Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away
Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.

Alice was born
September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp;
She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from
Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate
from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;
She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and
those in her community.

She was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.

Alice loved to sew,
and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes
for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she
could do just about anything she put her mind to.

She married Richard
Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in
1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim”
Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death
November, 2000.

Survivors
include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton;
one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.

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

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

Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away
Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.Alice was born
September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp;
She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from
Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate
from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;
She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and
those in her community.She was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.Alice loved to sew,
and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes
for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she
could do just about anything she put her mind to.She married Richard
Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in
1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim”
Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death
November, 2000.Survivors
include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton;
one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.Cremation has been
chosen.There will be no
services at this time.Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

Alice Ann Horacek

Larned – Betty Jane Schartz, 72, passed away March 12, 2021
at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born December 24, 1948 in Wichita, the daughter of
Cliff E. and Margaret Pauline “Polly” Simpson Bright.

A Larned resident since 1968, moving from Wichita, she was
of the Christian faith. She was a detention officer and enjoyed sewing, playing
piano, and spending time with her family. 

On June 14, 1968 she married Gregory Lynn Schartz at Larned;
he survives.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Alexis (David)
Williams, Burleson, Texas; a son, Scott (Lori Perez) Schartz, Larned; two
sisters, Joann Bright, Newton, Patricia Scheer, Lafayette, Louisiana,; a
brother, Charles “Bud” Bright, Divide, Colorado; and a granddaughter, Gabbie
Williams, Burleson, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Greg
Schartz.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17,
2021 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding.
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pawnee
County Humane Society or the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at
<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;

Larned – Betty Jane Schartz, 72, passed away March 12, 2021
at Diversicare of Larned.She was born December 24, 1948 in Wichita, the daughter of
Cliff E. and Margaret Pauline “Polly” Simpson Bright.A Larned resident since 1968, moving from Wichita, she was
of the Christian faith. She was a detention officer and enjoyed sewing, playing
piano, and spending time with her family. On June 14, 1968 she married Gregory Lynn Schartz at Larned;
he survives.Other survivors include: a daughter, Alexis (David)
Williams, Burleson, Texas; a son, Scott (Lori Perez) Schartz, Larned; two
sisters, Joann Bright, Newton, Patricia Scheer, Lafayette, Louisiana,; a
brother, Charles “Bud” Bright, Divide, Colorado; and a granddaughter, Gabbie
Williams, Burleson, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Greg
Schartz.Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17,
2021 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding.
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pawnee
County Humane Society or the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at
<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;

Betty Jane Schartz

Sharron J. Brown, 81, of
Janesville, passed away on March 12, 2021, at her residence. Sharron was born
on May 24, 1939 in Larned, KS, to Howard and Norma Zook. She is the oldest of 7
and grew up on a dairy farm in Rozel, KS. She married Mason A. Brown on April
25, 1960 and had 1 daughter, Adel Ostrom. They moved to Great Bend in 1966. She
worked for USD #428 Central Kitchen as a baker until she retired.

Sharron was an avid sewer and
quilter. She belonged to several quilt guilds and sewing groups over the years.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved to go
camping with her husband and spending time with her grandkids and great
grandkids. 

Survivors include her
daughter, Adel Ostrom (Curtis) of NC; granddaughter, Brandi Johnson (Mike) of
WI; grandson, Blaine Ostrom (Valarie) of KY; three sisters, three brothers, and
eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason
Brown, and her parents, Howard and Norma Zook. 

Funeral Services will be at
10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with pastor John
Grummon officiating. Graveside services will follow at Zook Cemetery in Zook.
Friends may visit from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the
Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Bryant&nbsp;
funeral home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615815982422.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Janeville, WisconsinSharron J. Brown, 81, of
Janesville, passed away on March 12, 2021, at her residence. Sharron was born
on May 24, 1939 in Larned, KS, to Howard and Norma Zook. She is the oldest of 7
and grew up on a dairy farm in Rozel, KS. She married Mason A. Brown on April
25, 1960 and had 1 daughter, Adel Ostrom. They moved to Great Bend in 1966. She
worked for USD #428 Central Kitchen as a baker until she retired.Sharron was an avid sewer and
quilter. She belonged to several quilt guilds and sewing groups over the years.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved to go
camping with her husband and spending time with her grandkids and great
grandkids. Survivors include her
daughter, Adel Ostrom (Curtis) of NC; granddaughter, Brandi Johnson (Mike) of
WI; grandson, Blaine Ostrom (Valarie) of KY; three sisters, three brothers, and
eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason
Brown, and her parents, Howard and Norma Zook. Funeral Services will be at
10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with pastor John
Grummon officiating. Graveside services will follow at Zook Cemetery in Zook.
Friends may visit from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the
Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Bryant&nbsp;
funeral home.

Sharron J. Brown

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;


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. 

A Memorial Mass will be held 5:30 p.m. March 17, 2021, at
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp;
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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>GREAT
BEND – 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;
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. A Memorial Mass will be held 5:30 p.m. March 17, 2021, at
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp;
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;&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

Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe

Dale
D. Randolph, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas
passed away unexpectedly with his devoted wife, Rosey at his side on Saturday,
March 13, 2021 at University of Kansas
Health Systems – Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; Dale was born on February 15, 1944, in Allison,
Kansas to Ernie and Ruth (Spillman )
Randolph.&nbsp; He moved to Ness
City Kansas as a young man where
he met his wife Rosey in Beeler at a Donkey Basketball game.&nbsp; Dale and Rose Mary (Anderson)
Randolph&nbsp; were married January 18,1964 at
Ness City, Kansas
and raised two children. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dale worked in the oil field for many years
before starting his own Trucking business in 1992 and retired from trucking in
2011.&nbsp; Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing,
watching sports and doing yard work. He loved to visit family and two of his
favorite past times was taking road trips and going to casinos. A retirement
highlight was when he and Rosey took a Carnival cruise to Jamaica
and Cozumel, Mexico.&nbsp;

Survivors
include his wife Rosey, of the home; son Delbert Randolph and wife Hope and
daughter Dana Randolph-Brown; three grandchildren: Allie Brown, Chase Brown,
and Alex Randolph; one sister Deloma Foley (Randolph); and long time buddy,
Kurt DeWald; Brothers-in-law: Joe Anderson and wife Linda, Mickey Anderson and
wife Becky, Jimmy Anderson and wife Susan, Ronnie Anderson and wife Darlene;
Sisters-in-law Cindy McGinnis and Alice Barber; multiple nieces and
nephews.&nbsp; Dale was preceded in death by
his parents Ernie and Ruth Randolph, his sister Dottie Lewis (Randolph) and
grandson Devin Randolph; two sisters-in-law, Peggy (Anderson) Naylor and Kay
(Anderson) Legg; two brother-in-laws, Donnie Anderson and Rudy Anderson.&nbsp; Dale will be remembered every day by his
friends and family for his ornery sense of humor, generous soul and thankful
heart.&nbsp; His wife hopes to honor his legacy by contributing
to Royal Family Kids Camp in his honor.&nbsp;

