Name of Deceased: Dolores C. Schneweis                                       Age: 84

Date of Death: July 13, 2013

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 13, 1929 at Hays, Kansas

Parents Name: Michael & Margaret (Feltes) Hoffman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Bernard A. Schneweis May 27, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Schneweis was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2003 coming from Claflin, Kansas, having grown up in Dubuque, Kansas.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Great Bend.  She enjoyed embroidery, cross stitching, and baking.

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SURVIVORS

Husband: Bernard A. Schneweis, of the home

Seven Sons: Leon Schneweis and his wife Cinda of Lawrence, KS, Richard Schneweis and his wife Debbie of Claflin, KS, Mark Schneweis of Fallon, NV, Alan Schneweis and his wife Susan of Ellinwood, KS, Paul Schneweis and his wife Renee of Fort Bragg, NC, Tony Schneweis and his wife Robin of Manhattan, KS, Mike Schneweis of Great Bend, KS

Three Sisters: twin Sr. Mary Lawrence Hoffman of Great Bend, KS, Marcella Flax of Ellis, KS, Mercedes Huslig and her husband Arthur of Ellinwood, KS

Seventeen Grandchildren: Rachel, Nathan, Phillip, Fred, Jon, Cindy, Matthew, Angie, Travis, Erin, Bryce, Rian, Steiner, Curtis, Cierra, Christopher, and Faith

Great-grandchildren:  Eleven

She was preceded in death by infant daughter, Bernadette Schneweis; and one sister, Ann Koester.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary:  4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant:  Father Don Bedore

Interment: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Elder Care, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

Name of Deceased: F. Robert “Bob” Kopke Age: 89
Date of Death: July 13, 2013
Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 3, 1923 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Webster “Web” & Marie (McMurtry) Kopke

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Norma Jean Gaunt August 10, 1945, at Great Bend, KS. She survives.
A graduate of the Wisconsin School of Banking, Mr. Kopke was a retired Installment Loan Officer of the Hutchinson National Bank. After retirement, he served as the president of Maize State Bank, Maize, KS, until 1998. He had also worked intermittently for Cook and Weber Funeral Home and Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
Mr. Kopke served in the Army Air Corp 4132nd AAF Base Unit, as a Tech Sergeant B 17 navigator and radio operator during WWII. He was a member of the Elks Club, served on the Board of Boy Scouts of America, Masonic Lodge Exalted Ruler, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce serving as president in 1963, all of Hutchinson. He loved piloting his airplane, Glenn Miller 40′s music, trout fishing, gourmet cooking, Mayan culture, and his family. He also helped develop the WWII Memorial Museum, Stradbroke, England, and the B-29 Memorial Plaza, Great Bend.

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SURVIVORS
Wife: Norma Jean Kopke, of the home
One son: F. Robert “Rob” Kopke, II of Great Bend, KS
One daughter: Pam Tucker of Great Bend, KS

He was preceded in death by his father, Web Kopke, his mother, Marie Strong, and by his sister, Josephine Bushnell.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Memorial Service: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend
Officiant: Rev. John Grummon
No visitation, cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: American Legion Argonne Post 180, Central Baptist Church, or the Barton County Food Bank, 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: Ruby Alvina Wells                                             Age: 88

Date of Death: July 11, 2013

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 10, 1924 at Bison, Kansas

Parents Name: Henry P. & Mary M. (Leinweber) Popp

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Kenneth Wells 1954 at Barton County, Kansas.  They were divorced

During World War II, she was a rivetor at Boeing, Chicago.  She was a homemaker and telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, was a nurse aide at Central Kansas Medical Center and retired from Dart-In.

Mrs. Wells was a Great Bend resident since 1940 coming from LaCrosse, Kansas.

She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.  She was an avid walker, loved crossword puzzles, and current events.

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SURVIVORS

One Son: Doug Wells of Great Bend, KS

Three Daughters: Debi McAnulla and her husband Steve, Sr. of Great Bend, KS; Carol Herrman and her husband Bill of Great Bend, KS; Cherie Davis of Great Bend, KS

Two Sisters: Betty Wiziarde of Great Bend, KS and Geneva Steinert, Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren: Seven

Great-grandchildren: Seven

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Popp, Elmer Popp, Richard Popp; and two sisters, Alma Lech and Virginia Azzaro.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Private funeral services were conducted Monday, July 15, 2013.  Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorial Fund:  Ruby Wells 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: Darren David Schloemer                                Age: 48

Date of Death: July 16, 2013 following a well-fought battle against cancer.

