LYONS — Norma June Ehly Hartle, 81, died Feb. 7 at Rice County District Hospital, Lyons. She was born March 11, 1928, in Eureka Township, Rice County, the daughter of Leo Peter and Frances Lena Novotny Ehly Charter. She was a lifetime resident of Lyons, a homemaker and mother. She married Raymond J. Hartle on March 23, 1947, at Lyons. He died March 1, 1998. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1946.

Mrs. Hartle was a member of First Christian Church, where she was an elder and a deacon, C.W.F., Women of the Word; Order of the Eastern Star Queen Esther Chapter No. 32; American Legion Women’s Auxiliary; and Al-Anon, all of Lyons; and Green Thumb Garden Club, Hutchinson.

Survivors include two sons, Martin Hartle and wife Penny of Lyons and Kurt Hartle and wife Phyllis of Great Bend; two daughters, June Teasley and Dan Hiegert of Liberty, Mo., and Kimberly Brayton and husband Richard of Lyons; a sister, Delores Moore of Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, four nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Perry and Betty Edwards.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, Lyons, with the Rev. Ron DeVore and the Rev. Angela DeVore officiating. Burial will be at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations for First Christian Church or for Camp WaJaTo may be made in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home*
214 West Ave. South
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2211
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 9, 2010

CLAFLIN — Steven Myron Connell, 57, died Feb. 6 at Peachtree Christian Hospice, Duluth, Ga. He was born Dec. 29, 1952, at Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Richard and Bonnie (Mousel) Connell. He was in management and sales. Steve graduated from Claflin High School and attended Washburn University and the University of Kansas.

Mr. Connell was a member of the First Metropolitan Community Church in Georgia and had a passion for cooking.

Survivors include his parents, of Claflin; two brothers, Mike Connell and wife Belinda and Mark Connell and wife Kim, all of Claflin; a sister, Carol McAtee and husband Travis of Lakin; and partner, David Bell, Duluth, Ga.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Claflin, with the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial will occur at the Claflin Cemetery at a later date. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice and the American Cancer Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www. nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 9, 2010

BUSHTON — Omer Bieberle, 72, died Feb. 7 at his Bushton residence. He was born Jan. 30, 1938, in rural Rice County, the son of Joe and Rose (Huslig) Bieberle. He married Mary Ann Maier on Nov. 4, 1961, at Bushton. She survives. He was a contract pumper, farmer and stockman.

Mr. Bieberle was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1187, Ellinwood, and enjoyed hunting, the out of doors and sports. He was a lifetime resident of the Bushton area.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two sons, Joe Bieberle of Claflin and Jerry Bieberle and wife Audria, of Bushton; two daughters, Connie Weber and husband Tim, and Karen Riggs and husband Doug, all of Bushton; a brother, Willis Bieberle of Great Bend; three sisters, Alice Jenisch of Odin, Dorothy Moeder of Ellinwood and JoAnn McGlinn of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence Bieberle; and a son-in-law, Terry Musil.

A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today followed by a K of C Rosary, both at Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with a concelebrated Mass conducted by Father Eric Weldon and Father James Roth. Burial will be at the Holy Name Cemetery, Bushton. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and after 6:30 p.m. today at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Holy Name Cemetery Fund or to Bushton First Responders in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www. nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 9, 2010

Leon Rudolph Deines, 85, of Great Bend, died Feb. 6 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Russell County, the son of Rudolph and Anna (Karst) Deines. He was an auto parts clerk, retiring from Big A Automotive. Following his retirement, he was apartment manager for Cherry Village and sacked groceries for Food-4-Less. He was a Great Bend resident for 23 years, coming from Chillicothe, Mo.

Mr. Deines was a member of First Christian Church, Great Bend.

Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Borron and husband Leroy of Tahlequah, Okla., three nieces and one nephew and their families. He was preceded in death by one brother, LeRoy Deines.

There will be no service and no visitation, as the body was donated for research. Donations to the charity of the donor’s choice may be made in care of Bryant Funeral Home, in his memory. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 9, 2010

Michael W. Adams, 52, of Great Bend, died Feb. 1 in Great Bend. He was born Feb. 8, 1957, in Great Bend, the son of Merle and Patricia (Meyeres) Adams. He was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a truck driver. Mike was a very accomplished artist, drawing and painting since childhood. He also loved looking through a telescope, viewing the sky at God’s nightly wonders.

He is survived by one brother, Daniel Adams of Springfield, Mo., and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 5, 2010

DODGE CITY — Brent Alan Tanner, 41, of Dodge City, died Feb. 2 in rural Sheridan County near Grinnell. He was born Jan. 13, 1969, to Frank Tanner Jr. and Linda (Richards) Tanner in Hill City. He married April Brigmann in April 1996. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandfather Harold Richards in 1991, and by his wife in 2007.

Survivors include his mother, Linda; his children, son Gage and daughter Taylor, all of Loveland, Colo.; his special friend, Gail Martin and her son, Cole Martin, Dodge City; a brother, Kyle Tanner, Russellville, Colo.; two sisters, Kerri Tanner, Longmont, Colo., and Kimberly Boeger, Grinnell; his grandmother, Dorothy Richards, Hoxie; and a host of other family and friends.

Private inurnment will be at the Hoxie Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given for his children and sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie. Funeral arrangements provided by
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home
P.O. Box 235
Hoxie, KS 67740
785-675-3711
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 5, 2010

ELLINWOOD — Evelyn E. Schartz, 88, died Feb. 3 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born May 31, 1921, in Stafford County, the daughter of Paul and Bertha (Langrehr) Burhenn. She married Malvern P. Schartz July 18, 1940, in Barton County. He died Dec. 22, 1987. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Barton County.

Mrs. Schartz was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella, all of Ellinwood.

Survivors include four daughters, Darlene Jenisch of Ellinwood, Joan Brown and husband Gary of Raymond, Connie Grossardt and husband Roger of Claflin and Karen Jamison of Bothell, Wash.; two brothers, Irvin Burhenn of El Dorado and Virgil Burhenn of Great Bend; a sister, Flossie Dewey of Great Bend; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Schartz, one brother, Vernon Burhenn, one sister, Luella Schwager and one great-granddaughter, Makinna Krebaum.

Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, with Father Charles Mazouch officiant. Interment will be at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Donations to a memorial fund for the church may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 5, 2010

KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. — William “Bill” Parten, Kimberling City, Mo., son of Kenneth and Jan (Huffman) Parten, was born May 13, 1956, in El Dorado, Kan. He won his battle with cancer, going home to be with Jesus, on Feb. 2 at the age of 53, with family and friends by his side. Bill had lived in Great Bend before moving to Kimberling City 13 years ago. After moving to Kimberling City, Bill and Linda “Lyn” started their family business, Specialized Marine, which will pass to future generations. He was a very loving and giving person and everyone he met was considered family.

Bill was a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and a special grandfather known affectingly as “Papa Bill.” He will be deeply missed by his family.

Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Jan Parten of St. John; his wife, Linda “Lyn” of Kimberling City; son, Tyson Parten and wife, Kristy, of Kimberling City; daughter, Mandy McMurdo and husband, Brian, of Kimberling City; sister, Kim Sallee and husband, Jim, of West Points, Miss.; grandchildren, Tyler and Faith, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Kimberling City with Jim Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m today at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial for Bill has been set up at Table Rock Community Bank, P. O. Box 1090, Kimberling City, MO 65686. Funeral arrangements provided by
Stumpff Funeral Homes*
Box 338
Kimberling City, MO 65686
417-739-4329
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 5, 2010

WICHITA — Bob Oliver Barrientez, 73, passed away Feb. 1. He owned a business, Bob’s Repair, served as an elder for the Church of Christ for many years in Great Bend, also worked for the Great Bend Police Department as a reserve officer, and in later years as an interpreter for the district court.

Mr. Barrientez was a member of the 47th Street Church of Christ.

Memorial service will be held at the 12th and Stone Church of Christ, Great Bend, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday (today). He was preceded in death by his father, Santiago Barrientez; mother, Marrianna (Ramirez) Barrientez; sisters, Dominga Newton and Paula Flores; brothers, Paul Barrientez and Thomas Barrientez.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Barrientez; children Linda (Wayne) Stephany of Independence, Randy (Lynann) Barrientez of Silverthorne, Colo., Cindy (Brad) Becker of Grandview, Mo., Tim (Shannon) Barrientez and Byron (Susan) Barrientez, all of Wichita, Lenora (David) Gross of Lincoln, Neb.; brothers, Jim Barrientez of Craig, Colo., and Joe Barrientez of Omaha, Neb., sisters, Mercedes Sandival and Ophella Garcia, both of San Antonio, Texas; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the 47th Street Church of Christ or the American Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements provided by
All Faiths Funeral Home*
2850 South Seneca
Wichita, KS 67217
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 4, 2010

Brenda G. Smith, of Great Bend, passed away peacefully Feb. 1 in Wichita.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Larry E. Smith of Great Bend; a daughter, Crystal Shidler and her husband Jay of Oklahoma City, Okla,; father, Clarel Cantrell of O’Fallon, Mo.; mother, Bonnie Arnold of Cabool, Mo.; along with her two Italian greyhounds, Joey and Emilee. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Smith.

Memorial services for Brenda will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in River of Life Church, 1219 Main St., Great Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left with the River of Life Church, Great Bend. For further information or to leave condolences, please visit www.cornerstoneofwichita.com. Funeral arrangements provided by
Cornerstone of Wichita*
5318 East 37th Street North
Wichita, KS 67220
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 4, 2010

LITTLE RIVER — Leonard A. Miller, 95, died Feb. 2 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. He was born March 2, 1915, at Claflin, the son of Louis Anthony and Anna Carey Miller. He married Dolores E. Habiger on Aug. 3, 1937, at Bushton. She died Aug. 31, 1986. Formerly of Claflin, he had lived in Little River since 1941. He was a farmer and fried chicken at Cheryl’s Cafe for 20 years. He was a graduate of Claflin High School.

Mr. Miller was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Chuirch, Little River, Knights of Columbus Council 7422, Lyon, and Society of the Sacred Heart.

Survivors include three sons, Donald M. Miller of Salida, Colo., Kenneth A. Miller and wife Rene of McKinney, Texas, and Ronald D. Miller of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Cheryl J. Buckley, Little River, and Connie K. Wilson and husband James of Naperville, Ill.; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Great Bend and Mary Catherine Wall of Florida; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Miller and Bernard Miller.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinith Catholic Church, Little River, with Father Nicholas Voelker officiating. Burial will be at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with a Parish Rosary and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the church in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home*
214 West Ave. South
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2211
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 4, 2010

Michael Adams, 52, died Feb. 1 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. Born Feb. 8, 1957, in Great Bend, he was the son of Merle and Pat (Myers) Adams. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he was a truck driver for M & S Services.

Survivors include his stepdaughter, Heather Crawford, and brother, Danny Adams of Springfield, Mo.

There will be no funeral service as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Michael Adams Expense Fund in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 4, 2010

ABERDEEN, Md. — Dana Diane (Kreft) Dallen, 43, died Jan. 29 at Aberdeen, Md. Born Dec. 1, 1966, in Port Hueneme, Calif., she was the daughter of Leonard and Diane (Abbott) Kreft. On Nov. 12, 1993, she married Richard Dallen in Aurora, Colo. He survives. She was a secretary in the medical field for many years, and was later a government services employee as a budget analysis for the department of defense. She was very active with children’s activities and her children were the love of her life. She also loved to travel, having traveled most of the European continent.

Mrs. Dallen was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Dallen APG, MD.; a son, Taylor Dallen of Blairsville, Pa.; two daughters, Krista Dallen APG, of Maryland and Brittny Dallen of San Antonio, Texas; two stepsons, Justin Dallen and Austin Dallen; her parents, Leonard and Diane Kreft of Great Bend; a brother, Terry Kreft and wife Amy of Claflin; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Marsha Dallen of Great Bend; sister-in-law, Jennifer Wilson and family of Chanute; and niece and nephew, Alyssa and Trustin Kreft of Claflin. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute at Franklin Square. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 N. Main/P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 4, 2010

LARNED — Delbert Lee Adams, 86, died Jan. 30. He was born Aug. 3, 1923, in Cass County, Mo., to John Delbert and Elva Maude Brooks Adams. A longtime resident of Larned, he was a retired painting contractor and decorator.

Mr. Adams belonged to Grace Lutheran Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7271 and was past commander of both posts, all of Larned, and member of Disabled American Veterans. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Oct. 14, 1950, he married Eleanor M. Smith at Radium.

