Name of Deceased: Joseph H. Hanks, Jr                                            Age: 81

Date of Death: January 11, 2013

Place of Death: At his home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 11, 1931 at Emporia, Kansas

Parents Name: Joseph Howard, Sr. & Edith (Yarger) Hanks

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Ruth V. Eisenhower November 6, 1952 at ElDorado, Kansas.  She died March 8, 2001.

He was employed by the City of San Diego, California, as a Mechanic

Mr. Hanks was a Great Bend, Kansas resident for six years coming from Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was a United States Air Force veteran.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Hank Price and his wife Joyce of Goddard, KS

One Daughter: Teresa Coleman and her husband Daniel of Great Bend, KS

One Sister: Millie Jacot and her husband Kenny of Rice, WA

Grandchildren: Two

Great-grandchildren: Two

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Hanks and Lester Hanks; one sister, Blanche Robinson; and one grandson, Kevin Coleman, Sr.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend John Grummon

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place 

Memorial Fund: Veterans Administration, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Doyle D. Folkerts                                                Age: 84

Date of Death: January 13, 2013

Place of Death: Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 21, 1928 at Rush County, Kansas

Parents Name: Carl & Anna Marie (Steitz) Folkerts

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Ina L. Minson October 24, 1952 at Syracuse, Kansas. 

He was a drilling superintendent until retirement.

Mr. Folkerts was a lifetime Barton County resident.

He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Ina L. Folkerts, of the home

Four Sons: Greg Wyrick and his wife Cheryl of Grand Lake, OK

                    Byron Folkerts and his wife Robin of Derby, KS

                    Randall Folkerts and his wife Mary of Pawnee Rock, KS

                    Darren Folkerts of the home

Four Daughters: Willena Baker of Tulsa, OK

                               Karen Johnston of Oswego, KS

                               Lori Ediger and her husband Ron of McPherson, KS

                               Lisa Cervantes  and husband Joe of Parsons, KS

Grandchildren: Seventeen

Great-grandchildren: Twenty

Great-great-grandchildren:  One

He was preceded in death by two infant brothers and two sisters, Wilma Unruh and Ethel Jurgensen.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 19, 2013

Time of Service: 2:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend James A. Strasen

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place 

Memorial Fund: Doyle Folkerts Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Pamela (Asher) Schneweis Hunter             Age: 60

Date of Death: January 11, 2013

Place of Death: At her home in Katy, Texas

Date of Birth: February 20, 1952 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Herbert William “Bill” & Ann (Hahn) Asher

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Pat Schneweis June 3, 1972 at Great Bend. They later divorced. She then married Dave Hunter May 28, 1994 at Great Bend.

Mrs. Hunter was a longtime Great Bend and Houston, Texas resident.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Dave Hunter, of the home

Mother: Ann Asher of Great Bend,

Two Sons: Adam Schneweis of Manhattan, KS

                    Blake Schneweis and his wife Lacy of Wichita, KS

One Daughter: Lisa Bryant and her husband Damon of Manhattan, KS

Two step-sons: Dave Hunter of Japan

                            Lee Hunter of Katy, TX

One Brother: Tim Asher of Great Bend, KS

Four Grandchildren: Colton Bryant, Cassidy Bryant, Raylin Schneweis, and Kiley Schneweis

She was preceded in death by her father; one daughter, Amy Schneweis; and her grandparents, Herman and Marguerite (England) Hahn, and Ernest and Katherine (Way) Asher.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 19, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: First Congregational United Church of Christ in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Loren W. Hickerson

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Velma May Mettling                                         Age: 87

Date of Death: January 15, 2013

Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 4, 1925 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: John & Carrie (Unruh) Smith

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married W. Gordon Mettling June 4, 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

She was a teacher in the Newton, Oakley and Great Bend school districts.