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

Date of Birth: November 2, 1964 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Donald Dwight & Nadine Marie (Kottwitz) Schloemer

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Annette Jennings May 6, 1995 at Great Bend, Kansas.   They later divorced

He was an equipment operator specialist for Kansas Department of Transportation.

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

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed demolition derby, hunting, fishing, loved cars, welding, and spending time with his children and grandchild.  He was also a foster parent for many children.

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SURVIVORS

one son: Tanner Schloemer of the Home

one daughter: Courtney Bortz of Great Bend, KS

two brothers: Darwin Schloemer and his wife Marty of Great Bend, KS; and Denton Schloemer and his wife Becky of Ulysses, KS

one sister: Karen Shaner and her husband Dale of Great Bend, KS

One Grandchild: Ryler James Bortz

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marie (Kottwitz) Schloemer; one son, Cody David Schloemer; one brother, Douglas Schloemer; and two sisters, Debra Schloemer and DeLila Schloemer; and grandparents, Henry and Minnie (Fischer) Kottwitz and Harvey and Maudie (Hall) Schloemer.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, July 19, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend James A. Strasen

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., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Great Bend Public Library or Kans for Kids to benefit Camp Hope, 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

Larned- Vernon E. Koehn, 82, died July 16, 2013 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born September 21, 1930, at Great Bend, the son of Henry and Virginia Unruh Koehn. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and worked at the Pawnee County COOP. He was the bicycle repairman for the whole neighborhood and his adopted grandchildren and loved to hunt and fish.

He was of the Christian faith. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, D.A.V. and Military Order of the Cooties.

On February 19, 1954, he married Marie H. Kecker at Hulbert, Michigan. She passed away August 29, 2007.

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Survivors include: two sons, Daniel, Great Bend, Steve, Larned; a daughter, Lynette Lewis, Larned; a brother, Harold Koehn, Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Velma Beeler, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Joan Koehn.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until service time Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard and the local VFW Post #7172.

Memorials may be sent to the V. F. W. or the Larned EMS, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Larned – Nadine H. Reed, 93, died July 18, 2013, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend.

She was born March 5, 1920 at Kincaid, the daughter of Harry and Bertha Foster. A longtime area resident, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two sons, Worth M. Reed, Kingman, Dayle Reed and wife Carole, Branson, Missouri; three daughters, Barbara Hefner and husband Dr. Andy, Great Bend, Beverly Roots and husband Phil, Kingman, Betty Reed, Derby; a brother, Elvin Foster, Iola; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Beckwith Mortuary Box 477, Larned, Ks 67550 is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com. 

 Larned – Dr. William Rush Brenner, MD, 98 passed away July 19, 2013 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

Dr. W. R. Brenner, MD was born May 22, 1915 in McCracken, the son of William Albert and Rose Sweeney Brenner of Bazine, KS.

He was born and raised in Rush County, KS. He attended Creighton University Medical School where he received his MD degree in 1939. Following his Residency he was commissioned in the US Army Corps as a Flight Surgeon in 1940; and following training, was assigned to the 35^th Pursuit Group which was stationed in the Philippines at the time of the war outbreak in December of 1941. Bill was captured by the Japanese in April, 1942, and after surviving the Bataan Death March, remained a prisoner of war in the Philippines and Japan until liberated by US forces in 1945. He was promoted to the rank of Major and was awarded the Bronze Star medal for heroic actions performed while a POW. His wife Josephine and their son remained in the San Francisco area throughout the war. Their family story during the war is chronicled in the book by Linda McCaffery entitled I’M PRAYING VERY HARD FOR YOU.

Bill and Jo took up residence in Larned following the end of the war and his subsequent repatriation. There he practiced family medicine and general surgery for the next 30 years. During that time, they raised 6 children and became mainstays of the community. Following retirement from the medical profession in 1978, he served on the Larned City Council for 10 years and as mayor of Larned for 6 years. He belonged to various professional societies and civic organizations throughout his lifetime including the American Medical Association, Kansas Medical Society, Pawnee County Medical Society, and was a Fellow in the College of General Practice. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Commander of the Western Kansas chapter of the American EX-POWs. In retirement, he remained very active in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the local community. Until he passed away, Bill was the National Physician for the Ex-Prisoners of Bataan and Corregidor.

