Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Clark LaVern Funk                                            Age: 57

Date of Death: April 8, 2016

Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 23, 1959

Parents Name: Raymond Bernard and Lillian R. (Boxberger) Funk

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Cynthia Marie Schmitt August 13, 1992 at Milberger, Kansas.

He worked in maintenance for Becker Tire and Treading.

He enjoyed listening to music, motorcycles, bowling and pool.

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Cynthia Funk, of the home

three sons: Curtis Funk of Great Bend, KS, Raymond Funk and his wife Samantha of Great Bend, KS, and William Funk of the home

two sisters: Connie Dirreen and her husband Bill of Hoisington, KS, and Victoria Sturgeon and her husband Jim of Topeka, KS

one granddaughter: Lillith Funk

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Brandon Joseph Funk.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger

Officiant: The Reverend Adam Wutka

Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Clark Funk Funeral Expense Fund, 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: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Norma Natalie Ruble                                       Age: 85

Date of Death: April 6, 2016

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 18, 1931 at Las Cruces, New Mexico

Parents Name: Harry O. and Billie Ruth (Kirtley) Noll and granddaughter of William and Peal (Charles) Kirtley

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Dean Ruble March 18, 1953 at Hutchinson, Kansas.  He died December 20, 1976.

She was a cashier for Sears & Roebuck, Rosencrantz-Bemis and Pay Day IGA.

Mrs. Ruble was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1954.

 

SURVIVORS

one daughter: Kim L. Hekele and husband Mike of Odin

seven grandchildren: Jason Hekele, Jacob Hekele, Caleb Hekele, Jeff Ruble, Tim Ruble, Spencer Ruble and Micaela Ruble-Tesch

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Kirtley “Kirt” Ruble.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Ted Stoecklein officiating. Mrs. Ruble has donated her body the University of Kansas Medical Center for medical research. Memorials are requested to Golden Belt Humane Society, 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: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: LaRue Irene Maneth                                         Age: 78

Date of Death: April 5, 2016

Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend

Date of Birth: September 9, 1937 at Nekoma, Kansas

Parents Name: Marcellus A. and Irene Rose (Basgall) Legleiter

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Melvin John Maneth June 11, 1957 at Olmitz, Kan.  He died October 16, 2010. A Great Bend resident since 2007, coming from rural Albert, Mrs. Maneth was a homemaker.

Mrs. Maneth was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Great Bend.

 

SURVIVORS

Survivors include three sons: James Maneth and his wife Carla of Great Bend, John Maneth and his wife Traci of Great Bend, and Jeffrey Maneth of Bellevue, Wash.; one daughter: Marla Hungerford and her husband Charles of Omaha, Neb.; one brother: Cletus Legleiter of St. Mary’s, Kan.; two sisters: LaVonne McCarty of San Tan Valley, Ariz., and Judy Weiser of Phoenix, Ariz.; three Grandchildren: Trevor Maneth and his wife Michel, Kalee Maneth and Jared Maneth; two Great-grandchildren: Pyper Maneth and Ryker Maneth; two step grandsons: Nathan Andrews and his wife Tracey, and Aaron Andrews and his wife Jenna; and one step great-granddaughter, Nora Andrews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Legleiter.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore celebrating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Prince of Peace Altar Society or Prince of Peace Parish, 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: Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Tommy Don Taylor Age: 77
Date of Death: April 1, 2016
Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 14, 1938 at Heber Springs, Arkansas
Parents Name: Eldon and Georgia (Wolfe) Taylor

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Tom married Reva Gilliss September 11, 1965 at Great Bend, KS. She died April 10, 1991. He later married Liz (Rebel) Kerns, and were later divorced but remained close.
He served his country as an Underwater Demolitions Team member during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was also one the first instructors at the Navy SEAL school in Little Creek, Virginia.
A Pawnee Rock, Kansas, resident, since 2006, Tom was a directional driller consultant, traveling around the world.
He was a member of the American Legion, Post 320, in Ellinwood, KS and an avid five point pitch player.