Mrs. Mettling was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of First Assembly of God where she was Past Women’s Ministries President, and Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel, both of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Husband: W. Gordon Mettling, of the home

One son: Alan Mettling and his wife Tracy of Great Bend, KS

Two Grandchildren: Katie Scarborough and her husband Lucas of Gorham, KS

                                       Matthew Mettling of Great Bend, KS

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walton Smith and Elmer Smith, and two sisters, Irene Smith and Ruby Schultz.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, January 18, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: First Assembly of God in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Assembly of God Missions Department or Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Dorothy Jean “D. J.” Welch                           Age: 77

Date of Death: January 11, 2013

Place of Death: at her home, Chesterfield, Missouri

Date of Birth: January 8, 1936 at Winfield

Parents Name:  Lawrence & Esther (McCormick) Detmer

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married James Curtis Welch on August 18, 1956 at Washington, D. C.

She was an advocate of those less fortunate and spent much time and effort in supporting Little Wishes Foundation of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and Loaves and Fishes (Food Pantry).

SURVIVORS

Husband: James Curtis Welch of the home

One Daughter:  Kimberly Vahle and her husband John of St. Charles, Missouri

Two Brothers:  Lawrence Detmer of Evanston, Illinois

                            Dr. Don Detmer and his wife Mary Helen of Charlotteville, Virginia

Two grandchildren: Curtis Anthony Vahle and his wife Julie

                                      Kimberly Nicole Vahle and her fiancé Sam Surgener

One great-grandson:  Benjamin Vahle

SERVICE INFORMATION

A memorial service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at O’Sullivan Muckle Mortuary, Chesterfield, Mo.

Graveside Service: Saturday, January 19, 2013

Time of Service: 12:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a short prayer service Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:  Little Wishes or Loaves and Fishes, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Richard Joel Zamarripa                                    Age: 57

Date of Death: January 14, 2013

Place of Death: St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Date of Birth: December 14, 1955 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Catarino & Felipa (Briones) Zamarripa

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Jannett Kuhlenschmidt 2003 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She died June 6, 2012.

He was a cook for Denny’s Restaurant and also did welding and leather work.

Mr. Zamarripa was a Sapulpa, Oklahoma resident.

He was of the Christian faith.

SURVIVORS

Two Sons: Christopher Zamarripa of OK, and Jeremiah Zamarripa and his wife Katrina of Great Bend, KS

One Daughter: Tosha Perales and her husband Salvador of Great Bend, KS

Eight Sisters: Carmen Skelly of Tulsa, OK, Mary Ingram of Great Bend, KS, Rose Sands of Dodge City, KS, Josie Morrison of Sand Springs, OK, Isabel Earegood of Great Bend, KS, Angie Ingram of Great Bend, KS, Rebecca Morrison of Hutchinson, KS, and Vivian Bahr of Great Bend, KS

Two Brothers: Paul Zamarripa of Great Bend, KS, and Steve Zamarripa of Duncan, OK

Eight Grandchildren: Mya Scholz, Damion Zamarripa, Jaycee Zamarripa, Daise Zamarripa, Skyler Zamarripa, Hannah Perales, Vanessa Perales, and Cristian Perales

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Pantaleon Zamarripa, Richard Zamarripa, Peter Zamarripa, and Frank Zamarripa; and one sister, Ramona Zamarripa.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, January 18, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Richard Joel Zamarripa Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Harold E. Johnson                                               Age: 87

Date of Death: January 17, 2013

Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 5, 1926 at Holdenville, Oklahoma

Parents Name: Henry & Alma (Ellis) Johnson

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Elaine Lane December 21, 1947 at Alva, Oklahoma.  She died January 12, 2012.

He was an industrial arts teacher in the Macksville Unified School District for thirty-seven years. After retirement, he worked part-time for Dillons.

Mr. Johnson was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1999 coming from Macksville, Kansas.

He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving during World War II. 

