Kenneth Joe Craven, 70, passed away Sept. 9, 2019 in Overland Park, Kan. He was born on Dec. 5, 1948 in Greeley, Colo., the son of Clarence and Levana (Mitchell) Craven. He lived most of his life in the Great Bend area and was a Vietnam Era Army veteran.

Survivors include one son, Shane Craven (wife Lindsey) of Great Bend; two daughters, Margaret Craven of Winfield and Donna Craven of Gardner; one brother, Melvin Craven of Great Bend; one sister, Teri Helwer of Russell; four grandchildren, Sterling McAllister, Deklyn Craven, Teagan Craven, and Rhoslyn Craven. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Susan Craven of Russell.

Friends and family are invited to a reception at the Eagles Club in Great Bend on Sept. 21st at 8 p.m.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 12, 2019