of Alexander, and Charles
Keller (Lisa) of Albert; five grandchildren, Ryan Webs, Austin (Kelsey) Webs,
Trevor (Hallie) Keller, Brandon Keller, and Kaitlyn Farnan; two great
grandchildren, Brynn Webs and one expected in early June; and a sister-in-law,
Bethel Keller.Friends
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Private Family Services
will be held. Memorials may be made to the Albert Fire Department or Prince of
Peace Parish, 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

Lynn Paul Keller

GREAT
BEND – Robert “Bob” James Holt, 59, passed away peacefully in his
home on March 16, 2020, surrounded by those he loved most dearly.&nbsp; He was born to John (Jack) &amp; Charlette
Holt on October 6th, 1960, in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Great
Bend, KS.&nbsp; In 1973 he met the love of his
life, Tammy (Spray) Holt, who moved in across the street.&nbsp; On January 8th, 1983, in Great
Bend, Bob and Tammy got married after a decade of friendship.

Bob was a 1979 graduate of
Great Bend High School and earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the
University of Kansas in 1983, where he was a proud member of Delta Upsilon
fraternity.&nbsp; After college, Bob &amp;
Tammy moved to Omaha, NE where he took a job as an estimator for AC&amp;S
Construction.

In 1985 he was offered a job
at Venture Corporation, and the young couple were excited to move back to their
hometown of Great Bend.&nbsp; During his 30
years at Venture he was active on several committees with the Kansas
Contractors Association.&nbsp; Bob served as
Venture Corporation’s Secretary &amp; Estimator until his retirement in May of
2015.&nbsp; His involvement included; Action
Auction (Chairman, 1998-2006, Public Relations (1998, Kansas Good Roads
(Director, Convention Committee (1999-2015, Legislative Committee
(2001-2015, Education Foundation (2008-2015, Summer Fest (Chairman,
2010-2013) and Flexible Paving Division (Chairman, 2012).&nbsp; Outside of his work involvement, he was a
member of; CKMC Board of Directors, Past President and member of St. Patrick’s
School Board, Prince of Peace Parish, having served on the Property Commission,
and Board of Directors of Lakota HOA (Winter Park, CO). 

His passions in life were his
faith, family, friends, golf, KU basketball, and Polaris off-roading throughout
the Rocky Mountains and Moab.&nbsp; Even after
being diagnosed with cancer, he refused to lose his passion for life.&nbsp; Through his fight, he acted as a living
example of how important our brief time is on this earth.&nbsp; He continued to establish and build
relationships, leaving lasting impressions on those whose paths’ he
crossed.&nbsp; 

Bob is survived by his loving
wife, Tammy, and their three sons: Brett (Leslie) Holt &amp; his granddaughter
Landreigh, Brad (Jordan) Holt, and Allan Holt.&nbsp;
Also, his mother, Charlette Holt and 4 siblings:&nbsp; John (Suzy) Holt, Beth (Paul) Jantsch, Tom
(Mindy) Holt, and Mary (Vic) Adamle.&nbsp; As
well has his mother-in-law, Doris Spray, and two brothers-in-law, Kip (Kelly)
Spray and Chris (Julie) Spray. Bob was also an amazing uncle to his 16 nieces
and nephews.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by
his father, John (Jack) Holt, his father-in-law, Orville (Butch) Spray. 

