Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Donald Neal
Blythe, 94, passed away February 7, 2021, at Longmont United Hospital,
Longmont, Colo. He was born July 1, 1926, in Lincoln, KS, to Herbert and Hazel
(Lyster) Blythe. He married Phyllis E. (Todd) on August 6, 1948, in
Williamsburg, KS. They were married over 66 years when she passed away in 2015.
&nbsp;

On May 30,
1944, Don enlisted in the U.S.N.R., and was discharged on March 17, 1946, with
the rank of Radioman 3/C. His service to his country spanned from WWII to the
Korean Conflict. After his service in WWII, he attended Kansas State Teachers
College on athletic scholarships for football and track, where he met Phyllis
and graduated with a teaching degree. From 1950 to 1952, Don taught at
Coldwater, KS.&nbsp; In 1952, they moved to
Great Bend where Don taught industrial arts, drivers education, coached and
served as athletic director for many years at Harrison Junior High and taught
industrial arts at Great Bend High School, retiring in 1985. Following his
retirement, he and Phyllis worked at the YMCA in Estes Park, Colo., until 1990.


Don enjoyed
coin collecting and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Argonne Post
#180, VFW Post #3111, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge #15, Blue &amp; Royal Arch,
Retired Barton County Teacher's Association, and Emporia State University
Alumni Association. 

Survivors
include, three sons, Jerry Blythe and wife Susan of Helena, Mont., Neal Blythe
and wife Sheryl of Arvada, Colo., and Kent Blythe and wife Jeanne of Longmont,
Colo.; two daughters, Jean Allen and husband Bruce of Plano, Tex., and Karen
Kotzman and husband Greg of Shawnee; fourteen grandchildren; and 18 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis
Blythe; a son, Rodney Blythe; and three sisters, Arleen, Ruth, and Revelle. 

A private
family inurnment will be held at Great Bend Cemetery. There will be no public services.
Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association or American Legion
Argonne Post #180, 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

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDonald Neal
Blythe, 94, passed away February 7, 2021, at Longmont United Hospital,
Longmont, Colo. He was born July 1, 1926, in Lincoln, KS, to Herbert and Hazel
(Lyster) Blythe. He married Phyllis E. (Todd) on August 6, 1948, in
Williamsburg, KS. They were married over 66 years when she passed away in 2015.
&nbsp;On May 30,
1944, Don enlisted in the U.S.N.R., and was discharged on March 17, 1946, with
the rank of Radioman 3/C. His service to his country spanned from WWII to the
Korean Conflict. After his service in WWII, he attended Kansas State Teachers
College on athletic scholarships for football and track, where he met Phyllis
and graduated with a teaching degree. From 1950 to 1952, Don taught at
Coldwater, KS.&nbsp; In 1952, they moved to
Great Bend where Don taught industrial arts, drivers education, coached and
served as athletic director for many years at Harrison Junior High and taught
industrial arts at Great Bend High School, retiring in 1985. Following his
retirement, he and Phyllis worked at the YMCA in Estes Park, Colo., until 1990.
Don enjoyed
coin collecting and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Argonne Post
#180, VFW Post #3111, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge #15, Blue &amp; Royal Arch,
Retired Barton County Teacher's Association, and Emporia State University
Alumni Association. Survivors
include, three sons, Jerry Blythe and wife Susan of Helena, Mont., Neal Blythe
and wife Sheryl of Arvada, Colo., and Kent Blythe and wife Jeanne of Longmont,
Colo.; two daughters, Jean Allen and husband Bruce of Plano, Tex., and Karen
Kotzman and husband Greg of Shawnee; fourteen grandchildren; and 18 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis
Blythe; a son, Rodney Blythe; and three sisters, Arleen, Ruth, and Revelle. A private
family inurnment will be held at Great Bend Cemetery. There will be no public services.
Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association or American Legion
Argonne Post #180, 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

Donald Neal Blythe

Kitty Ann (Shepherd) Clark was born
April 19th, 1941 and was a long time resident of Larned, KS. She was
born to Samuel Shepherd and Thelma Rose (Caro) Shepherd and was the third of
seven siblings, whom she loved and adored greatly. &nbsp;Kitty is preceded in death by her Sister Betty
Stubbfield, Sister Elizabeth Moore, Brother John Shepherd, Brother Thomas
Shepherd, Sister-in-law Charlotte (Clark) Hines, Brother-in-law Wayne Clark and
Sister-in-law Charlene Caro.&nbsp; She is
survived by her Sister Sammie Perkins, Sister Billie Broils, Brother Bruce
(Debbie) Shepherd, Brother-in-law Bishop Moore, Sister-in-law Darlene Shepherd,
Brother-in-law Ron Clark, Brother-in-law Jimmy Collins, and Sister-in-law Inez
Collins.

Kitty married her husband Michael
“Mike” Clark Sr. on July 14, 1956 at Escue Chapel in Larned, Kansas. Kitty and
Mike shared 59 years of marriage until he proceeded her in death on March 14th,
2016. From the union of their marriage they had four children. She was proceeded
in death by her son Michael (Survived by Rene) Clark Jr. She is survived by a
Son Cecil (Bernadine) Clark and two daughters: Daughter Denise Clark-Shellman,
and Daughter Brenda (Steven) Tyler. She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren:
Tyrone Clark, Lamont Clark, Shayla Tyler, Nakia Zeigler, Pamela Clark, Shraya
(Kasseem Sr.) Grigler, Sharmara Shellman, Christopher Clark, Larry Shellman,
Deanna Shellman, Stefanie Clark, Brittany Clark, and Jene (Jason) Humphrey; 36
Great-Grandchildren and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and
Friends. 

Although she was a longtime
resident of Larned, Kansas she also spent time living in Colorado Springs, CO.
She dedicated herself to being a loving and affectionate mother and housewife
throughout her children’s youth. She then began her career and devoted 35 years
of service at the Larned State Hospital working in various capacities
including: Dietary, Production, Licensed Mental Health Aide, Supervisor, and
YSS1 at Youth Center at Larned (YCAL).

She also was a proud Saucier at
Clark’s BBQ, she worked in sales at Clark’s Beauty Salon, the proud Co-Owner
and Co-Operator of ABC Boutique with her sister Billie Broils. She worked
various positions at the church in Stewardship, Usher, and Communion Board
member. She was in the Caro Smith Family Reunion Treasury, A Food Pantry
Volunteer, Pawnee County Voter Registrar, and Relay for Life - American Cancer
Society member. Kitty was also a member of: The Women of Esque, The Ebony
Social Club, The Black Heritage Club and The Red Hat Society.

Her hobbies included but were not
limited to reading and sharing daily inspirations, devotionals, reading her
bible, going to and working in and around her church. She enjoyed playing games like Phase 10, Bid Wiz, Pokeno,
Uno, Bingo, Quarters, and Wahoo. She was an avid Bingo player and occasional
Gambler. Even though her
name was Kitty and she did not like cats, she often fed stray cats, and other
animals in the neighborhood. She also enjoyed Crocheting, Fashion, Modeling, Gardening,
Community and Volunteer work, Outreach toward her neighbors, Baking and sending
her famous holiday boxes. Kitty really enjoyed Traveling, some of her most
notable trips were to destinations such as: Las Vegas, Washington, California, Texas,
Chicago, Arizona, Milwaukee, Niagara Falls, Florida, Bahamas, Jamaica, Italy,
and Rome. She loved going on road trips in the RV with her family. She also
enjoyed sitting out by the fire sharing laughs and memories with family,
friends and loved ones.

She was a woman of astounding faith and incredible
discernment. She was a great listener to many, a confidant and a friend to all.
She was funny, loving, beautiful, honorary, stubborn at times, competitive,
honest, warm, the highest amount of loyalty, genuine, forgiving, virtuous, she
was forward thinking, some might say bossy others may she was a strong leader.
She was an undeniable blessing to everyone that she came into contact with,
committing wholly to whatever she was called to.

Memorial service will be held 11:00
am Friday, February 12, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Damon
Bradley presiding along with Elder Hill and Pastor Steven. Service will be
viewable virtually via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be from 9am
to 8pm Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present
from 6pm to 8pm. Private family inurnment will be at the Larned Cemetery at a
later date. We kindly request those in attendance to wear masks and partake in
social distancing practices.