Survivors include one son, Allan D. Adams, Oxford, Iowa; two daughters, Linda Fox and Joyce Bettes, both of Larned; three brothers, Ellis “Short” Adams, Harrisonville, Mo., and Elton Adams and Elvin Loy Adams, both of Freeman, Mo.; one sister, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou Adams and Virginia May Atkinson, and three grandchildren, Joseph Lyn Adams, Jeremy Shane Adams and Lisa Marie Adams.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, Larned, with Pastor Richard Langness presiding. Friends may sign a register book from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Cremation took place. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Grace Lutheran Church, in care of Morell Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home
1021 Broadway/P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550-0124
620-285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 2, 2010

DODGE CITY — Judy Anne Dumler, 64, passed away Jan. 31 at her home after a one and a half year battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 19, 1945, at Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Fred E. and Jessie I. Heberling Sanders. She was a florist and for the longest part of her working career, 12 years, worked for the J.C. Penney Company until she retired in 2000. On Dec. 4, 1981, she married Larry Dumler in Dodge City.

Mrs. Dumler was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Dodge City.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; two sons, Roland Guy Schmitt and Jody Ray Schmitt, both of Wichita; stepson Scott Anthony Dumler, Kansas City, Kan.; stepdaughter Sheila Diane Prater, Dodge City; two sisters, Donna Hoover, Joplin, Mo., and Carol Kennedy, Dodge City; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Beverly Sanders and Phyllis Guy.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dodge City with Pastor Randall L. Jahnke presiding. Burial to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City. The casket will remain closed. The family suggests memorials to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Cancer Treatment Centers of America, both in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www. burkhart-ziegler.com. Funeral arrangements provided by
Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel*
1901 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
620-225-0518
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 2, 2010

ABERDEEN, Md. — Dana Diane Kreft Dallen, 43, died Jan. 29 in Aberdeen, Md. Service arrangements are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington.

HUTCHINSON — Kenneth J. Heinrich, 77, died Jan. 29 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 29, 1932, at Grainfield to Gabriel and Mary Alma Engel Heinrich. He was a 1951 graduate of Grinnell High School. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was discharged as a staff sergeant. He lived in the Burrton/Haven Area for 39 years, moving to Hutchinson in 2000. He was the dedicated manager, owner and operator of Midwest Sewing and Vacuum Center in Wichita, Hutchinson and Salina. In 1955 he started in the sewing machine business with door-to-door sales in Hutchinson, Enid, Okla., and Garden City. He was recognized as an outstanding dealer several times and was once National Bernina Dealer of the Year.

He traveled across the United States by motorcycle, visiting every state except Hawaii.

On Aug. 18, 1956, he married Dixie Kay Fulton in Grinnell. She survives. Their children and spouses include a daughter, Kim and Bud Biery, Hutchinson, a son, Troy and Mary, Salina, grandchildren, Kenneth Biery, Wichita, Michael Biery, Lawrence, Maggie Heinrich, Kansas City and Christopher Heinrich, Salina; three brothers, Elmer, Jupiter, Fla., LeeRoy, Oakley, and Gary, Wichita; three sisters, Darlene Befort-Medina, Larned, Arlene Downey, Arapaho, Neb., and Delores Snyder, Farmington, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Delmar.

Parish rosary was at 6 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary with Father Nicholas Voelker presiding. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 North Adams, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Katrina Palan and the Rev. Dr. Kim Biery presiding. Military graveside rites will be conducted by a Fort Riley Honor Guard at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice House or Dialysis Center of Hutchinson. Visit www. elliottmortuary.com to leave his family a personal condolence.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 2, 2010

LAFAYETTE, La. — Roy John “Gabby” Messex, 87, died Jan. 22 at Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette, La. He was born Jan. 12, 1923, at Minneapolis, Kan., the son of Roy Bryant and Grace Maude (Travis) Messex. The family moved to Hoisington in 1937. After school, he enlisted in the Army and was in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He drove the fuel and ammunition trucks in the Red Ball Express for Patton Tanks.

He returned to Hoisington and married Sophia Alexander and began raising his family. He worked in the oil fields as a driller for many years in Kansas, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. In Louisiana, he worked for Zapata Dredging Company as an engineer.

Mr. Messex was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He retired in Breaux Bridge, La., where he resided for 43 years until his death. He was known to his family and friends as “Gabby.”

He was a great conversationalist and great storyteller of his life. He always had a generous spirit and was a friend to all. He was a man of nine lives, doing hazardous duties in the war and in the oil field including being blown off an oil rig during an explosion killing many. He loved to hunt, fish and visit family and friends. He loved to cook and his family and friends loved for him to cook his famous “Louisiana Gumbo.” He was a favorite and well-loved uncle to his nieces and nephews, and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include Peggy Holmes, his dear friend and caretaker for 21 years, of Breaux Bridge, La.; two sons, Dennis Messex of Pflugerville, Texas, and Roy Bryne Messex of Oklahoma; a sister, Opal McCutchan of Aransas Pass, Texas; grandson Dennis Messex and wife Michelle of Granger, Texas; great-grandchildren Kirsten, Wyatt and Audrey Messex of Granger, Texas; and nieces and nephews Junior Ogle of Great Bend, Charlie Ogle and Linda Linsner, both of Hoisington, Morris McCutchan of Mulberry, Ark., Marian McCutchan of Aransas Pass, Texas, and Shirley Moses of Katy, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Hiram R. Messex, and two sisters, Edith M. Ogle and Winifred Ann (Susie) Messex.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post No. 7428 and American Legion Post No. 286. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 Main
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 28, 2010

Jocile Hansarik, 82, of Great Bend, died Jan. 25 in Great Bend. She was born Dec. 8, 1927, at Shawnee, Okla., the daughter of Ted and Emma Rose Sullivan. Mrs. Hansarik was a manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone. She had lived in Great Bend for 20 years, coming from Dodge City.

Survivors include a daughter, Andrea Young and husband Michael of Derby; three grandchildren, Zach Hansarik of Fort Bliss, Texas, Paul Konechy of Derby and Chris Konechy of San Francisco, Calif.; and three great-grandchildren.

No services will be held as cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 28, 2010

HAYS — Frederick G. “Fritz” Meis, 89, died Jan. 27 at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. Born Dec. 11, 1920, at Yocemento, he was the son of Anton F. and Mary M. (Pfeifer) Meis. He attended Hays High School. He was a driver for O’Neil Tank Service and was co-owner of M and M Pump Service of Hays for more than 40 years and he worked for Golden Plains Trucking for 20 years.

