Archive By Section - Obituaries
Bette M. Billinger 1916 - 2013
HOISINGTON - Bette M. Billinger, 96, died Feb. 28 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born July 30, 1916, the daughter of Fred and Alice Alt. She married the love of her life, Edmund Raymond Billinger, on April 11, 1942, at Tacoma, Wash. He died Oct. 23, 2011. She was a Registered Nurse, working both in hospitals and private practices in the Denver area, until her retirement. Mrs. Billinger had been a Hoisington ...
William “Bill” Schoenhofer 1927 - 2013
LYONS - Surrounded by the love of his family, Bill Schoenhofer, Lyons, 85, returned to God on Feb. 28, 2013. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Birzer Funeral Home in Lyons. Parish rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Lyons. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father Thomas Leland officiating. Interment will ...
Leroy “Lee” Heikkila 1945 - 2013
Leroy "Lee" Heikkila, 67, died Feb. 28 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He was born May 8, 1945, at Superior, Wis., to Eino and Alice (Humann) Heikkila. He married Cecilia Ross Sept. 1, 1996, at Great Bend. He was a drug and alcohol addictions counselor at Dream Inc. and worked in construction and painting. Mr. Heikkila had been a Great Bend resident since 1980, coming from Billings, Mont. Lee enjoyed fishing with his grandsons, playing ...
Bill Schoenhofer
LYONS - Bill Schoenhofer, 85, Lyons, died Feb. 28. Birzer Funeral Home in Lyons is in charge of arrangements.
Bette M. Billinger
HOISINGTON - Bette M. Billinger, 96, died Feb. 28 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
Margie Helen (Bragg) Cooper 1927 - 2013
CANYON, Texas - Margie Helen (Bragg) Cooper, 85, died Feb. 27 in Amarillo Texas. Born on Dec. 20, 1927 in Goodman, Mo., she was the daughter of Lena Juliet (Rush) Bragg and August Clifton Bragg. On Sept. 15, 1945 she married Richard D. Cooper in Neosho, Mo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1977. A resident of Hoisington from 1947 to 2012, moving to Canyon, Texas, she worked as office manager for Dr. ...
Michael R. ‘Mike’ Connell 1954-2013
CLAFLIN - Michael R. "Mike" Connell, 57, peacefully passed away on Feb. 26, 2013. He was born on April 11, 1955 in Greeley, Colo., the son of Richard R. and Bonnie L. (Mousel) Connell. He married Belinda Miller on Nov. 29, 1975 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin. She survives. Mike attended elementary school in Otis. He was a 1974 graduate of Claflin High School and graduated from North Central Technical College in Beloit. ...
Dorothy Ann Cannon, 1952-2012
GREAT BEND - Dorothy Ann Cannon, 60, died Feb. 26, 2013 at Hays Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1952 at Great Bend, the daughter of Sextos G. and Irene (Weiss) Leon. Mrs. Cannon was a longtime Great Bend resident, living in Pampa, Texas for six years. She was a dietary aide and homemaker. Survivors include four sons, Manford Cannon, Salina; Richard Cannon and his wife Laura, Great Bend; David Cannon of the home; ...
Roger D. Berger 1959 - 2013
ELLINWOOD - Roger D. Berger, 53, submitted himself to God at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America of Tulsa, Okla. on Feb. 23, 2013. Born April 14, 1959, in Kimball, Neb., he was a lifelong resident of Barton County. He was the son of Ernest Victor Berger and Lydia Alene (Feemster) Berger. On Nov. 5, 1982 Roger married Trish (Shomber) Berger in Great Bend. Roger was employed by Primus Sterilizer of Great Bend for the ...
Ralph H. Rogers 1935 - 2013
LYONS - Ralph H. Rogers, 77, died Feb. 26, 2013 at Rice County District Hospital in Lyons. Born Sept. 7, 1935 in Iuka, Ill., he was the son of Floyd and Lillie Bryant Rogers. In 1953, he graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Ill. On Oct. 3, 1955, he married Alice Hicks. A longtime resident of Lyons, he was retired from Oneok Energy. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Faith Bible Church in ...