Memorials may be given to the Kitty
Ann Clark Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS.
67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left for the
family at beckwithmortuary.com 

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 </figure>Kitty Ann (Shepherd) Clark was born
April 19th, 1941 and was a long time resident of Larned, KS. She was
born to Samuel Shepherd and Thelma Rose (Caro) Shepherd and was the third of
seven siblings, whom she loved and adored greatly. &nbsp;Kitty is preceded in death by her Sister Betty
Stubbfield, Sister Elizabeth Moore, Brother John Shepherd, Brother Thomas
Shepherd, Sister-in-law Charlotte (Clark) Hines, Brother-in-law Wayne Clark and
Sister-in-law Charlene Caro.&nbsp; She is
survived by her Sister Sammie Perkins, Sister Billie Broils, Brother Bruce
(Debbie) Shepherd, Brother-in-law Bishop Moore, Sister-in-law Darlene Shepherd,
Brother-in-law Ron Clark, Brother-in-law Jimmy Collins, and Sister-in-law Inez
Collins. Kitty married her husband Michael
“Mike” Clark Sr. on July 14, 1956 at Escue Chapel in Larned, Kansas. Kitty and
Mike shared 59 years of marriage until he proceeded her in death on March 14th,
2016. From the union of their marriage they had four children. She was proceeded
in death by her son Michael (Survived by Rene) Clark Jr. She is survived by a
Son Cecil (Bernadine) Clark and two daughters: Daughter Denise Clark-Shellman,
and Daughter Brenda (Steven) Tyler. She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren:
Tyrone Clark, Lamont Clark, Shayla Tyler, Nakia Zeigler, Pamela Clark, Shraya
(Kasseem Sr.) Grigler, Sharmara Shellman, Christopher Clark, Larry Shellman,
Deanna Shellman, Stefanie Clark, Brittany Clark, and Jene (Jason) Humphrey; 36
Great-Grandchildren and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and
Friends. Although she was a longtime
resident of Larned, Kansas she also spent time living in Colorado Springs, CO.
She dedicated herself to being a loving and affectionate mother and housewife
throughout her children’s youth. She then began her career and devoted 35 years
of service at the Larned State Hospital working in various capacities
including: Dietary, Production, Licensed Mental Health Aide, Supervisor, and
YSS1 at Youth Center at Larned (YCAL).She also was a proud Saucier at
Clark’s BBQ, she worked in sales at Clark’s Beauty Salon, the proud Co-Owner
and Co-Operator of ABC Boutique with her sister Billie Broils. She worked
various positions at the church in Stewardship, Usher, and Communion Board
member. She was in the Caro Smith Family Reunion Treasury, A Food Pantry
Volunteer, Pawnee County Voter Registrar, and Relay for Life - American Cancer
Society member. Kitty was also a member of: The Women of Esque, The Ebony
Social Club, The Black Heritage Club and The Red Hat Society.Her hobbies included but were not
limited to reading and sharing daily inspirations, devotionals, reading her
bible, going to and working in and around her church. She enjoyed playing games like Phase 10, Bid Wiz, Pokeno,
Uno, Bingo, Quarters, and Wahoo. She was an avid Bingo player and occasional
Gambler. Even though her
name was Kitty and she did not like cats, she often fed stray cats, and other
animals in the neighborhood. She also enjoyed Crocheting, Fashion, Modeling, Gardening,
Community and Volunteer work, Outreach toward her neighbors, Baking and sending
her famous holiday boxes. Kitty really enjoyed Traveling, some of her most
notable trips were to destinations such as: Las Vegas, Washington, California, Texas,
Chicago, Arizona, Milwaukee, Niagara Falls, Florida, Bahamas, Jamaica, Italy,
and Rome. She loved going on road trips in the RV with her family. She also
enjoyed sitting out by the fire sharing laughs and memories with family,
friends and loved ones.She was a woman of astounding faith and incredible
discernment. She was a great listener to many, a confidant and a friend to all.
She was funny, loving, beautiful, honorary, stubborn at times, competitive,
honest, warm, the highest amount of loyalty, genuine, forgiving, virtuous, she
was forward thinking, some might say bossy others may she was a strong leader.
She was an undeniable blessing to everyone that she came into contact with,
committing wholly to whatever she was called to.Memorial service will be held 11:00
am Friday, February 12, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Damon
Bradley presiding along with Elder Hill and Pastor Steven. Service will be
viewable virtually via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be from 9am
to 8pm Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present
from 6pm to 8pm. Private family inurnment will be at the Larned Cemetery at a
later date. We kindly request those in attendance to wear masks and partake in
social distancing practices.Memorials may be given to the Kitty
Ann Clark Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS.
67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left for the
family at beckwithmortuary.com

Kitty Ann (Shepherd) Clark

Sara Jane Reed, 75, died
February 7, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born January 21, 1946, in Wellington,
Kansas, the daughter of Louis M. and Hazel E. (Russell) Cole.&nbsp; In 1964, Sara graduated from Independace High
School, Independence, Kansas, and later completed 2 years of business school.

On February 6, 1965, she
married Larry E. Reed at Grace Memorial Methodist Church, Independence, Kansas.


Sara was a longtime resident
of Great Bend, and was a secretary and bookkeeper for various business
including Roto-Mix in Hoisington. She was a member of King Memorial United
Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; A few of
Sara’s hobbies included wood carving and stained glass.&nbsp; Some of her work can even be seen in the
windows of her church. She also loved to dance, old rock and roll, polka, or
country, and her and Larry square danced in a club for many years. 

She is survived by her
husband of 56 years, Larry E. Reed of the home; daughter, Laurie McCurry and
husband Mike of Hoisington; son, Eric Reed and wife Angela of Garden City;
sister, Susan Sutton of Gladstone, Missouri; five grandchildren, Cole McCurry
and wife Raegan of Great Bend, Nolan McCurry and finacee Sara Burwell of
Wichita, Luke Reed of Wichita, Gwen Reed and Katie Reed, both of Garden City;
and one great granddaughter, Harper McCurry expected this April.

Friends may sign the book at
Bryant Funeral Home, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken
place.&nbsp; Memorial service will be
announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

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 </figure>Dateline – Great BendSara Jane Reed, 75, died
February 7, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born January 21, 1946, in Wellington,
Kansas, the daughter of Louis M. and Hazel E. (Russell) Cole.&nbsp; In 1964, Sara graduated from Independace High
School, Independence, Kansas, and later completed 2 years of business school.On February 6, 1965, she
married Larry E. Reed at Grace Memorial Methodist Church, Independence, Kansas.
Sara was a longtime resident
of Great Bend, and was a secretary and bookkeeper for various business
including Roto-Mix in Hoisington. She was a member of King Memorial United
Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; A few of
Sara’s hobbies included wood carving and stained glass.&nbsp; Some of her work can even be seen in the
windows of her church. She also loved to dance, old rock and roll, polka, or
country, and her and Larry square danced in a club for many years. She is survived by her
husband of 56 years, Larry E. Reed of the home; daughter, Laurie McCurry and
husband Mike of Hoisington; son, Eric Reed and wife Angela of Garden City;
sister, Susan Sutton of Gladstone, Missouri; five grandchildren, Cole McCurry
and wife Raegan of Great Bend, Nolan McCurry and finacee Sara Burwell of
Wichita, Luke Reed of Wichita, Gwen Reed and Katie Reed, both of Garden City;
and one great granddaughter, Harper McCurry expected this April.Friends may sign the book at
Bryant Funeral Home, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken
place.&nbsp; Memorial service will be
announced at a later date.Memorials may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Sara Jane Reed

Marie M. Hoss, 99, died
Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Rice County District Hospital, Lyons,
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 8, 1921, the daughter of Frank Miller and
Louise (Zecha) Miller.&nbsp; She married Basil K. Hoss on October 18, 1949, in
Claflin.&nbsp; He died March 7, 1982.

Marie was a homemaker,
caregiver, and bookkeeper for Hoss Standard Service Station.&nbsp; She was a
member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Altar Society, and former
member of the Daughters of Isabella in Claflin.&nbsp; 

Survivors include; sons,
Jeffrey (Mary Lou) of Manhattan, Gregory of Belle Plain, and Dennis (Deanna) of
Lecompton; daughters, Vicky Folk (Jerry) of Bushton, and Mary Jo Gifford of
Topeka; sisters, Teresa Dolechek of Hoisington, and Roberta Prosser of
Hoisington; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by
her husband and five siblings, Martin and William “Bill” Miller, Leona Leiker,
Rita Doll and Doris Smith; and son-in-law, Dennis Gifford.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

There will be a Vigil service
&nbsp;and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11th,
2021, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, celebrated by Father Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Claflin
Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church or Claflin Ambulance, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – ClaflinMarie M. Hoss, 99, died
Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Rice County District Hospital, Lyons,
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 8, 1921, the daughter of Frank Miller and
Louise (Zecha) Miller.&nbsp; She married Basil K. Hoss on October 18, 1949, in
Claflin.&nbsp; He died March 7, 1982.Marie was a homemaker,
caregiver, and bookkeeper for Hoss Standard Service Station.&nbsp; She was a
member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Altar Society, and former
member of the Daughters of Isabella in Claflin.&nbsp; Survivors include; sons,
Jeffrey (Mary Lou) of Manhattan, Gregory of Belle Plain, and Dennis (Deanna) of
Lecompton; daughters, Vicky Folk (Jerry) of Bushton, and Mary Jo Gifford of
Topeka; sisters, Teresa Dolechek of Hoisington, and Roberta Prosser of
Hoisington; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by
her husband and five siblings, Martin and William “Bill” Miller, Leona Leiker,
Rita Doll and Doris Smith; and son-in-law, Dennis Gifford.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.There will be a Vigil service
&nbsp;and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11th,
2021, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, celebrated by Father Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Claflin
Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church or Claflin Ambulance, in care of Nicholson-Ricke
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marie M. Hoss

Larned – Michael Paul Mauney, 32, passed away February 6,
2021 at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.

He was born March 17, 1988 in Great Bend, the son of Michael
R. and Connie S. Penka Mauney.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He enjoyed making
movies with his GoPro while farming, enjoyed music, spending time with friends
and family, and his cat, Archer.

Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Connie Mauney,
Larned; two sisters, Shanna (Benn) Maddox, and Crystal (Chad) Elliott, both of
great bend; and 6 nieces and nephews, Jayden, Breckyn, Raelyn, and Evynn
Elliott, and Mylee and Gavynn Maddox.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 11,
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster 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. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Children’s Mercy Hospital or St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital 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 – Michael Paul Mauney, 32, passed away February 6,
2021 at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.He was born March 17, 1988 in Great Bend, the son of Michael
R. and Connie S. Penka Mauney.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He enjoyed making
movies with his GoPro while farming, enjoyed music, spending time with friends
and family, and his cat, Archer.Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Connie Mauney,
Larned; two sisters, Shanna (Benn) Maddox, and Crystal (Chad) Elliott, both of
great bend; and 6 nieces and nephews, Jayden, Breckyn, Raelyn, and Evynn
Elliott, and Mylee and Gavynn Maddox.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 11,
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster 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. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Children’s Mercy Hospital or St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477,
Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Michael Paul Mauney

Larned – Donald Eugene Spreier died February 5, 2021 at his
home in Larned. He was born September 6, 1934 to Fred and Lucille Spreier in
Larned, KS. Raised on a farm in Pawnee County. Graduated from Larned High
School, married his high school sweetheart Ellen Arline Bradley. Started his
career as an auto mechanic and soon became known as the “Best mechanic in
town”, fixing it right the first time. Four children were soon born Debra
Diana, Cathleen Jeanette, Brenda Joann, and Alan Dale. After working several
years at two General Motors dealerships he opened his own business as an Amoco
service station which he operated for twenty years. During that time he became
owner of a total of three full service stations, one in Great Bend and two in
Larned. Don enjoyed a versatile lifestyle, building and driving open wheel race
cars, being Western Kansas Modified Champion and riding his touring motocycle
as well as later becoming a commercial hot air balloon pilot. Golf was always
part of his life. He served on the Board of Directors of the Larned County
Club, Past President of Kiwanis, Past President of Larned Area Chamber of
Commerce. Was a member of Ft. Larned Arms Association and served on the board
of directors of Sunrise. Was a member of the Amoco Dealer Advisory board. Don
was a member of the First Christian Church Larned. He was preceded in death by
son Alan Dale, Sister Eleanor Peterson, and his parents.

He is survived by his wife Arline, daughters Debra Smith,
Larned, Cathleen (Steve) Boyd, Great Bend, and Brenda (Mike) Rump, Mission, KS.
A brother Joe, Seattle, sister Shirlene Ladd, Phoenix, AZ, nine grandchildren
and eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. 

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will
be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences
may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Larned – Donald Eugene Spreier died February 5, 2021 at his
home in Larned. He was born September 6, 1934 to Fred and Lucille Spreier in
Larned, KS. Raised on a farm in Pawnee County. Graduated from Larned High
School, married his high school sweetheart Ellen Arline Bradley. Started his
career as an auto mechanic and soon became known as the “Best mechanic in
town”, fixing it right the first time. Four children were soon born Debra
Diana, Cathleen Jeanette, Brenda Joann, and Alan Dale. After working several
years at two General Motors dealerships he opened his own business as an Amoco
service station which he operated for twenty years. During that time he became
owner of a total of three full service stations, one in Great Bend and two in
Larned. Don enjoyed a versatile lifestyle, building and driving open wheel race
cars, being Western Kansas Modified Champion and riding his touring motocycle
as well as later becoming a commercial hot air balloon pilot. Golf was always
part of his life. He served on the Board of Directors of the Larned County
Club, Past President of Kiwanis, Past President of Larned Area Chamber of
Commerce. Was a member of Ft. Larned Arms Association and served on the board
of directors of Sunrise. Was a member of the Amoco Dealer Advisory board. Don
was a member of the First Christian Church Larned. He was preceded in death by
son Alan Dale, Sister Eleanor Peterson, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Arline, daughters Debra Smith,
Larned, Cathleen (Steve) Boyd, Great Bend, and Brenda (Mike) Rump, Mission, KS.
A brother Joe, Seattle, sister Shirlene Ladd, Phoenix, AZ, nine grandchildren
and eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will
be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences
may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Donald Eugene Spreier

Patrick
Bernard Linsner, 64, passed away February 4, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington.
He was born July 17, 1956, at Great Bend to Robert &amp; Lois (Ehly) Linsner.

A lifetime
area resident, Patrick was a current Great Bend resident. He was a truck driver
for Old Dominion and a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church. Patrick enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafts, tinkering with cars
and was a jokester. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Survivors
include, his wife, Emma Linsner of Great Bend; a son, Jason Linsner and wife
Desiree of Great Bend; two daughters, Laura Linsner, and Lisa Linsner, both of
Great Bend; three brothers, Joe Linsner of Hoisington, Larry Linsner and wife
Charlotte of Victoria, and James Linsner and wife Sheila of Wichita; two
sisters, Pamela Redetzke and husband Norman of Salina, and Rhonda Herman and
husband Don of Wichita; a sister in law, Margie Linsner of Wichita; and two
grandchildren, Chance Kuhn and Jaydon Linsner. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Bobby Linsner; and a sister and brother in law, Ann and
Rick Schenk. 

There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be
held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with
Father Don Bedore presiding. Memorials have been designated to Cheyenne
Sportsman Club, 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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612809389855.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasPatrick
Bernard Linsner, 64, passed away February 4, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington.
He was born July 17, 1956, at Great Bend to Robert &amp; Lois (Ehly) Linsner. A lifetime
area resident, Patrick was a current Great Bend resident. He was a truck driver
for Old Dominion and a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church. Patrick enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafts, tinkering with cars
and was a jokester. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors
include, his wife, Emma Linsner of Great Bend; a son, Jason Linsner and wife
Desiree of Great Bend; two daughters, Laura Linsner, and Lisa Linsner, both of
Great Bend; three brothers, Joe Linsner of Hoisington, Larry Linsner and wife
Charlotte of Victoria, and James Linsner and wife Sheila of Wichita; two
sisters, Pamela Redetzke and husband Norman of Salina, and Rhonda Herman and
husband Don of Wichita; a sister in law, Margie Linsner of Wichita; and two
grandchildren, Chance Kuhn and Jaydon Linsner. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Bobby Linsner; and a sister and brother in law, Ann and
Rick Schenk. There
will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be
held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with
Father Don Bedore presiding. Memorials have been designated to Cheyenne
Sportsman Club, 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

Patrick Bernard Linsner

Dateline: Ellinwood, Kansas

Mary Therese
Landreth, 89, passed away February 3, 2021, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She
was born October 12, 1931, at Ellinwood, to Harry &amp; Esther (Schartz)
Kimpler. She married Ray Landreth at Sts. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in
rural Ellinwood. He died in 2000.

Growing up
in Ellinwood, living most of her adult life in the Wichita area. Mary joined
the Sisters of Precious Heart after high school and practiced for 20 years. She
also taught special education classes at Cowley College and Newman University in
the Wichita area for many years. Mary was a member of the Catholic Church of
the Magdalen in Wichita and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She loved
children, playing slots, going to the Heritage, and fishing. 

Survivors
include her seven nieces and nephews, four Godchildren.&nbsp; &nbsp;She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Landreth; a brother,
Bill Kimpler; and a sister, Henrietta Casey. 

Visitation
will be February 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a Rosary will
be held at 11:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow with Father
Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in the Lakin-Comanche District
Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are designated to St. Joseph Catholic School,
in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612555870463.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Ellinwood, KansasMary Therese
Landreth, 89, passed away February 3, 2021, at Hospice House of Hutchinson. She
was born October 12, 1931, at Ellinwood, to Harry &amp; Esther (Schartz)
Kimpler. She married Ray Landreth at Sts. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in
rural Ellinwood. He died in 2000.Growing up
in Ellinwood, living most of her adult life in the Wichita area. Mary joined
the Sisters of Precious Heart after high school and practiced for 20 years. She
also taught special education classes at Cowley College and Newman University in
the Wichita area for many years. Mary was a member of the Catholic Church of
the Magdalen in Wichita and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She loved
children, playing slots, going to the Heritage, and fishing. Survivors
include her seven nieces and nephews, four Godchildren.&nbsp; &nbsp;She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Landreth; a brother,
Bill Kimpler; and a sister, Henrietta Casey. Visitation
will be February 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a Rosary will
be held at 11:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow with Father
Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in the Lakin-Comanche District
Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are designated to St. Joseph Catholic School,
in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Mary Therese Landreth

Arlene Ruth
Schamaun, 89, passed away February 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was
born July 21, 1931, at Bazine to George &amp; Eva (Hettinger) Strecker. She
married Loren Dale Schamaun April 29, 1951, at Bazine.

Coming from
San Diego, Calif. in 1963, Arlene was a Great Bend resident. She co-owned the
Ralph Wallace Buffet in Great Bend for 15 years and then worked for Rowland's
Gift Store for 21 years.&nbsp; She then spent
many years volunteering for many different organizations in Great Bend. Arlene enjoyed
reading, crossword puzzles, and was very talented. She especially loved being
with her family. 

She was a
member of First Christian Church. 

Survivors
include, her husband, Loren Schamaun of the home; a son, Steven Schamaun and
wife Sheryl, and a daughter, Marsha Gerstner, all of Great Bend; a sister,
Rachel Stieben of LaCrosse; five grandchildren, Emily Gerstner and companion Mike
Jobe, Matthew Gerstner and wife Danielle, Adam Gerstner and wife Hillary,
Zachary Schamaun and wife Lauren, and Nicholas Schamaun and companion Valerie
McAtee; and seven great grandchildren, Audrey Schamaun, Rowan Schamaun, Sylvie
Schamaun, Jackson Gerstner, Koby Gerstner, Collins Gerstner, and Keely
Gerstner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence
Strecker and Waldimore Strecker; and four sisters, Martha Murphy, Hermine Ries,
Mildred Foos and Hilda Rein. 

