Wilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS. He was previously married to Donna Ruggles.

Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment (10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.

Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David Brewer.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund or VFW Post 3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasWilbur Raymond Root, 91, passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on September 5, 1930, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Isaac William &amp; Ethel Lillian (Booze) Root. Wilbur married Betty Polsfut on May 22, 1981, at Great Bend, KS. He was previously married to Donna Ruggles.Wilbur graduated from Great Bend High School Class of 1949, moving to Dallas, Iowa after working at Highland Poultry Farm. He joined the Navy in 1951 as a Petty Officer until November 1954. Under Chief Clarence Meyers, Wilbur joined the Great Bend Fire Department in 1955 with the role of secretary and fire prevention leader. He retired from the GBFD as a captain in 1995 but continued working at UMB Bank (8 years), BMI Insurance (1 year), Wal-Mart (1 year), and Western Truck and Equipment (10 years). Once he was fully retired, he could further enjoy his hobbies of playing bingo and being a sports fan.Wilbur is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Alan (Cindy) Root of Chase, Kansas and Brian (Terri) Root of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter Leslie (Gary) Mechtley of Emporia, Kansas; two stepchildren, Dan Brewer of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Candace (Tim) Juarez of Denver, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clyde Sharon, Marion, and David; four sisters, Olive Haldman, Rosalie Cross, Eva Mae Skinner, Emma Hartness; and one stepson, David Brewer.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Funeral honors will be presented by the Great Bend Fire Department. Interment will follow with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, Kansas. Graveside honors will be presented by the United State Navy Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to the Great Bend Fire Department Social and Charity Fund or VFW Post 3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Wilbur Raymond Root

Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff. These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us. She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her. Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.

She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.

She was born on September 9, 1947 in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis, and her mother Ruth Kuhn.

Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know we “love you more!”

A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father Stephan Dabanka presiding. Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Live beneath your means. Return everything in better condition than it was when you borrowed it. Do charity for charity’s sake. Listen more. Talk less. Be kind to people. Be kind especially to unkind people. Be humble. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. LIVE in the present. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff. These are just a few of the lessons our beloved mother, Charlotte Linsner instilled in us. She truly made the world a better place and we are all poorer without her. Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. And she was also everyone’s mother. Everyone knew her as “momma Linsner” and she was cherished beyond words.She suffered from some health issues, but she never complained and never stopped giving the best hugs, and the best advice.She was born on September 9, 1947 in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Larry Linsner, her two brothers Robert and Thomas Kuhn, her four children, Bruce Linsner, Lynn DiPlacito, Brian Linsner, LeAnn Pidcock, her five grandchildren, Kaycie Naglowsky, Chaelyn Hamann, Christian Flanders, Chelsey DiPlacito, and Dylan Pidcock, also one great-grandchild, Aerick Naglowsky. She was preceded in death by her sister Darlene Loomis, her brother Rick Loftis, and her mother Ruth Kuhn.Charlotte selflessly and tirelessly worked as an advocate for victims of domestic violence in Northwest Kansas for over 30 years. She was publicly recognized by the Attorney General of Kansas on April 3, 2013. She was also publicly honored by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for her efforts to improve the lives of women throughout the State. She was loved by all who knew her. We will miss her strength, her spirit, and most of all her infectious laughter. She taught us all to smile through the heartache and laugh through the tears. We will do our best to live up to her advice and her beautiful, kind example. And mom, please know we “love you more!”A Rosary and Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father Stephan Dabanka presiding. Inurnment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charlotte Linsner

Betty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan. passed away January 23, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.

Coming from Derby, Kan. in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and mother.

Survivors include her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, Kan.; a half-sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren, Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great-grandchildren, Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBetty Irene Lynch, 88, of Great Bend, Kan. passed away January 23, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Seals) Middleton. She married Thomas B. Lynch on May 1, 1950, at Anchorage, Alaska. He died on May 9, 2004.Coming from Derby, Kan. in 1965, Betty had resided in Great Bend. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Betty was a dedicated housewife and mother.Survivors include her son, Thomas Lynch Jr. and wife Merrilee of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Sheryl A. Lynch and Christina Talbert and husband Larry all of Great Bend, Mary K. Johnson and husband Kelly of Bates City, Mo. and Elizabeth T. Wooldridge and husband Donald of Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter in law, Kathy Lynch of Medicine Lodge, Kan.; a half-sister, Ruth Marie Hamm of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren, Christopher Lynch and wife Casey, Michael Lynch Jr., Karen Lynch, Mark Lynch, James Lynch and Colbi Wooldridge; and eight great-grandchildren, Madyson Lynch, Braedon Lynch, Gracyn Lynch, Matthew Piper, McKinnley Piper, Chloe Lynch, Eloise Lynch and Daphne Lynch. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Thomas; a son, Michael D. Lynch; a daughter, Karen Jean Lynch; a sister, Gertrude Middleton Reynolds; and two brothers, Earl Middleton and John Middleton.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, in St. Columba Cemetery in Conception, Mo. with Father Peter Ullrich. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Betty Irene Lynch

Donald Lee Wireman, age 70, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 in Hays. He was born August 12, 1951 in McCracken, Kansas to William H. and Alvina G. Wireman. He attended and graduated from Hays High School. Donald was a professional musician and highly respected and requested Sound Engineer working with many big-name acts. Donald is part of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame through his association with the bands, &nbsp;Tempest, The Soul Express and The Beast. Aside from his love of music he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald is survived by a daughter, Molly Wireman of Concord, Massachusetts; two brothers, Bill and Terry Wireman of Hays and a sister, Sheila Sander of Woodward, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Missy Wireman and his parents. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Donald Lee Wireman, age 70, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 in Hays. He was born August 12, 1951 in McCracken, Kansas to William H. and Alvina G. Wireman. He attended and graduated from Hays High School. Donald was a professional musician and highly respected and requested Sound Engineer working with many big-name acts. Donald is part of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame through his association with the bands, &nbsp;Tempest, The Soul Express and The Beast. Aside from his love of music he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald is survived by a daughter, Molly Wireman of Concord, Massachusetts; two brothers, Bill and Terry Wireman of Hays and a sister, Sheila Sander of Woodward, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Missy Wireman and his parents. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Donald Lee Wireman

Brenda Lee Carpenter, 82, passed away January 13, 2022 at the Healthcare Resort of Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born February 27, 1939 in Larned; the daughter of George and Rotha Lee Pryor. Brenda was a longtime area resident. She grew up in Ellinwood, graduated from Ellinwood High School, lived in Larned and moved to Lansing, KS in 1997. She was the office manager for Pawnee Beef Builders, in Larned and later worked as a library aide and a secretary for the Leavenworth School District.