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

One Daughter: Jane Howard of Great Bend, KS

Five Sisters: Vera Shaull of Huron, SD, Mary Smith of Oklahoma City, OK, Lavelle Powers of Lubbock, TX, Toni Forgash of Tahachiti, Calif.; and Charlene West of Oklahoma City, OK

One Brother: Clyde Johnson of Weatherford, OK

One Grandson: Bart Howard and his wife Brooke of Las Vegas, NV

One Great-granddaughter: Hadley Howard

He was preceded in death by son, James Edward “Jim” Johnson; three sisters, Patti Vaughn, Jonnie Belle Thornhill, and Jewell Johnson; and one grandson, Mason Howard.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Monday, January 21, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Hal Staats

Inurnment: Private Family Inurnment at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  Cremation has taken place.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice House of Reno County, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Joseph L. Hada, Jr.                                              Age: 86

Date of Death: January 16, 2013

Place of Death: At his home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 2, 1927 at Winchester, Oklahoma

Parents Name: Joe L. & Mary E. (Parson) Hada

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 A Great Bend, Kansas resident Mr. Hada was an Engineering Technician for the City of Great Bend.

He served in the Navy during World War II.

SURVIVORS

1 Sister:  Mildred M. Campbell & her husband James of Las Vegas, Nevada

SERVICE INFORMATION

Private burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

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

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

Larned – Steven E. Crockett, 60, died January 20, 2013, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born March 31, 1952, in Dodge City, the son of Edward and Emma James Crockett. A long time Larned resident, he was a disciplinary hearing officer for the Juvenile Justice Authority.

He was of the Christian faith; He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Boy Scout leader, a USD 495 school board member and the Pawnee County Crime Stoppers

On July 8, 1973 he married Carol Arrowsmith in Sedgwick, Ks. She survives

Other survivors include: a son, Matt Crockett and wife Candi, Commerce City, C0.; a daughter, Tess Gevara and husband Mickey, Larned; two sisters, Sue Hosford, Texas, Judy DuPree, Kinsley; two grandchildren, Ethan and Jaci Gevara

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Warner.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Boy Scouts or the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Name of Deceased: Darrel Dunekack                                                 Age: 74

Date of Death: January 21, 2013

Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Date of Birth: November 11, 1938 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Wilbur Henry & Vera Anita Faye (Otte) Dunekack

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Anne Preston October 24, 1965 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He worked for Natural Gas Pipeline and was a farmer.  He enjoyed farming and gardening and in his younger days, fishing and hunting.

Mr. Dunekack was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He served in the National Guard.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Anne Dunekack, of the home

Two Sons: Michael Dunekack and his wife Tatum of Great Bend, KS

David Dunekack of Great Bend, KS

Two Sisters: Delores Foulke and her husband Roger of Lewisville, TX

Linda Shull of Great Bend, KS

One Brother: Larry Dunekack and his wife Linda of Pittsburg, KS

Two Grandchildren: Camryn Dunekack and Cal Dunekack

Many nieces and nephews.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, January 25, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend James A. Strasen

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran Church or Sister Aquinata Penka Nursing Scholarship, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Richard Lee Daubert                                         Age: 67

Date of Death: January 21, 2013

Place of Death: Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 21, 1945 at McPherson, Kansas

Parents Name: Clarence & Viola (Bruntz) Daubert

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Wilda Moore August 12, 1967 at Otis, Kansas. 

He was a Pioneer Industrial Corporation Seal Specialist.

Mr. Daubert was a Wichita, Kansas resident since 1993.

He served in the United States Air Force. 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Wilda Daubert, of the home

Mother: Viola Daubert of Otis, KS

Two Daughters: Richelle Rames and her husband Gordon of Olathe, KS, and Kristine Lehrman and her husband Christopher of Wichita, KS

One Brother:  Ronald Daubert of Joplin, MO

One Sister:  Karen Miller of Florida

Four Grandchildren: Andrew Rames, Hannah Rames, Kaleb Lehrman, and Olivia Lehrman

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; and one brother, Marvin Daubert.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Friday, January 25, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Otis United Methodist Church or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Name of Deceased: Justin Eugene Heggemeier

Date of Death: January 22, 2013
Place of Death: At his home in Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 20, 1977 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Ronald R. & Rhonda S. (Clarke) Heggemeier

Age: 35

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Mr. Heggemeier grew up in Great Bend, resided in Parker, Colorado, for over 20 years, and moved back to Great Bend
in 2009. He was active in Ducks Unlimited and the Rattlesnake Fire District, Elbert County, Colorado. In high school
he was an Explorer with the Commerce City Police Department, Colorado, and the rodeo club at Ponderosa High
School in Parker, Colorado. He was a Cub Scout and an avid hunter, sportsman and golfer. He held a B.S. in Land Use
Management from Metropolitan State College, was a salesman for National Oil Varco, and was co-owner of The Flyover
Cafe, Susank. During his life he had been married to Regina Hill, Jill Ulrich, and Michelle (Dunn) Chapman.

