Great Bend Post

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Ernest E. “Ernie” Dreher, 77, passed away April 16, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington after a long battle with leukemia. He was born October 18, 1940, in Schoenchen, Kansas, the son of Joseph “Joe” and Philomena (Klaus) Dreher of Plainville, KS. He married Elsie M. Klaus on July 8, 1960, in Victoria, Kansas. Ernie was a resident of Hoisington since 1964, coming from Salina. He worked for Marlett Mobile Homes and Lasmo Energy in his early years and he retired in 2004 from Clara Barton Hospital after 21 years in the maintenance department. He continued to work part time for Key Management in Great Bend until 2012. Ernie was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1521. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsie M. Dreher; four children, Lee Alan Dreher and wife Patty of Drexel, Missouri, Michelle Morales of Wichita, Darren Dreher and wife Denise of Wichita, and Kimberly Williams and husband Kurt of Hoisington; 10 grandchildren, Ryan and Shadawn Dreher, Jacob & Samuel Morales, Trevor and Jack Williams, and Emily, Natalie, Claire and Sophie Dreher. Vigil with rosary led by the Knights of Columbus will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, all at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

NICHOLAS “NICK” O. HAMIT

Nicholas “Nick” O. Hamit, age 79 years, of Great Bend, Kansas died early on Friday morning, April 20, 2018 at the Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge, Kansas. “Nick” was born on October 26, 1938 at Valentine, Nebraska to Wallace and Isabel (Miles) Hamit. He grew up in Valentine and graduated from Valentine High School in 1956. Shortly after graduation Nick enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and later switched to the U.S. Navy, serving 22 years in the military prior to his retirement. His favorite part of his military career was 18 months he spend in Antarctica transporting scientists. Nick was united in marriage to Norma A. Smith on January 14, 1961 at London, England. They later divorced. A Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1990, Nick was a small engine mechanic, and owned and operated Nick’s Repair in Great Bend for 20 years. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons: Mark (and his wife, Candi) Hamit of Topeka, Kansas and Dale (and his wife, Marlene) Hamit of Great Bend, Kansas; five grandchildren: David, Jessica, Justin, Christopher, and Kaylee Hamit; two great-grandchildren: Connor and Abigail Hamit; one brother, Larry Hamit of Warrensburg, Missouri and five sisters: Caryl Rodriguez of Victorville, California, Linda Ehlers of Martell, Nebraska, Isla Drinkwalter of Cody, Nebraska, Polly (and her husband, Sonny) Burfiend of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Barbara Helmick of St. John, Kansas. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, one brother (David Hamit) and one half-brother, (Raymond Hamit)
Cremation has been chosen. There will be no viewing or services at this time. The family has requested that memorials be directed in care of the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

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Great Bend—Doyle Cook, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. Doyle was born April 9, 1936, at Harlan, Kan., the son of Frank and Della (Murvan) Cook. He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Bihlmaier, August 1, 1954 in Harlen Kan.

Doyle was a long-time resident of Great Bend. He was an employee of JC Penney’s as the men’s Clothing manager for thirty years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Doyle loved all different sports and enjoyed the outdoors.

Survivors include wife Gwen of the home; daughters, Jana Murray and husband Tom, and Sheryl Mauler, all of Great Bend; son-in-law, Dallas Dobbs of Vinita, Okla; nine grandchildren, Ashley Orewiler, Susan Bonczyk, Haley Dobbs, Jessica Dobbs, Caitlyn Johnson, Brandon Mauler, Rebecca Karlin, Trenton Mauler, and McKenna Mauler; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters, Rhonda Dobbs and Susan Cook, and brother, Berneil.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 25, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev Arlyn Thielenhaus officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. No visitation will be held, as cremation has taken place.

Memorials have been established with Golden Belt Humane Society or the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

GREAT BEND – Eula Mae “Ginger” Dome peacefully passed away, with family by her side, April 19, 2018, at The Oxford Grand, Wichita. Ginger was born November 5, 1922, in Udall, to George E. and True (Miller) Yarbrough. Ginger married Robert F. Dome March 7, 1943, in Great Bend. Robert passed away December 1, 2008.