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday,
February 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
February 6, 2021, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Leu
presiding. Masks and social distancing are preferred for all services. Interment
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to First
Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612383001893.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasArlene Ruth
Schamaun, 89, passed away February 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was
born July 21, 1931, at Bazine to George &amp; Eva (Hettinger) Strecker. She
married Loren Dale Schamaun April 29, 1951, at Bazine. Coming from
San Diego, Calif. in 1963, Arlene was a Great Bend resident. She co-owned the
Ralph Wallace Buffet in Great Bend for 15 years and then worked for Rowland's
Gift Store for 21 years.&nbsp; She then spent
many years volunteering for many different organizations in Great Bend. Arlene enjoyed
reading, crossword puzzles, and was very talented. She especially loved being
with her family. She was a
member of First Christian Church. Survivors
include, her husband, Loren Schamaun of the home; a son, Steven Schamaun and
wife Sheryl, and a daughter, Marsha Gerstner, all of Great Bend; a sister,
Rachel Stieben of LaCrosse; five grandchildren, Emily Gerstner and companion Mike
Jobe, Matthew Gerstner and wife Danielle, Adam Gerstner and wife Hillary,
Zachary Schamaun and wife Lauren, and Nicholas Schamaun and companion Valerie
McAtee; and seven great grandchildren, Audrey Schamaun, Rowan Schamaun, Sylvie
Schamaun, Jackson Gerstner, Koby Gerstner, Collins Gerstner, and Keely
Gerstner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence
Strecker and Waldimore Strecker; and four sisters, Martha Murphy, Hermine Ries,
Mildred Foos and Hilda Rein. Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday,
February 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
February 6, 2021, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Leu
presiding. Masks and social distancing are preferred for all services. Interment
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to First
Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Arlene Ruth Schamaun

Carol Dianne
Pfannenstiel, 75, of Great Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1,
2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;
She was born July 10, 1945, in Great Bend, KS, to William and Doris
(Siefkes) Jordan. She married Herbert “Herb” J. Pfannenstiel September 26,
1964, at Great Bend, KS. &nbsp;

Dianne graduated from
Great Bend High School in 1963. She worked in the banking industry for over 40
years.&nbsp; Her love for animals developed at
a young age and her passion continued well into adulthood.&nbsp; She worked a part time job at Ark Valley
Veterinary Clinic for over 20 years.&nbsp;
After retiring in 2011, the family raised and raced greyhound dogs until
2017.&nbsp; 

She is survived by her
husband, Herbert “Herb” J. Pfannenstiel; two sons, Shawn (Dawn) Pfannenstiel of
Broken Arrow, OK, and Mark (Tambria) Pfannenstiel of Wichita; six
grandchildren, Crae, Chloe, Brooklyn, Taylor, Gavin and Trent; and one sister,
Karen Kaul of St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

The visitation is
scheduled from 2:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home, located at 1425 S. Patton Rd.&nbsp; An
Altar Society Rosary will take place at 4:00 PM with a Vigil at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on
Friday, February 5, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Don
Bedore presiding, located at 1412 Baker Ave., with a gravesite burial service
to follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required for
all services. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dianne’s life. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612382958511.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasCarol Dianne
Pfannenstiel, 75, of Great Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1,
2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;
She was born July 10, 1945, in Great Bend, KS, to William and Doris
(Siefkes) Jordan. She married Herbert “Herb” J. Pfannenstiel September 26,
1964, at Great Bend, KS. &nbsp;Dianne graduated from
Great Bend High School in 1963. She worked in the banking industry for over 40
years.&nbsp; Her love for animals developed at
a young age and her passion continued well into adulthood.&nbsp; She worked a part time job at Ark Valley
Veterinary Clinic for over 20 years.&nbsp;
After retiring in 2011, the family raised and raced greyhound dogs until
2017.&nbsp; She is survived by her
husband, Herbert “Herb” J. Pfannenstiel; two sons, Shawn (Dawn) Pfannenstiel of
Broken Arrow, OK, and Mark (Tambria) Pfannenstiel of Wichita; six
grandchildren, Crae, Chloe, Brooklyn, Taylor, Gavin and Trent; and one sister,
Karen Kaul of St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents. The visitation is
scheduled from 2:00-9:00 PM on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home, located at 1425 S. Patton Rd.&nbsp; An
Altar Society Rosary will take place at 4:00 PM with a Vigil at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on
Friday, February 5, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Don
Bedore presiding, located at 1412 Baker Ave., with a gravesite burial service
to follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required for
all services. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dianne’s life. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 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

Carol Dianne Pfannenstiel

Dwayne Edward Meier, 68, passed away January 30, 2021, at his
home in Salina. He was born June 28, 1952, in Great Bend to Harold and Margaret
(Hoffman) Meier.&nbsp; Dwayne married Melva (Bachofer)
July 21, 1982, in Forsyth, Mo.&nbsp;

A long-time
resident of Salina moving from the Claflin area, Dwayne was a 47 year draftsman
engineer for Coperion K-tron.&nbsp; He was
baptized in the Catholic Church and enjoyed skeet shooting competitions and
music, especially being accomplished in guitar, fiddle and steel guitar.

Survivors
include two sisters, Jean McAtee and husband Terry of Pratt, and Darlene Feist and
Angel Reyes of Northglenn, Col.; three nieces, Jena, Liz and Linda; three
nephews, Travis, Trent and Adam; four great nieces, Keyton, Eva, Madi and
Millie; seven great nephews, Reed, Gage, Chance, Cason, Marcus, Grant and
Landon; one great great niece, Haven; and two great great nephews, Trace and
Maze.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his
wife Melva.

Memorial services
will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
in Hoisington, with Father Terrance Klein presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin.&nbsp; Masks and social distancing are required at
all services.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
the Claflin Ambulance Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612294969546.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Salina, KansasDwayne Edward Meier, 68, passed away January 30, 2021, at his
home in Salina. He was born June 28, 1952, in Great Bend to Harold and Margaret
(Hoffman) Meier.&nbsp; Dwayne married Melva (Bachofer)
July 21, 1982, in Forsyth, Mo.&nbsp; A long-time
resident of Salina moving from the Claflin area, Dwayne was a 47 year draftsman
engineer for Coperion K-tron.&nbsp; He was
baptized in the Catholic Church and enjoyed skeet shooting competitions and
music, especially being accomplished in guitar, fiddle and steel guitar.Survivors
include two sisters, Jean McAtee and husband Terry of Pratt, and Darlene Feist and
Angel Reyes of Northglenn, Col.; three nieces, Jena, Liz and Linda; three
nephews, Travis, Trent and Adam; four great nieces, Keyton, Eva, Madi and
Millie; seven great nephews, Reed, Gage, Chance, Cason, Marcus, Grant and
Landon; one great great niece, Haven; and two great great nephews, Trace and
Maze.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by his
wife Melva.Memorial services
will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
in Hoisington, with Father Terrance Klein presiding.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin.&nbsp; Masks and social distancing are required at
all services.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
the Claflin Ambulance Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Dwayne Edward Meier

Carolyn M Barr, 79, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021, at
Country Place Memory Care, in Hoisington. She was born January 3, 1942, in
Pratt, the daughter of Arthur and Merle (Hollopeter) Jones. She was united in
marriage to Gary Barr May 30, 1979 in Hoisington.

Carolyn has been a resident of Hoisington since 1979, coming from
LaCrosse. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend.
She was a Sunday school teacher and worked with missionaries. She was a member
of the Kansas Appaloosa Horse Association and 4-H. Carolyn enjoyed showing
horses, sewing, baking, and doing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time
with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include; her husband Gary of the home; children James
Brehm and wife Deborah of Perry, Desda Brehm of South Carolina, Steven Barr and
wife Debbie of Cimarron, David Barr and wife Patricia of Wichita, Kevin Barr
and wife Susan of Minco, Oklahoma, Brad Barr of Hutchinson, Kimberly Schneweis
and husband Eugene of Hoisington, and Pamela Douglas of Houston, Texas; sister,
Margaret Hilt of Pratt; twenty-five grandchildren including; Michele Berends,
Heather Helvie, Alesia Schneweis, Jameson, Jenna, and Brandi Brehm, Lezzus
Rogers&nbsp; and thirty-five great grandchildren including; Matthew, Isabelle,
and Isaiah Mayers, Izaiah Flowers, Chole and Chance McCain. She was preceded in
death by her parents, an infant daughter, grandson, Jace Richardson, sister,
Sharon Jones and brother-in-law, Ivan Hilt.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial
services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2021 at New Life Baptist Church in
Hoisington with pastor Denny Lewis presiding.

Memorial may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612277721688.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasCarolyn M Barr, 79, passed away Sunday January 31, 2021, at
Country Place Memory Care, in Hoisington. She was born January 3, 1942, in
Pratt, the daughter of Arthur and Merle (Hollopeter) Jones. She was united in
marriage to Gary Barr May 30, 1979 in Hoisington.Carolyn has been a resident of Hoisington since 1979, coming from
LaCrosse. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend.
She was a Sunday school teacher and worked with missionaries. She was a member
of the Kansas Appaloosa Horse Association and 4-H. Carolyn enjoyed showing
horses, sewing, baking, and doing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time
with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include; her husband Gary of the home; children James
Brehm and wife Deborah of Perry, Desda Brehm of South Carolina, Steven Barr and
wife Debbie of Cimarron, David Barr and wife Patricia of Wichita, Kevin Barr
and wife Susan of Minco, Oklahoma, Brad Barr of Hutchinson, Kimberly Schneweis
and husband Eugene of Hoisington, and Pamela Douglas of Houston, Texas; sister,
Margaret Hilt of Pratt; twenty-five grandchildren including; Michele Berends,
Heather Helvie, Alesia Schneweis, Jameson, Jenna, and Brandi Brehm, Lezzus
Rogers&nbsp; and thirty-five great grandchildren including; Matthew, Isabelle,
and Isaiah Mayers, Izaiah Flowers, Chole and Chance McCain. She was preceded in
death by her parents, an infant daughter, grandson, Jace Richardson, sister,
Sharon Jones and brother-in-law, Ivan Hilt.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial
services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2021 at New Life Baptist Church in
Hoisington with pastor Denny Lewis presiding.Memorial may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Carolyn M Barr

Donald “Don”
W. Kuhlman, 80, passed away January 29, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was
born May 19, 1940, at Great Bend, to Rudolph and Angela (Mauler) Kuhlman. He
married Loretta Staudinger on August 31, 1963, at Dubuque, Kan.