Memorial services are
pending, due to the Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the Catholic
Diocese, and will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the
Cancer Fund at Golden Belt Community Foundation, Prince of Peace Parish, and
Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>GREAT
BEND – Robert “Bob” James Holt, 59, passed away peacefully in his
home on March 16, 2020, surrounded by those he loved most dearly.&nbsp; He was born to John (Jack) &amp; Charlette
Holt on October 6th, 1960, in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Great
Bend, KS.&nbsp; In 1973 he met the love of his
life, Tammy (Spray) Holt, who moved in across the street.&nbsp; On January 8th, 1983, in Great
Bend, Bob and Tammy got married after a decade of friendship.Bob was a 1979 graduate of
Great Bend High School and earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the
University of Kansas in 1983, where he was a proud member of Delta Upsilon
fraternity.&nbsp; After college, Bob &amp;
Tammy moved to Omaha, NE where he took a job as an estimator for AC&amp;S
Construction.In 1985 he was offered a job
at Venture Corporation, and the young couple were excited to move back to their
hometown of Great Bend.&nbsp; During his 30
years at Venture he was active on several committees with the Kansas
Contractors Association.&nbsp; Bob served as
Venture Corporation’s Secretary &amp; Estimator until his retirement in May of
2015.&nbsp; His involvement included; Action
Auction (Chairman, 1998-2006, Public Relations (1998, Kansas Good Roads
(Director, Convention Committee (1999-2015, Legislative Committee
(2001-2015, Education Foundation (2008-2015, Summer Fest (Chairman,
2010-2013) and Flexible Paving Division (Chairman, 2012).&nbsp; Outside of his work involvement, he was a
member of; CKMC Board of Directors, Past President and member of St. Patrick’s
School Board, Prince of Peace Parish, having served on the Property Commission,
and Board of Directors of Lakota HOA (Winter Park, CO). His passions in life were his
faith, family, friends, golf, KU basketball, and Polaris off-roading throughout
the Rocky Mountains and Moab.&nbsp; Even after
being diagnosed with cancer, he refused to lose his passion for life.&nbsp; Through his fight, he acted as a living
example of how important our brief time is on this earth.&nbsp; He continued to establish and build
relationships, leaving lasting impressions on those whose paths’ he
crossed.&nbsp; Bob is survived by his loving
wife, Tammy, and their three sons: Brett (Leslie) Holt &amp; his granddaughter
Landreigh, Brad (Jordan) Holt, and Allan Holt.&nbsp;
Also, his mother, Charlette Holt and 4 siblings:&nbsp; John (Suzy) Holt, Beth (Paul) Jantsch, Tom
(Mindy) Holt, and Mary (Vic) Adamle.&nbsp; As
well has his mother-in-law, Doris Spray, and two brothers-in-law, Kip (Kelly)
Spray and Chris (Julie) Spray. Bob was also an amazing uncle to his 16 nieces
and nephews.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by
his father, John (Jack) Holt, his father-in-law, Orville (Butch) Spray. Memorial services are
pending, due to the Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the Catholic
Diocese, and will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the
Cancer Fund at Golden Belt Community Foundation, Prince of Peace Parish, and
Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, 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

Robert “Bob” James Holt

Larned – Patricia J. Young, 82, passed away March 12, 2020
at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born February 23, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to
George and Cornelia Snyder Sallee.

A long-time area resident, she grew up in the Stafford
County area. She was of the Christian faith and worked as a bookkeeper. She was
a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.

On June 16,2018 she married Lewis Young at Larned; he
survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, D. Jo and husband Garry
Stevens, Great Bend, Darci and husband Donnie Bell, Crossville, Tennessee; a
son, David Detrich, Arizona; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and
two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Daniel
Detrich; a sister, Georgialee Ann Keeler; and ten half brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith
Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding. Visitation 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned; burial in Larned Cemetery,
Larned. 

Memorials may be given to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Larned – Patricia J. Young, 82, passed away March 12, 2020
at Diversicare of Larned.She was born February 23, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to
George and Cornelia Snyder Sallee.A long-time area resident, she grew up in the Stafford
County area. She was of the Christian faith and worked as a bookkeeper. She was
a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.On June 16,2018 she married Lewis Young at Larned; he
survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, D. Jo and husband Garry
Stevens, Great Bend, Darci and husband Donnie Bell, Crossville, Tennessee; a
son, David Detrich, Arizona; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and
two great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Daniel
Detrich; a sister, Georgialee Ann Keeler; and ten half brothers and sisters.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith
Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding. Visitation 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned; burial in Larned Cemetery,
Larned. Memorials may be given to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Patricia J. Young

GREAT BEND -
Gwendolyn Joy Cook, 83, passed away March 9, 2020, at the University of Kansas
Health System – Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 23, 1936, at Portis,
Kan., to Frank &amp; Reta (Wolters) Bihlmaier. She married Ithel Doyle
Cook on August 1, 1954 at Harlen, Kan.&nbsp;
He died April 17, 2018.

A long time
Great Bend resident, Gwen previously worked for Colonial Savings, Landmark Bank
and American State Bank in Great Bend. She loved the outdoors and spending time
with her family, especially the grandkids. 

Survivors
include, two daughters, Jana Murray and husband Tom, and Sheryl Mauler, all of
Great Bend; a son-in-law, Dallas Dobbs; nine grandchildren, Ashley Orewiler and
husband Scott, Susan Bonczyk and husband CJ, Haley Dobbs, Jessica Dobbs,
Caitlyn Johnson and husband Kyle, Brandon Mauler and wife Mindy, Rebecca Karlin
and husband Matt, Trenton Mauler and wife Chelsea, and McKenna Mauler; and six
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, I.
Doyle Cook; two daughters, Susan Cook, and Rhonda Dobbs; and a brother Gene
Bihlmaier. 