She was a member of Kappa Psi sorority in Larned, Kansas.

She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, loved going to Las Vegas with her sisters, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include; former spouse and father of her children, Thaine Carpenter; three sons, Kale (Julie) Carpenter, Topeka; Troy Carpenter, Leavenworth and Kyler Carpenter, Topeka; a daughter, Teri (Gary) Beashore, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Dede Collier, California; four grandchildren, Amber Carpenter, Taylor Beashore, Blake Beashore, and Trevor Carpenter; and two great-grandchildren, Tyonna Jones and A’laysha Kemp.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Carpenter, her parents; her brother, Dub Pryor and her sister Vickie Befort.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. Family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a mask. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to; Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Dateline: LarnedBrenda Lee Carpenter, 82, passed away January 13, 2022 at the Healthcare Resort of Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas.She was born February 27, 1939 in Larned; the daughter of George and Rotha Lee Pryor. Brenda was a longtime area resident. She grew up in Ellinwood, graduated from Ellinwood High School, lived in Larned and moved to Lansing, KS in 1997. She was the office manager for Pawnee Beef Builders, in Larned and later worked as a library aide and a secretary for the Leavenworth School District.She was a member of Kappa Psi sorority in Larned, Kansas.She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, loved going to Las Vegas with her sisters, and enjoyed spending time with her family.Survivors include; former spouse and father of her children, Thaine Carpenter; three sons, Kale (Julie) Carpenter, Topeka; Troy Carpenter, Leavenworth and Kyler Carpenter, Topeka; a daughter, Teri (Gary) Beashore, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Dede Collier, California; four grandchildren, Amber Carpenter, Taylor Beashore, Blake Beashore, and Trevor Carpenter; and two great-grandchildren, Tyonna Jones and A’laysha Kemp.She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Carpenter, her parents; her brother, Dub Pryor and her sister Vickie Befort.Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. Family kindly requests those in attendance to please wear a mask. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.Memorials may be given to; Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Brenda Lee Carpenter

Bernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925 in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in Great Bend, Kansas. Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.

Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Bernadine became skilled at stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that became hand-me-downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her cinnamon rolls and her afghans.

Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs (Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder (Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of Evansville, Indiana. She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray who she was married to for 60 years.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBernadine Marie Moeder passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at the age of 96. Bernadine was born April 27, 1925 in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Linsner) Demel. She was raised in Odin, Kansas and graduated from Odin High School. After marrying Raymond (Ray) Moeder on April 8, 1947, she spent the remainder of her life in Great Bend, Kansas. Ray passed away Dec. 23, 2007.Bernadine was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Bernadine became skilled at stretching the dollars to feed her family as well as sewing clothes that became hand-me-downs for many. She will fondly be remembered for her cinnamon rolls and her afghans.Bernadine is survived by 12 of her children, Ray Moeder Jr. (Carol) of Larned, Don Moeder (Marilyn) of Great Bend, Joyce Moeder, of Columbia, Maryland, Ken Moeder (Marcia) of Great Bend, Jolene Biggs (Craig) of Great Bend, Bob Moeder (Katie) of Overland Park, Alan Moeder (Gail) of Great Bend, Randy Moeder (Patty) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Pat Moeder (Amy) of Winter Springs, Florida, Linda Salem (Bob) of Salina, Brenda Moeder, of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Renee Rockers (Wes) of Evansville, Indiana. She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is additionally survived by 4 siblings, Cecilia Schneweis, Bill Demel, Jim Demel and Jerry Demel.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Juno and Eleanor Reif; her daughter Donna Schmidt; as well as her husband Ray who she was married to for 60 years.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Almost Home, Inc. or the Barton County College Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Donna Schmidt, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bernadine Marie Moeder

Margaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950. He passed away Jan. 14, 1979.

Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend. She was an active farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living. She was a gifted artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to family, neighbors and friends.

Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Schneweis Hunter; infant granddaughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasMargaret Ann Asher, 90, passed away January 20, 2022, at University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend. She was born August 21, 1931, to Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn. Ann married Herbert William “Bill” Asher Sept. 5, 1950. He passed away Jan. 14, 1979.Ann, a long-time resident of Stafford County, was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend. She was an active farm wife, who enjoyed all aspects of country living. She was a gifted artist, loved to bake and entertain, always having an open door to family, neighbors and friends.Survivors include one son, Tim Asher of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Adam Schneweis (Aimee), Blake Schneweis (Lacy), Lisa Clauss (Chris), Amanda Pfenniger (Scott) and Will Asher; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Schneweis Hunter; infant granddaughter, Amy Schneweis (Pamela’s daughter); and a brother, Robert Hahn.Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann Asher

Edward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born May 16, 1927, in Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15, 2018.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served during the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

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

Dateline: Hoisington, KansasEdward Lewis McCurry, 94, passed away January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born May 16, 1927, in Hoisington, Kansas to Francis and Clara (Harper) McCurry. Edward married Marjorie Hickey on August 17, 1964 in Hoisington. She died on April 15, 2018.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Edward graduated from Hoisington High School. During that time, he greatly enjoyed working at the movie theater running the projector and splicing the film. He then served during the United States Army, returning to Hoisington to become a dedicated farmer and rancher.Survivors include his son, Michael (Laurie) McCurry of Hoisington; two grandsons, Cole (Raegan) McCurry and Nolan (Sara) McCurry; and one great-granddaughter, Harper McCurry. He is preceded in death by his wife; a brother, Robert; and a sister, Betty Bott.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Stephan Dabanka celebrating. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be given to the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Edward Lewis McCurry

Maurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on March 5, 1929, in Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and loved fishing and Polka dancing.

Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. The Nordman family kindly requests that masks be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. Memorials have been designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KSMaurice L. Nordman, 92, passed away on January 20, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on March 5, 1929, in Olmitz, Kansas, to George and Augusta (Springer) Nordman. Maurice married Leola Schartz on April 25, 1950. She died on May 3, 1992.A lifetime Barton County resident, Maurice was a farmer and cattleman on the family farm until he retired. Maurice was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. He enjoyed traveling on various bus trips over the years and loved fishing and Polka dancing.Maurice is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Cathy) of Olmitz, Marvin of Great Bend and Melvin (Robin) of Wichita; one daughter, Kathy Pechanec (Dennis) of Timken; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leola; and two sisters, Melba Stos and Alice Oborny.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. The Nordman family kindly requests that masks be worn for Maurice’s visitation and services. Memorials have been designated to Meals on Wheels of Great Bend or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care Bryant Funeral Home.

Maurice L. Nordman

Name of Deceased: Duane Randall Hammon Age: 92

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

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

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasName of Deceased: Duane Randall Hammon Age: 92Date of Death: January 19, 2022Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Duane Randall Hammon

Carlon R. McMullen, 84, passed away in Wichita, KS on Jan. 19, 2022. 

Born in Oklahoma City, OK on Sept. 3, 1937 he was the son of Cleo &amp; Anna Bell (Neally) McMullen. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1957 and later joined the United States Army. Carlon served his country from 1957-1960. After his service he married Emily Hazel Smith on Feb. 14, 1966. She survives of the home. 

Carlon worked at Stevens Motors as the parts manager before retiring in 1999. He was a 54-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;

Survivors include wife, Emily McMullen, Wichita, KS; daughter, Joy Lynn Michael (Tim), Kechi, KS; sons, Don Meek, Wichita, KS brothers, Harold McMullen, Osage Beach, MO and Howard McMullen (Ann) Handford, CA; sisters, Shirley Koch, Amarillo, TX and Phyllis Eggerts, Hutchinson, KS; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Bruggeman; brother, Ronald McMullen, sister, Carolyn Mae &amp; sister-in-law, Cathy McMullen.&nbsp;

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday Jan. 29 at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS. Burial will follow with Masonic and Military honors at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 28 from 3-7 p.m. at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Lodge #450 (Wichita) in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Carlon R. McMullen, 84, passed away in Wichita, KS on Jan. 19, 2022. Born in Oklahoma City, OK on Sept. 3, 1937 he was the son of Cleo &amp; Anna Bell (Neally) McMullen. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1957 and later joined the United States Army. Carlon served his country from 1957-1960. After his service he married Emily Hazel Smith on Feb. 14, 1966. She survives of the home. Carlon worked at Stevens Motors as the parts manager before retiring in 1999. He was a 54-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;Survivors include wife, Emily McMullen, Wichita, KS; daughter, Joy Lynn Michael (Tim), Kechi, KS; sons, Don Meek, Wichita, KS brothers, Harold McMullen, Osage Beach, MO and Howard McMullen (Ann) Handford, CA; sisters, Shirley Koch, Amarillo, TX and Phyllis Eggerts, Hutchinson, KS; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Bruggeman; brother, Ronald McMullen, sister, Carolyn Mae &amp; sister-in-law, Cathy McMullen.&nbsp;Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday Jan. 29 at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS. Burial will follow with Masonic and Military honors at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 28 from 3-7 p.m. at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Lodge #450 (Wichita) in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Carlon R. McMullen

Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022 at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila was born on April 17, 1929 in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950 at Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved education and was a teacher of business, realtor, appraiser, legal secretary and also was a house director for fraternities and sororities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also loved to travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila was of the Catholic faith, and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas, and was past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Shawn, Daniel, Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and Idalene Fink.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila’s wishes were that there be no public viewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at Hutchinson, Kansas or the Dominican Sisters of Peace 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>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Twila L. O’Brien, age 92 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022 at Azria Health – Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila was born on April 17, 1929 in rural Cheyenne County, Kansas to Walter Albert and Ella Faye (Miller) Baney.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Benkelman High School Class of 1947 at Benkelman, Nebraska and was united in marriage to Daniel Dennis O’Brien on February 21, 1950 at Benkelman, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to being a homemaker, Twila loved education and was a teacher of business, realtor, appraiser, legal secretary and also was a house director for fraternities and sororities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also loved to travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila was of the Catholic faith, and longtime member of both St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas, and was past President of the St. Rose Altar Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila is survived by three sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Terence (&amp; Patricia) O’Brien of Basehor, Kansas, Kevin (&amp; Stephanie) O’Brien of Cheney, Kansas and Aaron O’Brien of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marla Anne (&amp; Dennis) Habiger of Ellinwood, Kansas; seven grandsons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Shawn, Daniel, Matthew, Patrick and Shane O’Brien, and Jason and Joshua Habiger; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel D. O’Brien on January 22, 1979; two brothers: Donald and Robert Baney; and two sisters: Jane Michaelson and Idalene Fink.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Father Terrance Klein officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery at Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Twila’s wishes were that there be no public viewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Kindred Hospice at Hutchinson, Kansas or the Dominican Sisters of Peace 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>.&nbsp;

Twila L. O’Brien

Stephanie JoLynn Kaiser, 35, passed away on January 19, 2022, at The University of Kansas Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on April 20, 1986, at Great Bend, Kansas to Steve &amp; Lynn (Larson) Kaiser. Stephanie was married to Brandyn Kilgore on October 17, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas.

Stephanie, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a 2005 graduate of Great Bend High School, where she excelled in volleyball, later attending Barton Community College, earning her RN degree. She enjoyed playing rec league softball for many years, where she first met Brandyn and he would later ask her out at the ballfield. Her compassionate nature and nursing skills were exhibited through her employment at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Larned Correctional Facility, and currently UKHS-Great Bend Campus. Stephanie enjoyed the Fourth of July, Halloween, crocheting, shooting her Glock pistol, cats (often taking in strays), reading, gardening, and the solitude of country living. According to Max, she was known to bake the world’s best sugar cookies. Above all, she cherished her time with family, taking pride in never missing any of Max’s sports or activities.