He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Mary Josephine McGowan, a son Stephen James, two brothers, Leo and Edward, and one sister Irene Antenen. Bill and Jo’s surviving children are William Rush Brenner, Jr. of Williamsburg, VA, Robert John Brenner of Wichita, KS, Barbara Ellen Polston of Kansas City, MO, Anne Margaret Armstrong of Fairbanks, AK, and Katherine Josephine Brenner of Eugene, OR. He also has eleven grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his second wife, Carlotta Chacon; and two brothers, Ben Brenner of Beeler, KS, and Harold Brenner of Midland, TX; and one sister, Mildred Kuhlman of Oakley, KS.

Vigil Service will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 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: Kim Marie Pelster                                               Age: 57

Date of Death: July 20, 2013

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

Date of Birth: January 1, 1956 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Robert L., Sr.  & Lodema (Garrett) Pelster

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a foster mother and a driver for St. Francis Academy.

Miss Pelster was a lifetime Great Bend and Hoisington, Kansas resident.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ellinwood.

SURVIVORS

Mother: Dee Pelster of Great Bend,

one daughter: Brooke Pelster and her fiancé Ralph Heath of Jacksonville Beach, FL

two sisters: Vickie Clawson and her husband Gaylen of Great Bend, KS

                      Debbie Tucker and her husband Scott of Great Bend, KS

one brother: Matthew Pelster of Great Bend, KS

One Grandchild: Jayden Pelster

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Pelster, Sr.; and three brothers, Mark Pelster, Edward Pelster, and Rob Pelster.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Thursday, July 25, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Claire Gadberry

Visitiation:  None as cremation has taken place              

Memorial Fund: Kim Pelster 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: Diana Grace Trimmer                                       Age: 52

Diana Grace Trimmer age 52, passed away July 22, 2013 at Great Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born February 7, 1961 at St Rose Hospital in Great Bend the daughter of Hazel Grace Johnson and Joseph Delaine Levingston. The oldest of four siblings, Diana grew up in Pawnee Rock and attended Pawnee Rock High School.  She married John Dixon Trimmer June 10, 1976. They adopted 12 children and lived in the rural Great Bend area. As a wife, mother, sister, and advocate, Diana dedicated her life to helping children in need, family, and friends.

She is survived by husband John; children Joseph, JoePaul, Timothy, Melissa, Heather, Tonya, Joshua, Audrey, Christina, Virginia, Ian, and Mathew; 14 grandchildren; parents Hazel Grace and Delaine; sisters Sherry Doonan and Susan Lippert; brother Robert Levingston; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on West 10th with Pastor Jim Martin presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, 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: John Lee                                                                  Age: 68

Date of Death: July 23, 2013

Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 17, 1944 at Howard, Kansas

Parents Name: Leland E. & Ila (Pontious) Lee

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Cindy Meyer February 14, 1982 at Laverne’s Marriage Parlor, Miami, Oklahoma. 

He was a driller and roughneck for Mohawk Drilling, Pickrell Drilling, and White and Ellis Drilling; was a corrections officer for Larned Mental Health Correctional Facility; and retired as a mental health technician for Larned State Hospital.

Mr. Lee was a long time Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He was a veteran of both the United States Navy and United States Army.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Cindy Lee, of the home

four sons: Johnny Lee and his wife Brandi of Augusta, KS, James Lee and his wife Carey of Augusta, KS, Chris Stephens and his wife Joelle of Overland Park, KS, Travis Lee of Great Bend, KS

one daughter: Melissa Adelhardt of Great Bend, KS

Three Half Brothers: Eddie Lee of TX; Frankie Lee of TX; and Lonnie Lee of OR

Three Half Sisters: Sharon Evans of CO; Shirley Myers of TX; and Carol Lane of CO

Eleven Grandchildren:  Nicole, Kendall, Taylor, Gracie, Jordan, Caelei, Tanner, Reagan, Alexa, Tristan, and Breanna

Two great-grandchildren:  Gabrielle and Jaxon

He was preceded in death by one brother, James C. Lee; and one half brother, Terry Lee.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, July 26, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend James A. Strasen

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran Church or American Heart 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