Per Dale’s wishes, cremation
has taken place and there will be no visitation.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday,
March 19, 2021 at Encounter
Church (First Assembly of
God), 601
Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas
with Pastor Dwight Dozier officiating.&nbsp;
Inurnment will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery North at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations be made in his honor to Royal Family Kids Camp in care of Encounter
Church
(please make checks payable to Encounter
Church). &nbsp;The family is asking for
thoughts and prayers as they grieve.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for
the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dale
D. Randolph, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas
passed away unexpectedly with his devoted wife, Rosey at his side on Saturday,
March 13, 2021 at University of Kansas
Health Systems – Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; Dale was born on February 15, 1944, in Allison,
Kansas to Ernie and Ruth (Spillman )
Randolph.&nbsp; He moved to Ness
City Kansas as a young man where
he met his wife Rosey in Beeler at a Donkey Basketball game.&nbsp; Dale and Rose Mary (Anderson)
Randolph&nbsp; were married January 18,1964 at
Ness City, Kansas
and raised two children. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dale worked in the oil field for many years
before starting his own Trucking business in 1992 and retired from trucking in
2011.&nbsp; Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing,
watching sports and doing yard work. He loved to visit family and two of his
favorite past times was taking road trips and going to casinos. A retirement
highlight was when he and Rosey took a Carnival cruise to Jamaica
and Cozumel, Mexico.&nbsp;Survivors
include his wife Rosey, of the home; son Delbert Randolph and wife Hope and
daughter Dana Randolph-Brown; three grandchildren: Allie Brown, Chase Brown,
and Alex Randolph; one sister Deloma Foley (Randolph); and long time buddy,
Kurt DeWald; Brothers-in-law: Joe Anderson and wife Linda, Mickey Anderson and
wife Becky, Jimmy Anderson and wife Susan, Ronnie Anderson and wife Darlene;
Sisters-in-law Cindy McGinnis and Alice Barber; multiple nieces and
nephews.&nbsp; Dale was preceded in death by
his parents Ernie and Ruth Randolph, his sister Dottie Lewis (Randolph) and
grandson Devin Randolph; two sisters-in-law, Peggy (Anderson) Naylor and Kay
(Anderson) Legg; two brother-in-laws, Donnie Anderson and Rudy Anderson.&nbsp; Dale will be remembered every day by his
friends and family for his ornery sense of humor, generous soul and thankful
heart.&nbsp; His wife hopes to honor his legacy by contributing
to Royal Family Kids Camp in his honor.&nbsp;Per Dale’s wishes, cremation
has taken place and there will be no visitation.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday,
March 19, 2021 at Encounter
Church (First Assembly of
God), 601
Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas
with Pastor Dwight Dozier officiating.&nbsp;
Inurnment will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery North at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations be made in his honor to Royal Family Kids Camp in care of Encounter
Church
(please make checks payable to Encounter
Church). &nbsp;The family is asking for
thoughts and prayers as they grieve.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for
the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements
By&nbsp;CHARTER
FUNERALS&nbsp;2115
Washington St.&nbsp;Great Bend,
KS&nbsp; 67530&nbsp;(620)
793-6161&nbsp;

Dale D. Randolph

Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.

Alice was born September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and those in her community.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.

Alice loved to sew, and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she could do just about anything she put her mind to.

She married Richard Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim” Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November, 2000.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton; one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.

Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.Alice was born September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and those in her community.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.Alice loved to sew, and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she could do just about anything she put her mind to.She married Richard Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim” Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November, 2000.Survivors include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton; one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.Cremation has been chosen.There will be no services at this time.

Delsie Lavon Bittel, 62, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021, at
Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Delsie was born August 30, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter
of Snow and Verla (Dighton) Houchin. She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas,
for 12 years, moving from St. John, Kansas. She was a 1976 graduate of Great
Bend High School, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;
She graduated from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas,
before continuing her education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas,
where she received her bachelor’s degree in political science.&nbsp; She was a forklift operator for Fuller
Industries, Great Bend, Kansas, before her retirement.

She married Daniel J.
Bittel at Great Bend, Kansas.

Survivors include: her husband, Daniel J. Bittel, La Crosse,
Kansas; two sons, Adam Houchin, Liberal, Kansas, and Tyler Bittel,
Independence, Missouri; one daughter, Melody Bittel, Fort Collins, Colorado;
five grandchildren; and two sisters, Snow Coffield, Great Bend, Kansas, and
Sherri Byerley, Great Bend, Kansas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jackie
Miller; and two sisters, Marilyn Mumford, and Laura Sandberg.

The family will have a memorial service in the future. 

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Janousek
Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. 

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

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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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Delsie Lavon Bittel, 62, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021, at
Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Delsie was born August 30, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter
of Snow and Verla (Dighton) Houchin. She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas,
for 12 years, moving from St. John, Kansas. She was a 1976 graduate of Great
Bend High School, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;
She graduated from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas,
before continuing her education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas,
where she received her bachelor’s degree in political science.&nbsp; She was a forklift operator for Fuller
Industries, Great Bend, Kansas, before her retirement.She married Daniel J.
Bittel at Great Bend, Kansas.Survivors include: her husband, Daniel J. Bittel, La Crosse,
Kansas; two sons, Adam Houchin, Liberal, Kansas, and Tyler Bittel,
Independence, Missouri; one daughter, Melody Bittel, Fort Collins, Colorado;
five grandchildren; and two sisters, Snow Coffield, Great Bend, Kansas, and
Sherri Byerley, Great Bend, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jackie
Miller; and two sisters, Marilyn Mumford, and Laura Sandberg.The family will have a memorial service in the future. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Janousek
Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at
www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O
Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785-222-2517.

Delsie Lavon Bittel

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Fern Maria Dolezal, 87, passed away
March 8, 2021, in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was
born May 16, 1933, in rural Walker, to Herman Morris and Bessie Maria (Barrett)
Klotz.&nbsp; Fern married Donald Dean Dolezal
October 28, 1951, in LaCrosse.&nbsp;

Growing up
in rural Walker and attending school in Gorham, Fern moved to Great Bend in
1952.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and office
manager for Feist’s Soft Water, retiring in 2005, previously working for
Evansco, Hansen Jewelers, Great Bend Tribune, Fuller Brush and Bayless Dry
Cleaners. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity
Lutheran Church, CKMC Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post 3111 Auxiliary, Lake Barton Golf
Club and Women’s International Bowling Congress.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, and
crocheting. Fern especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren's activities and
spending time with her family. 

Survivors
include, her husband, Donald Dolezal, Sr. of the home; two sons, Donald
Dolezal, Jr. of Great Bend and Ray Dolezal of Hoisington; three daughters, Ida
Woydziak and husband David of Hoisington, Donna Manwarren and husband Tom of
Greenwood, Mo., and Jean Jones and husband Michael of Hoisington; three
brothers, Marvin Klotz and Morris Klotz of Nevada, Mo., and Albert Klotz of
Bella Vista, Ark.; three sisters, Shirley Vincent, Anna Lee Bloesser and
Marjorie Johnson, all of Nevada, Mo.; twelve grandchildren, Aaron Dolezal,
Brian Dolezal and wife Andrea, Michelle Jenkins and husband Chad, Matthew
Dolezal, Nathan Woydziak and wife Melissa, Shawn Woydziak and wife Brittany, Crystal
Schroeder and husband Brian, Cortney Boor and husband Glenn, Tyler Manwarren
and wife Chelsea, Derek Ludwig, Ethan Ludwig, and Sienna Ludwig; and
twenty-three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Herman Klotz, Jr.; and a sister, Joyce Gundy.

