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David (Dave) H. Mackintosh
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Published: Nov 23, 2016, 3:50 PM

LARNED — David (Dave) H. Mackintosh, 58, passed away Nov. 21, 2016 at his home, Larned.
He was born August 16, 1958 in Salina, the son of Donald H. and Barbara A. Bayles Mackintosh. A longtime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman.
He was a graduate of Hyannis High School, Hyannis, Neb., where he was active in FFA, band, football team and the wrestling team which led to his lifelong interest in following wrestling. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University, where he was a member of the AGR Fraternity and the meats and livestock judging teams.
Survivors include; his parents, Elkhorn, Nebraska, two sisters, Connie Klaumann, Omaha, Neb.; and Becky Meyer, Hanover; a brother-in-law, Doug Kotas, Milligan, Neb., four nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by a sister Janet Kotas and a great nephew, Chase Hunter.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the mortuary.
Cremation has taken place and private family inurnment will be in the Garrison Cemetery, Manhattan.
Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Beckwith Mortuary, Inc.
916 Main, P.O. Box 477
Larned, KS, 67550
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune. Nov. 23, 2016
Theresa Lavona Dietz 1931 - 2025
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Theresa Lavona Dietz
Published: Apr 3, 2025, 6:57 PM

Theresa Lavona Dietz, 93, passed away April 2, 2025, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born Aug. 25, 1931, daughter of Wilhelm “Bill” and Olinda (Schwartzkopf) Popp. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Reformed Church, which was located 1 mile west of Hwy 281 and 2 miles north of the Galatia blacktop. Growing up on the family farm northwest of Susank, Theresa attended grade school at District #91, then graduated from Hoisington High School in 1949.

Emil S. Dietz and Theresa were married on Nov. 27, 1949, in Milberger, Kan. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2017. Theresa worked alongside her husband on the farm. But her greatest accomplishment was being homemaker for her husband and five children. Her talent knew no bounds with baking, quilting, and gardening. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a 4-H Leader for the Fairview Scouts. 

Survivors include son, Ron Dietz (Debbie) of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Donna Wilhelm (Steve) of Galatia, Jane Steinert (Dennis) of Galatia, Laura Bryant (Daniel Wedermyer) of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Nancy Thiel (Mark) of Lenexa; grandchildren, Justin Steinert (Lauren), Kristi Engle (Cody), Todd Bryant (Cassie), Emilie Dietz and Mena Thiel; great grandchildren, Claire Engle, Gwen Engle, Kelsey Bryant, Kyler Bryant and Sophia Steinert; and sister, Shirley Maier. She was preceded in death her parents; beloved husband of 68 years, Emil; brother, Vernon Popp; sisters, Delores Dewald-Hanhardt, LoRee Dietz; and granddaughter, Andrea Bryant.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Fairview Cemetery or St. Paul Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. 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, April 5, 2025