Mr. Meis was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9076.

Survivors include one sister, Lucille Davis of Great Bend; his special friend, Elouise Miller of Hays; several nephews and nieces; and several great-nephews and great-nieces.

A vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd in Hays. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays with military honors by Hays VFW Post No. 9076. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or Hays Good Samaritan Center. Condolences can be sent to clinesmortuary@ eaglecom.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Cline’s Mortuary of Hays*
1919 East 22nd
Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8822
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 29, 2010

KATY, Texas — Eugene William Gerritzen, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with our Lord Friday, Jan. 22. He was born May 6, 1943, in Great Bend and raised in Odin.

Throughout the years Gene served his community as a volunteer rural firefighter and a proud member of the Kansas Civil Air Patrol, was always active in his children’s lives, volunteered with multiple organizations and doted on his two grandchildren. Gene was a man of numerous talents and tremendous energy. He was always willing to help anyone in any capacity that he could.

A graduate of Fort Hays State University, Gene taught industrial arts for 12 years in three different Nebraska School districts. He later went on to a successful 27-year career as a multi-talented and inventive manual machinist for the Layne Christensen Corp., which brought him and his family to Katy, Texas, 24 years ago, Jan. 22. Gene lent his many talents to several community groups such as the Mended Hearts Organization and The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. He also took great pride in supporting our military by helping to package and ship many care packages to our troops overseas. He also found pleasure pursuing his numerous hobbies, conducting genealogy research, maintaining his many collections and exploring the Internet to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathie Jantz Gerritzen of Katy, Texas; his son David Gerritzen of Katy; his daughter and son-in-law Amy and Greg Railsback of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Christopher and Kristin Railsback of Houston; two sisters, Barbie Gerritzen of Hays and Lil Shaver of Sugarland, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Kathy Gerritzen of Ocala, Fla.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Caroline Gerritzen of Odin, and his sister Rose Stearns of Fremont, Neb.

Services were held Tuesday at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston, Texas, and he was laid to rest in the Katy Magnolia Cemetery in Katy, Texas. Gene will be very much missed by his family and the many friends he made throughout his life. Visit www.mem.com to view his full biography and sign the guest book for his family.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 29, 2010*

HUTCHINSON — Arthur Bland Graham, 49, of Hutchinson, went to be with the Lord at 1:35 a.m. Jan. 15, in Parsons, at his sister’s home. Bland was born Jan. 16, 1960, in Attica, to Richard Dwayne and Nila Jean (Martin) Graham. He attended area schools, graduating from Great Bend Senior High School with the Class of 1978.

Bland served his country in the United States Navy. While serving he was stationed on the USS Vancouver Battleship. He was honorably discharged. Bland was the owner/operator of the Pro-Am Paint and Body in Hutchinson.

Bland was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Plains. He was an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors include his sisters, Venissa McMillian and husband Mac of Stafford, Abby Carpenter and companion Steven Lawrence of Parsons, and Tatjana Chace and husband Marc of Towanda; brothers, Devin Graham and wife Jill of Fayetteville, Ark., and Jason Graham of Manhattan; stepmother, Ann Graham of Ellinwood; his dog Harley Belle; along with numerous nieces and nephews and two great-nephews. Bland was preceded in death by his parents.

Per his wishes his body has been taken for cremation. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Stafford City Cemetery. The family suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and/or the ASPCA. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

E-mail condolences may be left at their Web site, www.bathnaylor.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home*
522 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 29, 2010

ODIN — Eleanor Klug, 94, died Jan. 26 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 9, 1915, at Odin, the daughter of John and Louisa (Beran) Boor. She married Joseph W. Klug on Nov. 20, 1945, at Odin. He died Aug. 25, 1986. A homemaker, she was a lifetime resident of Odin.

Mrs. Klug was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Odin.

Survivors include three sons, Donald Klug, Mark Klug and Joseph Klug; four daughters, Janet Lutz, Connie Prosser, June Klug and Nancy Wirth; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Eleanor was one of a family of four brothers and eight sisters.

A parish rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholson-rickefh .net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/PO Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 27, 2010

LARNED — Wm. Andrew Kazmaier, 88, died Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Larned. He was born June 27, 1921, in rural Garfield, the son of William and Mary Velma Mae Spencer Kazmaier. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired residential contractor.

Mr. Kazmaier belonged to First Christian Church, and was a past Kiwanis Club member, both of Larned. He was a first lieutenant flight instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

On Oct. 3, 1945, he married W. Ruth Grove at Sumner, Ill. She survives.

Other survivors include one son, Craig and wife Janie, Overland Park; three daughters, Connie L. Gauditz and Jim Neumann, Brighton, Colo., Brenda N. Schuett and husband Randy, Waukesha, Wis., and Janet Gasser and husband Marty, Wichita; one brother, Robert L., Strongsville, Ohio, three sisters, Darlene English, Pratt, Marcile King, Kinsley, and Catherine Hammond, Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Linda Sue Kazmaier, and two brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Kazmaier.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding at Morell Funeral Home Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. today, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Belpre Cemetery, Belpre. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or the church in care of Morell Funeral Home. Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com. Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
1021 Broadway/P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550-0124
620-285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 26, 2010

Alice “Iris” Pfister, 75, of Great Bend, died Jan. 22 at her home. She was born May 27, 1934, at Edmond, the daughter of James Earl and Mattie (Strickland) Bean. She married Daniel “Jerry” Pfister on Jan. 6, 1956, at Great Bend. He preceded her in death Aug. 6, 2004. Alice was a homemaker and a cook at schools in Raymond and Geneseo. She was a resident of Great Bend, moving here from Beaver.

Mrs. Pfister was a member of the Church of Christ, Great Bend. She also loved playing cards, fishing and playing the piano.

Survivors include one son, Marvin Pfister and wife Carol of Radium; two daughters, Lucinda Pierce of Tucson, Ariz., and Lanette Weese and husband Jeff of Great Bend; three brothers, Max Bean of Abilene, Deal Bean of Topeka and Kenny Bean of Beloit; one sister, Jackie Palmer and husband Harlin of Ludell; eight grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, PeeWee Bean, and two sisters, Opal Manners and Phoebe McKinley.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the Rev. Ethan Feistner officiating. Burial will be at the Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m., and 9 a.m. until service time Monday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/PO Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 24, 2010

ELLSWORTH — Mary Lou Pflughoeft, 71, died Jan. 21 in Great Bend. Born July 9, 1938, in Ellsworth County, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Rosaline Panzer Peterman. On June 5, 1955, she married LeRoy E. Pflughoeft in Ellsworth. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2008.