Naomi June Stevens 1929 - 2013
MCPHERSON - Naomi June Stevens, 83, passed away on Feb. 25, 2013 while in the company of family members at McPherson Hospital. Born on May 30, 1929 in Mulberry, she was the daughter of the late Lena (Massa) and Colonel D. Neil. She attended the Mulberry public schools. June worked as a road manager for a country western band. She was the widow of Red Stevens. Survivors include her children, a son, Rockie (Patricia) Jones, ...
Arlon M. Postlethwaite 1930 - 2013
Arlon M. Postlethwaite, 83, died Feb. 25 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. Born Feb. 24, 1930 in Minneapolis, he was the son of Richard Arlon and Edna Laura (Meredith) Postlethwaite. On Aug. 13, 1950, he married Eleanora Maier in Susank. A resident of Great Bend since 1952, coming from Hoisington, he was a longtime service manager for Marmie Motors in Great Bend. He enjoyed coin collecting and car restoration.
Eva Patterson
Funeral service for Eva Patterson will be 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, instead of at the Graveside.
Doris L. Kisner 1918 - 2013
Doris L. Kisner, 95, died Feb. 23 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. Born Jan. 30, 1918 in Hardy, Ark., she was the daughter of Marion and Charity (Sears) Richardson. In 1935 she married Forrest Ferguson in Hardy, Ark. She later married Earl Hilliard and Al Kisner. A resident of Great Bend since 1957, coming from Hoisington, she was a homemaker and a clerk at various department stores. She was a seamstress making many dolls and quilts.
Marjorie R. Vratil
LARNED - Marjorie R. Vratil, 93, died on Feb. 20 at the Larned Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Beckwith Mortuary in Larned.
Articles by Section - Obituaries
Mathias 'Matt' Boor 1918-2013
ODIN - Mathias "Matt" Boor, 94, died May 15, 2013 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ralph Marion Winkelman 1919-2013
ROCKPORT, Texas - Ralph Marion Winkelman, 94, died on May 9. He was born on Feb. 27, 1919. In 1938, he graduated from Chase High School. He entered the United States Army during World War II and served with the 13th Airborne Division in France, Belgium, Ireland and Scotland. After the war he worked for Kaw Pipeline in Kansas and in 1963, transferred to Houston and worked for the pipeline division of Texaco.
William “Bill” Berryman 1944-2013
William "Bill" Berryman, 68, died May 12 at his home in Great Bend. Born Oct. 31, 1944, he was the son of William Golden "Bo" and Molly Nelvina (Hill) Berryman. On March 9, 1965, he married Victoria Kay Shoemaker at Newton,
James E. “Jim” Giebler 1927 - 2013
HAYS - James E. "Jim" Giebler, 85, died May 10, at home with family present in Hays. Born June 26, 1927 in Severin, he was the son of James F. and Virginia (Koerner) Giebler. On Sept. 4, 1950, he married Theresa Marie Dinkel in Emmeram.
Christine M. Suchy 1920 - 2013
WICHITA - Christine M. Suchy, 93, died May 9th. A former resident of Great Bend, she was a retired Assistant Manager for Payless Shoes. Christine was an avid gardener and crafter. Her true love was Iris. In 2006 she had an Iris introduced in her honor. Her tenacity for getting through any struggle was her finest quality.
Nettie Alverna (Kittle) Ochs Deines Humburg 1920 - 2013
CALDWELL - Nettie Alverna (Kittle) Ochs Deines Humburg, 92, Caldwell, passed away May 11, at Anthony Community Care Center, after a brief battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1920, in rural Alexander, she was the daughter of John R. and Olive (Buzzard) Kittle. Alverna was a 1939 graduate of Alexander High School. On Sept. 1, 1940 she married Floyd Edward Ochs in Otis. They made their home northwest of Otis. He preceded her in death ...
Arthur Lewis Mostrom 1925 - 2013
BURDETT - Arthur Lewis Mostrom, 88, died May 8 at Larned Healthcare Center. Born March 16, 1925, in Spearville, he was the son of Clarence H. and Merion E. North Mostrom. On Aug. 17, 1952, he married Faye Schadel in Alexander. She survives. A longtime resident of Burdett, he was a retired mechanic and custodian.