She spent most of her young life in Winfield and Great Bend. She was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother. She enjoyed bowling, golf, friends and her family.

Loving mother of Cheryl Miller of Overland Park, Don Dome and spouse Kelli Dome of Wichita, and Patricia Rice and spouse Dennis Rice of Overland Park. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Ginger was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Dome and one grandchild.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 23, 2018, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Father Ted Stoecklein officiating, preceded by Rosary at Bryant Funeral Home at 1:15.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your local hospice. Ginger will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Your life was a blessing. Your memory was a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

GREAT BEND — Clarence Silvernagel, 77, passed away April 20, 2018, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. He was born November 23, 1940, at Strasburg, N.D., to Steve and Clara (Rensker) Silvernagel. Clarence married Hettie Hutchcraft September 26, 1987, at Junction City. She passed away February 4, 2005.

Clarence, a Great Bend resident since 1972 coming from Newell, S.D., was a retired truck driver for Tolle Trucking. He enjoyed fishing and playing 10 point pitch. Clarence was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are two sisters, Jenny Geisinger of Sturgis, S.D., and Angie Skinner of Gillette, Wyo.; one step son, Jim Reichard of Newton; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Joe Silvernagel, Bill Silvernagel, Tony Silvernagel, Alfred Silvernagel, Steve Silvernagel, Felix Silvernagel, and Leo Silvernagel; three sisters, Mary Wymen, Lipolelina Wymen, and Josephine Kidd; two step sons, Art Reichard and Edward Reichard; and three step daughters, Roberta Waldron, June Gabbard, and Judy Reichard.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, with Pastor Larry Schumacher officiating. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 25, all at Bryant Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established with the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

GREAT BEND — Eleanor Knobloch, lovingly known as “Mimi”, passed away on her 94th Birthday, April 23, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born April 23, 1924, to John and Manna (Kendrick) Dorn. Eleanor married Tommy Knobloch September 20, 1944, at Lyons.

Eleanor, a homemaker, had been a resident of Great Bend since February, 1947, coming from Tulsa, Okla. She was a 1942 graduate of Will Rogers High School, Tulsa. She was active on the Barton County Election Board, and attended the First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, where she served as an organist and pianist. Eleanor’s passions included sewing, gardening, cooking, baking, canning, traveling, and her time with her heartbeat at her feet, Harley.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Knobloch and wife Debbie of Bushton, and Alan Knobloch of Los Angeles, Cal.; one daughter, Barbara Erdman of Albert; and one granddaughter Heidi Brittain and husband Rick of Great Bend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy, December 7, 1987; one son, Jon Randall “Randy” Knobloch; and by one brother, Odell Cobb.

Funeral Services have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at First Church of The Nazarene with Pastor Josh Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial funds have been established with the DAV or Church of the Nazarene Missions or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Janice E. Dyer, 73, died April 24, 2018, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1944, in Glendale, California, the daughter of Ivan G. and Myra Ellen (Carlisle) Smith. Janice was a 1962 graduate of Hoisington High School.

On July 15, 1962, she married Gerald Arthur “Jerry” Dyer, in Hoisington. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1984.

She was a longtime resident of Hoisington and the Olmitz area.

Janice farmed for many years with her husband, on their farm near Olmitz. She even continued to farm for several more years after his death. Later she was a bus driver for Otis-Bison District School and was a daycare provider and a caregiver. She was a 4-H leader and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include; four children, Darin Dyer and wife Julie of Aurora, Nebraska, Michele Hitschmann and husband Jim of Hoisington, Stephanie Royer and husband Everett of Otis, and Melanie Urban and husband Ken of Loretta; brother, Rodney W. Smith of Great Bend; and 8 grandchildren, Sydney and Jackson Dyer, Ethan and Taylor Hitschmann, Renee and Sean Royer, and Kole and Kade Urban.

