Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Hastings, 76, passed away March 9, 2024, at Azria Health, Great Bend. She was born Nov. 14, 1947, in Stuart, Neb., to Gerald “Bud” and Hazel (Gossard) Papke. She married Konrad Hastings June 5, 1965, in Rawlins, Wyo. He survives.  

Jackie, along with her husband who worked in the oilfield, had lived in numerous places, Gillette, Wyo.; Willingston, N.D.; Plentywood, Mont.; Worland, Wyo.; Farmington N.M.; Enid, Okla.; Craig, Colo.; Roosevelt, Utah; Scott City, Kan.; Russell, Kan.; and ending up in Great Bend. She had been a dedicated employee of Great Bend Manor, Rosewood Services, and the Boys Home. In her younger years, she had worked at A&W in Scott City. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, and was a known Elvis Presley fan, having a vast collection of memorabilia. Above all, she enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending countless sporting events.  

Survivors include her husband Konrad of the home; two sons, Michael Hastings and Patrick Hastings, both of Great Bend; one daughter, Debbie Hastings of Great Bend; two sisters Jeraldine Humphrey of Buffalo, Wyo., and Connie Papke of Casper, Wyo.; and 11 grandchildren and nine great grand children and one to arrive in July. She was preceeded in death by her parents; brother Gerry; nephew Gary Lee; and two brothers-in-law.  

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Adam Wutka presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS  67530.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, March 12, 2024