SURVIVORS
One son: Sim Taylor and his wife Gail, of Billings, MO
One daughter: Shanda Mull and her husband Ty, of Pawnee Rock, KS
Two sisters: Gail Jenisch of Billings, MO
Sarah Christopher of Springfield, MO
Two Grandchildren: Emma Cape of Great Bend and Olivia Mull of Pawnee Rock
Sister in law: Jolynn Gilliss Schartz of Midland, TX
Brother in laws: Dan Jenisch of Billings, Mo and John Schartz of Midland, TX
SERVICE INFORMATION
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established with Great Bend High School Booster Club, to benefit the softball, volleyball and swimming programs, 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: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Helen V. Krug                                                      Age: 96

Date of Death: April 3, 2016

Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 26, 1919 at Otis, Kansas

Parents Name: David E. & Mollie (Schneider) Brack

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Edward Krug October 7, 1940 at Hoisington, Kansas.  He died May 19, 1990.

She owned and operated Cinderella Shoppe, Newton Drive-In, The Chicken House and E & E Glass.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

 

SURVIVORS

one daughter: Carolyn Lowry and her husband Duane of Elizabethton, Tenn.

daughter-in-law: Marlies Krug of Great Bend, KS

Four Grandchildren: Eric Krug, Kevin Lowry, Kregg Lowry and Kayla Wright

Five Great-grandchildren: Braxton Lowry, Mason Wright, Colin Wright, Evan Wright and Elizabeth Krug

She was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Krug, and two brothers, Clarence V. Brack and Ervin Brack.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, April 8, 2016

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Richard Monson

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. A luncheon will be at Trinity Lutheran Church preceding the service.

Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran Church, 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: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Alyce Chambers Age: 70
Date of Death: April 3, 2016
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 24, 1945, in Hoisington
Parents Name: Harlan “H.D.”and Velma (Beck) McMillin

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Alyce married Michael Chambers Aug. 30, 1964 at Hoisington, KS. He survives
A long time Hoisington, Kansas resident, Alyce also lived six years in Chicago, moving back to Hoisington in 1974.
She was a para for USD 431 for many years, working at Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Hoisington Middle School. From 2008 -2013, she assisted her husband in managing the Club House at Lake Barton Golf Club. Alyce was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many committees, and the V.F.W. Auxiliary, both of Hoisington. She was also involved in Rainbows during her High School years, and later played an integral part in the development of Kans for Kids.

SURVIVORS
Husband: Mike Chambers, of the home
one son: Tony Chambers, of Hoisington, KS
one daughter: Staci Wren, of Hoisington, KS
one sister: Arlene Lewis, of Viola, KS
Granddaughter: Jayden Wren, of Scott City, KS
Brother-in-law: Mike Aylward, of Hoisington, KS
Sister-in-law: Crista McMillin, of Wichita, KS

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Katherine Kaylene “Katy”, brother, Edward McMillin, sister, Jany Aylward, and by a brother-in-law, Marvin Lewis.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Friday, April 8, 2016
Time of Service: 11:00 am
Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rev. Reuben L’angat
Inurnment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids to benefit Jany Aylward Scholarship Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Danek                      Age: 90

Date of Death: April 3, 2016

Place of Death: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 16, 1925 at Lawrence, Nebraska

Parents Name: Bernard J. and Veronica (Irsik) Musenbrock

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Joseph Frederick Danek April 19, 1952 at Lincoln, Nebraska.  He died February 17, 1992.

She was a dietician for Great Bend Day Care Center for 25 years before retirement.