Friends
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 12th
and Friday, March 13th, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial Service
will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Arlyn Thielenhaus presiding. Memorials
are suggested to the Fellowship of Faith Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Gwendolyn Joy Cook, 83, passed away March 9, 2020, at the University of Kansas
Health System – Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 23, 1936, at Portis,
Kan., to Frank &amp; Reta (Wolters) Bihlmaier. She married Ithel Doyle
Cook on August 1, 1954 at Harlen, Kan.&nbsp;
He died April 17, 2018.A long time
Great Bend resident, Gwen previously worked for Colonial Savings, Landmark Bank
and American State Bank in Great Bend. She loved the outdoors and spending time
with her family, especially the grandkids. Survivors
include, two daughters, Jana Murray and husband Tom, and Sheryl Mauler, all of
Great Bend; a son-in-law, Dallas Dobbs; nine grandchildren, Ashley Orewiler and
husband Scott, Susan Bonczyk and husband CJ, Haley Dobbs, Jessica Dobbs,
Caitlyn Johnson and husband Kyle, Brandon Mauler and wife Mindy, Rebecca Karlin
and husband Matt, Trenton Mauler and wife Chelsea, and McKenna Mauler; and six
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, I.
Doyle Cook; two daughters, Susan Cook, and Rhonda Dobbs; and a brother Gene
Bihlmaier. Friends
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 12th
and Friday, March 13th, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial Service
will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Arlyn Thielenhaus presiding. Memorials
are suggested to the Fellowship of Faith Church 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

Gwendolyn Joy Cook

GREAT BEND –
Irene Emily Morgan, 87, of Great Bend, died March 6, 2020, at Woodhaven Care
Center, Ellinwood, Kan. She was born July 5, 1932, in Renfro, Oklahoma, to Lee
Roy Elliott and Lottie E. (Kralicek) Elliott. She married Raymond K. Morgan on
May 23, 1949, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He died on October 13, 2010.

Irene and
Ray resided in Great Bend since 1950, where they proudly raised 10 children. Irene
was a stay at home wife and mother, always toting around a child, grandchild or
great grandchild. She enjoyed family the most but found time to enjoy gardening
and local town music festivities. 

She was
preceded in death by her husband Ray; two brothers, Jimmy L. Elliott, and Lee
F. Elliott; and one son, Russell W. Morgan. Survivors include, four daughters,
Orlena K. Allen of Littleton, Colo., Winona F. Smith of Hutchinson, Kan.,
Rosena G. Barton and husband Bob of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Lisa J. Morgan
and husband Stan Allison of Great Bend, Kan.; five sons, Kenneth L. Morgan and
wife Jolene of Bison, Kan., Daniel L. Morgan and wife Joan of Durham, N.C., Kim
D. Morgan and wife Patty of Owasso, Okla., David J. Morgan and wife Angel of
Ellinwood, Kan., and John C. Morgan and wife Kayleen of Buhler, Kan.; 21
grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. 

Visitation
will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, with family to
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor
Travis Heneha officiating. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. A
family and friend gathering will be held to memorialize Irene at the Best
Western Angus Inn Courtyard at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the
Irene Morgan Memorial Fund, in care of the Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND –
Irene Emily Morgan, 87, of Great Bend, died March 6, 2020, at Woodhaven Care
Center, Ellinwood, Kan. She was born July 5, 1932, in Renfro, Oklahoma, to Lee
Roy Elliott and Lottie E. (Kralicek) Elliott. She married Raymond K. Morgan on
May 23, 1949, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He died on October 13, 2010. Irene and
Ray resided in Great Bend since 1950, where they proudly raised 10 children. Irene
was a stay at home wife and mother, always toting around a child, grandchild or
great grandchild. She enjoyed family the most but found time to enjoy gardening
and local town music festivities. She was
preceded in death by her husband Ray; two brothers, Jimmy L. Elliott, and Lee
F. Elliott; and one son, Russell W. Morgan. Survivors include, four daughters,
Orlena K. Allen of Littleton, Colo., Winona F. Smith of Hutchinson, Kan.,
Rosena G. Barton and husband Bob of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Lisa J. Morgan
and husband Stan Allison of Great Bend, Kan.; five sons, Kenneth L. Morgan and
wife Jolene of Bison, Kan., Daniel L. Morgan and wife Joan of Durham, N.C., Kim
D. Morgan and wife Patty of Owasso, Okla., David J. Morgan and wife Angel of
Ellinwood, Kan., and John C. Morgan and wife Kayleen of Buhler, Kan.; 21
grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Visitation
will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, with family to
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor
Travis Heneha officiating. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. A
family and friend gathering will be held to memorialize Irene at the Best
Western Angus Inn Courtyard at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the
Irene Morgan Memorial Fund, in care of the 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

Irene Emily Morgan

Dateline: Ellinwood, Kansas

Name of
Deceased: Irene Emily Morgan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 87

Place of Death: Woodhaven
Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Services are pending with Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICEDateline: Ellinwood, KansasName of
Deceased: Irene Emily Morgan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 87Date of Death: March 6,
2020Place of Death: Woodhaven
Care Center, Ellinwood, KansasServices are pending with Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Robert L. “Bob” Stejskal, 72, Russell, Kansas, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.