Funeral services
will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor
Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
be 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, with
family receiving friends 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to American Cancer
Society or Kans for Kids, 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

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasFern Maria Dolezal, 87, passed away
March 8, 2021, in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was
born May 16, 1933, in rural Walker, to Herman Morris and Bessie Maria (Barrett)
Klotz.&nbsp; Fern married Donald Dean Dolezal
October 28, 1951, in LaCrosse.&nbsp; Growing up
in rural Walker and attending school in Gorham, Fern moved to Great Bend in
1952.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and office
manager for Feist’s Soft Water, retiring in 2005, previously working for
Evansco, Hansen Jewelers, Great Bend Tribune, Fuller Brush and Bayless Dry
Cleaners. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity
Lutheran Church, CKMC Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post 3111 Auxiliary, Lake Barton Golf
Club and Women’s International Bowling Congress.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, and
crocheting. Fern especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren's activities and
spending time with her family. Survivors
include, her husband, Donald Dolezal, Sr. of the home; two sons, Donald
Dolezal, Jr. of Great Bend and Ray Dolezal of Hoisington; three daughters, Ida
Woydziak and husband David of Hoisington, Donna Manwarren and husband Tom of
Greenwood, Mo., and Jean Jones and husband Michael of Hoisington; three
brothers, Marvin Klotz and Morris Klotz of Nevada, Mo., and Albert Klotz of
Bella Vista, Ark.; three sisters, Shirley Vincent, Anna Lee Bloesser and
Marjorie Johnson, all of Nevada, Mo.; twelve grandchildren, Aaron Dolezal,
Brian Dolezal and wife Andrea, Michelle Jenkins and husband Chad, Matthew
Dolezal, Nathan Woydziak and wife Melissa, Shawn Woydziak and wife Brittany, Crystal
Schroeder and husband Brian, Cortney Boor and husband Glenn, Tyler Manwarren
and wife Chelsea, Derek Ludwig, Ethan Ludwig, and Sienna Ludwig; and
twenty-three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Herman Klotz, Jr.; and a sister, Joyce Gundy.Funeral services
will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor
Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
be 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, with
family receiving friends 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to American Cancer
Society or Kans for Kids, 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

Fern Maria Dolezal

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 </figure>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;
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. A Memorial Mass will be held 5:30 p.m. March 17, 2021, at
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp;
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;&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

Burdett – Leon E. Steffen passed away March 8, 2021 at
Country Place Senior Living of Larned.

He was born November 27, 1930 in Larned, the son of Elmer R.
and Gladys M. Shockey Steffen and he grew up north of Burdett on the family
farmstead. 

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer-stockman and loved
his Hereford Cattle which he raised all his life. He was a charter member of
the Burdett Blue Ribbons 4-H Club; member of the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation,
serving on the board of directors for several years; he was a project leader
and community leader for the Burdett Blue Ribbons 4-H Club for over 30 years;
served on the Pawnee County Extension Council, Farmer’s Cooperative of Burdett
Board of Directors for several years; a member of the Burdett American Legion
Post #280, where he served as treasurer; and served as treasurer of Shiley
Township for several years. He served in the United States Army and was
stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. 

On April 10, 1955 he married Beverly J. Waggoner in
Hutchinson; she preceded him in death December 12, 2017

Survivors include: a daughter, Marsha (Kevin) Reece, Larned;
five grandchildren, Tyson (Chelsea) Steffen, Teresa (Brooks) Burnett, Jeffrey
(Emily) Reece, Phillip (Allison) Reece, Michael (Jessica) Reece; and five great
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Beverly,
and a son, Michael Steffen.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021
at Burdett United Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Doyle presiding. Service
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmorutary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmorutary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned. Burial with Military Graveside Rites will be in Brown’s Grove
Cemetery, Burdett.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation
or Burdett American Legion Post #280 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>Burdett – Leon E. Steffen passed away March 8, 2021 at
Country Place Senior Living of Larned.He was born November 27, 1930 in Larned, the son of Elmer R.
and Gladys M. Shockey Steffen and he grew up north of Burdett on the family
farmstead. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer-stockman and loved
his Hereford Cattle which he raised all his life. He was a charter member of
the Burdett Blue Ribbons 4-H Club; member of the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation,
serving on the board of directors for several years; he was a project leader
and community leader for the Burdett Blue Ribbons 4-H Club for over 30 years;
served on the Pawnee County Extension Council, Farmer’s Cooperative of Burdett
Board of Directors for several years; a member of the Burdett American Legion
Post #280, where he served as treasurer; and served as treasurer of Shiley
Township for several years. He served in the United States Army and was
stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. On April 10, 1955 he married Beverly J. Waggoner in
Hutchinson; she preceded him in death December 12, 2017Survivors include: a daughter, Marsha (Kevin) Reece, Larned;
five grandchildren, Tyson (Chelsea) Steffen, Teresa (Brooks) Burnett, Jeffrey
(Emily) Reece, Phillip (Allison) Reece, Michael (Jessica) Reece; and five great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Beverly,
and a son, Michael Steffen.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021
at Burdett United Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Doyle presiding. Service
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmorutary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmorutary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned. Burial with Military Graveside Rites will be in Brown’s Grove
Cemetery, Burdett.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation
or Burdett American Legion Post #280 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477,
Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Leon E. Steffen

Larned – Donald Dean Seachris, 64, passed away March 7, 2021
at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born May 30, 1956 in Kinsley, the son of Theodore
“Ted” Roosevelt and Florine Maxine Rhodes Seachris.

A lifetime area resident he was a welder at Doerr Metal
Products and was later an elevator operator. He was of the Pentecostal faith
and enjoyed painting, drawing, model airplanes, fishing, and lime stone
carving. 

Survivors include: a daughter, Patricia (Shad) Anderson,
Medicine Lodge; a sister, Betty Moore, Larned; a brother, Danny Seachris,
Larned; three grandsons, Brandon, Andrew, and Devin Turner, Medicine Lodge; and
two nephews, Mark Moore and John Moore, both of Larned.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Malea
Seachris; a son, Christopher Seachris; and a brother, Bobby Lee Seachris.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Bob Sallee presiding. Service will be
viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortury. Visitation will
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center 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>Larned – Donald Dean Seachris, 64, passed away March 7, 2021
at Diversicare of Larned.He was born May 30, 1956 in Kinsley, the son of Theodore
“Ted” Roosevelt and Florine Maxine Rhodes Seachris.A lifetime area resident he was a welder at Doerr Metal
Products and was later an elevator operator. He was of the Pentecostal faith
and enjoyed painting, drawing, model airplanes, fishing, and lime stone
carving. Survivors include: a daughter, Patricia (Shad) Anderson,
Medicine Lodge; a sister, Betty Moore, Larned; a brother, Danny Seachris,
Larned; three grandsons, Brandon, Andrew, and Devin Turner, Medicine Lodge; and
two nephews, Mark Moore and John Moore, both of Larned.He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Malea
Seachris; a son, Christopher Seachris; and a brother, Bobby Lee Seachris.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Bob Sallee presiding. Service will be
viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortury. Visitation will
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Donald Dean Seachris

Vincent Lee
Bruno, 68, passed away March 6, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was
born June 2, 1952, at Ellinwood, to JB “Chief” &amp; Mary Jane (Anthony) Bruno.
He was united in marriage to Karen Herrman August 4, 1972 at Great Bend and
they later divorced.