LINDA  SUE  (COOPER)  SATTERLEE

With her family by her side, Linda Sue (Cooper) Satterlee, age 64, of rural Larned,Kansas and formerly of Great Bend and Macksville, Kansas, went to see her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, July 22, 2013 at the Diversicare Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center inLarned, Kansas after a lengthy illness. She was born October 25, 1948 in Independence, Iowa to Albert M. and Edna (Baxter) Cooper. Linda graduated from Great Bend High School in 1966, after which she attended the Great Bend Academy of Beauty.  She was united in marriage to Rodney D. Satterlee on February 24, 1967 in Macksville, Kansas.  The couple lived in Gaeta,Italy, Charleston, South Carolina, and Hutchinson, Kansas prior to moving to Macksville, Kansas, where they lived for around 30 years. They moved to rural Larned (formerly Zook, Kansas) in 2001.  Linda worked  as a beautician at Mary Jo’s Beauty Shop in Macksville for eight years and then had her own shop “The Hair Stable” in Macksville for ten years, was the Macksville City Clerk for nine years, and also as an EMT and later as a secretary/office manager at Larned Sand & Gravel for nine years. She also worked briefly for Pamida and as Desk Clerk at the Rodeway Inn, both of Larned.  Beginning as a child and continuing through adulthood, Linda played the piano at all churches she attended.  She was a member of the Eden Valley Church of the Brethren and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, music (especially playing the piano), cooking, and shopping. Linda will be remembered by her friends and family as a kind, giving, and compassionate person. She shared God’s word and love with anyone who would listen and was a friend to many. Linda had a special place in her heart for her chemo buddies and staff at the Great Bend Regional Medical Center and Cancer Center.

Linda is survived by her husband, Rodney D. Satterlee of rural Larned (Zook), Kansas; one son, Troy (and his wife, Patricia “Trish”) Satterlee of Hoisington, Kansas; one daughter, Trey Satterlee of McPherson, Kansas; four grandchildren: Jordan and Jacob Satterlee and Naomi and Nathan Cartmell; sister, Andra Bird and her husband Gary of Larned. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Eden ValleyChurch of the Brethren, 502 NW 60^th Street (Eden Valley Road), St. John, Kansas with Pastor Tom Harrison officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  It was Linda’s wishes that her body be cremated, and there will be no viewing or visitation. The family suggests that memorials may be designated to the Eden Valley Church of the Brethren at St. John, Kansas.  Online condolences may be left and a complete obituary notice may be viewed athttp://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

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CHARTER  FUNERALS

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161

Name of Deceased: Wilma “Jean” Schenk

Age: 83

Date of Death: July 27, 2013

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

Date of Birth: April 18, 1930 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Joe and Zora (Zinn) Stukey

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Jean married Clemith Burton May 5, 1965 at Hoisington. He died October 21, 1994.

She then married Harold Schenk December 14, 1996 at Olmitz, KS. He survives.

A long time Great Bend resident, Jean owned and operated a beauty salon.

Jean was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Arizona, Texas, and frequent trips to various casinos.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Harold Schenk, of the home

Three step daughters: Kaye Crawford of Springfield, MO

Rhonda Schenk-Pitts of Stockton, KS

Roxanne Rich of Great Bend, KS

Four Grandchildren: Chris Crawford of Hays, KS

Tim Crawford of Springfield, MO

Jennifer Pack of Kansas City, MO

Colby Crawford of Chase, KS

Many Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in passing by several brothers and sisters

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Time of Service: 10:00 am

Place of Service: St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Vigil Service with Rosary: Tuesday, July 30, 2013Time ofService: 7:00 pm

Place ofService: Bryant Funeral Home

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: in lieu of flowers, American Diabetes 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:Virgil Gene Maser

Age: 80

Date of Death: July 28, 2013

Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Date of Birth: May 1, 1933 at Bazine, Kansas

Parents Name: Fred and Hannah (Apple) Maser

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Virgil married Linda Croft May 16, 1952 at New Mexico. She survives.

Mr. Maser was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1958 coming from Hutchinson, KS.

He was a farmer and previously managed the Senate Hotel. He had also owned and operated Virgos Café, Granny’s Kitchen, Star Lite Supper Club and Jayhawk Cafe.

He had also been a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Isis Shrine, and was inducted into the Kansas Bowling Hall of Fame in April 2008.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Linda Maser, of the home

Four sons: Michael Maser and wife Mary of El Paso, TX

Daniel Maser and wife Caroline of Great Bend, KS

Kim Maser and wife Shirley Schwartz of Seward, KS

Benjamin Maser and wife Marisa of Hutchinson, KS

Four daughters: Cindy Rogers of Rush Center, KS

Laura Straub and husband Travis of Great Bend, KS

Sandra Geschwentner and husband Brent of Mulvane, KS

DeAnna Inglese and husband Santo of Palm Harbor, FL

He was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, Jeannie and Janet, a brother, Duane Maser, and two sisters, Geraldine Kating and Betty Ruth Wilhelm.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, August 1, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 am

Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Rev. Lennie Maxwell

Interment: Burdett Cemetery, Burdett, KS, at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Memorial Fund: Great Bend High School to benefit the Bowling Program, 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

Larned – Theo Dale Smith, 97, died July 29, 2013, at Diversicare of Larned. He was born February 10, 1916, in Frizell, the son of Theo D. and Goldia McComb Smith. He was retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as the agent/telegrapher at Argonia, Freeport, Larned, Hutchinson and Iola.