A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, she was a registered nurse for Ellsworth Good Samaritan Center.

Mrs. Pflughoeft was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, current president of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Nurses Alumni, all of Ellsworth.

Survivors include three sons, Roy of Sterling, Craig of McPherson and Kelly of Ellsworth; a daughter, Pamela Kaspar of Ellinwood; three brothers, Wallace Murphy of Alton, Eugene Peterman of Ellsworth and Robert Peterman of Little River; a sister, Jessie Kralik of Ellsworth; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Burial will be at the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. today, with family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Memorials are suggested to thechurch, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Parsons Funeral Home
PO Box 45
Ellsworth, KS 67439
785-472-3861
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 24, 2010

Agnes G. Arends, 88, of Great Bend, died Jan. 20 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 22, 1921, at Claflin, the daughter of Julius and Carrie (Rous) Wendtlandt. She married Nicholas Louis Arends on Oct. 22, 1940, at Claflin. He died June 28, 2001. She worked for Barton County Community College, the Hoisington Dispatch, Central Kansas Medical Center, Hoisington High School, Ell-Kan and the Claflin Clarion. Mrs. Arends was a Great Bend resident since 1992, coming from Claflin.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, its Altar Society and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, all of Claflin. She enjoyed and was active in 4-H and Girl Scouts. She was a Senior Companion.

Survivors include two sons, Leonard P. Arends and wife Diane, of Tehachapi, Calif., and Thomas J. Arends of Gilroy, Calif.; three daughters, Judith E. Wahaus and husband Bob of Salina, and Linda R. Axtell and June A. Garrett and husband Larry, all of Claflin; two sisters, Rose Wendtlandt of Wilson and Pauline McLean of Garden Grove, Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren; also special family friends James W. Axtell of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Larry B. Graham of Claflin. She was preceded in death by three sons, Vincent J. Arends, Nicholas A. Arends and John Arends; one daughter, Mary Arends; and three sisters, Caroline A. Gerritzen, Emma Penka and Mary Ramsey.

A vigil service with rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, with Father Charles Mazouch officiant. Interment will be at the Claflin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Donations to memorial funds for Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or for Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center’s Activity Fund may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-792-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 22, 2010

HOISINGTON — Berdena B. Sellens, 92, of Hoisington, died Jan. 19 at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born July 25, 1917, at Blackwell, Okla., the daughter of Jacob and Lena (Weber) Bangerter. She married Kenneth I. Sellens on May 28, 1938, at Hoisington. They were married for 71 years. He survives. She was a retired secretary of the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington. A longtime resident of Hoisington, she moved to Great Bend after the tornado.

Mrs. Sellens was a member of the First United Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary to Post 7428 and held many offices in the United Methodist Women, all of Hoisington.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, of Ellinwood, include a son, Jim Sellens and wife Sharon of Wasilla, Alaska; four daughters, Judy Harmon and husband Roger of Round Rock, Texas, Janice Westrum and husband Gordon of Monument, Colo., Jolene Boys and husband Mike of Great Bend and Demarise Jayne Klir and husband Steven of Denton, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Harold Bangerter, and four sisters, Isabelle Rose, Maybelle Russe, Pearl Bartles and Bertha Lenk.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with the Rev. Ralph Jarboe, Jr., officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 6 until 8 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from 9:30 to service time Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Woodhaven Care Center Memorial Fund or United Methodist Women in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/PO Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 21, 2010

Agnes G. Arends, 88, of Great Bend, died Jan. 20 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bryant Funeral Home and will be announced.

LARNED — Garrett Anthony Finger, 11, died Jan. 19 at his home in Larned. He was born June 15, 1998, in Wichita, the son of Greg Finger and Janet (Wagner) Finger, both of Larned. A lifetime resident of Larned, he was a sixth-grader at Larned Middle School.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and attended the First Presbyterian Church, both of Larned.

Survivors include his parents; his twin sister Kaitlyn, of the home, and sister Elizabeth Fisher and her husband Matt, Larned; two brothers, Matt and wife Janae, Larned, and Jacob, Manhattan; and grandparents Leonard and Agnes Finger, Larned, and Elmer and Marlene Wagner, Belpre.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix and Pastor Dennis Scheibmeier presiding. Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m. today at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. The casket will remain closed. Burial will be in the Belpre Cemetery, Belpre. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of the Beckwith Mortuary. Personal condolences may be sent to www.beckwithmortuary.com. Funeral arrangements provided by
Beckwith Mortuary*
916 Main/P.O. Box 477
Larned, KS 67550
620-285-2121
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 21, 2010

OTTAWA — Dianne Winsky, 68, died Jan. 17 at her home in Ottawa. She was born Sept. 9, 1941, in Hoisington. She was the youngest child of George and Margaret (Ernst) Tauscher. She had been a resident of Ottawa since 1977. Dianne graduated from Hoisington High School with the Class of 1960. She graduated from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Wichita in 1963, as a Registered Nurse. Her lifelong nursing career included employment as an RN at the Halstead Hospital, Topeka Sate Hospital, Ottawa Retirement Village, Osawatomie State Hospital, Medical Lodge and, most recently, Lake Mary’s Center in Paola. On Saturday, Sept. 7, 1963, Dianne was united in marriage with Merle Winsky in Hoisington. He survives, of their home.

A visitation and celebration of her life will be held at Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Cremation is planned. The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Care of Kansas, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a daughter, Kelly Lynch and her husband, Adam, of Ottawa; three sons, Charlie Winsky of Hoyt, Dan Winsky of Lawrence and Jamie Winsky and his wife, Amy, of Ottawa; nine grandchildren, Randi, Darian, Jordan, Riley, Kati, Cole, Jessie, Jayce and Tori; and three sisters, Edna Mills and Delores Reif, both of Hoisington, and Virginia Boomhower of Russell. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Alice Hickel and LaNettia McBride, a brother, LeVorne Tauscher, and a son, Jeffrey Winsky. Funeral arrangements provided by
Dengel & Son Mortuary*
235 S. Hickory
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-2323
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 20, 2010

Berdena Sellens, 92, of Great Bend, died Jan. 19 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. Service arrangements are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and will be announced.