SURVIVORS

Father: Ronald R. Heggemeier and his wife Maral, Lockhart, TX
Mother: Rhonda S. Phillips and her husband Dale, Great Bend, KS
Two Sons: Justin J. Heggemeier and Cody R. Heggemeier of Lone Tree, CO
One daughter: Bailey F. Heggemeier of Greeley, CO
One Sister: Jennifer Grafton and her husband Todd, two nieces, and a nephew of Huxley, IA
One Step-sister: Taryn Weil, her husband Darce and a nephew of Elizabeth, CO
One Step-brother: Tyler Lindauer, his wife Sarah and a niece of Parker, CO
Paternal Grandmother: Jean Heggemeier of Odessa, TX

He was preceded in death by two infant brothers; and grandparents, Bill Heggemeier and Walter and Ida Clarke.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 2, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle
Visitation: There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.
Memorial Fund: in lieu of flowers, Children’s Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Arrangements by

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
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67530

Name of Deceased: Louise M. Lehning

Date of Death: January 26, 2013
Place of Death: Logan Manor, Logan, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 28, 1920 at Sedalia, Missouri
Parents Name: Luther Roscoe & Mary Elizabeth (Phillips) Marcum

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Louise married Jonathan Lehning June 30, 1948 at Susank, KS. He died April 4, 1989.
Resident of Hoisington since 1949, living in Logan since 2007.
Louise worked for many years at the Town and Country grocery store in Hoisington. She also managed the Peter Pan
Ice Cream Store in Hoisington, later working for Fuller Brush, Great Bend, from which she retired.
Louise was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington. She liked to play pinochle, bingo, and especially
enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.

SURVIVORS
Three sons: Jeffery and wife Joyce Lehning of Liberty, MO
Michael and wife Barbara Lehning of Logan, KS,
Steven and wife Jane Lehning of Sublette, KS
Brother Chuck Marcum of Osawatomie, KS
Sister Gladys Voos of Hoisington, KS

Grandchildren: David Lehning of Blue Springs, MO; Colleen Jackson of Holt, MO; Nicole Lindemann of Lee’s Summit,
MO; Jeremy Lehning of Westmoreland, KS; Blake Lehning of Olathe, KS; Andrea Middleton of Andover, KS; Matt
Lehning of Laramie, WY; Shalee Lehning of Manhattan, KS

Great grandchildren: Steven Lehning, Kyle Lehning, Natalie Jackson, Conner Jackson, Addison Lindemann, Saylor
Middleton, Max Middleton, Miley Middleton, Karlee Lehning, Brock Lehning, Paityn Lehning

She was preceded in death by husband, Jonathan Lehning; sisters, Angeline Sohm, Ruth Page, Kate Mullis; brothers,
LeRoy Holman, Eugene Marcum, Herbert Marcum, John Marcum, Bob Marcum; and two great grandchildren, Rylee Jo
Lindemann and Karl Michael Lindemann.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiants: Rev. Mark Lovett and Rev. Garry Dassow
Visitation: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm with the family
receiving friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Logan Manor, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Age: 92

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

Name of Deceased: Cleota Marie Rainbolt                                      Age: 81

Date of Death: January 27, 2013

Place of Death: Larned Health Care Center, Larned, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 21, 1931 at Ford County, Kansas

Parents Name: Lloyd Andrew & Antionette Frances (Hines) Dawley

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married B. Gail Rainbolt July 12, 1950 at Spearville, Kansas.  He died February 9, 2001.

She was a periodicals clerk at the Great Bend Public Library and was a teacher’s aide for USD 428.

