Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas 

Name of Deceased: Marie L. Sisk                                                         Age: 103

Date of Death: July 16, 2014

Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 15, 1911 at Little River, Kansas

Parents Name: John Edward & Sissa (Olsson) Olander 

OBITUARY INFORMATION 

Raised on the family farm south of Little River, Marie was one of eight children born to Swedish immigrants.

She married Lawrence Alvin Sisk June 18, 1937 at Hutchinson, Kansas.  He died December 18, 1982.

She was a secretary for Rice County Extension Office.

Mrs. Sisk was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1952 coming from Hutchinson, Kansas.

She attended First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend. She enjoyed nature, flowers, and visiting Cheyenne Bottoms. 

SURVIVORS

two sons: Ronald L. Sisk and his wife Janine of Lenexa, KS, and Larry W. Sisk and his wife Poldi of Rosemount, MN

four grandchildren: Stacy Smith and her husband Chris, Tom Sisk and his wife Amy, Shelby Sisk, and Sisa Sisk

four great-grandchildren: Garrett, Sophie, Calvin, and Evelyn Marie.

She was proud of each and every one and their varied accomplishments. The family is grateful to Joe, Kevin, Ric, and Kole for helping Marie maintain her home, allowing her to stay there until she peacefully passed away. 

SERVICE INFORMATION 

Graveside Service: Saturday, July 19, 2014

Time of Service: 3:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchinson, KS

Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott V. Solether

Visitation:  Noon until 9:00 pm., Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Salvation Army or Barton County Food Bank or Meals on Wheels, 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