LARNED — Garrett Anthony Finger, 11, died Jan. 19 at his home in Larned. Service arrangements are pending and will be announced by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

ELLINWOOD — Leona Kaiser, 93, died Jan. 17 at Ellinwood District Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1917, in rural Ellsworth County near Black Wolf, she was the daughter of Edward and Bertha Kratky Blazek. She married John A. Kaiser on Nov. 10, 1936, in Chase. He died March 16, 1984. A longtime resident of Ellinwood, she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Kaiser was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood.

Survivors include two sons, Marvin I. Kaiser of Great Bend and Jerry Kaiser of Ellinwood; two brothers, Edward Blazek of Mission, Texas, and Richard Blazek of Great Bend; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Sharon Rae, in 1942, a brother, Ernest Blazek, two sisters, Edna Oberle and LaVerne Gardner, and two grandchildren.

Altar Society Rosary Service will be at 3 p.m. today at Kimple Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Ellinwood Fire Department or the Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary. Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Inc., Funeral Home
113 N. Main/P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 19, 2010

ELLINWOOD — Leona Kaiser, 93, died Jan. 17 at Ellinwood District Hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1917, in rural Ellsworth County near Black Wolf, she was the daughter of Edward and Bertha Kratky Blazek. She married John A. Kaiser on Nov. 10, 1936, in Chase. He died March 16, 1984. A longtime resident of Ellinwood, she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Kaiser was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood.

Survivors include two sons, Marvin I. Kaiser of Great Bend and Jerry Kaiser of Ellinwood; two brothers, Edward Blazek of Mission, Texas, and Richard Blazek of Great Bend; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Sharon Rae, in 1942, a brother, Ernest Blazek, two sisters, Edna Oberle and LaVerne Gardner, and two grandchildren.

Altar Society Rosary Service will be at 3 p.m. today at Kimple Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Ellinwood Fire Department or the Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary. Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Inc., Funeral Home
113 N. Main/P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 19, 2010

HUTCHINSON — Roberto Jorge “R.J.” Rojas was born prematurely at 23 weeks on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, to his parents, Jorge and Jennifer Rojas, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He weighed 1 pound, 8 ounces and was 12 inches long. After 37 short days here on Earth, Roberto died peacefully in his loving parents’ arms, while in the NICU. Our little warrior struggled daily and his endeavor ended with a surgery that he could not endure. Roberto passed gently into God’s hands on Jan. 14. While Roberto was here, he experienced holding hands with his mama and papa, listening as they sang him songs and read him many books, was held close by his parents, given many hugs and kisses from his family, and was told “I Love You” an uncountable amount of times.

Roberto is deeply loved by his mama and papa, big sister Emma, his grandparents, great-grandparents, his aunts and uncles, his cousins, many friends of the family, and all of his NICU nurses. Roberto will always remain his parents’ precious baby and Emma’s little brother, and they will hold him again in heaven one day. He was loved by all, will be missed by many, will never be forgotten, and will remain in our hearts forever.

Roberto is survived by his parents, Jorge and Jennifer Rojas, and his big sister Emma Mae Rojas, who reside in Hutchinson. His paternal grandparents are Victor Rojas and Raquel Flores of Mexico; and maternal grandparents Mike and Carol Scheuerman of Garnett. His maternal great-grandparents are Aaron and Maxine Scheuerman of La Crosse and Kenneth and Virginia Webb of Garnett.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor Jim Strasen presiding. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Friday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House-Sleepy Hollow in care of the mortuary.

Please visit www. elliottmortuary.com to leave personal condolences for the family.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 19, 2010

HUTCHINSON — John L. Torrez, 92, died Jan. 17 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 8, 1917, the son of Pablo Martinez and Candelaria Lopez Torrez. John graduated from Hoisington High School in 1938 and then served in World War II as a corporal with the Army. He worked as a grain elevator opperator with Jim Barrett Elevator and then Collingwood Elevator, both of Hoisington.

Mr. Torrez was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, all of Hoisington. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Hoisington and attended St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Hutchinson.

On May 4, 1946, he married Bessie Navarro in Hutchinson. She died Aug. 8, 2009.

Survivors include a daughter, Christine Tonche and husband Marcos Salgado Sr. of Hutchinson; a son, Arthur Torrez of Wichita; grandchildren, Jocelyn Abernathy and husband Tim and Libby Torrez of El Dorado; great-grandchildren, Haleigh Marie (Tonche) Kerns of Hutchinson and Joshua Torrez of El Dorado, and a brother, Jesus L. Torrez and wife Wanda of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Tonche, five brothers, Fidel, Salvador, Tony, Juan and Tommy Torrez, and an infant sister, Lupe Torrez.

Celebration of Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church with Father Nicholas Voelker presiding. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park. Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

Please visit www. elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal message for the family.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 19, 2010

Frank Charles Epp, 58, of Great Bend, died Jan. 17 at his home. He was born July 19, 1951, at Wichita, the son of Daniel and Katherine Franz Epp. He married Gloria Joy Heyen in Alamogordo, N.M. They were later divorced, but remained good friends. He was a driller by trade in the oilfield, which he passed on to his sons. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1986, moving from Colby.

Survivors include companion Mia, of the home; two sons, Shawn Epp and Trevis Epp, both of Great Bend; one daughter, Stephanie Sigmund of Great Bend; a brother, Richard Epp of Colby; a half brother, Randy Powell, and two half sisters, Kathy Powell and Diana Powell, all of Wichita; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial fund gifts may be made for the family. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 19, 2010

WICHITA —Dianne Dorothy Stevenin, 63, passed away Friday. She was born in Mayfield, Wis., Sept. 19, 1946. She was a former nurse at Arkhaven Nursing Home, Iola, and Great Bend Manor. Survivors include, husband, Tom Stevenin, Thayer; mother, Marie Winget, Florida; sons, GeorgeThomas (Bethany) Stevenin, IV and Joseph Dewayne Stevenin both of Calif.; daughter, Shannon Marie Blees (Kelly Neice), Haysville; brothers, James (Carol) Winget, William Winget andGeorge (Jan) Winget all of Wis.; sister, Donna (James, Sr.) Reetz, Betty (Orville) Kurth both of Wis. and Darlene (Michael) Johnson, FL; grandchildren, Anthony Blees, Tristan Stevenin and Nichole Smolik. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Winget, Sr., daughter, Elizabeth Ann Stevenin and brother, Robert E. Winget, Jr.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Thursday at the Broadway Mortuary in Wichita. Memorials may be made to Neosho County Community College, School of Nursing. Condolences may be viewed at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Broadway Mortuary*
1147 S. Broadway at Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67211
316-262-3435
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 17, 2010

John Habertheir, 87, died Dec. 28 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. He was born Aug. 22, 1922, the son of John R. and Ruby (Schroth) Habertheir.

