DAVID   G. RICHARDSON 

David G. Richardson, age 69 years, of Albert, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, August 6, 2016.   “Dave” was born on October 5, 1946 at Great Bend, Kansas to Harold “Bay” and Georgia (Weiser) Richardson.   He was united in marriage to Teri L. Barr on March 20, 1983 at Apple Valley, California.   The couple lived in Yorba Linda, California prior to moving to Albert in August of 1996.   A self-employed carpenter and cabinetmaker, he owned and operated Dave’s Custom Cabinets in Albert for twenty years.   Dave enjoyed motorcycle riding and spending time with his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Teri L. Richardson of Albert, Kansas; one son, Jackson (and his wife, Shayna) Richardson of Albert, Kansas; two daughters:   Dana (and her husband, Bob) Blair of Paradise, California and Sarah Comer (and her companion, Chris Treadwell) of Goddard, Kansas; five grandchildren:   Alison Walker, Khilie McQuade, David Bivens, Seth Richardson, and Dylan Richardson; one brother, Charles (and his wife, Cheryl) Richardson of Great Bend, Kansas and two sisters:   Joyce (and her husband, Richard) Kultgen of Albert, Kansas and Janice Everett of Fort Mohave, California.   Dave was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, his twin Dale Richardson and Jack Richardson.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Larry Schumacher officiating.   According to Dave’s wishes, cremation has been chosen.   Dave would have wanted everyone that attends his Memorial Celebration to be comfortable so there is no need to dress up.   Memorial donations may be made in care of Dave Richardson’s GoFundMe Account to help defray medical and funeral expenses.   Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

 

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS   67530

(620) 793-6161

Garfield – Clarence Robert “Bob” Brack,84, passed away peacefully at home August 3, 2016.

He was born December 4, 1931 in Larned, the son of Clarence Raymond Brack and Esther W. Eikmeier. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer and a rural mail carrier.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1958. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned and the American Legion, Garfield.

On November 20, 1956 he married Corrine J. Schartz. She survives.

Other survivors include; five daughters; Denise Schrader (Monte), Midland, TX, Lisa Graver (Kent), Great Bend, Joni Geiman (Lonny), Hutchinson, Terri Ryan (Jerry), Russell and Gayle Maltby (Junior), Aline, OK; twelve grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one half-sister, Pat Henderson, Federal Way, WA; one step-sister, Connie Ratliff, Larned; two step-brothers, Dr. William Dickey, Parker, CO and Dr. Gary Dickey, Littleton, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Vigil Service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Friends may sign the register, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, the Garfield Fire department or the Garfield EMS, all in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: Hoisington

Tom W. Van Brimmer, 82, died August 3, 2016, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born in Hoisington on July 6, 1934, the son of Willis D. and Opal (Sypolt) Van Brimmer. He graduated from Hoisington High School, class of 1952, and later attended Bible College in Oklahoma. Tom was a longtime resident of Hoisington with exception of time in Great Bend and Stockton.

He married Janice Boyce and they later divorced. He then married Christine Bobbitt and they later divorced. On February 13, 1993, he married Karen Jones at the Vine United Methodist Church in Hoisington.

During his youth Tom worked in construction and helped to build powerlines. He was a parts man for Great Bend Auto and Supply in Great Bend and at Roto-Mix in Hoisington. His greatest love was the time he spent at the Great Bend Tribune as a photographer and reporter.

Tom was a member and a trustee of the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington. He was also a member of various service clubs and served as a City Councilman for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Van Brimmer; two sons, Bradley Van Brimmer and companion Fernando Gutierrez of Kansas City, MO, Clayton Duke Van Brimmer of Hoisington; two daughters, Brenda Lancaster and husband Tim of Overland Park, and Robyn Dodge and husband Charles of Hoisington; a stepson, Bill Jones and wife Val of Parker, CO; 15 grandchildren, Tate and Hope Lancaster, Austin, Zander, and Grayson Strandberg, Autumn, Austin, Andrew, Emily, and David Dodge, Trae, Elli, and Tommy Van Brimmer, Madison and Cody Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Janice Van Brimmer, brother, Willis “Billy” Van Brimmer, and sister, Karen Kirkpatrick.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Dr. Reuben Lang’at presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.
Friends may call noon to 8 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Richard “Ed” Ludes Age: 81
Date of Death: July 9, 2016
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 5, 1934
Parents Name: Bernard Edward & Genevieve (McMullen) Ludes