A lifetime
Barton county resident, Don was a farmer. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic
Church and Knights of Columbus Council #2100, both of Olmitz, Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, NFO (National Farmers
Organization), AAM (American Agriculture Movement), the Farm Management Board
and was past treasurer of the Walnut Township Board.&nbsp; 

Don’s
lifetime of farming saw many changes and innovations, from flood irrigation to
drip and circle pivot systems, Ridge Till and No Till practices to maximize
yields and promote soil conservation.&nbsp;
His drip irrigation system was the first to be installed in Barton
County. He was an avid NASCAR fan who attended many different races at tracks
across the country.&nbsp; For many years he
was a collector of Mopar muscle cars and restored them for his children’s first
vehicles.&nbsp; He had a great interest in
military and aviation history and visited museums and airshows across the
country.&nbsp; His focus on family was evident
in the time spent attending the countless activities of both his children and
grandchildren. &nbsp;

Survivors
include, his wife, Loretta Kuhlman of the home; three sons, James Kuhlman and
wife Debbie of Great Bend, Darryl Kuhlman and wife Cindy of Bellevue, Neb., and
Dale Kuhlman and wife Billie of Olmitz; a daughter, Sarah Haywood and husband
John of Anchorage, Alaska; and nine grandchildren, Jaime Kuhlman, Jacob
Kuhlman, Jessica Kuhlman, Justin Kuhlman and wife Morgan, Taylor Kuhlman, Aden
Haywood, Beck Haywood, Ray Kuhlman and Katie Kuhlman. He was preceded in death
by his parents; a sister, Virginia Mazouch; and three brothers, Henry Kuhlman,
Charles Kuhlman and Marion Kuhlman. 

Visitation will
be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at St.
Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Fathers Don
Bedore, Charles Mazouch and Jacob Schneider presiding. Interment will be in St.
Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. Masks and social distancing are required at all
services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated
to St. Ann Cemetery Fund or Prince of Peace Parish or Holy Family School
Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612277349245.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDonald “Don”
W. Kuhlman, 80, passed away January 29, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was
born May 19, 1940, at Great Bend, to Rudolph and Angela (Mauler) Kuhlman. He
married Loretta Staudinger on August 31, 1963, at Dubuque, Kan. A lifetime
Barton county resident, Don was a farmer. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic
Church and Knights of Columbus Council #2100, both of Olmitz, Prince of Peace
Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, NFO (National Farmers
Organization), AAM (American Agriculture Movement), the Farm Management Board
and was past treasurer of the Walnut Township Board.&nbsp; Don’s
lifetime of farming saw many changes and innovations, from flood irrigation to
drip and circle pivot systems, Ridge Till and No Till practices to maximize
yields and promote soil conservation.&nbsp;
His drip irrigation system was the first to be installed in Barton
County. He was an avid NASCAR fan who attended many different races at tracks
across the country.&nbsp; For many years he
was a collector of Mopar muscle cars and restored them for his children’s first
vehicles.&nbsp; He had a great interest in
military and aviation history and visited museums and airshows across the
country.&nbsp; His focus on family was evident
in the time spent attending the countless activities of both his children and
grandchildren. &nbsp;Survivors
include, his wife, Loretta Kuhlman of the home; three sons, James Kuhlman and
wife Debbie of Great Bend, Darryl Kuhlman and wife Cindy of Bellevue, Neb., and
Dale Kuhlman and wife Billie of Olmitz; a daughter, Sarah Haywood and husband
John of Anchorage, Alaska; and nine grandchildren, Jaime Kuhlman, Jacob
Kuhlman, Jessica Kuhlman, Justin Kuhlman and wife Morgan, Taylor Kuhlman, Aden
Haywood, Beck Haywood, Ray Kuhlman and Katie Kuhlman. He was preceded in death
by his parents; a sister, Virginia Mazouch; and three brothers, Henry Kuhlman,
Charles Kuhlman and Marion Kuhlman. Visitation will
be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at St.
Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Fathers Don
Bedore, Charles Mazouch and Jacob Schneider presiding. Interment will be in St.
Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. Masks and social distancing are required at all
services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated
to St. Ann Cemetery Fund or Prince of Peace Parish or Holy Family School
Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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

Donald “Don” W. Kuhlman

Arthur “Art” Carroll Gruber,
97, died January 27, 2021 at his home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He was born on the
12th of
March, 1923, the son of William Glen “W.G.” and Nellie B. (Westover) Gruber.

At the age of 17 Art lied
about his age so he could join the Navy. After boot camp he was stationed
aboard the USS Tennessee and his home port was Hawaii. He was in Pearl Harbor
on Dec. 7, 1941. His ship was heavily damaged but able to sail. After getting
out of the harbor they spent almost one year without ever dropping anchor going
from Alaska to Australia chasing the Japanese. When his ship came in for
repairs he was transferred to the USS Nashville (McArthur’s flagship) and was
in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the peace treaty.

He married the love of his
life, Betty Jane Welch in Hoisington, Kansas on the 22nd of November
1944. They traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they stayed for 3
months while he attended water tender school. They then traveled by troop train
to San Francisco, California. They were there less than a week when he shipped
out. Betty wrote him a letter telling him of her pregnancy. He was unable to
return home until he was discharged from the navy. Their first child, who was
born one day before their first anniversary, was almost 4 months old the first
time he saw her.

Art was a manager for Exxon
Oil Company and specialized in international off shore drilling. Because of his
work Art and Betty moved frequently living all over the world; Kansas,
Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Venezuela, South America, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan and Cairo, Egypt. They retired in Norman,
Oklahoma to be near their children. 

Art was a a caring and
compassionate man who loved life and everything he did. He was considered the
neighborhood handyman and if his garage door was open someone would always be
there with a project. Art delivered meals for Meals on Wheels in Norman,
Oklahoma not only delivering food but visiting with them and helping them
whenever the opportunity arose. He volunteered at their church one day a week
doing whatever needed to be done. He was always available to give a helping
hand to anyone who needed him. He received his honorary Hoisington High School
Diploma in 2016. He was so proud to be able to walk across the stage with his
Senior Class. Art received his 70 year pin from the Hoisington Masonic Lodge
#331 in 2019. The fact that he died on Betty’s birthday is all the more proof
of their amazing connection and love. They are together again in the presence
of Jesus. What a wonderful spiritual reunion. 

He is survived by three
children; Cynthia Jane (Gruber) Standridge of Lindsay, Oklahoma; William Kent
Gruber and wife Annette of McMinnville, Oregon, and Chris Jay Gruber and wife
Kim of Gridley, California; six grandsons, Scott &amp; Shanna Standridge, Jay
&amp; Anna Standridge, Matthew Gruber, Jason &amp; April Gruber, Lee &amp;
Ashley Standridge, and Kyle Gruber; 10 great grandchildren, Allie Standridge,
Jake Standridge, Rex Standridge, Garet Standridge, Ryan Standridge, Tate
Standridge, Rhet Standridge, Knox Standridge, Kade Standridge, and and Colton
Gruber; and a brother-in-law, Jack Welch of Frankfort, Kansas; and many nieces
and nephews.

He was preceded in death by
his loving wife Betty, parents, W.G. and Nellie Gruber; seven siblings, William
G. Gruber, Dr. Eugene E. Gruber, Pauline Gruber, Milton J. Gruber, Louise M.
Reed, Lucille P. Hester, Thelma D. Brack; and a son-in-law Roy Standridge.