Mrs. Danek was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1960 coming from Lincoln, Neb.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

four sons: Joseph F. Danek, II of Great Bend, David J. Danek and his wife Cheryl of Grand Island, Neb., Richard Danek and his wife Sharon  of Topeka, and Michael Danek and his wife Tammy of Fulmouth, Va.

two daughters: Marie Stremel and companion Russell Chapman of Arkansas City, KS, and Mary Bailey and her husband Randy of Springfield, Ill.

sister-in-law, Pauline Musenbrock of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren: Ten

Great-grandchildren: Ten

Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Nick Stremel, one brother, Bernard H. “Buck” Musenbrock, and one twin sister, Rosemary Price.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore celebrating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Prince of Peace Parish or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 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

Ilomay (Rusty) Williamson, Darner
(March 12, 1932 – March 13, 2016)

Ilomay (Rusty) Williamson, Darner, 84, passed away March 13, 2016, at The Good Samaritan Society, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 12, 1932, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Ivan and Edith Blanche (Hanson) Williamson.
Ilomay was a 1950 graduate of Hoisington Rural High School, attended Wichita State University, and later transferred to K-State University where she graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. She later obtained her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Western State University in Colorado.
On December 23, 1956, Ilomay married Dennis L. Darner at the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas. They moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to begin their teaching careers. They later divorced. Ilomay remained in Colorado Springs, and continued to teach band for thirteen years, then fourth grade elementary for twenty-two years before retiring. She then continued to volunteer in the band/music department as needed until 2004, when she moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, to live with her sister. Ilomay was a member of the KAPA DELTA Social Society at K-State, the Future Teachers of America; a member of CSTA, CEA, and PERA in Colorado, and a lifetime member of NEA. She loved God, her family, music, teaching, and her beloved K-State Wildcats. She was an avid supporter of Kansas State University and she attended Faith United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS, along with her sister.
Survivors include two sons: Rhett A. Darner of Deering, NH, and Rhandel L. Darner and wife Beth of Bremerton, WA; five grandchildren: Neena, and Rhett (RJ) Darner, Jr. of Deering, NH, and Levi (Mikaela) Darner of Seattle, WA, Zachary and Noah Darner of Bremerton, WA; two great-grandchildren; Pason Searles and Charles Foye both of Deering, NH. Other Survivors include: two brothers, Clayton (Teddy) Williamson of Hoisington, KS, and Gilbert (Jacque) Williamson of Hutchinson, KS, and one sister, Joy Unruh of Smithville, MO, formerly of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, KS, with Rev. Dr. Reuben Lang’at presiding. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to K-State University Band/Music Department, Palmer High School Band, or Madison Elementary School, Colorado Springs, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Alice Carrola Ochs Batt, 93, died March 31, 2016, at Clara Barton Hospital.

She was born September 7, 1922, on the family farm in northern Barton County, the daughter of Emanuel and Martha (Steinert) Ochs.

She was baptized in the Reformed Church in Northern Barton County, KS, and later attended and was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Galatia, KS.

On February 15, 1942, she married Robert Batt at Bender Hill Church, in southern Russell County, Kansas. They then became members of the Bender Hill Church. When the Bender Hill Church closed she became a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Robert preceded her in death on May 5, 1996.

Alice was also a member of the HDU Club in Milberger and was a life member of both the American Legion Auxiliary, Hoisington, and the Elks Lodge #1715, Russell.

She is survived by a son, Eugene Batt and wife Dorothy of Hoisington; a daughter-in-law, Carla Batt of Victoria, KS; two grandchildren, Tim Batt and wife Tammy of Russell, KS, Laurie McQuade and husband Eric of Munjor, KS; step grandchildren, Doug Dolechek and wife Stacy of Hoisington, Diane Durland and husband Ron of Great Bend, Debbie Folk and husband Max of Chugiak, Alaska; Denise Schmidt and husband Eric of Claflin; five great grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two sons, Dale and Larry Batt; brother, Waldine Wagner and his wife Verne; three sisters, Doris Karst and her husband Albert, Eldora Brower and her husband Leon, and Lila Jean Haberman and her husband Larry.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4th, 2016, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Shelly Klingensmith and Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Burial will follow in the Hoisington City Cemetery. Friends may call 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service at 6 p.m. and family to receive friends until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Ambulance Fund and the Hoisington Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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