LaFern C. “Fern” Niedens, 96, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on January 22, 1929, in Barton County, Kansas, to Emil and Clara (Nuss) Karst.
A resident of Great Bend, Fern was head tailor for Brentwood Ltd. for nineteen years prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. Fern enjoyed bowling, taking care of her home and yard, growing a fantastic garden, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Niedens and wife Debbie of Great Bend, and Craig Niedens and wife Mee-Sun of Grain Valley, Missouri; three grandchildren, Adam Niedens of Great Bend, Cassie Dupuis and husband Brenton of rural Pawnee Rock, and Joshua Niedens of San Antonio, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Case Niedens, Macey Niedens, and Sarah Niedens; two sisters, Dorothy Rube and Joyce Lust, both of Hoisington; sister-in-law, Loretta Karst of Topeka; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Albert Karst and Gary Karst; infant sister, Vierna Kast; and brothers-in-law, LeRoy Rube and Marvin Lust.