Visitation will be 2 to 6
p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 11:00
a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with
Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with
military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Art
Gruber Scholarship Fund at Hoisington High School USD #431 in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Lindsay, OklahomaArthur “Art” Carroll Gruber,
97, died January 27, 2021 at his home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He was born on the
12th of
March, 1923, the son of William Glen “W.G.” and Nellie B. (Westover) Gruber.At the age of 17 Art lied
about his age so he could join the Navy. After boot camp he was stationed
aboard the USS Tennessee and his home port was Hawaii. He was in Pearl Harbor
on Dec. 7, 1941. His ship was heavily damaged but able to sail. After getting
out of the harbor they spent almost one year without ever dropping anchor going
from Alaska to Australia chasing the Japanese. When his ship came in for
repairs he was transferred to the USS Nashville (McArthur’s flagship) and was
in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the peace treaty.He married the love of his
life, Betty Jane Welch in Hoisington, Kansas on the 22nd of November
1944. They traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they stayed for 3
months while he attended water tender school. They then traveled by troop train
to San Francisco, California. They were there less than a week when he shipped
out. Betty wrote him a letter telling him of her pregnancy. He was unable to
return home until he was discharged from the navy. Their first child, who was
born one day before their first anniversary, was almost 4 months old the first
time he saw her.Art was a manager for Exxon
Oil Company and specialized in international off shore drilling. Because of his
work Art and Betty moved frequently living all over the world; Kansas,
Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Venezuela, South America, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan and Cairo, Egypt. They retired in Norman,
Oklahoma to be near their children. Art was a a caring and
compassionate man who loved life and everything he did. He was considered the
neighborhood handyman and if his garage door was open someone would always be
there with a project. Art delivered meals for Meals on Wheels in Norman,
Oklahoma not only delivering food but visiting with them and helping them
whenever the opportunity arose. He volunteered at their church one day a week
doing whatever needed to be done. He was always available to give a helping
hand to anyone who needed him. He received his honorary Hoisington High School
Diploma in 2016. He was so proud to be able to walk across the stage with his
Senior Class. Art received his 70 year pin from the Hoisington Masonic Lodge
#331 in 2019. The fact that he died on Betty’s birthday is all the more proof
of their amazing connection and love. They are together again in the presence
of Jesus. What a wonderful spiritual reunion. He is survived by three
children; Cynthia Jane (Gruber) Standridge of Lindsay, Oklahoma; William Kent
Gruber and wife Annette of McMinnville, Oregon, and Chris Jay Gruber and wife
Kim of Gridley, California; six grandsons, Scott &amp; Shanna Standridge, Jay
&amp; Anna Standridge, Matthew Gruber, Jason &amp; April Gruber, Lee &amp;
Ashley Standridge, and Kyle Gruber; 10 great grandchildren, Allie Standridge,
Jake Standridge, Rex Standridge, Garet Standridge, Ryan Standridge, Tate
Standridge, Rhet Standridge, Knox Standridge, Kade Standridge, and and Colton
Gruber; and a brother-in-law, Jack Welch of Frankfort, Kansas; and many nieces
and nephews.He was preceded in death by
his loving wife Betty, parents, W.G. and Nellie Gruber; seven siblings, William
G. Gruber, Dr. Eugene E. Gruber, Pauline Gruber, Milton J. Gruber, Louise M.
Reed, Lucille P. Hester, Thelma D. Brack; and a son-in-law Roy Standridge.Visitation will be 2 to 6
p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 11:00
a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with
Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with
military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to Art
Gruber Scholarship Fund at Hoisington High School USD #431 in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Arthur “Art” Carroll Gruber

Ronald Christopher “Chris” Dinges, age 66, of Golden, Colorado — 
husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman — passed 
away on Monday, January 25, 2021, following an extended illness. His 
family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff of 
Saint Joseph Hospital and Collier Hospice Center. 
Chris was born on December 30, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Leroy “Butch” and
 Elizabeth “Betty” (Schnatterly) Dinges. He graduated from Hays High 
School with the Class of 1972. 
After spilling beer in her hair at the Club Three in Hays, he charmed 
and married Sara Jo Marshall on June 26, 1976, in the Congregational 
Church in Stockton, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, a daughter, 
Jennifer Lynn, on December 20, 1978, in Hays. 
Their love of Colorado was solidified during many motorcycle and camping
 trips, and the family moved to Morrison, Colorado in 1980. Chris later 
found his dream home in the foothills of Golden, with land for horses 
and a grandiose view of the Continental Divide. He spent the next 
decades camping, fishing, hunting, horseback and motorcycle riding, 
canoeing, and pontoon boating in every corner of the state, and 
especially enjoyed the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. 
His childhood love of tinkering and engines lead him to a career in the 
motorcycle industry, first in Hays, and then in the Denver Metro area. 
He was a brilliant mechanic, “so smart in a motor.” As the Lakewood 
Honda Service Manager, he brought the dealership many excellence awards,
 while being teased for having the cleanest mechanic’s hands in the 
land. He was also the skilled rider heading into the sunset in some 
Honda commercials. 
He started his own shop, Foothills Cycles, in 1990, first featuring used
 bikes and custom show Harleys, and then gaining the BMW franchise in 
1995. With the support of family, friends and staff, he built it to be 
the top BMW dealership in the U.S. for several years, for which he was 
rewarded with many accolades and fun vacations. His crowning glory were 
some European trips, riding motorcycles on the Autobahn through Germany 
and Austria with Sara on the back. Those were years of long work hours 
as a family, but many Gordos burritos, Black Angus steaks, and Lyle 
Lovett concerts shared after they closed up shop for the night. 
His additional talents as a horse farrier and rider, heavy machine 
operator, gun history aficionado and hunter, big fish storyteller, 
Saturday Night Fever singer, and Sunday morning omelette maker will be 
remembered and admired. 
He was preceded in death by his brother, Cliff; his best friend, Sam 
Mongeau; his wife, Sara, in 2006, after 30 years of marriage; his 
mother-in-law, Ruth Marshall; and his father, Leroy. 
Surviving family includes his daughter, Jennifer Minch (Andy) and 
granddaughter, Locke Sara, of Bend, Oregon; his mother, Betty Dinges, of
 Hays; nine siblings, Terri Rupp (Bruce), Hays, Rick (Dorene) Fruita, 
CO, Sharon Wasinger (Roxie Whitmer), Pueblo West, CO, Mary Jane Arnhold 
(Tim), Loveland, CO, Michelle Dietrich (Fred), Wamego, KS, Lucy Barnes 
(Howard), Julie Rider (Kurt), and Betsy Forinash (Brian), all of Hays; 
his brother-in-law, Paul Marshall (Deb), Great Bend, KS; 24 nieces and 
nephews; his beloved dog, Beemer, and horses, Drifter and Callahan. 
A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date when it is safe to travel and gather.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald Christopher “Chris” Dinges, age 66, of Golden, Colorado — 
husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman — passed 
away on Monday, January 25, 2021, following an extended illness. His 
family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff of 
Saint Joseph Hospital and Collier Hospice Center. 
Chris was born on December 30, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Leroy “Butch” and
 Elizabeth “Betty” (Schnatterly) Dinges. He graduated from Hays High 
School with the Class of 1972. 
After spilling beer in her hair at the Club Three in Hays, he charmed 
and married Sara Jo Marshall on June 26, 1976, in the Congregational 
Church in Stockton, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, a daughter, 
Jennifer Lynn, on December 20, 1978, in Hays. 
Their love of Colorado was solidified during many motorcycle and camping
 trips, and the family moved to Morrison, Colorado in 1980. Chris later 
found his dream home in the foothills of Golden, with land for horses 
and a grandiose view of the Continental Divide. He spent the next 
decades camping, fishing, hunting, horseback and motorcycle riding, 
canoeing, and pontoon boating in every corner of the state, and 
especially enjoyed the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. 
His childhood love of tinkering and engines lead him to a career in the 
motorcycle industry, first in Hays, and then in the Denver Metro area. 
He was a brilliant mechanic, “so smart in a motor.” As the Lakewood 
Honda Service Manager, he brought the dealership many excellence awards,
 while being teased for having the cleanest mechanic’s hands in the 
land. He was also the skilled rider heading into the sunset in some 
Honda commercials. 
He started his own shop, Foothills Cycles, in 1990, first featuring used
 bikes and custom show Harleys, and then gaining the BMW franchise in 
1995. With the support of family, friends and staff, he built it to be 
the top BMW dealership in the U.S. for several years, for which he was 
rewarded with many accolades and fun vacations. His crowning glory were 
some European trips, riding motorcycles on the Autobahn through Germany 
and Austria with Sara on the back. Those were years of long work hours 
as a family, but many Gordos burritos, Black Angus steaks, and Lyle 
Lovett concerts shared after they closed up shop for the night. 
His additional talents as a horse farrier and rider, heavy machine 
operator, gun history aficionado and hunter, big fish storyteller, 
Saturday Night Fever singer, and Sunday morning omelette maker will be 
remembered and admired. 
He was preceded in death by his brother, Cliff; his best friend, Sam 
Mongeau; his wife, Sara, in 2006, after 30 years of marriage; his 
mother-in-law, Ruth Marshall; and his father, Leroy. 
Surviving family includes his daughter, Jennifer Minch (Andy) and 
granddaughter, Locke Sara, of Bend, Oregon; his mother, Betty Dinges, of
 Hays; nine siblings, Terri Rupp (Bruce), Hays, Rick (Dorene) Fruita, 
CO, Sharon Wasinger (Roxie Whitmer), Pueblo West, CO, Mary Jane Arnhold 
(Tim), Loveland, CO, Michelle Dietrich (Fred), Wamego, KS, Lucy Barnes 
(Howard), Julie Rider (Kurt), and Betsy Forinash (Brian), all of Hays; 
his brother-in-law, Paul Marshall (Deb), Great Bend, KS; 24 nieces and 
nephews; his beloved dog, Beemer, and horses, Drifter and Callahan. 
A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date when it is safe to travel and gather.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Christopher 'Chris' Dinges

Kent Gene McJunkin, 60, passed away on January 28, 2021, at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 1, 1960,&nbsp; in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Ivan and Ida (Nisly) McJunkin.

Following his father’s footsteps, Kent devoted his life to growing 
wheat and raising cattle in Ness County, Kansas. He was a member of 
Faith Fellowship Church in Burdett, Kansas

He is survived by his three brothers, Kim McJunkin of Vancouver, 
Washington, Scott McJunkin of Burdett, and Kirk McJunkin and his wife, 
Susan, of Gold Hill, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston.&nbsp; Burial in the Crandall Union 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral
 Home, Ness City on Monday, February 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 
p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the KSU Cancer Research Foundation or the Faith Fellowship Church missionary fund.