Survivors include her husband Brandyn and son Max Stephan Trujillo both of the home; her parents; two brothers, Cory (Erica) Kaiser of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Kelly (Sarah) Kaiser of Andale, Kansas; godparents, JoLetta Woolwine of Westwood Hills, Kansas, and Stan Kaiser of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Crawford, Kellan, Kerrington, Bo, Cruz, Hayes, and Nash Kaiser; and her son’s father, Tom Trujillo. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Frankie Kaiser, and Bob and Dorothy Larson.

In honoring Stephanie’s wishes, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place and no service. Friends are welcome to sign her register book from 9:00 to 5:00 Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, January 25, 2022, as well as on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 9:00 to 8:00 with the family greeting guests from 5:00 to 7:00, all at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Max Trujillo Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Stephanie JoLynn Kaiser, 35, passed away on January 19, 2022, at The University of Kansas Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on April 20, 1986, at Great Bend, Kansas to Steve &amp; Lynn (Larson) Kaiser. Stephanie was married to Brandyn Kilgore on October 17, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas.Stephanie, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a 2005 graduate of Great Bend High School, where she excelled in volleyball, later attending Barton Community College, earning her RN degree. She enjoyed playing rec league softball for many years, where she first met Brandyn and he would later ask her out at the ballfield. Her compassionate nature and nursing skills were exhibited through her employment at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Larned Correctional Facility, and currently UKHS-Great Bend Campus. Stephanie enjoyed the Fourth of July, Halloween, crocheting, shooting her Glock pistol, cats (often taking in strays), reading, gardening, and the solitude of country living. According to Max, she was known to bake the world’s best sugar cookies. Above all, she cherished her time with family, taking pride in never missing any of Max’s sports or activities.Survivors include her husband Brandyn and son Max Stephan Trujillo both of the home; her parents; two brothers, Cory (Erica) Kaiser of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Kelly (Sarah) Kaiser of Andale, Kansas; godparents, JoLetta Woolwine of Westwood Hills, Kansas, and Stan Kaiser of Great Bend, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Crawford, Kellan, Kerrington, Bo, Cruz, Hayes, and Nash Kaiser; and her son’s father, Tom Trujillo. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Melvin and Frankie Kaiser, and Bob and Dorothy Larson.In honoring Stephanie’s wishes, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place and no service. Friends are welcome to sign her register book from 9:00 to 5:00 Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, January 25, 2022, as well as on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 9:00 to 8:00 with the family greeting guests from 5:00 to 7:00, all at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Max Trujillo Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Stephanie Kaiser

Carly Marie Mudd, 43, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Colorado Springs with her family by her side. Carly courageously battled medical issues, but sadly it was too much to overcome and she left us much too soon.

Carly was born August 21, 1978 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was one of two daughters born to Carroll and Colleen (Driscoll) Mudd. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2012 with her son to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. They especially enjoyed spending quality time on Mom and Son Day trips throughout Colorado.

Carly’s surviving family include her son, Collin Mudd of the home; mother, Colleen Mudd of Colorado Springs, Colorado; many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and sister Corie Mudd.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the mortuary. A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Carly Marie Mudd, 43, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Colorado Springs with her family by her side. Carly courageously battled medical issues, but sadly it was too much to overcome and she left us much too soon.Carly was born August 21, 1978 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was one of two daughters born to Carroll and Colleen (Driscoll) Mudd. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2012 with her son to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. They especially enjoyed spending quality time on Mom and Son Day trips throughout Colorado.Carly’s surviving family include her son, Collin Mudd of the home; mother, Colleen Mudd of Colorado Springs, Colorado; many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and sister Corie Mudd.Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday followed by a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the mortuary. A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Carly Marie Mudd

Maria Elisa Arriola Thomas, 32, passed away January 17, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

She was born November 16, 1989 in Great Bend, the daughter of Gerald B. Phillips and Tina Louise Marler Phillips.

A lifetime area resident, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend. Elisa enjoyed traveling, collecting crystals, listening to music, watching tv and taking pictures. Elisa was a good cook and loved spending time with and taking care of her friends and family. She loved to make people smile and never knew a stranger.

On August 13, 2021 she married Jonathon Thomas at Denver, Colorado; he survives.

Other survivors include four sons, Braiden Stout, James Stout, Aiden Thomas, and Ethan Thomas, all of the home; her father, Gerald (Ramona) Phillips; five brothers, Blain Phillips, Macksville, Matthew (Kyra) Phillips, Monterrey, Mexico, John Phillips, Larned, Aaron (Candice) Phillips, Larned, Travis Youngers, Macksville; two sisters, Alexandrea (Trent) Everhart, Willis, Texas and Ashley Adams, Larned. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tina Louise Phillips and a son, Louis Andrew Stout.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Stout-Thomas Children’s Educational Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

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 </figure>Dateline: LarnedMaria Elisa Arriola Thomas, 32, passed away January 17, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.She was born November 16, 1989 in Great Bend, the daughter of Gerald B. Phillips and Tina Louise Marler Phillips.A lifetime area resident, she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend. Elisa enjoyed traveling, collecting crystals, listening to music, watching tv and taking pictures. Elisa was a good cook and loved spending time with and taking care of her friends and family. She loved to make people smile and never knew a stranger.On August 13, 2021 she married Jonathon Thomas at Denver, Colorado; he survives.Other survivors include four sons, Braiden Stout, James Stout, Aiden Thomas, and Ethan Thomas, all of the home; her father, Gerald (Ramona) Phillips; five brothers, Blain Phillips, Macksville, Matthew (Kyra) Phillips, Monterrey, Mexico, John Phillips, Larned, Aaron (Candice) Phillips, Larned, Travis Youngers, Macksville; two sisters, Alexandrea (Trent) Everhart, Willis, Texas and Ashley Adams, Larned. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family.She was preceded in death by her mother, Tina Louise Phillips and a son, Louis Andrew Stout.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Stout-Thomas Children’s Educational Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Maria Elisa Arriola Thomas

Jenna Lyn King, 35, passed away January 16, 2022, in Geneseo, Kan. She was born on June 9, 1986, in Great Bend, to John &amp; Cynthia (Ferguson) King.