A lifetime
Barton county resident, Vincent worked in the oil field for most of his life.
Most recently he lived in Florida for 3 years, returning back to Great Bend 3
weeks ago. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862 and the Sac and Fox Tribe. He
was a past president of the Great Bend Kids Wrestling Club. Vincent was an avid
baseball card collector and especially loved watching his grandkids and nieces
and nephews sporting events. 

Survivors
include, his son, Johnnie Bruno and wife Joy of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; a
daughter, Nikki Bruno of West Liberty, Iowa; two sisters, Terri Klein and
husband Mike and Sharon Oszman and husband Steve, all of Great Bend; five
grandchildren, Taylor, Kolton, Johnny, Hudson and Hadley; a great grandchild,
Arrow; and numerous step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a niece, Heather Vanaman. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche
District Cemetery, Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers memorials have been designated
to the Vincent Bruno Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasVincent Lee
Bruno, 68, passed away March 6, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was
born June 2, 1952, at Ellinwood, to JB “Chief” &amp; Mary Jane (Anthony) Bruno.
He was united in marriage to Karen Herrman August 4, 1972 at Great Bend and
they later divorced. A lifetime
Barton county resident, Vincent worked in the oil field for most of his life.
Most recently he lived in Florida for 3 years, returning back to Great Bend 3
weeks ago. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862 and the Sac and Fox Tribe. He
was a past president of the Great Bend Kids Wrestling Club. Vincent was an avid
baseball card collector and especially loved watching his grandkids and nieces
and nephews sporting events. Survivors
include, his son, Johnnie Bruno and wife Joy of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; a
daughter, Nikki Bruno of West Liberty, Iowa; two sisters, Terri Klein and
husband Mike and Sharon Oszman and husband Steve, all of Great Bend; five
grandchildren, Taylor, Kolton, Johnny, Hudson and Hadley; a great grandchild,
Arrow; and numerous step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a niece, Heather Vanaman. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche
District Cemetery, Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers memorials have been designated
to the Vincent Bruno 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

Vincent Lee Bruno

Judy Kaye
Schindler, 73, passed away March 6, 2021, at her home in Great Bend. She was
born November 18, 1947, at St. Elmo City, Ill., to Emerson &amp; Mildred
(Koberlein) Campbell.

A long time
Great Bend resident, Judy was a waitress and she had previously worked for
Esfeld Engineering for 17 years. She enjoyed dancing and Wheel of Fortune. She
especially loved spending time with her family and lived for them. 

Survivors
include, her significant other, Henry Schindler of 43 years; two sons, Darrell
Pedigo and wife Toni of Spearville and Kenny Pedigo of Maize; a daughter, Tammy
Pedigo and fiancé John Stevenson of Great Bend; two stepsons, Donnie and Ricky;
three step daughters, Debbie, Vicky and Sharon; ten grandchildren, Dillon,
Paige, Jaedon, Kaley, Taegen, Jathan, Lejend, Milana, Kayelan, and Justen; and
three great grandchildren, Renly, Aryiah and Aria. She was preceded in death by
her parents; two brothers, Gary Campbell and Paul Campbell; and a sister,
Janice Nestlerode. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at
10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry
Schumacher presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home. 

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJudy Kaye
Schindler, 73, passed away March 6, 2021, at her home in Great Bend. She was
born November 18, 1947, at St. Elmo City, Ill., to Emerson &amp; Mildred
(Koberlein) Campbell. A long time
Great Bend resident, Judy was a waitress and she had previously worked for
Esfeld Engineering for 17 years. She enjoyed dancing and Wheel of Fortune. She
especially loved spending time with her family and lived for them. Survivors
include, her significant other, Henry Schindler of 43 years; two sons, Darrell
Pedigo and wife Toni of Spearville and Kenny Pedigo of Maize; a daughter, Tammy
Pedigo and fiancé John Stevenson of Great Bend; two stepsons, Donnie and Ricky;
three step daughters, Debbie, Vicky and Sharon; ten grandchildren, Dillon,
Paige, Jaedon, Kaley, Taegen, Jathan, Lejend, Milana, Kayelan, and Justen; and
three great grandchildren, Renly, Aryiah and Aria. She was preceded in death by
her parents; two brothers, Gary Campbell and Paul Campbell; and a sister,
Janice Nestlerode. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at
10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry
Schumacher presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House, 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

Judy Kaye Schindler

Larned – Barbara Ann Bland, 86, passed away March 4, 2021 at
the University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus.

She was born March 23, 1934 in Larned, the daughter of
Charles and Elsie Evans Buckman.

A lifetime area resident she was a secretary for Larned
State Hospital and later for Ft Larned School District. She was a member of
Larned United Methodist Church, served on the Methodist Church Budget Shop
Committee, served on the Jordan Memorial Library Board and the Larned Zoning
Board; and volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Mobile and Prairie Land Foods;
helped out on movie nights and was a member of a weekly mah-jong group.

On March 15, 1959 she married Richard Bland in Larned; he
preceded her in death August 12, 1995.

Survivors include: a son, Douglas (Deb) Bland, Chesapeake
City, Maryland; two nephews, John Buckman, Yukon, Oklahoma, Chris (Julee)
Buckman, Conway Springs; and two nieces, Mary (Jerry Sherwood) Fort Worth,
Texas, and Beth (Jan) Skelton, Perry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a
son, Jeffrey Bland; a brother, Robert Buckman and his wife Cleo Buckman. 

Graveside funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 8,
2021 at Larned Cemetery with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service will be
viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned with family present from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Jeffrey Bland Memorial
Scholarship fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com 

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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Larned – Barbara Ann Bland, 86, passed away March 4, 2021 at
the University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus.She was born March 23, 1934 in Larned, the daughter of
Charles and Elsie Evans Buckman.A lifetime area resident she was a secretary for Larned
State Hospital and later for Ft Larned School District. She was a member of
Larned United Methodist Church, served on the Methodist Church Budget Shop
Committee, served on the Jordan Memorial Library Board and the Larned Zoning
Board; and volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Mobile and Prairie Land Foods;
helped out on movie nights and was a member of a weekly mah-jong group.On March 15, 1959 she married Richard Bland in Larned; he
preceded her in death August 12, 1995.Survivors include: a son, Douglas (Deb) Bland, Chesapeake
City, Maryland; two nephews, John Buckman, Yukon, Oklahoma, Chris (Julee)
Buckman, Conway Springs; and two nieces, Mary (Jerry Sherwood) Fort Worth,
Texas, and Beth (Jan) Skelton, Perry.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a
son, Jeffrey Bland; a brother, Robert Buckman and his wife Cleo Buckman. Graveside funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 8,
2021 at Larned Cemetery with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service will be
viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned with family present from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Memorials may be given to the Jeffrey Bland Memorial
Scholarship fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Barbara Ann Bland

Thad William
Starr, 61, passed away March 3, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born
April 8, 1959, in Topeka, to Bill &amp; Carol (Pollock) Starr. He married
Kimberly Kimber on September 11, 1982, in Great Bend.