She was predeced in death by her parents, husband, an infant son, Grant Arthur Dyer, an infant sister, Karen Janene Smith, and sister, Tacy Janene Smith.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

GREAT BEND — Coleta Elizabeth Haberman, 91, passed away April 25, 2018, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born July 13, 1926, at La Crosse, to Joseph and Rosa (Herrman) Schafer. Coleta married Francis Joseph Haberman November 19, 1952, at Liebenthal.

Graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Wichita, and Fort Hays State University, Coleta had been a resident of Great Bend since 1961, moving from the Heizer area. She was a teacher for 34 years, starting her career at District #45, rural Barton County, continuing at Heizer School District, then retiring from Lincoln Elementary School, USD 428, in 1988. Coleta was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Pilot Club, and Pi Kappa Pi Sorority. She enjoyed dancing, crossword puzzles, playing bridge, mission trips, and above all, time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include; husband, Francis Haberman, of the home; one son, David Haberman and wife Elaine of Hays; one daughter Debbie Tracy and husband Geoffrey of Great Bend; two sisters, Leola Gottschalk of Hays and Ann Dechant and husband Virgil of Leawood; six grandchildren, Audrey Rummel and husband Jeff, Joseph Haberman and wife Breanna Ellison, Kimberly Georgeson and husband Wesley, Jacob Haberman, Matthew Tracy and wife Letecia, and Spencer Tracy; and eleven great grandchildren, Nathan Rummel, Jesse McDougal, Jared Rummel, Jade Rummel, Jet Georgeson, Stella Georgeson, Whitley Georgeson, Aiden Tracy, Christopher Tracy, Carver Tracy, and Declan Tracy. Coleta was preceded in passing by one brother, Berthold Schafer; and two sisters, Rose Mary Simpson and Geraldine Schafer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Don Bedore officiating. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil with a D of I Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial funds have been established with Holy Family School Endowment Fund or KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

GREAT BEND — P.D. “Bob” Smith, 89, passed away April 27, 2018, at Almost Home Assisted Living, Great Bend. He was born September 18, 1928, at Great Bend, to Chester A. and Helen (Thorp) Smith. P.D. married Mary Frances “Fritzie” Welsh June 13, 1953, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.

P.D., a lifetime resident of Barton County, was a farmer and stockman in the Pawnee Rock area for many years, retiring in 1994. He served his country, in Germany, in the U.S. Army Air Corps, obtaining the rank of Corporal. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Knights of Columbus Council 862, and the American Legion Argonne Post 180, all of Great Bend. He was an 18 year board member of the Farmers Grain, Fuel and Livestock Association, past president of the Irrigators Association, past trustee of Barton Community College, and board member of the Barton County Extension office. He enjoyed his fellowship with family and friends while quail hunting, fishing and playing cards.

Survivors include; wife Fritzie, of the home; four sons, David Smith and wife Jo Ann of Great Bend, Mark Smith and wife Dayna of Great Bend, Craig Smith and wife Kari of Great Bend, and Larry Smith of Wichita; one daughter, Liz Schartz and husband Kyle of Great Bend; 17 grandchildren, Mickey Smith and wife Gina, Jon Smith and wife Shala, Kevin Smith and wife April, Kelly Jones, Kristy Drewel and husband Tommy, Brett Smith and wife Michelle, Scott Smith and wife Jill, Kami Schmidt and husband Cody, Jace Smith and wife Sarah, Cole Smith and fiancée Katelyn, Kyler Smith, Allyson Smith, Kory Smith, Jeff Ruble and wife Jessica, Tim Ruble and wife Kelsie, Tonya Martinez and husband Matt, and Trey Schartz; 29 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lila Gilpin; and by one brother, Chester L. Smith.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Ted Stoecklein officiating. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, at Bryant Funeral Home. A Vigil with a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. A memorial fund has been established with Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, Inc., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

GREAT BEND — Marilyn Schartz, 85, passed away April 27, 2018, at Country Place Senior Living, Larned.