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 </figure>Kent Gene McJunkin, 60, passed away on January 28, 2021, at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 1, 1960,&nbsp; in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Ivan and Ida (Nisly) McJunkin.Following his father’s footsteps, Kent devoted his life to growing 
wheat and raising cattle in Ness County, Kansas. He was a member of 
Faith Fellowship Church in Burdett, KansasHe is survived by his three brothers, Kim McJunkin of Vancouver, 
Washington, Scott McJunkin of Burdett, and Kirk McJunkin and his wife, 
Susan, of Gold Hill, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at 
Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston.&nbsp; Burial in the Crandall Union 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral
 Home, Ness City on Monday, February 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 
p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the KSU Cancer Research Foundation or the Faith Fellowship Church missionary fund.

Kent Gene McJunkin

Dawn Nell Davis Brummitt, age 63, passed away on January
24, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Dawn was born on August 2, 1957 and lived her
early years in Great Bend, KS and later moved to Wichita, KS. She attended
Riverside Elementary, John Marshall Jr. High School and graduated in 1975 from
North High School (where she was a cheerleader). She went on to attend Oklahoma
State University and graduated in 1979 with a degree in Physical Education.
While at OSU, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority where she made many
lifelong friends.

After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK and went
to work at Mustang Elementary School as a PE teacher. In 1987 Dawn moved to
Coronado, CA where she took on many fun jobs before spending the last 30 years
working with her husband, Scott Brummitt, at Raphael’s. She was loved by all
their customers, who were not only customers, but also friends. She enjoyed
shopping, playing golf, tennis and had great fun on dune buggy adventures in
Glamis, CA with her brother, Larry. Dawn loved deeply and BIG! She loved her
fur babies, Princess, Dillon and Ben and loved her many close friends, whom she
enjoyed showering with thoughtful gifts. However, her most treasured
relationship was with her husband, Scott. They dated for 25 years and have been
happily married for the last 6 years. Dawn and Scott recently moved back to OKC
to be closer to family and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and
Christian Fischer, her mom, Eleanor (Elle) Fischer and her dad, L.D. Davis. She
is survived by her husband, Scott Brummitt, her stepmom, Marilyn Davis of Great
Bend, KS and her brothers, Larry Davis of Dallas, TX and Mark Davis of Great
Bend, KS. 

The viewing will be Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4
p.m.-9 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Bryant
Funeral Home in Great Bend, KS. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
January 29, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Church, 492 NE 140th St., Hudson,
KS, with Pastors David Wesner and Tonya Andrews presiding. Interment will be in
Peace Cemetery, Hudson, KS. A Celebration of Life service will be held in OKC
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Infant Crisis
Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC, OK 73105 in her memory or in care of
Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Dateline: Edmond, OklahomaDawn Nell Davis Brummitt, age 63, passed away on January
24, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Dawn was born on August 2, 1957 and lived her
early years in Great Bend, KS and later moved to Wichita, KS. She attended
Riverside Elementary, John Marshall Jr. High School and graduated in 1975 from
North High School (where she was a cheerleader). She went on to attend Oklahoma
State University and graduated in 1979 with a degree in Physical Education.
While at OSU, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority where she made many
lifelong friends. After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK and went
to work at Mustang Elementary School as a PE teacher. In 1987 Dawn moved to
Coronado, CA where she took on many fun jobs before spending the last 30 years
working with her husband, Scott Brummitt, at Raphael’s. She was loved by all
their customers, who were not only customers, but also friends. She enjoyed
shopping, playing golf, tennis and had great fun on dune buggy adventures in
Glamis, CA with her brother, Larry. Dawn loved deeply and BIG! She loved her
fur babies, Princess, Dillon and Ben and loved her many close friends, whom she
enjoyed showering with thoughtful gifts. However, her most treasured
relationship was with her husband, Scott. They dated for 25 years and have been
happily married for the last 6 years. Dawn and Scott recently moved back to OKC
to be closer to family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and
Christian Fischer, her mom, Eleanor (Elle) Fischer and her dad, L.D. Davis. She
is survived by her husband, Scott Brummitt, her stepmom, Marilyn Davis of Great
Bend, KS and her brothers, Larry Davis of Dallas, TX and Mark Davis of Great
Bend, KS. The viewing will be Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4
p.m.-9 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Bryant
Funeral Home in Great Bend, KS. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
January 29, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Church, 492 NE 140th St., Hudson,
KS, with Pastors David Wesner and Tonya Andrews presiding. Interment will be in
Peace Cemetery, Hudson, KS. A Celebration of Life service will be held in OKC
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Infant Crisis
Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC, OK 73105 in her memory or in care of
Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.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

Dawn Nell Davis Brummitt

Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas

Donald Joseph Vest, 73, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021.

Born on January 12th, 1948 to Edwin and Louise (Gabel) Vest.&nbsp;

Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and a talented carpenter, a skill he was taught by his grandfather. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed gardening, and was well known for his award-winning breads and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp; Don was passionate about teaching Native American culture and muzzleloading history. He will be remembered as a man who always had a cup of coffee in his hand and a story to tell.

Survived by his children Brooke (Travis)&nbsp; Boltman, Kristin (Anthony) Dail, Lindsay (Justin) Cooper, Ian (Jennifer) Vest; 9 grandchildren; longtime companion Dee Steinert; Sisters Beverly (Charlie) Rolfs, Mary Lou Headley; Brother David Vest. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasDonald Joseph Vest, 73, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021.Born on January 12th, 1948 to Edwin and Louise (Gabel) Vest.&nbsp;Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and a talented carpenter, a skill he was taught by his grandfather. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed gardening, and was well known for his award-winning breads and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp; Don was passionate about teaching Native American culture and muzzleloading history. He will be remembered as a man who always had a cup of coffee in his hand and a story to tell.Survived by his children Brooke (Travis)&nbsp; Boltman, Kristin (Anthony) Dail, Lindsay (Justin) Cooper, Ian (Jennifer) Vest; 9 grandchildren; longtime companion Dee Steinert; Sisters Beverly (Charlie) Rolfs, Mary Lou Headley; Brother David Vest. He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place, with services pending with Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Donald Joseph Vest

Renee Anne Schneweis, 64, passed away January 21, 2021, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born September 12, 1956, at Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Saline County, to James Keith &amp; Rita Janet (Strobel) Romine.

Renee had been a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously living at Ft. Bragg, N.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her past working career has included employment at Gibson's Discount Center and in the housekeeping departments at Best Western Black Angus Inn and Central Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Renee was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and knitting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Paul Schneweis, of the home; mother, Rita Romine of Great Bend; two brothers, Kent Romine and wife Valerie of Great Bend and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy of Great Bend; one sister, Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, James Romine.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Barton County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, at Bryant Funeral Home with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasRenee Anne Schneweis, 64, passed away January 21, 2021, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born September 12, 1956, at Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Saline County, to James Keith &amp; Rita Janet (Strobel) Romine.Renee had been a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously living at Ft. Bragg, N.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her past working career has included employment at Gibson's Discount Center and in the housekeeping departments at Best Western Black Angus Inn and Central Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Renee was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and knitting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Paul Schneweis, of the home; mother, Rita Romine of Great Bend; two brothers, Kent Romine and wife Valerie of Great Bend and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy of Great Bend; one sister, Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, James Romine.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Barton County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, at Bryant Funeral Home with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to 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;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Renee Anne Schneweis

Lorrayne Eveleigh, 87, passed away January 21, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born March 1, 1933, at Nekoma to Onie &amp; Nora (Baldwin) Mills. She married Robert Eveleigh August 24, 1954, at Great Bend.&nbsp;

A Great Bend resident since 1954, Lorrayne was a proud teacher for over 50 years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Foundry Methodist Church, National Education Association (NEA), Kansas Education Association, Barton County Teacher Association, GBNEA, and Kansas Flying Farmers. She enjoyed volunteering for R.S.V.P., CKMC gift shop, Rural Family Friends, Heartland Shares food distribution and hospice. She held many honors including the state winner twice for the Young Bakers Association, Great Bend Master Teacher in economics, and Kansas Flying Farmers Queen. Lorrayne held many memories close to her heart and was happiest when she was busy doing for others, especially her family and God.