A Great
Bend resident since 1970, Thad worked in the oil production industry, most
recently for American Energy and Trek, LLC, retiring in 2015. He had started
his 36 year long career in the oilfield with Morris Chemical and JACAM.&nbsp; Thad enjoyed spending time with his friends
on the golf course and playing cards.&nbsp; He
especially cherished time spent with his family at the lake house at Kanopolis
Lake. 

Survivors
include, his wife Kimberly Starr of the home; a son, Zachariah Starr of St.
Charles, Mo.; his father, Bill Starr of Lyons; a sister Jill Vierthaler and
husband Greg of Spearville; and a brother Neal Starr and wife Brenda of Oberlin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Starr. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care
of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614884236881.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasThad William
Starr, 61, passed away March 3, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born
April 8, 1959, in Topeka, to Bill &amp; Carol (Pollock) Starr. He married
Kimberly Kimber on September 11, 1982, in Great Bend. A Great
Bend resident since 1970, Thad worked in the oil production industry, most
recently for American Energy and Trek, LLC, retiring in 2015. He had started
his 36 year long career in the oilfield with Morris Chemical and JACAM.&nbsp; Thad enjoyed spending time with his friends
on the golf course and playing cards.&nbsp; He
especially cherished time spent with his family at the lake house at Kanopolis
Lake. Survivors
include, his wife Kimberly Starr of the home; a son, Zachariah Starr of St.
Charles, Mo.; his father, Bill Starr of Lyons; a sister Jill Vierthaler and
husband Greg of Spearville; and a brother Neal Starr and wife Brenda of Oberlin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Starr. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to 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

Thad William Starr

Kyle Jay
Kruckenberg, 57, passed away March 2, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was
born June 23, 1963, to Homer &amp; Joyce (Graham) Kruckenberg.

Born and
raised in Great Bend, Kyle worked as a Journeyman Carpenter in Iowa for several
years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Carpenters Union. He
enjoyed art, designing many different projects and loved working on cars. 

Survivors
include, his father, Homer Kruckenberg; a son, Seth Kruckenberg; two daughters,
Lily and Olivia;&nbsp; &nbsp;two sisters, Gretchen Titus-Smitt and Kaydene
Truitt; sister in law, Lyndsay Kruckenberg. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Joyce Kruckenberg; a daughter, Emily; and a brother, John Kruckenberg. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside Services will be held at
10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the
Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding. 

Memorials are suggested to the
Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasKyle Jay
Kruckenberg, 57, passed away March 2, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was
born June 23, 1963, to Homer &amp; Joyce (Graham) Kruckenberg. Born and
raised in Great Bend, Kyle worked as a Journeyman Carpenter in Iowa for several
years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Carpenters Union. He
enjoyed art, designing many different projects and loved working on cars. Survivors
include, his father, Homer Kruckenberg; a son, Seth Kruckenberg; two daughters,
Lily and Olivia;&nbsp; &nbsp;two sisters, Gretchen Titus-Smitt and Kaydene
Truitt; sister in law, Lyndsay Kruckenberg. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Joyce Kruckenberg; a daughter, Emily; and a brother, John Kruckenberg. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside Services will be held at
10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the
Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding. Memorials are suggested to the
Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Kyle Jay Kruckenberg

