Arthur “John” Thul, 76, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Via Christ St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1945, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Arthur & Esther (Fosdick) Thul. He was previously married to Jacque Van Steenburgh.

A life-time resident of Great Bend, John worked as a bookkeeper for R & S Repair and Sunflower Diversified Services. In his younger days, he enjoyed working on cars, watching races and NASCAR, boats, and fishing. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his mother of Great Bend; Jacque Van Steenburgh of Great Bend; and a stepdaughter, Sheryl Spears of Great Bend. He is preceded in death by his father; a brother, Franklin Thul; and an infant sister, Linda Thul.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to the Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant 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

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, March 16, 2022