Survivors include, her husband Robert of the home; her daughter, Michelle Al Ashry and husband Khalad of Dubai; three brothers, George Mills and wife Ladena of Oklahoma City, OK, Bernie Mills and wife Ruth of Broomfield, Colo., and Arlyn Mills and wife Gail of Johnstown, Colo.; a sister, June Greathouse of Hutchison; two grandchildren, Bobby Eveleigh and wife Ploy, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick; and three great grandchildren, April Eveleigh, Braden Nelson, and Blaine Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Todd Eveleigh; a brother, Delbert Mills; and two sisters, Diora Sandstrom, and Trilby Mills.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 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 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasLorrayne Eveleigh, 87, passed away January 21, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born March 1, 1933, at Nekoma to Onie &amp; Nora (Baldwin) Mills. She married Robert Eveleigh August 24, 1954, at Great Bend.&nbsp;A Great Bend resident since 1954, Lorrayne was a proud teacher for over 50 years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Foundry Methodist Church, National Education Association (NEA), Kansas Education Association, Barton County Teacher Association, GBNEA, and Kansas Flying Farmers. She enjoyed volunteering for R.S.V.P., CKMC gift shop, Rural Family Friends, Heartland Shares food distribution and hospice. She held many honors including the state winner twice for the Young Bakers Association, Great Bend Master Teacher in economics, and Kansas Flying Farmers Queen. Lorrayne held many memories close to her heart and was happiest when she was busy doing for others, especially her family and God.Survivors include, her husband Robert of the home; her daughter, Michelle Al Ashry and husband Khalad of Dubai; three brothers, George Mills and wife Ladena of Oklahoma City, OK, Bernie Mills and wife Ruth of Broomfield, Colo., and Arlyn Mills and wife Gail of Johnstown, Colo.; a sister, June Greathouse of Hutchison; two grandchildren, Bobby Eveleigh and wife Ploy, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick; and three great grandchildren, April Eveleigh, Braden Nelson, and Blaine Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Todd Eveleigh; a brother, Delbert Mills; and two sisters, Diora Sandstrom, and Trilby Mills.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 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 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Lorrayne Eveleig

Hortensia Mendez, 75, passed away January 20, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1045, at&nbsp;Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Valentin &amp; Nieves (Perez) Morado. She married Manuel Mendez in 1973 at Tamaulipas, Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coming from Homestead, Florida in 2007, Hortensia was a Great Bend resident. She was a homemaker and especially loved spending time with her family.&nbsp;

Survivors include, her husband Manuel Mendez of the home; two sons, Juan M. Mendez and Jorge V. Mendez; a daughter, Maria D. Martinez; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and many brothers and sisters.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 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 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Cesar Regalado presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Hortensia Mendez Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasHortensia Mendez, 75, passed away January 20, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1045, at&nbsp;Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Valentin &amp; Nieves (Perez) Morado. She married Manuel Mendez in 1973 at Tamaulipas, Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coming from Homestead, Florida in 2007, Hortensia was a Great Bend resident. She was a homemaker and especially loved spending time with her family.&nbsp;Survivors include, her husband Manuel Mendez of the home; two sons, Juan M. Mendez and Jorge V. Mendez; a daughter, Maria D. Martinez; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and many brothers and sisters.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 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 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Cesar Regalado presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Hortensia Mendez Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Hortensia Mendez

Paul H. Wooster, 89, passed away January 21, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born June 25, 1931, at Salina to Ben &amp; Opha (MacVoy) Wooster. He married Betty Davidson April 12, 1957 at Great Bend. She died December 23, 1978. He then married M. Lynne Sauer August 2, 1980 at Great Bend. She died July 5, 2019.&nbsp;

A Great Bend resident since 1949, Paul was a meter shop foreman for Kansas Power &amp; Light Company. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #180. At the age of 5 he started setting pins at the bowling alley. He enjoyed playing bridge, card games, hunting.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;

Paul played semi-pro baseball in the Ban Johnson League. He shared his talent and love of baseball with his son and many little league players. He was also the coach of the Great Bend American Legion team for many years.

Survivors include, a son, Robert Wooster of Great Bend; a daughter, Patricia Gottschalk and husband Gregg of Hays; three grandchildren, Shayla Ward and husband Aaron, Janelle Wooster, and Jayla Wooster; a step grandson, Nathan Fishburn; a great granddaughter, Adilyn Ward; and a cousin, Gary Wooster of Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Betty (Davidson) Wooster and M. Lynne (Sauer) Wooster; a stepson, Thomas Romme; and a grandson, Shane Gottschalk.

Visitation will be held from&nbsp;Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,&nbsp;Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. A recording of the service will be under Paul’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>&nbsp;the afternoon of the service. Interment will be in Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials are designated to&nbsp;Shane Gottschalk Shane Strong Memorial Scholarship at Fort Hays State University, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasPaul H. Wooster, 89, passed away January 21, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born June 25, 1931, at Salina to Ben &amp; Opha (MacVoy) Wooster. He married Betty Davidson April 12, 1957 at Great Bend. She died December 23, 1978. He then married M. Lynne Sauer August 2, 1980 at Great Bend. She died July 5, 2019.&nbsp;A Great Bend resident since 1949, Paul was a meter shop foreman for Kansas Power &amp; Light Company. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #180. At the age of 5 he started setting pins at the bowling alley. He enjoyed playing bridge, card games, hunting.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;Paul played semi-pro baseball in the Ban Johnson League. He shared his talent and love of baseball with his son and many little league players. He was also the coach of the Great Bend American Legion team for many years.Survivors include, a son, Robert Wooster of Great Bend; a daughter, Patricia Gottschalk and husband Gregg of Hays; three grandchildren, Shayla Ward and husband Aaron, Janelle Wooster, and Jayla Wooster; a step grandson, Nathan Fishburn; a great granddaughter, Adilyn Ward; and a cousin, Gary Wooster of Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Betty (Davidson) Wooster and M. Lynne (Sauer) Wooster; a stepson, Thomas Romme; and a grandson, Shane Gottschalk.Visitation will be held from&nbsp;Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,&nbsp;Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. A recording of the service will be under Paul’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>&nbsp;the afternoon of the service. Interment will be in Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials are designated to&nbsp;Shane Gottschalk Shane Strong Memorial Scholarship at Fort Hays State University, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Paul H. Wooster

Betty Jean Schmidt, 99, passed away January 18, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born July 31, 1921, in Larned, Kansas to Virgil &amp; Eula (Edwards) Standish. She married&nbsp;Jack E. Schmidt September 22, 1940 in Larned.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died June 19, 2001.

A Great Bend resident, Betty was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post #3111 Auxiliary. She enjoyed golfing with Jack at Lake Barton Golf Course, the Saturday night dances at the Legion and playing bridge.&nbsp;

Survivors include, two sons, Robert Schmidt and wife Karen of Chandler, Ariz., and Douglas Schmidt and significant other Debbie Mrozinski of Manitowoc, Wis.; and a granddaughter, Christy Goddard and husband Darrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schmidt; and two brothers, Jack Standish, and Virgil Standish, Jr.&nbsp;

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to the entire staff of Brookdale Senior Living for all the excellent care given to our mother.&nbsp;

Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasBetty Jean Schmidt, 99, passed away January 18, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born July 31, 1921, in Larned, Kansas to Virgil &amp; Eula (Edwards) Standish. She married&nbsp;Jack E. Schmidt September 22, 1940 in Larned.&nbsp;&nbsp;He died June 19, 2001.A Great Bend resident, Betty was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post #3111 Auxiliary. She enjoyed golfing with Jack at Lake Barton Golf Course, the Saturday night dances at the Legion and playing bridge.&nbsp;Survivors include, two sons, Robert Schmidt and wife Karen of Chandler, Ariz., and Douglas Schmidt and significant other Debbie Mrozinski of Manitowoc, Wis.; and a granddaughter, Christy Goddard and husband Darrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schmidt; and two brothers, Jack Standish, and Virgil Standish, Jr.&nbsp;There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to the entire staff of Brookdale Senior Living for all the excellent care given to our mother.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Betty Jean Schmidt

Antonia Razo, 66, passed away January 18, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born December 17, 1954, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico, to Jose Guadalupe Manriquez Lopez and Enedina (Cisneros). Antonia married Salvador Razo in 1972, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico.

Antonia Razo, a homemaker, was a resident of Great Bend since 2014 coming from Blackfoot, Idaho.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Survivors include husband, Salvador Razo, of the home; two sons, Jose Razo of Joplin, Mo. and Rodrigo "Rigo" Razo of Great Bend; two daughters, Martha Razo of Great Bend and Veronica Razo of Great Bend; 13 grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and Godchildren. Antonia was preceded in death by one son, Salvador Razo, Jr.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vigil and Rosary will be 7:00 pm Sunday, January 17, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials be given to the donor's choice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasAntonia Razo, 66, passed away January 18, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born December 17, 1954, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico, to Jose Guadalupe Manriquez Lopez and Enedina (Cisneros). Antonia married Salvador Razo in 1972, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico.Antonia Razo, a homemaker, was a resident of Great Bend since 2014 coming from Blackfoot, Idaho.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.Survivors include husband, Salvador Razo, of the home; two sons, Jose Razo of Joplin, Mo. and Rodrigo "Rigo" Razo of Great Bend; two daughters, Martha Razo of Great Bend and Veronica Razo of Great Bend; 13 grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and Godchildren. Antonia was preceded in death by one son, Salvador Razo, Jr.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vigil and Rosary will be 7:00 pm Sunday, January 17, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials be given to the donor's choice, 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;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Antonia Razo

GREAT BEND –&nbsp;Susan “Susie” Jean Steiner, 70, passed away January 17, 2021, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab. She was born August 26, 1950, in Ellsworth to Clayton C. &amp; Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. She lived the first three years of her life in Blackwolf, Kan.&nbsp;

After 1953, she was a resident of Great Bend. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, and was a member of the Altar Society.&nbsp;

She was a proud graduate of Great Bend High School in 1969. She was a member of the pep club and one of their first mainstream graduates of the special education program at GBHS. She loved Friday night GBHS football for many years and rarely missed a game. After she graduated from high school, she worked for Sunflower Diversified Services and was one of their original clients. Susan enjoyed working for the day services. She was with Sunflower Diversified until circumstances caused her to reside at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab for the past 10 years. Susan and her family really appreciated the care and concern she received from the staff at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab.&nbsp;

She became an annual summer camper at White Memorial Camp and Camp Aldrich. She developed a love and passion for horses. These camps allowed her to ride and be around them. She accumulated an extensive collection of horse memorabilia from around the world. She loved little children and was very proud holding her nieces and nephews as infants.&nbsp;

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

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish or Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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