He attended the First Christian Church in Moran. He served in the United States Navy.

On March 6, 1938, he married Faye I Weast at Moran. She passed away May 14, 1991. On February 4, 1994, he married Jennieve E. Smith at Ponca City, Oklahoma. She passed away November 2, 1999.

Survivors include: three sons, Theo G. (Linda), Logandale, Nevada, Dr. Terry D. (Jill) and Clay G. (Judy), both of Larned; a daughter, Bonita (Jerry) Meyer, Belpre; two brothers, Quentin Thorne, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ivan, El Dorado; a sister, Pearlie (Smith) Page, El Dorado; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Philip Samuel, Gale Elton and Star Vance.

Graveside service will be held at 3p.m. Friday at the Moran City Cemetery, Moran, Kansas, with Pastor Bill La Porte presiding. Visitation will be from 9a.m. to 8p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to Harden Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Name of Deceased: Margaret Rose Campbell                                Age: 73

Date of Death: July 31, 2013

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

Date of Birth: March 30, 1940 at Odin, Kansas

Parents Name: Lawrence Ernest & Mary Margaret (Lewis) Debes

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Margaret married Gary Lee Campbell April 4, 1961 at Great Bend, KS.  He survives

Mrs. Campbell was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1959 coming from Bushton, KS.

Margaret was employed as a custodian for USD 428, and had worked in the District Office.

She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Gary Lee Campbell, of the home

Four sons: Gary Wayne Campbell and wife Deidre of Great Bend, KS

                   Tony Campbell and wife Brenda of Great Bend, KS

                   Darrin Campbell and wife Jeanette of Great Bend, KS

                    Trevor Campbell  and wife Angela of Great Bend, KS

One daughter: Diana Blake of Kearney, MO

One sister: Germaine Carey of Monett, MO

Four brothers: Lawrence Debes of Larned, KS, Justin Debes of Great Bend, KS, Kevin Debes of Pierce City, MO,

                          and Jim Debes of Great Bend, KS

Ten Grandchildren: Garrett Campbell, Emerson Campbell, Trista Girard, Nikki Blake, Sarah Schwartz, Sabrina Campbell, Savana Campbell, Evan Campbell, Anna Campbell, Katie Schlochtermeier

Two Great Grandchildren:  Braden Hertel and Liam Schwartz

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerome Debes and Mike Debes; and by one sister, Rita Bethel.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary:  4:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Heart Association or the American Cancer 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: Mildred Irene Pelton                                         Age: 99

Date of Death: July 31, 2013

Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: November 8, 1913 at Inman, KS

Parents Name: William C. & Dora (Harder) Hassman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Charles F. German March 12, 1935.  He died April 18, 1961.  She then married Lowell Henry Pelton August 12, 1978 at Claflin, Kansas.  He died January 7, 2002.

She was a payroll clerk for Central Kansas Medical Center and was secretary at Claflin High School.

Mrs. Pelton was a Claflin, Kansas, resident from 1945 until she moved to Cherry Village in 2009.

She was a member of United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Claflin Booster Club, all of Claflin, and Big Bend Good Sam Club.

SURVIVORS

One Daughter: Peggy Lara at Oklahoma City, OK

Two Grandchildren: Joel Lara of Dallas, TX; and Chuck Glaze of Wichita, KS

Great-grandchild: Jesse Paul Glaze

Two Step sons: Loren Pelton of Dallas, TX; and Wayne Pelton of Wichita, KS

One Step Daughter: Nadine Dolan of Traverse City, MI

Step-grandchildren:  Lori, Chris, Lance, Courtney, and Lon

Step-great-grandchildren:  Eight

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vada Glaze; two brothers, Irvan Hassman and Evert Hassman; and one sister, Verda Walker.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service:  10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Claflin United Methodist Church

Officiant: Pastor Gene Langhofer

Interment: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Bean Cemetery, Little River, Kansas

Visitation:  Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Claflin United Methodist 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                     67530

Name of Deceased:Lois E. Mosiman  Age: 87

Date of Death: completed her Earthly journey and began her eternal life in Heaven on August 2, 2013

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

Date of Birth: April 13, 1926 at Beatrice, Nebraska

Parents Name: Clifford Harry & Veneita Lois (VanOsdol) Knowles

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Royal Adrian Mosiman January 22, 1943 at Marysville, Kansas. They later divorced, he died June 3, 1987.