Seward - Bob Fuqua passed away on 2 March 2021 at the
Veteran's Home in Winfield, Kansas. Bob Fuqua was born on 4 October 1926 in
Long Beach, California. His parents William Alonzo Fuqua and Lennie Irene
(Hazelton) Fuqua were both long time Kansas residents but they moved to
California in 1923 hoping to find work. Bob already had four brothers when he
was born. William (Bill) Francis Thomas Fuqua, Clarence Clark Fuqua, Harry Ivan
Fuqua, and Elmer Calvin Fuqua. Four years after Bob was born, another brother
Alvin Bruce Fuqua was also born in California. In 1931, the family decided to
return to Kansas, and moved into a house in Macksville. There, the seventh and
last child, Rose Marie Fuqua, was born. Bob went to grade school and his
freshman through junior years in Macksville. He spent his senior year at St.
John High School. He was very proficient in math and had a good instructor at
Macksville High School. Because of that he was way ahead of all the other math
students at St. John. To handle this, his new teacher had to make up special
lessons for Bob so that he would continue to learn and be challenged. Bob graduated
from high school in the spring of 1944. He worked at various jobs during his
school years, such as shocking feed for 50 cents/day, setting pins at the
bowling alley, shining shoes, sweeping the local restaurant, and even herding
goats. He was never one to shy away from hard work. After graduation from high
school in 1944, Bob joined the army. He was deployed to the Philippines where
he was assigned to an anti-tank unit in Mindanao and Luzon. Just prior to the
war ending, he was assigned to Clark Field and become an MP. During this time
he guarded Japanese prisoners of war and worked with Criminal Investigation
Command (aka CID) to hunt down escaped prisoners. He stayed in the Philippines
for another year after the end of WWII and was officially discharged on 30
November 1946. In early 1947, he met Helen Joan Smith in St. John and they were
married on 4 October 1948. Helen and Bob had their first child, Robert Lawrence
Fuqua on 12 October 1949. Then came a daughter, Marian Joan Fuqua on 19 August
1953 and another daughter Denise Rachelle Fuqua on 11 March 1960. In the early
years he worked as an office manager at AB Sales in Great Bend, Kansas. With a
growing family Bob took a second job working several nights a week and Saturday
afternoons at a gas station in Great Bend. Eventually he got the opportunity to
buy his own gas station, Bob's APCO, in Great Bend and that became his one and
only job. After several years, he moved to a different station, Bob's FINA,
also in Great Bend. He also rented U-Haul trailers at both locations. As he
approached retirement years, he gave up the FINA station and started working at
the local John Deere dealer repairing garden tractors. He did this for many
years eventually retiring in 2003. In addition to all this work, Bob had a wide
variety of interests. Working on cars and garden tractors was always fun for
him. He also enjoyed tromping around in the woods to include hunting, fishing,
and camping. Bob also liked to keep flower and vegetable gardens. For many
years he also served on the Seward town council and was a well-respected member
of the community. Along the way, Bob had both hips replaced. His wife Helen
passed away on 6 December 2001 at the age of 71. He was also preceded in death
by his parents and all of his brothers. Bob is survived by a sister Rose Marie
Hager of St. John, Kansas. A son Robert Lawrence Fuqua and wife Linda Donovan
of Venice, Florida. A daughter Marian Joan Dewey and husband Kenny Dewey of
Seward, Kansas and grandson Jeremy Dewey and husband Gary Parker of St. Louis,
Missouri, and granddaughter Jenny Boyer and great grandsons Damien and Jordan
Boyer of Great Bend, Kansas. Also daughter Denise Rachelle Fuqua of Wichita and
her family, grandson Walker Schwartz and great grandson Jace Schwartz of Seattle,
Washington and their extended family of Jennifer Bliss, Cassandra Schwartz and
Cian Casey also of Seattle, Washington and granddaughter Sarah Philbern and
husband Nathen Philbern and great granddaughters Matilda Philbern and Allayne
Philbern. Bob lived a good life and did lots of interesting things. He never
knew a stranger and would talk to anyone at any time. But, most important of
all, he and Helen raised a great family. Viewing will be from 1-7pm on 4 March
2021 at Minnis Chapel in St. John. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am
on March 5, 2021 at Eden Valley Cemetery in Seward, Kansas. Memorials can be
sent to the Good Shepard Hospice at 7829 E. Rockhill St. Wichita, Kansas 67206.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614873134388.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Seward - Bob Fuqua passed away on 2 March 2021 at the
Veteran's Home in Winfield, Kansas. Bob Fuqua was born on 4 October 1926 in
Long Beach, California. His parents William Alonzo Fuqua and Lennie Irene
(Hazelton) Fuqua were both long time Kansas residents but they moved to
California in 1923 hoping to find work. Bob already had four brothers when he
was born. William (Bill) Francis Thomas Fuqua, Clarence Clark Fuqua, Harry Ivan
Fuqua, and Elmer Calvin Fuqua. Four years after Bob was born, another brother
Alvin Bruce Fuqua was also born in California. In 1931, the family decided to
return to Kansas, and moved into a house in Macksville. There, the seventh and
last child, Rose Marie Fuqua, was born. Bob went to grade school and his
freshman through junior years in Macksville. He spent his senior year at St.
John High School. He was very proficient in math and had a good instructor at
Macksville High School. Because of that he was way ahead of all the other math
students at St. John. To handle this, his new teacher had to make up special
lessons for Bob so that he would continue to learn and be challenged. Bob graduated
from high school in the spring of 1944. He worked at various jobs during his
school years, such as shocking feed for 50 cents/day, setting pins at the
bowling alley, shining shoes, sweeping the local restaurant, and even herding
goats. He was never one to shy away from hard work. After graduation from high
school in 1944, Bob joined the army. He was deployed to the Philippines where
he was assigned to an anti-tank unit in Mindanao and Luzon. Just prior to the
war ending, he was assigned to Clark Field and become an MP. During this time
he guarded Japanese prisoners of war and worked with Criminal Investigation
Command (aka CID) to hunt down escaped prisoners. He stayed in the Philippines
for another year after the end of WWII and was officially discharged on 30
November 1946. In early 1947, he met Helen Joan Smith in St. John and they were
married on 4 October 1948. Helen and Bob had their first child, Robert Lawrence
Fuqua on 12 October 1949. Then came a daughter, Marian Joan Fuqua on 19 August
1953 and another daughter Denise Rachelle Fuqua on 11 March 1960. In the early
years he worked as an office manager at AB Sales in Great Bend, Kansas. With a
growing family Bob took a second job working several nights a week and Saturday
afternoons at a gas station in Great Bend. Eventually he got the opportunity to
buy his own gas station, Bob's APCO, in Great Bend and that became his one and
only job. After several years, he moved to a different station, Bob's FINA,
also in Great Bend. He also rented U-Haul trailers at both locations. As he
approached retirement years, he gave up the FINA station and started working at
the local John Deere dealer repairing garden tractors. He did this for many
years eventually retiring in 2003. In addition to all this work, Bob had a wide
variety of interests. Working on cars and garden tractors was always fun for
him. He also enjoyed tromping around in the woods to include hunting, fishing,
and camping. Bob also liked to keep flower and vegetable gardens. For many
years he also served on the Seward town council and was a well-respected member
of the community. Along the way, Bob had both hips replaced. His wife Helen
passed away on 6 December 2001 at the age of 71. He was also preceded in death
by his parents and all of his brothers. Bob is survived by a sister Rose Marie
Hager of St. John, Kansas. A son Robert Lawrence Fuqua and wife Linda Donovan
of Venice, Florida. A daughter Marian Joan Dewey and husband Kenny Dewey of
Seward, Kansas and grandson Jeremy Dewey and husband Gary Parker of St. Louis,
Missouri, and granddaughter Jenny Boyer and great grandsons Damien and Jordan
Boyer of Great Bend, Kansas. Also daughter Denise Rachelle Fuqua of Wichita and
her family, grandson Walker Schwartz and great grandson Jace Schwartz of Seattle,
Washington and their extended family of Jennifer Bliss, Cassandra Schwartz and
Cian Casey also of Seattle, Washington and granddaughter Sarah Philbern and
husband Nathen Philbern and great granddaughters Matilda Philbern and Allayne
Philbern. Bob lived a good life and did lots of interesting things. He never
knew a stranger and would talk to anyone at any time. But, most important of
all, he and Helen raised a great family. Viewing will be from 1-7pm on 4 March
2021 at Minnis Chapel in St. John. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am
on March 5, 2021 at Eden Valley Cemetery in Seward, Kansas. Memorials can be
sent to the Good Shepard Hospice at 7829 E. Rockhill St. Wichita, Kansas 67206.

Bob Fuqua

Memorial services for Carolyn M. Barr, who died January 31, 2021, will
be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2021, at New Life Baptist Church in Hoisington
with Pastor Denny Lewis presiding.

Dateline – Hoisington Memorial services for Carolyn M. Barr, who died January 31, 2021, will
be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2021, at New Life Baptist Church in Hoisington
with Pastor Denny Lewis presiding.

Carolyn M. Barr

Francis “Fritz”
Duane Forbes, 88, passed away February 28, 2021, at Willow House in Hays. He
was born February 24, 1933, at Eureka, to Henry and Edna (Auernheiner) Forbes.
He married LaVerne Miers on June 16, 1967, at Hays.

Coming to
Great Bend from Hays in 1969, Francis was a teacher at St. Mary's of the Plains
and a Professor at Barton Community College for 15 years. He was a member of
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the
United States Coast Guard, from 1955 to 1964. 

Survivors
include, his wife LaVerne Forbes of the home; a son in law, Samuel Causby; two
grandchildren, Matthew Cates and wife Caity and Jennifer Harbin; and four great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Sharon
Causby. 

There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held
at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with
Father Don Bedore presiding with Military Rites conducted by the United States
Coast Guard Honor Guard. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the FD Forbes Scholarship or Holy
Family School Endowment, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614716108852.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasFrancis “Fritz”
Duane Forbes, 88, passed away February 28, 2021, at Willow House in Hays. He
was born February 24, 1933, at Eureka, to Henry and Edna (Auernheiner) Forbes.
He married LaVerne Miers on June 16, 1967, at Hays. Coming to
Great Bend from Hays in 1969, Francis was a teacher at St. Mary's of the Plains
and a Professor at Barton Community College for 15 years. He was a member of
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the
United States Coast Guard, from 1955 to 1964. Survivors
include, his wife LaVerne Forbes of the home; a son in law, Samuel Causby; two
grandchildren, Matthew Cates and wife Caity and Jennifer Harbin; and four great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Sharon
Causby. There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held
at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with
Father Don Bedore presiding with Military Rites conducted by the United States
Coast Guard Honor Guard. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the FD Forbes Scholarship or Holy
Family School Endowment, 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

Francis “Fritz” Duane Forbes

Burdett&nbsp; -
William “Billy” E. Romo, 60, passed away February 27, 2021 at The University of
Kansas Health Systems, Hays Medical Campus, Hays, Kansas.

He was born May 6, 1960 in Great Bend; the son of
Tranquilino and Ruth Dringman Romo.&nbsp; A
resident of Burdett since 2006 moving from Spokane, Washington; he was an
Independent Truck Driver.