He formerly served as a Catholic priest in California and in the Dodge City Diocese. He enjoyed playing cards, the piano, an above all, took great satisfaction in helping others.

He is survived by guardian and friend Leo Herrman and wife Vicki, of LaCrosse. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Chapel at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City. Officiant will be the Most Reverend Ronald M. Gilmore. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Windthorst, Kans. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 17, 2010

HOISINGTON — Oscar Deines, 97, died Jan. 14 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1912, in Russell, he was the son of Peter Theodore Deines and Minnie Pauline Krug. A longtime resident of Hoisington, he was retired from Missouri-Pacific, Kansas Power and Light and Robinowitz Oil Company.

Mr. Deines was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Hoisington Bible Church and a life member of the American Legion Post No. 286 in Hoisington.

Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Siegmund, Lawrence, Emil and Clarence Deines; five sisters, Tabea Wiedeman, Esther Flaglor, Rosa Rumpel, Claire Eichman and Lillian Huber.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post No. 286 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428. Friends may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Hoisington Bible Church in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
415 N. Main/P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 17, 2010

ABILENE, Texas — Erna Z. Kampert, a mother, a sister, a teacher, a friend, a smile giver to so many, died in Kindred-Hospital –Mansfield on Jan. 13. She was a young 69 years old. Erna had been battling through the difficult stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Erna was the daughter of Louis and Myrtle (Johnson) Zutavern from Great Bend. After moving to Abilene, Texas, in 1969, Erna became an elementary school teacher and got her first teaching job at Butterfield School, 10 miles southwest of Abilene. Erna eventually moved on from Butterfield and taught in the Wylie Independent School District for more than 30 years. Teaching was her passion and would be her only career. In 1999 she was awarded Teacher of the Year recognition for the Wylie ISD. This was a proud moment for her and her family as her long hours and hard work to better the lives of children were acknowledged.

Erna was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church of Abilene, Texas, and is survived by a daughter, Kim Klempnauer and her husband Todd of Arlington, Texas, and their children, Travis and Kathryn; David Kampert and his wife Aimee of Noblesville, Ind., and their children Sam and Joe; Devin Kampert of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lori Romberg and his children Madison and Owen; two brothers, John Zutavern and his wife Martha of Abilene, Kan., and Jerry Zutavern and his wife Sheila of Ojai, Calif.; two nieces, Ann Zutavern and Vicki Zutavern; one nephew, Louis Zutavern; and a host of friends.

Mom always had a smile on her face that warmed the hearts of everyone she came in contact with. It was the little things that Mom did in people’s lives that made a difference. A simple “Please” or “Thank You” always brightened the day of whomever she was speaking to. Mom will be dearly remembered for her sacrificial love for her children. The continual sacrifice of her own needs to provide for the needs of her family will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Family will recieve friends 6 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the donor’s favorite children’s charity, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 17, 2010

O.W. Huss, 81, died Dec. 20, 2009, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita. Born March 20, 1928, in Hebron, Neb., he was the son of August and Bessie Barnes Huss. He graduated from Hebron High School in 1945. O.W. came to Great Bend in the early 1960s to manage McDonalds Department Store. In 1966 the McDonalds Clothing Chain began getting rid of stores and closed the store in Great Bend. Not wanting to relocate his family and leave Great Bend, he sold stocks and securities but did not enjoy the traveling his new career required. In May of 1966 he was approached by the Great Bend Chanber of Commerce and Economic Development to be executive director and he accepted. He remained with the Great Bend Chanber for 27 years until his retirement in March of 1993.

In 1998 he married Jeri Bergeson Dykstra.

His genuine love for the people and the community of Great Bend contributed to his many accomplishments. In addition to his dedicated service to the local Chamber and the State of Kansas, Huss was also given the Great Bend Citizen of the Year Award in 2001. He penned the column “Outside Looking In” for the Great Bend Tribune, and wrote many humorous articles for the community. He was also a consultant for chambers of commerce and economic development groups.

He spent three months at a time helping cities such as Beatrice, Neb., and Coffeyville. He was also involved with the South West Kansas Area Agency on Aging employment program, which helps people 55 and older find employment.

Mr. Huss was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Board of Regents, Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and a volunteer for the EARS Program at Eisenhower School.

Survivors include his wife, Jeri of the home; a son, Bruce Huss and wife Karen of Wichita, and a daughter, Jill Herold of Lakewood, Colo., and their mother, Jean Weathers of Great Bend; three stepsons, John R. Lampe and wife Lenora of Great Bend, Doug Dykstra and wife Colleen of Pineto, Ariz., and Steve Dykstra of Franklin, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Kerry Lampe and fiancé Jeff Schenk and Debbie Depperschmidt and husband Mark of Great Bend; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Bergeson of Oak Creek, Wis., and Myrna Schartz of Great Bend; and a brother-in-law, Larry Bergeson of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Bessie Huss; a brother, Warren Huss; a sister, Darlene Shriner; wife Carolyn Sue Huss; mother-in-law, Pauline Breitenbach; daughter-in-law Lori Dykstra; and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Vernon Brill.

A celebration of his life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, 5230 Broadway in Great Bend with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church building fund or the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 13, 2010

Phyllis D. Keeley, 79, of Great Bend, died Jan. 9 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born June 17, 1930, in Great Bend, the daughter of Louis W. and Ermyl Ellen Ericks Trauer. A resident of Great Bend for 25 years, retiring to Buncombe Creek, Okla., she worked at banks in Albert, Larned, Topeka and Great Bend. On June 8, 1949, she married John Patrick Keeley in Nashua, Iowa. He survives.