She was born February 9, 1933, at Taylorville, Ill., to Thomas Francis and Amy Josephine (Hedrick) Dwyer. Marilyn married Melvin Nickolis Schartz June 1, 1957, at Denver.

Marilyn had been a Great Bend resident since June 1, 1957, coming from Denver. She was a teacher, starting her career in Denver, eventually retiring from USD 428, Morrison Elementary School, in 1967. She continued in a substitute position for many years. Marilyn was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, Altar Society, CKMC Auxiliary, NEA, KNEA, and The Barton County Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed playing Bridge and time with her social clubs.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin “Mel” Nickolis Schartz, Sr., of the home; one son, Melvin “Bud” Schartz Jr. and wife Karla of Olathe; three daughters, Amy Mellor and husband Bruce of Great Bend, Paula Lindsay and husband Deron of Grenada, Miss. and Anne Hill and husband Mike of Overland Park; six grandchildren, Michael Schartz, Katherine Schartz, Sarah Zimmerman and husband Nick, Drew Lindsay, Blake Hill and Brooke Hill; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Dwyer.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Ted Stoecklein. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil with Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Melvin N. and Marilyn D. Schartz Charitable Foundation or KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Hoisington—Donald Eugene Reif, Sr., 83, passed away April 28, 2018, at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. He was born on February 2, 1935, in Hoisington, to Joseph C. and Emma G. (Courange) Reif.

Don was united in marriage to Lorene Marie Lang on August 27, 1956, in Beaver. Lorene preceded him in death March 16, 2018.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, he was a farmer, stockman, businessman and salesman. He was a graduate of Hoisington High School with the class of 1953. Don was a member of the United States Army Reserve. He was a member of the St John Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus, he was also member of the American Legion in Hoisington.

He is survived by one son Donald E. Reif, Jr. of Hoisington; two daughters Sheila Metzger of Hutchinson and Diane Reif of Great Bend; grandson Hunter Metzger of Hutchinson and one sister, Yvonne Lang and her husband, Melvin, of Perry, Kansas. He was preceded in death by three brothers Alvin, Raymond, Joseph; four sisters Dorothy Hommon, Frances McDonald, Virginia Reif and Lucille Reif and a niece, Karol Rae Hommon, Miss Alaska of 1964.

A Funeral Mass for Don will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Father Anselm Eke officiating. Interment will follow at St John Church Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, with a Knights of Columbus Rosary and Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Memorial Funds have been established with St John Catholic Church, Rosewood Services or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 67544

Great Bend—Kelly Beck, 58, passed away May 3, 2018 at Via Christi, St Francis in Wichita. She was born May 29, 1959 in Lyons the daughter of Alfred and Barbara (Pierce) Kloxin.

Kelly attended Great Bend schools graduating with the class of 1975. She also received her AA from Barton County Community College. She was united in marriage to David Beck September 7, 1981, in Great Bend. She was an avid reader, and staying busy working. She loved spending time with her grandkids and family.

Survivors include husband Dave of the home; two daughters Ricci Hood and husband Trinity of Hoisington and Kodi Beck of Great Bend; two sisters Kim Stein and husband Gary of Great Bend and Amy Pentecost and husband Vince of Ozark, Mo.; eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Justin Kloxin, sister Jamie Shryock and brother Troy Kloxin.

Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Great Bend Senior Center with Dick Ogle officiating. No visitation as cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be given to the Kelly Beck funeral expense fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

GREAT BEND — Terry Lee Schartz, 60, passed away May 8, 2018, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. He was the first born of triplets on December 15, 1957, at Great Bend, to Arlin Paul and Ila Mae (Seitzenger) Schartz.

Terry married Brenda (Waters) Grant August 8, 2008, at Plano, Texas. A lifetime resident of the Great Bend area, Terry was a farmer and a 32 year Specialist Welder for GBI, retiring in 2012. He attended high school at the Kansas School for the Deaf, and furthered his education at Salina Technical College. Terry was a member of the Kansas Central Association of the Deaf, Newton, and the Great Bend Deaf Club.