On March 20, 2006 he married Monique Whetstone in
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; four sons, Michael Romo,
Jimmy King, both of Burdett, Mike ( Diana) Romo and Scott Romo, both of
Arizona; two daughters, Stephanie King, Larned and Dana (Michael) Herman,
Mobile, Alabama; six brothers, Michael (Phyllis) Romo, Great Bend,, Lee
Basgall, Dale Basgall, Don (Terrie) Keesler, all of Larned; Brian Johnson, and
T (Kimberly) Romo, Idaho; three sisters, La Veta (Dana) Darbro, Americus,
Leslei (Ray) Lang, and Tomi Romo-Love both of&nbsp;
Fallon, Nevada;&nbsp; eleven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a brother, Frank Keesler
and a sister Roberta Lauer.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life
service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to American Heart Association
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Burdett&nbsp; -
William “Billy” E. Romo, 60, passed away February 27, 2021 at The University of
Kansas Health Systems, Hays Medical Campus, Hays, Kansas.He was born May 6, 1960 in Great Bend; the son of
Tranquilino and Ruth Dringman Romo.&nbsp; A
resident of Burdett since 2006 moving from Spokane, Washington; he was an
Independent Truck Driver.On March 20, 2006 he married Monique Whetstone in
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; four sons, Michael Romo,
Jimmy King, both of Burdett, Mike ( Diana) Romo and Scott Romo, both of
Arizona; two daughters, Stephanie King, Larned and Dana (Michael) Herman,
Mobile, Alabama; six brothers, Michael (Phyllis) Romo, Great Bend,, Lee
Basgall, Dale Basgall, Don (Terrie) Keesler, all of Larned; Brian Johnson, and
T (Kimberly) Romo, Idaho; three sisters, La Veta (Dana) Darbro, Americus,
Leslei (Ray) Lang, and Tomi Romo-Love both of&nbsp;
Fallon, Nevada;&nbsp; eleven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a brother, Frank Keesler
and a sister Roberta Lauer.Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life
service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to American Heart Association
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

William “Billy” E. Romo

Barbara Sue Lohrding, 81, passed away February 25, 2021, in Great
Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 10, 1939, in Cambridge,
to R.C. and Sue (Holman) Wadleigh.&nbsp;

Barbara, a
Great Bend resident since 1970, coming from Coldwater, owned and operated
Forever Country antique shop for many years.&nbsp;
Antique collecting was her life's zeal, however, Barbara's heartfelt
passion was showing kindness to others, doing her part to make the world a
better place.&nbsp; She was especially proud
of her grandchildren, staying in touch with them, even though they were
separated by many miles.

Survivors
include one son, Jeffrey Lohrding and wife Darby of Lecompton; one daughter,
Linda Afzal and husband Tariq of Tampa, Fla.; one sister: Carol Kern and
husband Jim of Jenks, Okla.; three grandchildren, Mariam Afzal, Aadam Afzal and
Aziza Afzal; two nephews Greg Wadleigh and wife Tammy, and Brent Wadleigh and
wife Sara; and two nieces, Missy Kern Hill and husband Randy, and Paula
(Wadleigh) Hansen and husband Steve.&nbsp; She
was preceded in death by three brothers, Ron Wadleigh, Robert “Bob” Wadleigh
and Richard “Dick” Wadleigh.

Graveside services
will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge,
with Rev. Marsha Granberry presiding.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Bryant
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Barton
County Food Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614716036261.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBarbara Sue Lohrding, 81, passed away February 25, 2021, in Great
Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 10, 1939, in Cambridge,
to R.C. and Sue (Holman) Wadleigh.&nbsp; Barbara, a
Great Bend resident since 1970, coming from Coldwater, owned and operated
Forever Country antique shop for many years.&nbsp;
Antique collecting was her life's zeal, however, Barbara's heartfelt
passion was showing kindness to others, doing her part to make the world a
better place.&nbsp; She was especially proud
of her grandchildren, staying in touch with them, even though they were
separated by many miles.Survivors
include one son, Jeffrey Lohrding and wife Darby of Lecompton; one daughter,
Linda Afzal and husband Tariq of Tampa, Fla.; one sister: Carol Kern and
husband Jim of Jenks, Okla.; three grandchildren, Mariam Afzal, Aadam Afzal and
Aziza Afzal; two nephews Greg Wadleigh and wife Tammy, and Brent Wadleigh and
wife Sara; and two nieces, Missy Kern Hill and husband Randy, and Paula
(Wadleigh) Hansen and husband Steve.&nbsp; She
was preceded in death by three brothers, Ron Wadleigh, Robert “Bob” Wadleigh
and Richard “Dick” Wadleigh.Graveside services
will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge,
with Rev. Marsha Granberry presiding.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Bryant
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Barton
County Food Bank, 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

Barbara Sue Lohrding

ISRAEL&nbsp; “LALO”&nbsp;
SANCHEZ&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Israel
“Lalo” Sanchez, age 67 years, of Great Bend, Kansas,
passed away early on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021 at Woodhaven
CareCenter in Ellinwood,
Kansas after a brief illness.&nbsp; Lalo was born on September 18, 1953 at Rio
Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
to Juan and Antonia (Sanchez) Sanchez.&nbsp;
He was united in marriage to Noemi “Mimi” Ramos on March 8, 1980 at McAllen,
Texas, and the couple moved to Great
Bend in October of 1986.&nbsp;
Lalo worked in Road Construction for many years prior to being
disabled.&nbsp; He loved playing Bingo,
spending time with friends and his grandchildren, and road trips to Mexico.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors
include his daughter, Monica Y. (and her husband Victor) Galvez of Great Bend,
Kansas; one granddaughter, Jessica Yvette Galvez; two grandsons:&nbsp; Victor Alejandro “Alex” Galvez and Victor
Manuel “Trey” Galvez, Jr.; his mother, Antonia Sanchez, of Reynosa, Tamaulipas,
Mexico; two brothers:&nbsp; Juan Antonio
“Toño” (and his wife Maria Torres) Sanchez of Cicero, Illinois and Juan (and
his wife Norma Rosas) Sanchez of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; two sisters:&nbsp; Maria del Refugio Sanchez and Rosaura
Sanchez, both of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; many nephews, nieces and friends.
Lalo was preceded in death by his father, Juan Sanchez; his wife, Noemi “Mimi”
Sanchez on March 28, 2014; his son, Francisco “Frank” Sanchez on November 2,
2020; and his sister, Maria del Angeles Sanchez on May 18, 2016.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Graveside
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Great
Bend Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas
with Father Don Bedore officiating.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at
Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.
Memorials may be directed to the Israel
“Lalo” Sanchez Funeral Expense Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a
complete obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb">http//www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