Jenna was of the Christian faith. She was a collector of many different things and has been known to go dumpster diving for what she was in search of. She was passionate about listening to music of all kinds. Jenna was always a free spirit and loved her family with all her heart, in turn they loved her very deeply as well. Jenna was known as Punky by her family members.

Survivors include her sons, Blaine Ramos and Jaxson Stanley both of Great Bend; her father, John King of Great Bend; her mother, Cynthia King of Salina; two brothers, Jacob King and Jeremy King; two sisters, Justina Yott of Hoisington and Joni Margheim and fiancé Jason Smith of Salina; her grandmother, Bobbi King; her longtime companion, Michael Mickle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne King, Bryce and Joann Clark, Forrest Ferguson; and her father figure, Doran Margheim.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Jenna King Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Salina, KansasJenna Lyn King, 35, passed away January 16, 2022, in Geneseo, Kan. She was born on June 9, 1986, in Great Bend, to John &amp; Cynthia (Ferguson) King.Jenna was of the Christian faith. She was a collector of many different things and has been known to go dumpster diving for what she was in search of. She was passionate about listening to music of all kinds. Jenna was always a free spirit and loved her family with all her heart, in turn they loved her very deeply as well. Jenna was known as Punky by her family members.Survivors include her sons, Blaine Ramos and Jaxson Stanley both of Great Bend; her father, John King of Great Bend; her mother, Cynthia King of Salina; two brothers, Jacob King and Jeremy King; two sisters, Justina Yott of Hoisington and Joni Margheim and fiancé Jason Smith of Salina; her grandmother, Bobbi King; her longtime companion, Michael Mickle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne King, Bryce and Joann Clark, Forrest Ferguson; and her father figure, Doran Margheim.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Jenna King Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jenna Lyn King

LaVera Georgina Boyd, 82, passed away January 17, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on October 23, 1939 at Antonino, Kansas, to George &amp; Ottilia (Korbe) Urban. She married Buddy J. Boyd on July 21, 1996, at Great Bend. He died July 9, 2016.

A long-time Great Bend resident, LaVera worked in the deli department at Dillons for 18 years, GBI for 10 years and sold Avon products as well for over 50 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was a talented musician playing the accordion, banjo and piano.

Survivors include her children, Brenda Smith and husband Mark of Manhattan, Dean Jacobs and wife Jo of Claflin, Stephanie Jacobs of Great Bend and Michelle Shelton of Salina; a sister, Luella Schuster and husband Verlin of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Brook Gossage, Branden Smith, Alicia Shelton, Amber Shelton and Bo Shelton; ten great-grandchildren. LaVera was also blessed with children from a blended family, Steve Boyd and wife Mona of Miami, Okla., Rex Boyd and wife Devon of Rockport, Tex., Kiley Boyd of Wichita, Mary Boyd of Lumberton, Tex. and Paul Boyd (dec.).; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buddy Boyd; a brother, Eddie Urban; and a sister, Vernetta Romme.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Grea

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 </figure>LaVera Georgina Boyd, 82, passed away January 17, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on October 23, 1939 at Antonino, Kansas, to George &amp; Ottilia (Korbe) Urban. She married Buddy J. Boyd on July 21, 1996, at Great Bend. He died July 9, 2016.A long-time Great Bend resident, LaVera worked in the deli department at Dillons for 18 years, GBI for 10 years and sold Avon products as well for over 50 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was a talented musician playing the accordion, banjo and piano.Survivors include her children, Brenda Smith and husband Mark of Manhattan, Dean Jacobs and wife Jo of Claflin, Stephanie Jacobs of Great Bend and Michelle Shelton of Salina; a sister, Luella Schuster and husband Verlin of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Brook Gossage, Branden Smith, Alicia Shelton, Amber Shelton and Bo Shelton; ten great-grandchildren. LaVera was also blessed with children from a blended family, Steve Boyd and wife Mona of Miami, Okla., Rex Boyd and wife Devon of Rockport, Tex., Kiley Boyd of Wichita, Mary Boyd of Lumberton, Tex. and Paul Boyd (dec.).; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buddy Boyd; a brother, Eddie Urban; and a sister, Vernetta Romme.Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Grea

LaVera Georgina Boyd

Soleda “Shirlee” Hernandez, 67, passed away January 16, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 23, 1954 at Brownfield, Texas, to Jose &amp; Lydia (Flores) Garza. She married Jose Hernandez on February 27, 2016, at Great Bend.

Coming from Dodge City in 2000, Shirlee was a Great Bend resident. She was a receptionist at the University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus. She enjoyed casinos, garage sales, bingo and fishing. Shirlee also enjoyed making tamales but especially loved spending time with her family, friends and her dogs Benji and Charlie.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Hernandez of the home; five sons, Paul Rios, Leon Rios, Jesse Rios, Adam Rios and Pablo Rios; two brothers, Victor Garza and Richard Garza; a sister, Caroline Garza; many grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Vicki Rios and Amanda Rios; and three brothers, Joe Garza, Carlos Garza and Elias Garza.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heartland Community Church in Great Bend with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Shirlee Hernandez Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasSoleda “Shirlee” Hernandez, 67, passed away January 16, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 23, 1954 at Brownfield, Texas, to Jose &amp; Lydia (Flores) Garza. She married Jose Hernandez on February 27, 2016, at Great Bend.Coming from Dodge City in 2000, Shirlee was a Great Bend resident. She was a receptionist at the University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus. She enjoyed casinos, garage sales, bingo and fishing. Shirlee also enjoyed making tamales but especially loved spending time with her family, friends and her dogs Benji and Charlie.Survivors include her husband, Jose Hernandez of the home; five sons, Paul Rios, Leon Rios, Jesse Rios, Adam Rios and Pablo Rios; two brothers, Victor Garza and Richard Garza; a sister, Caroline Garza; many grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Vicki Rios and Amanda Rios; and three brothers, Joe Garza, Carlos Garza and Elias Garza.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heartland Community Church in Great Bend with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Shirlee Hernandez Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Soleda “Shirlee” Hernandez

Cora M. Vonfeldt, 79, passed away January 17, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on April 7, 1942, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Ralph and Leona (Sander) Vonfeldt.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Cora retired from Great Bend Packing. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Cora loved her family along with her church family, and she especially loved helping anyone when she could.