Being born into a large farm family, Terry was quick to master many necessary skills, such as mechanics and woodworking. He was very grateful to his dad for these life lessons. Never meeting a stranger, Terry will be remembered for his willingness to help others and quick wit. He enjoyed working on his Mustang and, above all, spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Schartz, of the home; siblings, Gerry Lynn Schartz and fiancée Sissy Saindon of Great Bend, Larry Gene Schartz and wife Joella of Great Bend, Tanya Sue Schroeder and husband Leonard of Great Bend, Steven Allen Schartz of Lakeland, Fla., Darwin Paul Schartz of Great Bend, Kala Elaine Muller of Ellinwood, Kent DeWayne Schartz of Great Bend and Darryl Wayne Schartz of Great Bend; four step sons, Aaron Langdon Grant and wife Jennifer of Granbury, Texas, Jeremy Nathan Grant and wife Corina of Heartland, Texas, Dylan K. Grant and wife Sam of Overland Park and Travis Lee Grant and fiancée Jessica Beck of Garland, Texas; six step grandkids, Christian Grant, Reagan Grant, Brynn Grant, Abby Grant, Alyssa Grant, and Dalyce Grant; three nephews, Rusty Purcell, Eppie Sandoval, Derek Muller; and one niece Jessica Manning and husband Jared.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Terry Schartz Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Wichita, Kansas

Mary Ann Brush, 63, died May 13, 2018, at her home in Wichita. She was born May 17, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of August A. and Anna A. (Prosser) Steiner.

Mary Ann was a 1972 graduate, the last class to graduate, from Odin High School.

On September 29, 1979, she married Dennis Carl Brush in Odin, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2008.

She was a resident of Wichita since 1972 coming from Odin. Mary Ann worked at KLX Aerospace in Wichita.

She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Wichita. She was active in the Altar Society, was a Eucharistic minister, and a PSR teacher.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Brush, and grandson Dawson Lippert, of Wichita; two brothers, Donald L. Steiner and wife Judy of Hawesville, Kentucky, and Leon J. Steiner and wife Becky of Hoisington; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, Anna Marie Brush, and sister, Virginia M. Stout.

Rosary and Vigil will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018, all at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kansas, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Mary Ann Brush Funeral Expense Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Memorial service at All Saints Catholic Church, Wichita, will be announced at a later date.

Great Bend—William E. Horn, 93, passed away Sunday May 13, 2018, at his home in Great Bend. William was born April 18, 1925 in Cartney Ark. The son of William and Tesse (Fugate) Horn.

William went to work for the railroad when he was sixteen and worked till he retired at age 65. William was also a farmer and raised hogs and grew pecan trees. He was united in marriage to Marguerite Smith on December 24, 1952 in Scott City. She passed away September 1, 2012. William has lived in Great Bend since 2002 coming from rural Hoisington. He loved to work with wood and craved many different objects for family. William was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include son Warren Bowers and wife Melinda of Blue Springs, MO.; brother-in-law Lenard Smith and wife Pat of Pawnee Rock; Many Nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother Walter and two sisters Julie Hurst and Emogene Sikes.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday May 19, 2018, at the Church of Christ with John Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday May 18, 2018 at Bryant Funeral Home.

Memorials have been established with the Church of Christ or Dream Center/ Soup Kitchen, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Great Bend—Rodger Rowland, 90, passed away Monday May 14, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born December 10, 1927, in Mitchell S.D. the son of Clarence and Bertha (Gruenewald) Rowland.

Rodger was a resident of Great Bend. Rodger graduated with the class of 1945. He was united in marriage to Elsie Huffman on June 1, 1945 in Great Bend, she passed away August 22, 2007. He was a realtor, appraiser and he developed County Acres. Rodger was an avid fisherman and hunter. Rodger and his wife loved to travel worldwide and enjoyed family cruises during Christmas holiday.

