Name of Deceased: Mary Eldean Cruse
Date of Death: August 20, 2013
Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: October 24, 1933 at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: John & Dora (Helfrich) Heinz
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Eugene Wilbur “Gene” Cruse May 5, 1954 at Ellinwood, Kansas. He died July 18, 1999.
She was a proof operator at Security State Bank and American State Bank.
Mrs. Cruse was a long-time Barton County resident.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, and Daughters of Isabella. She was an avid five-point pitch and pinochle player and loved spending time with family. She was a volunteer for Barton County Historical Society and Meals on Wheels.
SURVIVORS
Five children: Sharon A. Harms and her husband Herbert of Great Bend, KS; David E. Cruse and his wife Jane of Great Bend, KS; Annette M. Merlau of Hoisington, KS; Dorothy S. Smith and her husband Roger of Milton, WV; and Maurice A. Cruse of Colorado Springs, CO
Daughter-in-law: Colleen Cruse of Colorado Springs, CO
One Brother: Gale Heinz and his wife Janice of Great Bend, KS
Fifteen Grandchildren: Andrew Harms, Kara Harms, Katy Harms, Sara Cruse, Emily Cruse, Daphne Stalcup and husband Barry, Evan Merlau and wife Jami, Alaina Gibbens and husband Allen, Erin Burton and husband Eric, Patrick Smith, Ian Smith, Hannah Osborne and husband Jordan, Amy Smith, Rex Cruse, and Veronica Cruse
Five Step Grandchildren: Kelsey Ward, Rick Walker, Tim Walker, Charlie Walker, Andy Walker
Twelve Great-grandchildren
Several Step Great-Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Ryan Merlau.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend
Celebrant: Father Don Bedore
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2013at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530