Survivors include her children, Karlyn (Karl) Jantz of Pecos, Tex., Richard Buess, Rodney Buess and Kerrie Buess all of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Derrick Buess of Great Bend, Kody Jantz of Pecos, Tex., Hope (Michael) Suppes of Great Bend, Destiny (Clark) Stickney of Manhattan, and Kory Jantz, Kalyn Jantz and Kasey Jantz all of Pecos, Tex.; five great-grandchildren, Jarex Brungardt, Alexa Brungardt and Dallas Buess all of Great Bend, and Jamielynn Jantz and Desiree Jantz of Pecos, Tex.; two brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Vonfeldt of Duncan, Okla. and Jerry Vonfeldt of Newton; one sister, Mary Allen of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, LaVern Vonfeldt, Ralph Vonfeldt Jr., and Marlin Vonfeldt; an infant sister, Geraldine Vonfeldt and a grandson, Dustin Buess.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Altar Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KSCora M. Vonfeldt, 79, passed away January 17, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on April 7, 1942, at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Ralph and Leona (Sander) Vonfeldt.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Cora retired from Great Bend Packing. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Cora loved her family along with her church family, and she especially loved helping anyone when she could.Survivors include her children, Karlyn (Karl) Jantz of Pecos, Tex., Richard Buess, Rodney Buess and Kerrie Buess all of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Derrick Buess of Great Bend, Kody Jantz of Pecos, Tex., Hope (Michael) Suppes of Great Bend, Destiny (Clark) Stickney of Manhattan, and Kory Jantz, Kalyn Jantz and Kasey Jantz all of Pecos, Tex.; five great-grandchildren, Jarex Brungardt, Alexa Brungardt and Dallas Buess all of Great Bend, and Jamielynn Jantz and Desiree Jantz of Pecos, Tex.; two brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Vonfeldt of Duncan, Okla. and Jerry Vonfeldt of Newton; one sister, Mary Allen of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, LaVern Vonfeldt, Ralph Vonfeldt Jr., and Marlin Vonfeldt; an infant sister, Geraldine Vonfeldt and a grandson, Dustin Buess.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Altar Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Cora M. Vonfeldt

Carl William Henkle, 93, passed away January 16, 2022, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. He was born on January 31, 1928 at Fredonia, Kansas, to Clarence &amp; Freida (Christiansen) Henkle. He married Mary Elizabeth Reynolds on February 12, 1950, at Holyrood. She died October 21, 2014.

Carl hauled propane for A-A Propane for many years, he also was a chicken and pig farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Carl enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Carl was a United States Navy Veteran obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class and served during World War II.

Survivors include two daughters, Carlon White and Sandy Berges and husband Reen all of Great Bend; a son, Bob Henkle and wife Cheryl of Seward; eleven grandchildren, Richelle Wellman (Sam), Patrick White (Joanna), Jim Henkle (Angela), Lee Wilburn (Shannon), Shonda Caskey, Bill Crawford (Megan), Joe Crawford (Karla), Christy Meyer (Jeff), Melissa Mead, Jeff Berges (Casey) and Shawndra Harbaugh (Mike); thirty-five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Henkle; a daughter, Linda Lyman; a sister, Fern Klameth; a grandson, Chad Henkle; a great-grandson, Wyatt Henkle and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Kemp.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding and Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. A private family interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Carl Henkle Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Little River, KansasCarl William Henkle, 93, passed away January 16, 2022, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. He was born on January 31, 1928 at Fredonia, Kansas, to Clarence &amp; Freida (Christiansen) Henkle. He married Mary Elizabeth Reynolds on February 12, 1950, at Holyrood. She died October 21, 2014.Carl hauled propane for A-A Propane for many years, he also was a chicken and pig farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Carl enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Carl was a United States Navy Veteran obtaining the rank of Seaman Second Class and served during World War II.Survivors include two daughters, Carlon White and Sandy Berges and husband Reen all of Great Bend; a son, Bob Henkle and wife Cheryl of Seward; eleven grandchildren, Richelle Wellman (Sam), Patrick White (Joanna), Jim Henkle (Angela), Lee Wilburn (Shannon), Shonda Caskey, Bill Crawford (Megan), Joe Crawford (Karla), Christy Meyer (Jeff), Melissa Mead, Jeff Berges (Casey) and Shawndra Harbaugh (Mike); thirty-five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Henkle; a daughter, Linda Lyman; a sister, Fern Klameth; a grandson, Chad Henkle; a great-grandson, Wyatt Henkle and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Kemp.Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding and Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. A private family interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Carl Henkle Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carl William Henkle

Cathy Jo Fletcher, 58, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Cathy was born to Lloyd and Billie Fletcher of rural Claflin, Kansas on April 21, 1963 in Great Bend.

Cathy Jo grew up living in the county north of Claflin with her parents. She attended school at and graduated from Great Bend schools. She moved to Great Bend in 1990. Cathy was employed at Rosewood Services. Her favorite job at Rosewood was at the Rosewood Art Studio. In her free time, Cathy Jo most enjoyed yoga class, stitchery, dancing and bowling.

Cathy Jo was much loved by her peers and the staff at Rosewood. She will be dearly missed by them as she was a favorite of many and had such a sweet caring spirit. Cathy Jo loved us all her whole life like no one else could. God created her with a child-like innocence that Cathy Jo would not outgrow, and so her heart knew nothing else but to love everyone, no matter what, and to take each day as it was, without expectations.

She was known by both her family and her friends at Rosewood for both her loving nature and ornery wit. She would collect your pop tab quickly even if you weren't looking, never missed an opportunity to ask for pizza, and never ever missed a pop at break time! At family get-togethers, she would get a niece or nephew to sneak her an extra pop – or two. Linda can still hear Cathy Jo say, "Aw sister, I love you!" And while she loved being with her sister and visiting all her family when possible, Cathy Jo was usually the first to say, "You ready to go?" It was time to go to her home, with her friends, at Rosewood.