Survivors include two daughters Cheryl Kottwitz and husband Kent of Overland Park and Pam Kuhn and husband David of Plano, TX.; brother Bob Rowland and wife Carolyn of Great Bend; four grandchildren Michele Taggart, Scott (Melissa) McNeill, Cristina Kuhn and Courtney Kuhn; five great grandchildren Austin, Nolan and Andrew Taggart, Kaylee and Braden McNeill.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 19, 2018, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor John Brudvig Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday May 18, 2018 with family present 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dolores Rusco
May 20, 1921 to November 17, 2017
After a long and joyful life Dolores passed away from a heart attack. She was born in Kansas City, she attended Great Bend High where she sang A cappella in the choir. After graduation she worked at the Armour Creamery, wrapping butter at first, then she was promoted to the butter milk culture department. In 1942 she followed her husband,
Sidney, to Santa Monica, CA and then onto Phoenix, where she worked at the cotton gin weighting the trucks. She also worked for Southern Pacific railway as dispatch clerk.

Sid was transferred to MacDill Air Force base in Tampa, FL and she worked at Macy’s as a stock control clerk. She then became a stenographer, in the steno pool for the Colonels in the Air Force. After the war in 1946 she moved to the Farm with Sid and spent the rest of her life being a mother, farmers’ wife, working the fields, driving the grain trucks, she was homemaker and a secretary for the plumbing business, the farm and for the rentals. She was always on the go and was willing to help out anyone. She was active until the last day of her life, always humming and singing joyfully.

Her and Sidney loved to travel and spent many years traveling with her sis and brother, Doreen and Byron, including a yearly visit with them in Waikiki Beach. Doreen was able to show them the most wonderful places in the world. She relived many of those travels over and over in stories and dreams.

She had been living at Sun Oaks Senior Living since May 2017, where she loved singing along everyday with the music. She had lived at The Terraces of Roseville, CA for 6 years prior and enjoyed every outing and all the activities they had. She also had a big garden that she took care of while living there. She would always say the best part of each day, would be when her daughter came by to see her and every Wednesday night when they had “Girls night out”. She had a passion for watching “TJ” fly his night fliers and Drones and she narrated every maneuver always wanting -one more flight. She was his “Biggest Fan”.

She loved when Ron and Diane came to visit and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had just seen most of her family at Javin’s wedding in Lafeyette, Indiana in May 2017, she was so happy to see them. In October she was thrilled to see more relatives at her house on the farm.

She was active in The First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, Ks, and was over the Missionettes, then the Women’s missions and World missions. She loved her church and dedicated her life helping and giving with her heart and soul. She received a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of services with the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney and a infant daughter Janet Kay, sister Verdean and brother Donald.

She is survived by her son Ronald Rusco, daughter Carolee McCullough, sister Doreen Powell and brother Byron Powell. Grandchildren April Denning, Javin Rusco and Jennifer Pennepacker. Great Grandchildren, Kai Newell-Denning, Dace Rusco, Jasper, Aria, Sloan and Hudson Pennepacker.

Dolores’s celebration of life will be Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 27 at 2PM at the Assembly Of God Church. There will be an open mic session for loved ones or friends to express fond memories in the later part of the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Assembly of God Church – 601 S. Patton Rd – Great Bend, KS 67530 for summer camp scholarships or the Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands Center 592 NE K-156 Hwy. Great Bend, KS 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Lenore Alice Carpenter, 88, died May 13, 2018, at Clarity Pointe Memory Care, Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born April 15, 1930, in McPherson, the daughter of Soren Sorensen and Anne Roselyn Straka. Lenore married A. Dale Carpenter October 12, 1950 at McPherson. Dale died April 17, 2015.

Lenore discovered an interest in bookkeeping/accounting as a young teen, working summers at International Harvester in McPherson. A Great Bend resident since 1959, she was employed for many years at Barton County Clerk’s Office, Rice Engineering and Hartman Oil.