Mrs. Rainbolt was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1965 coming from Amarillo, Texas.

She was a member of Silver Cougar Club.  She attended Grace Community Church.

SURVIVORS

Three Sons: Cecil Rainbolt and his wife Debbie of Larned, KS, Clyde Rainbolt and his wife Inday of Albuquerque, NM, and Craig Rainbolt and his wife Cindy of Flagstaff, AZ

Four Daughters: Cathi Clapham and her husband David of Burdett, KS; Cindy White and her husband Craig of Great Bend, KS, Carolyn Mikesell and her husband Pat of Salina, KS, and Cheryl Hickel and her husband David of Claflin, KS

Two Brothers: Harold Dawley of Wichita, KS and Lawrence Dawley of Wichita, KS

Seventeen Grandchildren: Jennifer Trimmer and her husband Joe, Krystal Rainbolt, Christopher Clapham and his wife Linda, Jason Clapham and his wife Sarah, Andrea Clapham, Sara Clapham, Aaron Clapham, Trina Bauer and her husband Chase, Kyle White and his wife Kimberly, Brandy Ferguson, Derrick Ferguson and his wife Holly, Christopher Mikesell, Stephanie Markel and her husband Matt, Melissa Mikesell, Brandon Hickel and his wife Andrea, Mason Hickel and his wife Cassie, and Kendi Hickel

Nineteen Great-grandchildren: Jordan Trimmer, Joanna Trimmer, Joel Trimmer, Joseph Trimmer, Cayden Clapham, Christian Womack, David Womack, Joshua Clapham, Tatianna Ramirez, Johnay Schmidt, Dax Bauer, Karson White, Haylee Ferguson, Rylee Ferguson, Reagen Ferguson, Janae Mikesell, Alexa Markel, Bella Hickel, and Lydia Hickel

She was preceded in death by one brother, LeRoy Dawley; and one sister, Dolores Corey.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, February 1, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Jay Beuoy

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Great Bend Public Library or Grace Community Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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

Rozel – Joe Willard Powell, 82, died January 30, 2013 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born September 15, 1930 in Rozel; the son of Frank W. and Lola M. Fromong Powell. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer.

 Survivors include; a brother, Jim Powell, Green Valley, Arizona; three sisters; Jean Thomas, Prescott Valley, AZ, Grace Powell, Seattle, WA, Barbara Powell, Grand Coulee, WA and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by; a brother; Jack Powell and two sisters; Martha Williams and Wanda Allen.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Larned Cemetery with Pastor Brad McCoy presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Rozel Fire Department in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Name of Deceased: Rosalie J. Clothier                                               Age: 83

Date of Death: January 29, 2013

Place of Death: Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: May 11, 1929 at Barton County, Kansas

Parents Name: Ireland & Opal (Lacy) Clouse

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She worked for Countryside Mobile Homes as an accountant and bookkeeper.

Mrs. Clothier was a Wichita, Kansas resident since 1978 coming from Great Bend, Kansas.

SURVIVORS

Two Daughters: Marlena K. Stone of Wichita, KS

                              Rose Wuller of Wichita, KS

One Sister: Lealia O. Webster of Mountainair, NM

Niece:  Leta McIntosh of Mountainair, NM

Grandchildren: Three

Great-grandchildren: Many

She was preceded in death by one son, Roy Stone, mother and step father, Opal and Walter Horine; and one nephew, Joseph Henkle.

SERVICE INFORMATION

A private burial was held in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

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

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

Name of Deceased: Melinda Suzanne Meyer

Date of Death: February 2, 2013
Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 23, 1964 at La Crosse, Kansas
Parents Name: Richard & Twila (Basgall) Krom

Age: 49

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was the former owner of Mel’s Antiques.
Ms. Meyer was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