Cathy Jo is survived by her sister, Linda and her husband Bruce Loder of Brookville, Kansas, two brothers, Roger and his wife Catherine Fletcher of Birmingham, Iowa, and Mark and his wife Penny Fletcher of LaMonte, Missouri; seven nephews, six nieces, eight grand-nephews and seven grand-nieces; plus all of her beloved Rosewood family of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Per the family’s wishes, there will be no visitation, however, friends may come to the funeral home to sign the register book. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Rosewood Roots and Wings, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasCathy Jo Fletcher, 58, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Cathy was born to Lloyd and Billie Fletcher of rural Claflin, Kansas on April 21, 1963 in Great Bend.Cathy Jo grew up living in the county north of Claflin with her parents. She attended school at and graduated from Great Bend schools. She moved to Great Bend in 1990. Cathy was employed at Rosewood Services. Her favorite job at Rosewood was at the Rosewood Art Studio. In her free time, Cathy Jo most enjoyed yoga class, stitchery, dancing and bowling.Cathy Jo was much loved by her peers and the staff at Rosewood. She will be dearly missed by them as she was a favorite of many and had such a sweet caring spirit. Cathy Jo loved us all her whole life like no one else could. God created her with a child-like innocence that Cathy Jo would not outgrow, and so her heart knew nothing else but to love everyone, no matter what, and to take each day as it was, without expectations.She was known by both her family and her friends at Rosewood for both her loving nature and ornery wit. She would collect your pop tab quickly even if you weren't looking, never missed an opportunity to ask for pizza, and never ever missed a pop at break time! At family get-togethers, she would get a niece or nephew to sneak her an extra pop – or two. Linda can still hear Cathy Jo say, "Aw sister, I love you!" And while she loved being with her sister and visiting all her family when possible, Cathy Jo was usually the first to say, "You ready to go?" It was time to go to her home, with her friends, at Rosewood.Cathy Jo is survived by her sister, Linda and her husband Bruce Loder of Brookville, Kansas, two brothers, Roger and his wife Catherine Fletcher of Birmingham, Iowa, and Mark and his wife Penny Fletcher of LaMonte, Missouri; seven nephews, six nieces, eight grand-nephews and seven grand-nieces; plus all of her beloved Rosewood family of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents.Per the family’s wishes, there will be no visitation, however, friends may come to the funeral home to sign the register book. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Rosewood Roots and Wings, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Cathy Jo Fletcher

Jerome W. Randa, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Jerome was born August 26, 1931, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of John J. and Matilda (Depperschmidt) Randa.&nbsp; After Matilda’s death when Jerome was a young child, he was raised by John and his second wife, Adeline (Leiker) Randa.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a feed mill operator for La Crosse Co-op, La Crosse, Kansas, for 36 years before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and a 62-year member of&nbsp; Knights of Columbus Council 2340, both of Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; Jerome was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;

Jerome enjoyed watching westerns, gardening and fishing.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; They were his pride and joy.

On October 27, 1956, he married Agnes Herrman at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. She preceded him in death March 4, 2014.

Survivors include two sons, Darold Randa, Liebenthal, Kansas, and Dermot Randa (Suzanne), La Crosse, Kansas; two daughters, Coleen Janda (Michael), Salina, Kansas, and Christine Werth, Hays, Kansas, eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Randa, Derby, Kansas, and Harold Randa, Manhattan, Kansas; and two sisters, Ardis Viegra, La Crosse, Kansas, and Florine Hansen, Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Randa; a twin brother, Gerald Randa; two brothers, Alfred Randa, and Marvin Randa; and one sister, Lillian Randa.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 P.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Liebenthal Fire Department, Liebenthal, Kansas, or Big Timber Township (to assist with the perpetual care of St. Joseph’s Cemetery).

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Jerome W. Randa, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Jerome was born August 26, 1931, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of John J. and Matilda (Depperschmidt) Randa.&nbsp; After Matilda’s death when Jerome was a young child, he was raised by John and his second wife, Adeline (Leiker) Randa.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a feed mill operator for La Crosse Co-op, La Crosse, Kansas, for 36 years before his retirement.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and a 62-year member of&nbsp; Knights of Columbus Council 2340, both of Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; Jerome was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;Jerome enjoyed watching westerns, gardening and fishing.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; They were his pride and joy.On October 27, 1956, he married Agnes Herrman at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. She preceded him in death March 4, 2014.Survivors include two sons, Darold Randa, Liebenthal, Kansas, and Dermot Randa (Suzanne), La Crosse, Kansas; two daughters, Coleen Janda (Michael), Salina, Kansas, and Christine Werth, Hays, Kansas, eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Randa, Derby, Kansas, and Harold Randa, Manhattan, Kansas; and two sisters, Ardis Viegra, La Crosse, Kansas, and Florine Hansen, Las Vegas, Nevada.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Randa; a twin brother, Gerald Randa; two brothers, Alfred Randa, and Marvin Randa; and one sister, Lillian Randa.Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Monday, January 24, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 P.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Liebenthal Fire Department, Liebenthal, Kansas, or Big Timber Township (to assist with the perpetual care of St. Joseph’s Cemetery).Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Jerome W. Randa

Ruth Risser, 96, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Ruth was born December 29, 1925, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob M. and Mary (Heronema) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 10 years, moving there from Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was an elementary teacher for 38 ½ years before her retirement.&nbsp; Along with her classroom duties, Ruth was in charge of the music and children’s choir.

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

Ruth was a talented musician, playing the organ and piano.&nbsp; She loved craft projects of any kind and was an amazing artist.&nbsp; She enjoyed the challenge of working crossword puzzles.

On June 9, 1973, she married Arthur “Art” Risser at LaJoya, New Mexico.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 22, 1988.