Bob was born June 28, 1947, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Lester M. 
and Minnie (Schaffer) Stejskal.  He was a resident of Russell, Kansas, 
for 19 years, moving from La Crosse, Kansas.   A 1966 graduate of La 
Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he attended Brown Mackie College,
 Salina, Kansas.  Bob worked in the oil industry.  The last 19 years 
before his retirement, he worked for AnswerNet, Hays, Kansas.



He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and Knights Of 
Columbus Council #2970, both of La Crosse, Kansas.  He was a lifetime 
member of VFW Post 3147, La Crosse, Kansas.



He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Bob was stationed on the 
USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.



On March 19, 2012, he married Sue Peterson at Russell, Kansas. 



Survivors include:  his wife, Sue Stejskal, Russell, Kansas; one son, 
Jason Stejskal (fiancée, Rayla Redmon, Hays, Kansas; one step son, Doug
 Peterson (Aimee, Sterling, Kansas; two step daughters, Shannon 
Thornburg (Jeff, Russell, Kansas, and Amy Peterson, Hays, Kansas; one 
grandson, Dylan Stejskal, Hays, Kansas; eight step grandchildren; and 
two step great grandchildren.



He was preceded in death by his parents.



Church visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.



Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Da 
banka officiating.  Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La
 Crosse, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.



Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.



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


<figure>
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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Stejskal, 72, Russell, Kansas, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Bob was born June 28, 1947, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Lester M. 
and Minnie (Schaffer) Stejskal. He was a resident of Russell, Kansas, 
for 19 years, moving from La Crosse, Kansas. A 1966 graduate of La 
Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he attended Brown Mackie College,
 Salina, Kansas. Bob worked in the oil industry. The last 19 years 
before his retirement, he worked for AnswerNet, Hays, Kansas.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and Knights Of 
Columbus Council #2970, both of La Crosse, Kansas. He was a lifetime 
member of VFW Post 3147, La Crosse, Kansas.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bob was stationed on the 
USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

On March 19, 2012, he married Sue Peterson at Russell, Kansas. 

Survivors include: his wife, Sue Stejskal, Russell, Kansas; one son, 
Jason Stejskal (fiancée, Rayla Redmon, Hays, Kansas; one step son, Doug
 Peterson (Aimee, Sterling, Kansas; two step daughters, Shannon 
Thornburg (Jeff, Russell, Kansas, and Amy Peterson, Hays, Kansas; one 
grandson, Dylan Stejskal, Hays, Kansas; eight step grandchildren; and 
two step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Church visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Da 
banka officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La
 Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

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

Robert L. 'Bob' Stejskal

GREAT BEND - James “Jim” D. Steiner, 70, passed away March 3, 2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab, Great Bend. He was born on March 18, 1949, at Ellsworth, to Clayton C. &amp; Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. He lived the first five years of his life in Black Wolf, Kan.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, James was a salesman. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend and enjoyed attending Sunday mass at the Dominican convent. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 180. 

As a student at St. Patrick’s grade school, he was an altar boy and was proud to have served at the ground breaking of St. Patrick’s church, along with his brother Dan. He graduated with the Great Bend High School Class of 1967. He attended Fort Hays State University and later received his Associate’s degree from Barton County Community College. He served two terms in the Kansas National Guard, 161st Field Artillery. 

Whether hunting a field in Barton County, fishing on a sand bar on the Smokey Hill River, or hunting the pools of Cheyenne Bottoms, fishing the rocky banks of Lake Wilson, walking the historic beaches of Normandy, France, or sipping a Guiness in a pub in Dublin, Jim truly enjoyed a great adventure. But Jim was happiest sitting in a lawn chair in the driveway with a cooler of Coors or PBR’s lighting fireworks on the 4th of July and hanging around the old family haunts of Black Wolf, Kansas. He loved to have fun! Fast cars, Kansas State and Notre Dame sports, searching for war history on the computer, learning about local Kansas history, playing poker, smoking Swisher Sweets, camping, hunting and fishing. He was the Scout Master of Troop 157 and enjoyed going to Camp Kanza. He loved right wing conservatism and was just a big kid at heart. 

Survivors include, his mother, Barbara Steiner; a brother, Dan Steiner and wife Cathy of Stilwell; two sisters, Susan Steiner of Great Bend, and Laurie Cooke and husband Stacey of Junction City; many aunts and uncles; four nieces and their families, Tara Terella (Adam) of Aurora, Colo., Bethany Cooke (Adam) of Junction City, Katie Kidwell (fiancé Justin Lytle) of Junction City, and Briana Talley (Ken) of Wichita; two nephews, Ryan Steiner of Overland Park, and Clint Steiner (Christi) of Overland Park; his great nieces and nephews, Carson, Addison, Grace, Colin, Cooper, Ava, Alyssa, Jack, Jameson, Callen, Cara, Lacey, Miles, Aaron, Tatum, Kenny, and baby boy due in June. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Steiner; grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Foote, and Joseph and Doris Steiner; many aunts and uncles; a nephew, Clayton Cooke; and a great niece, Kylie Steiner. 