SURVIVORS

Father: Richard Krom, Great Bend, KS
One Son: Lane Meyer and his wife Nikki of Great Bend, KS
One Daughter: Lynee Alloway and her husband Dustin of Otis, KS
One Brother: Bruce Krom and his wife Veronica of Great Bend, KS
Half Sister: Elizabeth Kuhlman of New Castle, OK
Step Sister: Sue Gowdy and her husband Dan of Great Bend, KS
Four Grandchildren: Abbie Meyer, Westin Meyer, Taylor Alloway, and Gavin Alloway
One nephew: Jacob Krom

She was preceded in death by her mother, Twila Franzmathes; one brother, Phillip Krom; one step brother, Jack
Kasselman; and her step mother, Velta Krom,.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Thursday, February 7, 2013
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6,
2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: American Diabetes Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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Great Bend, Kansas

67530

Name of Deceased: Roy L. Myers                                                         Age: 91

Date of Death: February 3, 2013

Place of Death: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 29, 1921 at Otto, Kansas

Parents Name: Herman W. & Olive M. (Utt) Myers

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Juanita Ruth Hensley July 6, 1942 at Wichita, Kansas.  She died May 4, 2008.

He was former owner and operator of H & R Block.

Mr. Myers was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1965 coming from Ellinwood, Kansas.

He was a United States Army veteran during World War II, serving in the European Theater of Operations. 

He was a member of Central Baptist Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Silver Cougar Club, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Two Sons: Roy Lynn Myers and his wife Jacqueline of Great Bend, KS

                    David L. Myers of New Castle, NH

Two Sisters: Lavada Quiggens of Spavinaw, OK

                        Caroline Bell of Derby, KS

Eight Grandchildren: Jeffrey Myers and his wife Danielle; Scott Myers and his wife Shelly; Timothy Myers; Betsy Johnson and her husband Steve; David Myers and his wife Shannon; Kevin Myers and his wife Molly; Jennifer Kneaval and her husband Chip; Emily Rembert and her husband Sam

Fourteen Great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Anne Myers; one sister, Betty Palmer; and one great-grandson, Will Myers.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Thursday, February 7, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Gordon Rhodes and The Reverend John Grummon

The Family will receive friends:  6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:  DAV, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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Name of Deceased: Rick Wells                                                               Age: 45

Date of Death: February 4, 2013

Place of Death: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 18, 1967 at Denver, Colorado

Parents Name: Jackie Wayne & Debby Anne (Brewer) Wells

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was formerly a cook for Jim’s Cafe and Dee Dee’s Pizza.

Mr. Wells was an Ellinwood, Kansas resident for seven years coming from Denver, Colorado.

He was a member of Amazing Grace Church, Denver, Colorado

SURVIVORS

Mother: Debby Sheldon and her husband Larry, Ellinwood, KS

Two Sisters: Terri Rhyne of Colorado Springs, CO and Valentine Shiverdeck of Lebanon, MO

Three Brothers: David Wells of Ellinwood, KS, Orlie Hoover of Amarillo, TX, and Jackie Wells of Lebanon, MO

Maternal Grandfather: Edwin Stoppel of Ellinwood, KS

Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Elva Stoppel.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, February 8, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Curtis Reinhardt

Interment: Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas

Memorial Fund: Rick Wells Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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Name of Deceased: Kristin Nairn Washington                              Age: 46

Date of Death: February 4, 2013

Place of Death: Clarehouse Hospice, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Date of Birth: February 23, 1966 at Topeka, Kansas

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She graduated with an Associates Degree from Barton Community College in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.  After graduating, she moved to Buena Park, CA, where she worked within her profession.  In 2006, she and her daughter, Taylor, relocated to Broken Arrow, Okla., where she continued her profession as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, working for the Tulsa Nursing Center.

She was a member of Association of Occupational Therapy Assistants.

SURVIVORS

Mother: Margaret Ann “Margie” Nairn, Great Bend, KS

One Daughter: Taylor Washington of Owasso, OK

One Brother: James Michael Nairn and his wife Wendy and family of Great Bend, KS

Two Sisters: Kelli Dawson and her husband Kent and family of Crestview, FL, Jennifer Reed and her husband Kevin and family of Yukon, OK

She was preceded in death by her father, James “Jim” Nairn.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 9, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend, KS

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Clarehouse Hospice or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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