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mary Winn Ekstrom; four step-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Herrman, La Crosse, Kansas, and Ralph Herrman, Ames, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;&nbsp; a stepson, Arthur “Art” Risser, Jr.; three brothers, Leonard Herrman, Edward Herrman, and Reverend Gilbert Herrman; and six sisters, Esther Boxler, Abbie Rupp, Isabel Basgall, Edna Mehl, Irene Raniszewski, and Pauline Sutton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Ruth Risser, 96, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Ruth was born December 29, 1925, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob M. and Mary (Heronema) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 10 years, moving there from Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was an elementary teacher for 38 ½ years before her retirement.&nbsp; Along with her classroom duties, Ruth was in charge of the music and children’s choir.She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Ruth was a talented musician, playing the organ and piano.&nbsp; She loved craft projects of any kind and was an amazing artist.&nbsp; She enjoyed the challenge of working crossword puzzles.On June 9, 1973, she married Arthur “Art” Risser at LaJoya, New Mexico.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 22, 1988.Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mary Winn Ekstrom; four step-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Herrman, La Crosse, Kansas, and Ralph Herrman, Ames, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;&nbsp; a stepson, Arthur “Art” Risser, Jr.; three brothers, Leonard Herrman, Edward Herrman, and Reverend Gilbert Herrman; and six sisters, Esther Boxler, Abbie Rupp, Isabel Basgall, Edna Mehl, Irene Raniszewski, and Pauline Sutton.Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or masses.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Risser

Ila Pauline Crews, 94, passed away at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, KS on Jan. 12th, 2022. Born in rural Shubert, NE on Aug. 19, 1927 she was the daughter of LeRoy Thomas &amp; Goldie Elizabeth (Bodle) Vice. Ila graduated from Shubert High School in 1945. She earned a Diploma from the Electronic Radio-Television Institute and Western Union School in 1946. She married Edward Eugene Crews on Mar. 21, 1947 at Humbolt, NE. Ila worked as an office manager and later inside sales rep. for Sealright Co. in Kansas City, KS for 35 years. Ila was a resident of Ellinwood since 1994 formerly of Kansas City, KS and Sunrise Beach, MO. Ila and Eugene also lived at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri in the lake home that they built together for 7 years after retirement. They moved to Ellinwood to be close to family.

Pauline was known for her hard work ethic. She was always by Gene’s side building, repairing, trimming or mowing. After Gene’s passing, she still did her own yard and repairs, if possible, well into her 80’s. She enjoyed crocheting and stain glass. Most of all she will be remembered as the ornery and loving, coffee-drinking Grandma.

Survivors include daughter, Carol Frees (Jerry), Raymond, KS; grandchildren, Lacy Frees Draznik (Matt), Austin Frees (Shelbi); great-grandchildren, Van and Stevie Draznik, Madilyn, Ila, and Jaylyn Frees; and many beloved nieces and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Crews, siblings Burton Vice, Edward Vice, Delores DeJonge, brother-in-law Lee DeJonge, sister-in-law Myrtle Vice and Nephew Kent Vice.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date with Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Hospital Foundation (new hospital project), or Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood in care of Minnis Chapel PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

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 </figure>Ila Pauline Crews, 94, passed away at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood, KS on Jan. 12th, 2022. Born in rural Shubert, NE on Aug. 19, 1927 she was the daughter of LeRoy Thomas &amp; Goldie Elizabeth (Bodle) Vice. Ila graduated from Shubert High School in 1945. She earned a Diploma from the Electronic Radio-Television Institute and Western Union School in 1946. She married Edward Eugene Crews on Mar. 21, 1947 at Humbolt, NE. Ila worked as an office manager and later inside sales rep. for Sealright Co. in Kansas City, KS for 35 years. Ila was a resident of Ellinwood since 1994 formerly of Kansas City, KS and Sunrise Beach, MO. Ila and Eugene also lived at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri in the lake home that they built together for 7 years after retirement. They moved to Ellinwood to be close to family.Pauline was known for her hard work ethic. She was always by Gene’s side building, repairing, trimming or mowing. After Gene’s passing, she still did her own yard and repairs, if possible, well into her 80’s. She enjoyed crocheting and stain glass. Most of all she will be remembered as the ornery and loving, coffee-drinking Grandma.Survivors include daughter, Carol Frees (Jerry), Raymond, KS; grandchildren, Lacy Frees Draznik (Matt), Austin Frees (Shelbi); great-grandchildren, Van and Stevie Draznik, Madilyn, Ila, and Jaylyn Frees; and many beloved nieces and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Crews, siblings Burton Vice, Edward Vice, Delores DeJonge, brother-in-law Lee DeJonge, sister-in-law Myrtle Vice and Nephew Kent Vice.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date with Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Hospital Foundation (new hospital project), or Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood in care of Minnis Chapel PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Ila Pauline Crews

Marcia Ann Schremmer, 68, passed away January 15, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born May 23, 1953, in Great Bend, to Oswald “Ossie” and Hazeltene “Hazel” (Driscoll) Schremmer.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Marcia was a graduate of Hoisington High School and Barton Community College and retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 after 34 years of dedication. She was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar Society, US Bowling Association and the VFW Auxiliary. She was a passionate fan of the Hoisington Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs, especially enjoying her time with family.

Survivors include sister-in-law, Pat Schremmer of Hutchinson; nephew, Brian Wilborn of Hoisington; nieces, Krista Brewer of Hoisington, Kari Bloomer of Ottawa, and Lisa Pickering of South Hutchinson; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Virgil Schremmer; sister and brother-in-law, Keith and Miriam Wilborn; and nephew, Shawn Schremmer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Bob Schremmer celebrating. Interment will follow at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Kans for Kids or Clara Barton Foundation or St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasMarcia Ann Schremmer, 68, passed away January 15, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born May 23, 1953, in Great Bend, to Oswald “Ossie” and Hazeltene “Hazel” (Driscoll) Schremmer.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Marcia was a graduate of Hoisington High School and Barton Community College and retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 after 34 years of dedication. She was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar Society, US Bowling Association and the VFW Auxiliary. She was a passionate fan of the Hoisington Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs, especially enjoying her time with family.Survivors include sister-in-law, Pat Schremmer of Hutchinson; nephew, Brian Wilborn of Hoisington; nieces, Krista Brewer of Hoisington, Kari Bloomer of Ottawa, and Lisa Pickering of South Hutchinson; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Virgil Schremmer; sister and brother-in-law, Keith and Miriam Wilborn; and nephew, Shawn Schremmer.Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Bob Schremmer celebrating. Interment will follow at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Kans for Kids or Clara Barton Foundation or St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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