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, Prince of Peace Parish or Knights of Columbus, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - James “Jim” D. Steiner, 70, passed away March 3, 2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab, Great Bend. He was born on March 18, 1949, at Ellsworth, to Clayton C. &amp; Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. He lived the first five years of his life in Black Wolf, Kan. A lifetime Great Bend resident, James was a salesman. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend and enjoyed attending Sunday mass at the Dominican convent. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 180. As a student at St. Patrick’s grade school, he was an altar boy and was proud to have served at the ground breaking of St. Patrick’s church, along with his brother Dan. He graduated with the Great Bend High School Class of 1967. He attended Fort Hays State University and later received his Associate’s degree from Barton County Community College. He served two terms in the Kansas National Guard, 161st Field Artillery. Whether hunting a field in Barton County, fishing on a sand bar on the Smokey Hill River, or hunting the pools of Cheyenne Bottoms, fishing the rocky banks of Lake Wilson, walking the historic beaches of Normandy, France, or sipping a Guiness in a pub in Dublin, Jim truly enjoyed a great adventure. But Jim was happiest sitting in a lawn chair in the driveway with a cooler of Coors or PBR’s lighting fireworks on the 4th of July and hanging around the old family haunts of Black Wolf, Kansas. He loved to have fun! Fast cars, Kansas State and Notre Dame sports, searching for war history on the computer, learning about local Kansas history, playing poker, smoking Swisher Sweets, camping, hunting and fishing. He was the Scout Master of Troop 157 and enjoyed going to Camp Kanza. He loved right wing conservatism and was just a big kid at heart. Survivors include, his mother, Barbara Steiner; a brother, Dan Steiner and wife Cathy of Stilwell; two sisters, Susan Steiner of Great Bend, and Laurie Cooke and husband Stacey of Junction City; many aunts and uncles; four nieces and their families, Tara Terella (Adam) of Aurora, Colo., Bethany Cooke (Adam) of Junction City, Katie Kidwell (fiancé Justin Lytle) of Junction City, and Briana Talley (Ken) of Wichita; two nephews, Ryan Steiner of Overland Park, and Clint Steiner (Christi) of Overland Park; his great nieces and nephews, Carson, Addison, Grace, Colin, Cooper, Ava, Alyssa, Jack, Jameson, Callen, Cara, Lacey, Miles, Aaron, Tatum, Kenny, and baby boy due in June. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Steiner; grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Foote, and Joseph and Doris Steiner; many aunts and uncles; a nephew, Clayton Cooke; and a great niece, Kylie Steiner. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, Prince of Peace Parish or Knights of Columbus, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net	Arrangements by	Bryant Funeral Home	1425 Patton Road	Great Bend, Kansas	67530

James “Jim” D. Steiner

Dateline: Great Bend,
Kansas

Michelle Lee
Elliott, 46 passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born February 4, 1974 in Lyons, Kansas and was the daughter of James
and Kathy Elliott.

Michelle grew up in Chase, Lyons and
Great Bend, but was a long time resident of Goodland at the time of her
passing. She cherished any time that she got to spend with her family and loved
her Goodland family that provided her care for many years. Michelle absolutely
loved any kind of food, especially barbecue, and loved fireworks, so the 4th of
July was her favorite holiday. For those who really knew her, you would see
that she had a child like heart and truly knew how to enjoy the little things
in life that can so often be overlooked. The room was always so much more
colorful as a result of her presence and will be greatly missed by all who were
blessed to have known her.

She is&nbsp;survived&nbsp;by her
father James Earl Elliott&nbsp;and&nbsp;mother Kathy&nbsp;Elliott; five
brothers Jim (Alica) Elliott of Topeka, Jeremy (Kim) Elliott of Great Bend,
Toby&nbsp;(Erika) Elliott of San Antonio, TX, Cody (Kelsi) Elliott of Great Bend
and Erik Dobbins of Hays; sixteen nieces and nephews Kylie, Ashley, Peyton,
Brayden, Parker, Keaton, Quinton, Azha, Natalie, Naomi, Esteban, Tevyn, Elexia,
Milla, Camden and&nbsp;Emma; One&nbsp;uncle Dennis Strait.