She was a homemaker and worked for Form Fit Brassiere Company for twenty years and Beatrice Developmental Company for ten years before retiring in 1992.

Mrs. Mosiman moved to Great Bend, Kansas, in 2000 to be near family, having lived the remainder of her life in Beatrice, Nebraska,

She was a member of First Assembly of God, Beatrice, Nebraska; High Rise Kitchen Band, and Cookbook Club of America

SURVIVORS

two sons: Michael Mosiman and his wife Crilla of Great Bend, KS

Rodger E. Mosiman and his wife Betty Barnes of Tonganoxie, KS

one daughter: Lori Graham of Joplin, MO

Ten Grandchildren: Michele Schank, Danita Swearingen, Mary Mosiman, Mariah Moore, Davika Puls, John Schmidt, Ryan Mosiman, Kelly Hinderlighter, Aaron Graham, and Joshua Graham

Nineteen Great-grandchildren who affectionately knew Lois as G.G.

One Great-great-grandchildren

Several cousins

Special friends: Lila, Georgia, Marge and Shirley

Best Companion Shihtzu: Pepi

She was preceded in death by daughter, Sheryl L. Mosiman File.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Larry Schumacher

Interment: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska, with Pastor Emma Daedler

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends following the service Monday, August 5, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 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

Great Bend- Gail Evan Wells, 65 died August 3, 2013 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays KS.

He was born November 12, 1947, in Denver Colorado, the son of Dwight and Idel Vanbeber Wells. A Lifetime area resident, he was a Laborer.

On December 9, 2006 he Married Susan Hughes in Larned, Kansas, she survives.

Other Survivors include: two step sons, James Philo and wife Gina, Larned, Sheldon Adams and wife Amber, Yuma AZ. One brother, Brian D. Wells, Kansas City Mo., five Step Grand Children and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Wells Jr.

Services will be held at a later date, cremation has taken place, Beckwith Mortuary of Larned in Charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made out to the Gail E. Wells memorial fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Rush Center- Eulah Belle Pieschl,78, died August 5, 2013, at the Hays Medical Center.

She was born Janurary 8, 1935 in Newton, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth Ratzlaff Holle. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the UMW all of Rozel. She was past member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Ash Valley, and was a school teacher in her earlier years at Mt. Hope, Hutchinson and Larned.

On December 22, 1963 she married James W. Pieschl in Hesston, KS. He survives.

Survivors Include: three sons, Kevin Pieschl, Garfield, Kyle Pieschl, Great Bend, and Marc Pieschl, Rush Center. One daughter Marcia Orgish, Cottonwood Idaho, One Brother Joe Holle, California, and three granddaughters, Ida and Madelyn Pieschl, Elizabeth Orgish.

Funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday August 9,2013 at the Rozel United Methodist Church with Pastor Brad McCoy presiding. Visitation will be from 9 am to 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Rozel United Methodist Church or the Locust Grove Village Nursing Home in La Crosse both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

LAWRENCE — Surrounded by her four children at her home, Norma Lea Curry Shafer-Yancey, 84, peacefully passed away on May 4th. Born on Christmas Day in 1928, to Leslie and Glenda Curry in Burlington, Wash., Norma Lea Curry and her family moved to Great Bend, before her second birthday. Shortly after her graduation from high school, Norma met Ted Shafer at a picnic dance. They were married in 1948, and had four children. Shafer’s position with a national retail company required the family to move frequently, including to such states as Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.

Six years after Shafer’s passing in 1983, Norma married Harley Yancey in Bentonville, Ark. The couple lived in Bella Vista, Ark., until Yancey’s passing in 2002. Norma then moved to Lawrence to be closer to two of her children.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings—Dean Curry, Robert Curry, and JoAnn Curry Crabb. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Melinda Huston and her husband, John, of Lawrence, Kevin Shafer and his wife, Dori, of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Stu Shafer and his wife, Patti, of Oskaloosa, and Karen Johnson and her husband, Don, of Iowa City, Iowa. She had 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are requested to Visiting Nurses/Hospice of Lawrence, in care of the funeral home. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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