Archive By Section - Obituaries
Oliver Roy Batman 1930-2013
Oliver Roy Batman, 82, died April 6, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Born October 28, 1930 at Stafford County, he was the son of Albert Roy and Lina H. (Nicolet) Batman.
Melford Dale DeWald 1928-2013
WICHITA - Melford Dale DeWald, 84, formerly of Bazine, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born April 22, 1928 in rural Bazine, Ness County, to Reuben S. DeWald and Mattie Mae (Staley) DeWald. Melford was a retired Ness City Junior and Senior High math teacher, farmer and cattleman. He married Ruthye Jo Keil on Jan. 21, 1951 in Bazine. She died May 29, 2004. He served as a Ness County commissioner for eight ...
Keith Wayne Brack 1944-2013
GREAT BEND - Keith Wayne Brack, 68, died March 30, 2013, at his home in Great Bend. Mr. Brack was born June 5, 1944, in La Crosse, the son of Harry and Esther (Freidenberger) Brack. He was a nine-year resident of Great Bend, moving there from Manhattan. He was a 1962 graduate of Otis High School. He was employed for Sears for over 20 years until his retirement. He was an active member of ...
Jane Francis Hall 1938 - 2013
GREAT BEND - Jane Francis Hall, 74, died April 3, 2013 at River Bend Assisted Living in Great Bend. Born May 4, 1938 in Pueblo, Colo., she was the daughter of Francis Dominic and Loretta Marie (Schmidt) Buser. She grew up in Pueblo, Colo., and moved to Wichita to attend nurse's training. She was a head Registered Nurse in the pediatric ward at St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita for 16 years and played the ...
Jane Francis Hall
Jane Francis Hall, 74, died April 3 at River Bend Assisted Living Center, Great Bend. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend.
Keith Wayne Brack
Keith Wayne Brack of Great Bend died on April 3 at his home in Great Bend. Services are pending with Janousek Funeral Home in LaCrosse.
Mae Weaver 1922 - 2013
Mae Weaver 91, died on April 4 at River Bend Assisted Living Center in Great Bend. Born Feb. 3, 1922, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Elmer Edward and Ellen Marie (Walking) Kepler. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. On Sept. 20, 1942, she married Robert John Weaver in Burlington. He died on July 12, 2012. A longtime Barton County Home Economist, Mrs. Weaver was ...
Rhonda R. Klug, 1963-2013
GREAT BEND - Rhonda R. Klug, 49, died April 3, 2013 at her home in Great Bend. She was born May 2, 1963 at Oakley, the daughter of Dennis A. and Wilma Doreen (Chaney) Arnberger. She married Tom Klug Oct. 13, 1984 at Great Bend. She was bakery manager for Dillons for 26 years and after her retirement, she enjoyed cleaning houses for friends. Mrs. Klug was a Great Bend resident since 1976, coming from ...
Teresa M. Kaiser 1925-2013
CLAFLIN – Teresa M. Kaiser, 87, died April 3, 2013 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born May 24, 1925 at Ellinwood, the daughter of Anton "Tony" and Barbara (Auburger) Kowalsky. Teresa married Pete Krier June 18, 1946, in Ellinwood. He died August 13, 1955. She married Robert Kaiser Nov. 20, 1957 at Dubuque. He died June 28, 2003. A lifelong Claflin resident and homemaker, Teresa was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic ...
John Gilbert Nolte
HUDSON - Services for John Gilbert Nolte, 78, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Peace Church north of Hudson. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lee Ballard 1929-2013
HOISINGTON - Robert Lee Ballard, 83, died March 30, 2013 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. Born May 11, 1929 in Akron, Colo., he was the son of Arlie Z. and Blanche Lee (Shell) Ballard. He was a graduate of Akron (Colo.) High School. On Aug. 16, 1950, he married Virginia McEwen at Territorial, Hawaii. A resident of Hoisington since 1965, coming from Hays, he was employed as a seismographer in the oilfield until his ...
David Juergensen 1950-2013
David Juergensen, 62, died April 2, 2013 at home in Great Bend. He was born April 12, 1950 at Great Bend, the son of Emil and Alverta (Steinert) Juergensen.
John Gilbert Nolte 1934-2013
HUDSON - John Gilbert Nolte, 78, died March 26, 2013 at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 21, 1934 at Stafford County, the son of John Louis and Elizabeth (Ukens) Nolte.
Dorothy A. Jordan, 1925-2013
STOCKTON - Dorothy A. Jordan, 88, born Feb. 14, 1925, died Sunday, March 31 at her home in Stockton. Private family service is planned.
Larry G. Shelton, Sr.
HOISINGTON - Larry G. Shelton Sr. died October 3, 2012. Memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Hoisington Cemetery in Hoisington with Pastor Kris Brinlee officiating.
Articles by Section - Obituaries
Jane Anne (Fisher) Engleman 1920-2013
Jane Anne (Fisher) Engleman, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrence, June 6, 2013. She was born Sept. 17, 1920 in Wichita Falls, Texas, daughter of William L. and Valeria Belle (Astin) Fisher. She married the love of her life, Dale Engleman on Nov. 21, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He died Oct. 17, 2005.
Gerald A. Zimmer 1954 - 2013
HAYS - Gerald A. Zimmer, 58, Hays, died June 5 at the Hays Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are by Hays Memorial Chapel in Hays.
Judy Mershon Huber Wolfenbarger 1935 - 2013
MINNESOTT BEACH, N.C. - Judy Mershon Huber Wolfenbarger, 77, of Minnesott Beach, N.C., passed away June 4. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 4, 1935, she was the daughter of Andrew B. and Dorothy Mershon Huber. Her family moved to Mt. Carroll, Ill., in 1942. An accomplished pianist, guitar player and percussionist for Mt. Carroll High School, music was an important part of her life. Her quick wit and love of ironic humor lasted throughout her lifetime.
Marilyn J. (Korf) Davis, 1948-2013
HOISINGTON – Marilyn J. (Korf) Davis, 65, died June 4, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Daniel J. Maes 1953 - 2013
PAWNEE ROCK - Daniel J. Maes, 59, was born Aug. 12, 1953 to Joseph and Ellen (Phelan) Maes. He passed away May 26, 2013 in Topeka, with his loving family by his side. He was employed as a water well driller in the Great Bend area. Dan served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include, a daughter, Tammy Maes of Pawnee Rock; two sons, Jessie and Chance, both of Great Bend; Ginger Maes, mother ...
Colleen Ann Houser
NEW HOPE, Pa. - Colleen Ann Houser of New Hope, Pa. passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Dec. 27, 2012.
Wilma Fay Creed 1913 - 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Wilma Fay Creed, 99, died peacefully on May 22 at Flagstaff, Ariz. She was born June 24, 1913, in Ash Valley.
Sonja Karen Swanson-O’Connor 1942 - 2013
PAONIA, Colo. - Sonja Karen Swanson-O'Connor, 71, passed away May 31, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colo. Born Feb. 3, 1942 in Paonia, Colo., she was the daughter of Henry R. and Martha Ellen (Hallar). She married Maurice Guy O'Connor. They moved to Montana where they made their home in the Lolo Creek Valley for the next 25 years where she raised her family, later divorcing in 1985.
Della Hurd 1939-2013
Della Hurd, 74, died June 2 at home in Great Bend. Born May 8, 1939 at Mansfield, La., she was the daughter of Willie and Ruth (Jamison) Jackson.
John Baker 1927-2013
John Baker, 85, died June 2 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Sept. 11, 1927 at Wichita, he was the son of Oscar and Lottie (Frasier) Baker.