Private
memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend,
KansasMichelle Lee
Elliott, 46 passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born February 4, 1974 in Lyons, Kansas and was the daughter of James
and Kathy Elliott.Michelle grew up in Chase, Lyons and
Great Bend, but was a long time resident of Goodland at the time of her
passing. She cherished any time that she got to spend with her family and loved
her Goodland family that provided her care for many years. Michelle absolutely
loved any kind of food, especially barbecue, and loved fireworks, so the 4th of
July was her favorite holiday. For those who really knew her, you would see
that she had a child like heart and truly knew how to enjoy the little things
in life that can so often be overlooked. The room was always so much more
colorful as a result of her presence and will be greatly missed by all who were
blessed to have known her.She is&nbsp;survived&nbsp;by her
father James Earl Elliott&nbsp;and&nbsp;mother Kathy&nbsp;Elliott; five
brothers Jim (Alica) Elliott of Topeka, Jeremy (Kim) Elliott of Great Bend,
Toby&nbsp;(Erika) Elliott of San Antonio, TX, Cody (Kelsi) Elliott of Great Bend
and Erik Dobbins of Hays; sixteen nieces and nephews Kylie, Ashley, Peyton,
Brayden, Parker, Keaton, Quinton, Azha, Natalie, Naomi, Esteban, Tevyn, Elexia,
Milla, Camden and&nbsp;Emma; One&nbsp;uncle Dennis Strait.Private
memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place.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

Michelle Lee Elliott

GREAT BEND - James “Jim”
D. Steiner, 70, passed away March 3, 2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab,
Great Bend. He was born on March 18, 1949, at Ellsworth, to Clayton C. &amp;
Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner.

Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at St. Patrick
Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are
suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

A full
obituary will be run in Sunday’s paper or be found on www.bryantfh.net.

GREAT BEND - James “Jim”
D. Steiner, 70, passed away March 3, 2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab,
Great Bend. He was born on March 18, 1949, at Ellsworth, to Clayton C. &amp;
Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at St. Patrick
Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are
suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. A full
obituary will be run in Sunday’s paper or be found on www.bryantfh.net.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

GREAT BEND - Bonnie (Garten) Shaffer, 81, passed away March 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born on December 7, 1938, at Sun City, Kan. to Guy &amp; Marian (Trotter) Garten. She married Jack Shaffer in 1966. He passed away in 2005.

Coming from Meade 6 years ago, Bonnie was a Great Bend resident and a graphic designer. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting and playing the organ. Bonnie especially enjoyed spending time with her family.  

Survivors include, a son, David E. Smith of Great Bend; a brother, Bob Garten of Wichita; and a sister, Vera Wood of Citrus Heights, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Shaffer; a granddaughter, Patricia Kathleen Smith; and three brothers, James Garten, Glenn Garten, and Dale Garten. 

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Heritage Baptist Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Ken Gray presiding. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Baptist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Bonnie (Garten) Shaffer, 81, passed away March 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born on December 7, 1938, at Sun City, Kan. to Guy &amp; Marian (Trotter) Garten. She married Jack Shaffer in 1966. He passed away in 2005. Coming from Meade 6 years ago, Bonnie was a Great Bend resident and a graphic designer. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting and playing the organ. Bonnie especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include, a son, David E. Smith of Great Bend; a brother, Bob Garten of Wichita; and a sister, Vera Wood of Citrus Heights, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Shaffer; a granddaughter, Patricia Kathleen Smith; and three brothers, James Garten, Glenn Garten, and Dale Garten. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Heritage Baptist Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Ken Gray presiding. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Baptist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net	Arrangements by	Bryant Funeral Home	1425 Patton Road	Great Bend, Kansas	67530

Bonnie (Garten) Shaffer

BELLA VISTA, ARKANSAS - Sheryl Jean Burhenn, 61, died March 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on December 6, 1958, to Floyd Lewis, Jr., and Darlene L. (Stalder) Anderson.

Sheryl was a graduate of Great Bend High School, Barton County Community College, and the University of Kansas. She married Russell Burhenn on Feb. 20, 1981, in Great Bend.

Formerly of Great Bend and Topeka, Sheryl worked at CPI-Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., Great Bend, and GTrust Financial Partners, Topeka. She moved with her husband, Russell, in 2015 to Bella Vista, Arkansas, where she was a member of Altrusa International of Bentonville and Bella Vista.

First and foremost, Sheryl loved her family, and she spent most of her time looking after – and worrying – about the needs of others. She was an avid reader and cross-stitcher and was always up for whatever her family wanted to do. She loved cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas City Royals and whatever basketball team her son-in-law Ryan was coaching at the time. She discovered a new favorite hobby in recent years: cuddling with her grandson, Foster, while watching his favorite TV shows.  