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Patricia Rogg, June 6, 1959 at Russell, KS.
He worked for Mutual of Omaha as a Salesman for fifty years
Since 1961 Ed has been a Great Bend, Kansas resident
A member of Knights of Columbus, Life Underwriters and a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Ed was an avid swimmer, being a charter member of Town & Country Racquet Club, presently known as Club 1 Fitness, Great Bend.
SURVIVORS

Wife: Patricia Ludes, of the home
Two daughters: Aimee Jostrand of Lucas, TX, Jennifer and wife LeAnne Ludes of Omaha, NE
Two sisters: Joan Machin and husband Tom of Escondido, CA, Regina Hogan of Placerville, CA
Five Grandchildren: Jaden Jostrand, Max Jostrand, Piper Jostrand, Amanda Ludes, and Evan Ludes
SERVICE INFORMATION
A Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 pm Friday, August 5, 2016, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be taking place at Great Bend Cemetery.
Memorial Fund: Knights of Columbus 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

Dateline: Auburn, Wash.

Name of Deceased: Duane A. Ochs                                                     Age: 60

Date of Death: July 27, 2016

Place of Death: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida

Date of Birth: August 26, 1955 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Edwin A. and Delores (Boxberger) Ochs

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Barbara Nichols and they were later divorced. He then married LeAnn Weber and they later divorced.

Born and raised in Hoisington, he moved to Great Bend in 1977, living and working there until moving to Seattle, Wash., in 1990. He was employed by the Boeing, Co., retiring in January 2016. He was an avid golfer and bowler.

 

SURVIVORS

Mother: Delores Ochs, Great Bend

One brother, Darrell Ochs and his wife Kathy of Great Bend

One niece: Nickie of Great Bend

One nephew: Darren of Debary, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his father.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Duane A. Ochs Memorial Fund in care of Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.

 

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

                      Arrangements by    Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road       Great Bend, Kansas         67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Audrey Ann Batchman                                    Age: 80

Date of Death: July 27, 2016

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

Date of Birth: March 6, 1936 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Harold Henry and Ella Margaret (Svatos) Geil

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Darrell Otis Batchman August 7, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Albert, Kansas.

She worked for Larned State Hospital for 30 years, retiring as an Activity Therapist. Following retirement, she worked at the Center for Counseling.

Mrs. Batchman was a lifetime Barton County resident, living in the Pawnee Rock and Great Bend area.

She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, south of Albert. She enjoyed horses, and reading science fiction and murder mysteries.

 

SURVIVORS

husband: Darrell Otis Batchman, of the home

one son: Richard Batchman and his wife Debbie of Ellinwood

three grandsons: Christopher Batchman and companion Alexandria Stimpson, Bryce Batchman and his wife Lindsey and Eric Batchman

seven great-grandchildren: Isaac Stimpson, Bradyn Batchman, Camryn Batchman, Alexander Gage Batchman, Avigeil Batchman, Jack Batchman and Oliver Batchman

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Prayer Service: 7 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Shelly Klingensmith

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1 to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Albert Fire Department, 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

Larned – Bryan E. Laing, 60, passed away July 17, 2016, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born June 16, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Larry and Phyllis Depoy Laing. A longtime area resident, he was a carpenter.

He was a member of the Assembly Of God Church, Larned. He loved to fish and ride motorcycles and also served in the United States Army.

On August 15, 2005, he married Kerri A. Broughton in Larned. She passed away March 21, 2016.

Survivors include: two sons, Chris Laing, Topeka, Ryan McQuitty, Burleson, Texas; five daughters, Laree Laing and Shawna Wilder, both of Larned, Chantay Handley, Salina, Elisha Halbert, Caldwell, Rachael Bell, Canadian, Texas; sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Jameson McQuitty.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Friday at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge, with Pastor Leroy Lyon presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main Street, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.