Lenore was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she was involved in many areas, especially the UMW Circle, Meals on Wheels, and home delivery of service tapes/DVDs. She was a member of Golden Sheaf Chapter #226 of Eastern Star and dedicated countless hours volunteering at the food bank.

She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, sewing, gardening and pampering her many pets. An avid sports fan, she especially loved cheering on the KU Jayhawks. Foremost, Lenore was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She delighted in supporting the activities of her family and was happiest welcoming them home for holidays.

Survivors include three daughters; Denise Simpson, Fayetteville, AR, Kim Peeler, Oklahoma City, OK, Laura Shoaff and husband Brian, Hays; five grandchildren, Zach Simpson (Stephanie), Bentonville, AR; Morgan Shoaff, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Austen Peeler (Maddie), Oklahoma City, OK, Mason Peeler (Lorin), Oklahoma City, OK, Alexa Wiens (Peter), Hutchinson; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb Bagley, Alexandria Bagley and Ethan Simpson, all of Bentonville, AR, and Landen Peeler, Oklahoma City, OK. Also, neighbor “family”, Vivian, Mike and Corey Harbaugh, Great Bend, who made it possible for Lenore to live independently for as long as she did.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, June Gorrell; her husband, Dale; and son-in-law, Robert G. Peeler.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 25, at McPherson City Cemetery, McPherson. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Action Against Hunger, both 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

Dateline: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Norma Lee Kinzel, 85, passed away July 9, 2017, at Pikes Peak Hospice, Colorado Springs, Col. She was born May 14, 1932, at Great Bend, Kan., to Clarence T. and Lillie A. (Meyer) White.

Norma married August Lawrence Kinzel February 25, 1949. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, residing previously in McPherson, San Antonio, Texas, and Great Bend. Norma was a property manager, book keeper and tax accountant, successfully owning and operating her own business for many years. Norma was a member of the Barton County Historical Society and Village, in which she visited quite often to see the “White’s Garage” (her father’s family business) exhibit.

She enjoyed playing the clarinet and piano and attending the Denver Summit Jazz Festival. In her spare time, Norma could often be found sewing, hanging wallpaper, painting and upholstering furniture. She was very accomplished at everything she did, and many of these examples still exist and are cherished by her family today. Norma treasured her frequent travels back to Great Bend, where she continued to own and maintain her childhood home, to visit her friends and family. She will be remembered, especially, for spoiling her grandchildren. Norma rarely missed Decoration Day, using her prized peonies from her gardens.

Survivors include her husband, August Lawrence Kinzel, of the home; three sons, Steve Kinzel and wife Jennifer of McPherson, Kevin Kinzel of Colorado Springs and Bob Kinzel and wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, Lucy Walline and husband Mike, Charles Kinzel and Natalie Kinzel; and two great grandchildren, Axel Walline and Eleanor Walline. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilda Merten and Natha Julian.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Schumacher. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date, in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. A memorial fund has been established with Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Dean M. Stout, 84, died May 18, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Hays, Kansas. He was born July 19, 1933, in Beeler, Kansas, the son of Harold and Myrtle (Farris) Stout.

Dean graduated from Hoisington High School in 1952. He was a Korean War veteran serving from 1953 to 1955, as a Corporal with the United States Army.

He was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, working at Stout’s Service Station and then as a custodian at Roosevelt Elementary School. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, and the American Legion Post 286, Hoisington.

On June 17, 1958, he married Virginia Steiner, in Odin, Kansas. She preceded him

in death on February 16, 2000.

Survivors include: two sons, Douglas Stout of Hays, and Duane Stout (Starla) of Hoisington; two daughters, Bernice Dauer (David) of Falun, and Debbie Webster (Chuck) of Great Bend; daughter-in-law, Jamie Dinkel of Hays; grandchildren, Cory (Jen) and Micah Webster, Raymond Dauer, Austin and Melissa Stout and Dalton Stout; and a great grandson, Carter Webster.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers, Francis and Lyle Stout.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Peterson presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or American Legion Post 286, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.