Survivors include her husband, Russell, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two daughters, Michelle Malashock and son-in-law Ryan of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Shannon Burhenn of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a sister, Karen Felzien and husband Paul of Topeka; a grandson, Foster Malashock of Bentonville, Arkansas; and many beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Jean Burhenn; her parents; a brother, Floyd Lewis Anderson III; and a sister, Judy Anderson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Sunflower Early Education Center or the Organization for Autism Research, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

1425 Patton Road	Great Bend, Kansas	67530 

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 </figure>BELLA VISTA, ARKANSAS - Sheryl Jean Burhenn, 61, died March 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on December 6, 1958, to Floyd Lewis, Jr., and Darlene L. (Stalder) Anderson. Sheryl was a graduate of Great Bend High School, Barton County Community College, and the University of Kansas. She married Russell Burhenn on Feb. 20, 1981, in Great Bend.Formerly of Great Bend and Topeka, Sheryl worked at CPI-Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., Great Bend, and GTrust Financial Partners, Topeka. She moved with her husband, Russell, in 2015 to Bella Vista, Arkansas, where she was a member of Altrusa International of Bentonville and Bella Vista.First and foremost, Sheryl loved her family, and she spent most of her time looking after – and worrying – about the needs of others. She was an avid reader and cross-stitcher and was always up for whatever her family wanted to do. She loved cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas City Royals and whatever basketball team her son-in-law Ryan was coaching at the time. She discovered a new favorite hobby in recent years: cuddling with her grandson, Foster, while watching his favorite TV shows. Survivors include her husband, Russell, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two daughters, Michelle Malashock and son-in-law Ryan of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Shannon Burhenn of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a sister, Karen Felzien and husband Paul of Topeka; a grandson, Foster Malashock of Bentonville, Arkansas; and many beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Jean Burhenn; her parents; a brother, Floyd Lewis Anderson III; and a sister, Judy Anderson.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Sunflower Early Education Center or the Organization for Autism Research, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net	Arrangements by	Bryant Funeral Home	1425 Patton Road	Great Bend, Kansas	67530

Sheryl Jean Burhenn

GREAT BEND -
Ronald “Ron” L. Maneth, 76, passed away March 1, 2020, at his home in Great
Bend. He was born on February 12, 1944, at Great Bend, to William L. &amp;
Mary (Mauler) Maneth. He married Janet Petz on May 15, 1965, at Great Bend. She
survives.

A Great
Bend resident for the last 5 years, Ron was the Retail Manager for Dillons. He
was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the Kansas
City Chiefs and Royals. Ron especially enjoyed spending time with his family
and his dog Rusty. 

Survivors
include, his wife Janet Maneth of the home; his loving dog friend, Rusty; a
son, Doug Maneth and companion Naomi Cordova of Great Bend; two daughters,
Melinda Ackerman and husband Paul of Amarillo, Tex., and Tracey Martz and
husband Roy of Bridgeport, Tex.; a brother, Larry Maneth and wife Karel of
Salina; a brother-in-law, Mike Petz and wife Donna of Great Bend; a
sister-in-law, Kay Maneth of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Jessica Maneth,
Hailee Herrera, Steven Maneth, Joshua Martz, and Mason Ackerman; two great
grandchildren, Samuel Herrera, and Phoenix Herrera; and many nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul
Maneth, Bill Maneth, and Donald Maneth.

Friends may
sign the register book from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4th
and Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, and a Vigil Service will
be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at St. Rose
of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding.
Memorials have been suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Golden
Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Ronald “Ron” L. Maneth, 76, passed away March 1, 2020, at his home in Great
Bend. He was born on February 12, 1944, at Great Bend, to William L. &amp;
Mary (Mauler) Maneth. He married Janet Petz on May 15, 1965, at Great Bend. She
survives. A Great
Bend resident for the last 5 years, Ron was the Retail Manager for Dillons. He
was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the Kansas
City Chiefs and Royals. Ron especially enjoyed spending time with his family
and his dog Rusty. Survivors
include, his wife Janet Maneth of the home; his loving dog friend, Rusty; a
son, Doug Maneth and companion Naomi Cordova of Great Bend; two daughters,
Melinda Ackerman and husband Paul of Amarillo, Tex., and Tracey Martz and
husband Roy of Bridgeport, Tex.; a brother, Larry Maneth and wife Karel of
Salina; a brother-in-law, Mike Petz and wife Donna of Great Bend; a
sister-in-law, Kay Maneth of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Jessica Maneth,
Hailee Herrera, Steven Maneth, Joshua Martz, and Mason Ackerman; two great
grandchildren, Samuel Herrera, and Phoenix Herrera; and many nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul
Maneth, Bill Maneth, and Donald Maneth.Friends may
sign the register book from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4th
and Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, and a Vigil Service will
be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at St. Rose
of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding.
Memorials have been suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Golden
Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, 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 “Ron” L. Maneth

SALINA -
Marcus John Radke, 95, passed away March 1, 2020, at Dignity Care, Salina. He
was born on &nbsp;December 14, 1924, in Barton County, Kan., to
John &amp; Milusine (Boger) Radke. He married Berneice Wilhelm on December 12,
1945, at Milberger. She died on February 25, 2009.