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 </figure>ISRAEL&nbsp; “LALO”&nbsp;
SANCHEZ&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Israel
“Lalo” Sanchez, age 67 years, of Great Bend, Kansas,
passed away early on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021 at Woodhaven
CareCenter in Ellinwood,
Kansas after a brief illness.&nbsp; Lalo was born on September 18, 1953 at Rio
Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
to Juan and Antonia (Sanchez) Sanchez.&nbsp;
He was united in marriage to Noemi “Mimi” Ramos on March 8, 1980 at McAllen,
Texas, and the couple moved to Great
Bend in October of 1986.&nbsp;
Lalo worked in Road Construction for many years prior to being
disabled.&nbsp; He loved playing Bingo,
spending time with friends and his grandchildren, and road trips to Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors
include his daughter, Monica Y. (and her husband Victor) Galvez of Great Bend,
Kansas; one granddaughter, Jessica Yvette Galvez; two grandsons:&nbsp; Victor Alejandro “Alex” Galvez and Victor
Manuel “Trey” Galvez, Jr.; his mother, Antonia Sanchez, of Reynosa, Tamaulipas,
Mexico; two brothers:&nbsp; Juan Antonio
“Toño” (and his wife Maria Torres) Sanchez of Cicero, Illinois and Juan (and
his wife Norma Rosas) Sanchez of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; two sisters:&nbsp; Maria del Refugio Sanchez and Rosaura
Sanchez, both of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; many nephews, nieces and friends.
Lalo was preceded in death by his father, Juan Sanchez; his wife, Noemi “Mimi”
Sanchez on March 28, 2014; his son, Francisco “Frank” Sanchez on November 2,
2020; and his sister, Maria del Angeles Sanchez on May 18, 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Graveside
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Great
Bend Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas
with Father Don Bedore officiating.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at
Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.
Memorials may be directed to the Israel
“Lalo” Sanchez Funeral Expense Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a
complete obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb">http//www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements
Entrusted To&nbsp;Charter
Funerals&nbsp;2115
Washington St.&nbsp;Great Bend,
KS &nbsp;67530&nbsp;(620)
793-6161

Israel “Lalo” Sanchez

Clayton E. Karst, 95, died
February 26, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born March 9, 1925, in Galatia,
Kansas, the son of Edd and Charlotte (Dumler) Karst.&nbsp; Clayton was a 1943 graduate of Hoisington
High School. A WWII veteran, Clayton served in the United States Marine Corps
as a Corporal, and was stationed in Hawaii from 1943 to 1946.

Clayton worked for the family
business, Karst Motor Company for 16 years and later as a counterman for Big A
Auto Parts retiring in 1987. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, where he served on the council and helped in the maintance of the
church in many aspects.&nbsp; He was a former
commander of &nbsp;the Hoisington American
Legion Post #286 and a lifetime member of the Russell V.F.W. #6240,
participating in the honor guard for many years. 

On June 2, 1946, he married
Hilda E. Herbel in Hoisington.&nbsp; She
preceded him in death on July 19, 1993.&nbsp;
He then married Helen E. Miller on September 28, 1996, in Hoisington.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on December 21,
2009.

He is survived by two
daughters; Janice Terry and husband David of Overland Park, and Susan LaFaver
of Greeley, Colorado; sister, Pauline Ray of Junction City; and two
grandchildren, Amy La Faver of Venice, Florida and Angela Walts of Odessa,
Texas.

He was preceded in death by
his parents, wives; brother, Paul Karst, and a sister, Isabelle Dumler.

Visitation will be Sunday 1
to 6 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be
Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Reverend
Wayne Baldyga presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, with
military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Hoisington Clayton E. Karst, 95, died
February 26, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born March 9, 1925, in Galatia,
Kansas, the son of Edd and Charlotte (Dumler) Karst.&nbsp; Clayton was a 1943 graduate of Hoisington
High School. A WWII veteran, Clayton served in the United States Marine Corps
as a Corporal, and was stationed in Hawaii from 1943 to 1946.Clayton worked for the family
business, Karst Motor Company for 16 years and later as a counterman for Big A
Auto Parts retiring in 1987. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, where he served on the council and helped in the maintance of the
church in many aspects.&nbsp; He was a former
commander of &nbsp;the Hoisington American
Legion Post #286 and a lifetime member of the Russell V.F.W. #6240,
participating in the honor guard for many years. On June 2, 1946, he married
Hilda E. Herbel in Hoisington.&nbsp; She
preceded him in death on July 19, 1993.&nbsp;
He then married Helen E. Miller on September 28, 1996, in Hoisington.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on December 21,
2009.He is survived by two
daughters; Janice Terry and husband David of Overland Park, and Susan LaFaver
of Greeley, Colorado; sister, Pauline Ray of Junction City; and two
grandchildren, Amy La Faver of Venice, Florida and Angela Walts of Odessa,
Texas.He was preceded in death by
his parents, wives; brother, Paul Karst, and a sister, Isabelle Dumler.Visitation will be Sunday 1
to 6 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Funeral service will be
Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Reverend
Wayne Baldyga presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, with
military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Clayton E. Karst

Stacie Renea Jenks, age 50, Grant City, Mo. Died Jan. 19, 2021
in Grant City, Mo.

As per her wishes, Stacie’s body was cremated. Celebration of
Life Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Allen and
Stacie’s home, 108 S. Briggs St., Grant City, Mo. 64456. Memorials may be given
to The Stacie Jenks Memorial Fund, in care of Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, PO Box
147, Grant City, Mo. 64456. 

&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; Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, PO Box
147, Grant City, MO 64456

Dateline: Grant City, Mo.Stacie Renea Jenks, age 50, Grant City, Mo. Died Jan. 19, 2021
in Grant City, Mo. As per her wishes, Stacie’s body was cremated. Celebration of
Life Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Allen and
Stacie’s home, 108 S. Briggs St., Grant City, Mo. 64456. Memorials may be given
to The Stacie Jenks Memorial Fund, in care of Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, PO Box
147, Grant City, Mo. 64456. &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; Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, PO Box
147, Grant City, MO 64456

Stacie Renea Jenks

Eleanor Ann
Dailey, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend.
She was born September 4, 1940, in Great Bend, the daughter of John and Edith
Ann (Kummer) Dailey.

Eleanor has
been a lifelong resident of Great Bend. She graduated Great Bend High School
with the Class of 1958. She was a beautician for thirty five years and a PBX
clerk for CKMC for forty years. Eleanor was a member of Prince of Peace Parish
at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the altar society.

Survivors
include a brother, Richard “Dick” Dailey of Great Bend; a sister, Janiece Burke
of Denver, Colo.; nineteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James Dailey,
Jerry Dailey, William Dailey, Jack Dailey, Jr., and Donald “Dee” Dailey; four
sisters, Dorthea Hershey, Peggy Dailey, Patricia Dillard and Gwen Bible; and a
nephew, John Dailey. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life services
will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Prince of
Peace Parish, Kindred Hospice or Medicalodges of Great Bend, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>Dateline:
Great Bend, KansasEleanor Ann
Dailey, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend.
She was born September 4, 1940, in Great Bend, the daughter of John and Edith
Ann (Kummer) Dailey.Eleanor has
been a lifelong resident of Great Bend. She graduated Great Bend High School
with the Class of 1958. She was a beautician for thirty five years and a PBX
clerk for CKMC for forty years. Eleanor was a member of Prince of Peace Parish
at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the altar society.Survivors
include a brother, Richard “Dick” Dailey of Great Bend; a sister, Janiece Burke
of Denver, Colo.; nineteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James Dailey,
Jerry Dailey, William Dailey, Jack Dailey, Jr., and Donald “Dee” Dailey; four
sisters, Dorthea Hershey, Peggy Dailey, Patricia Dillard and Gwen Bible; and a
nephew, John Dailey. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life services
will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Prince of
Peace Parish, Kindred Hospice or Medicalodges of 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;&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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