Other survivors include a son, Ed Keeley and wife Laurel, Wichita; daughter, Pam Keeley-Gassmann and husband Juerg, Buhler, Switzerland; a sister, Shirley McGinnis and husband Richard, Hoisington, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a young daughter, Sharon Coleen.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Brother Dick Ogle presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned. Memorials may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House or the Children’s Charity of your choice, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Beckwith Mortuary*
P.O. Box 477/916 Main
Larned, KS 67550
620-285-2121
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 13, 2010

ELLINWOOD — Darrell Wayne Begg, 44, died Jan. 11 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Born Jan. 1, 1966, in Livonia, Mich., he was the son of Clifton Sharon and Madeline Kay (Christy) Keen. A resident of Great Bend since 2002, coming from Elkhart, Ind., he was a sander for Rosewood Gallery.

Mr. Begg was a member of the First Christian Church, Kiwanis Aktion Club and the Storm Special Olympics. He loved and was active in the Rosewood Rodeo.

Survivors include his mother, Mattie Begg, of Great Bend; a sister, Diana Dawson and husband Dana, of Great Bend; a stepmother, Mary Keen of Hayward, Calif.; a half brother, David Keen of Haywood, Calif.; a foster sister, Donna Snodgrass and husband Tom of Shawnee, Okla.; and a niece, Rebecca Dawson of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Sharon Keen; and his stepfather, Dale Begg.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at the Great Bend Cemetery North. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to service time today. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation or Great Bend Recreation Commission for the Benefit of Special Populations, both in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 13, 2010

Arlys H. Wycoff, 88, of Great Bend, died Jan. 11 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born May 26, 1921, at Stafford County, the son of Estol J. and Golda May (Broadbooks) Wycoff. He married Margaret F. Morgan Feb. 7, 1946, at Fort Worth, Texas. She died Dec. 27, 2009. He was involved in agricultural related businesses including Farmers Grain and Supply, Great Bend Coop and Taylor Equipment. He was a lifelong Stafford and Barton County resident. He was an Aviation Machinists Second Mate serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Mr. Wycoff was a member of the Church of Christ, Great Bend. He was a dedicated Christian, loving husband of 63 years, and devoted father and grandfather.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Terry and husband Doug, Olathe, and Susan Willis and husband Randy, Hoisington; four grandchildren, Krista Denny and husband Jack, Overland Park, Craig Terry, Colorado Springs, Colo., Julie Ann Jacobs and husband Ben, Ellinwood, and Abby Shull and husband Jeremiah, Winfield; four great-grandchildren, Julia Denny, Cecily Shull, Bennett Jacobs and Banks Jacobs; and two brothers, Marvin Wycoff of Merriam, and Otis Wycoff of Diamond Bar, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lloyd Wycoff and one sister, Vivian DeSantis.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, with Chuck Marshall, officiant. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be sent to the Church of Christ or Carpenter Place Children’s Home, both in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www. bryantfh.net Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home *
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 13, 2010

HOISINGTON — Mark Richard Ehster, 52, of Hoisington, died Dec. 11, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Born Nov. 5, 1957, in Gainesville, Fla., he was the son of Ronald and Karen Ehster. A longtime resident of the Hoisington area, he worked as an electrician, cook and construction worker.

He served in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1980.

Survivors include two sons, Bradley Michael Ehster of Wichita and Eric Scott Luster of Hoisington; two daughters, Kim Ehster of Merritt Island, Fla., and Rebecca Sue Ehster of Broken Arrow, Okla.; his longtime companion Susan Richardson of Hoisington; one sister, Teresa Ehster of Merritt Island, Fla.; three brothers, Ronald Ehster of Atlanta, Ga., Chris Ehster of Merritt Island. Fla., and Scott Ehster of West Virginia; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Street Church of God in Hoisington with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery following the service.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 13, 2010

Phyllis D. Keeley, 79, died January 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. Service is pending and will be announced by Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned.

HENDERSON, Nev. — Jimmie D. Moore, 79, died Dec. 30 at Henderson, Nev. Born May 14, 1930, in Great Bend, he was the son of Sam and Martha (Brack) Moore. On June 9, 1957, he married Betty Owen in Spearville. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State University with two degrees in education. He taught in Spearville and Odin, Paris (France) American Military School, Safford, Ariz., and Henderson, Nev., before his retirement in 1986.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; a son, Stephen, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Shawna Thomas of Oregon; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Alverta Bosch of Gorham and Smith Center, and Florence Williams, Muenster, Texas; and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Moore, and a nephew, Gary Williams, Great Bend.

Funeral services were held in Henderson, Nev., on Jan. 4, with graveside services following on Jan. 6 at the military cemetery in Las Vegas, Nev.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 12, 2010#

Betty L. Oetken, 82, of Great Bend, died Jan. 10 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1927, at Great Bend, the daughter of Kenneth Eldred and Grace Mabel (Dunsworth) Truxal. She married Otto John Oetken Jr. on Dec. 17, 1946, at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. He died Dec. 16, 2008. She was a resident of Great Bend since 1958, moving from Albert. She worked at Stone Cafe, Barton County Nursing Home and McCurdy’s Hatchery, and retired from the maintenance department at Barton County Community College.

Mrs. Oetken was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend.

Survivors include one son, Ron Oetken and wife Connie, of Olmitz; one daughter, Connie Williams and husband Rickey of Mims, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Pat Russell, Brandon Williams, Shawn Williams, Jill Swarts, Staci Massleon, Pasa Williams, John Williams, Keith Oetken and Lacey Oetken; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Adam Wutka officiant. Interment will be at the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations to memorial funds for St. Mark Lutheran Church or for the Great Bend Fire Department Social Charity Fund may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 12, 2010

ELLINWOOD — John F. (Jack) Yarmer, 84, died Jan. 10 at his home in Ellinwood. Born Oct. 13, 1925, in Ellinwood, he was the son of John J. and Gertrude Mae Huffman Yarmer. On Oct. 30, 1950, he married Juanita Berry in Clayton, N.M. She died Feb. 13, 2006. He was a driller for Loffland Brothers Oil Company in Tulsa, Okla.

An Ellinwood resident for the past 25 years, he was formerly of Singapore, Malta, Turkey and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.

Mr. Yarmer was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood.

Survivors include a sister, Vada Yarmer of Ellinwood; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, Norman Yarmer and William Raymond Yarmer.

Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m, on Thursday at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may visit from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph’s Church Roof fund.

Funeral services provided by

Kimple Funeral Home

113 N. Main/P.O. Box 246

Ellinwood, KS 67526

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 12, 2010