Marcus was
a passionate farmer and avid reader. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church
in Great Bend. Marcus was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in
the 7th Division, 32nd Infantry from January 1945 to
January 1947, during World War II.

Survivors
include, a son, Dennis Radke and wife Wanda of Salina; a daughter, Carol Radke
of Omaha; two grandchildren, Darren Radke and wife Diana, and Ryan Radke and
wife Erika; and five great grandchildren, Soren Radke, Madelyn Radke, Levi
Radke, Hunter Radke, and Hope Radke. He was preceded in death by his parents;
his wife Berneice Radke; four brothers, Arthur Radke, Paul Radke, Tobias Radke,
and Otto Radke; and two sisters, Bertha Wegele, and Milda Eckhoff. 

Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Reverend Dennis Kootz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>SALINA -
Marcus John Radke, 95, passed away March 1, 2020, at Dignity Care, Salina. He
was born on &nbsp;December 14, 1924, in Barton County, Kan., to
John &amp; Milusine (Boger) Radke. He married Berneice Wilhelm on December 12,
1945, at Milberger. She died on February 25, 2009. Marcus was
a passionate farmer and avid reader. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church
in Great Bend. Marcus was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in
the 7th Division, 32nd Infantry from January 1945 to
January 1947, during World War II.Survivors
include, a son, Dennis Radke and wife Wanda of Salina; a daughter, Carol Radke
of Omaha; two grandchildren, Darren Radke and wife Diana, and Ryan Radke and
wife Erika; and five great grandchildren, Soren Radke, Madelyn Radke, Levi
Radke, Hunter Radke, and Hope Radke. He was preceded in death by his parents;
his wife Berneice Radke; four brothers, Arthur Radke, Paul Radke, Tobias Radke,
and Otto Radke; and two sisters, Bertha Wegele, and Milda Eckhoff. Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Reverend Dennis Kootz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, 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

Marcus John Radke

LaRee E. “Ree” Reifschneider, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed
away Friday, February 28, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Ree was born January
28, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Evelyn (Partridge)
Schultz.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1965 graduate of
Bison Rural High School, Bison, Kansas, she was an Accounts Payable Clerk for
Mid State Farmers Coop, Rush Center, Kansas.

She was a member of
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Yard work and
gardening were Ree’s favorite passion.

On July 12, 1969, she
married Bob Reifschneider at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Survivors
include:&nbsp; her husband, Bob Reifschneider,
La Crosse, Kansas; three sons, Kevin Reifschneider (Melanie Boucher, Wichita,
Kansas, Mark Reifschneider (Jill Folkerts, McPherson, Kansas, and David
Reifschneider (Johnny Feliciano, Reno, Nevada; three grandchildren, Katlyn
Reifschneider, Scottsdale, Arizona, Jack Reifschneider, Topeka, Kansas, and Bo
Reifschneider, Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Evelyn Cosby, La Crosse, Kansas;
and one brother, Brian Schultz, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

She was preceded in
death by her father; her stepfather, Newman Cosby; and two brothers, Randy
Schultz, and Galen Schultz.

Per Ree’s wishes, the
family has chosen cremation.

Visitation will be
Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral
Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to
7:00 P.M. &nbsp;

Memorial service will
be Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse,
Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested
to the LaRee E. “Ree” Reifschneider Memorial Fund.

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.

LaRee E. “Ree” Reifschneider, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed
away Friday, February 28, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Ree was born January
28, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Evelyn (Partridge)
Schultz.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of
Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1965 graduate of
Bison Rural High School, Bison, Kansas, she was an Accounts Payable Clerk for
Mid State Farmers Coop, Rush Center, Kansas.She was a member of
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Yard work and
gardening were Ree’s favorite passion.On July 12, 1969, she
married Bob Reifschneider at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; Survivors
include:&nbsp; her husband, Bob Reifschneider,
La Crosse, Kansas; three sons, Kevin Reifschneider (Melanie Boucher, Wichita,
Kansas, Mark Reifschneider (Jill Folkerts, McPherson, Kansas, and David
Reifschneider (Johnny Feliciano, Reno, Nevada; three grandchildren, Katlyn
Reifschneider, Scottsdale, Arizona, Jack Reifschneider, Topeka, Kansas, and Bo
Reifschneider, Wichita, Kansas; her mother, Evelyn Cosby, La Crosse, Kansas;
and one brother, Brian Schultz, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.She was preceded in
death by her father; her stepfather, Newman Cosby; and two brothers, Randy
Schultz, and Galen Schultz.Per Ree’s wishes, the
family has chosen cremation.Visitation will be
Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral
Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to
7:00 P.M. &nbsp;Memorial service will
be Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse,
Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested
to the LaRee E. “Ree” Reifschneider Memorial Fund.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.

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