Garfield – A. Clarabel Price-Rohr, 96, passed away December 30, 2015 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born August 2, 1919 in Pawnee County, Kansas; the daughter of Andrew and Clara Baldwin Irion. A lifetime area resident, she was a Licensed Mental Health Technician at the Larned State Hospital.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and the Over 50 club, all of Garfield, Ash Valley Grange, Eastern Star, project 4-H leader for the Garfield Boosters and was a Sunday School Teacher.

On August 11, 1940 she married Lester Kenneth Price at Pawnee Rock, Kansas, he passed away January 8, 1983, on May 29, 1989 she married Isadore (Issie) J. Rohr at Garfield, Kansas; he passed away in February, 2004.

Survivors include; two sons, Kenneth (Carol), Garfield and Lester (Zhoa Ping) China; three daughters, Kay (Jim) Roberts, Aurora, Colorado, Carole (Mike) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma and Kathy Spillman, Miami, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by; two brothers, Russell Irion and William Irion and three sisters, Alice Schultz, Estella Pittenger and Esther Seibert.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Bethann Black presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Garfield United Methodist Church, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: Great Bend, Kan.

Name of Deceased: Jack J. Ferrell Age: 65

Date of Death: December 24, 2015

Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kan.

Date of Birth: May 22, 1950 at Great Bend, Kan.

Parents Name: “A. J.” and Ruth Ferrell

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a retired truck driver for Linde Transport and a private pilot.

Mr. Ferrell was a Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He was a member of Safari Club International and the NRA. He enjoyed big game hunting in Africa, photography and telling stories.

SURVIVORS

One sister: Virginia Shawver of Augusta, Kan.

One half-sister: Marilyn Kay Beal of Salt Lake City, Utah

Four nieces and nephews: David Oetken and his wife Angela of Wichita

John Oetken and his wife Kristi of Great Bend

Dan Casebolt and his wife Stacey of Castle Rock, Colo.

Sara McIntire Ferrell of Denver, Colo.

Step-mother: Betty Ferrell of Dodge City, Kan.

Three step sisters: Diane Effertz, Great Bend

Debbie Millikan, Olathe, KS

Cindy Dobratz, Dodge City, KS

Step Brother: Randy Bombardier, Vancouver, WA

Great-nieces and nephews: Six

He was preceded in death by his parents “A. J.” and Ruth Ferrell, and by one brother, Tommy Lee Ferrell.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 16, 2016

Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

Visitation: None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Safari Club International or NRA, 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: Donald H. Matthews Age: 87
Date of Death: December 31, 2015
Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas
Date of Birth: December 28, 1928 at Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Parents Name: Harry and Clara (Chambers) Matthews

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Don married Mary Louise Powell January 22, 1957 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died November 23, 2010.
A long time Great Bend, Kansas resident, Don worked for Walnut Creek Milling Co. as an elevator operator
He served in the Korean Conflict as a PFC in the U.S. Army.
Don was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Central Kansas Association for Visually Impaired, and the American Legion Argonne Post 180, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS
Three daughters: Marcella White of Great Bend, KS
Joyce Espinosa of Chase, KS
Linda Krom of Bonneville, WA
13 Grandchildren
Numerous Great and Great-Great-Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Matthews; six brothers, Billy Dean Matthews, Walter Matthews, Richard M. Matthews, Marion “Pappy” Matthews, Claude W. Matthews, and Jack Dale Matthews; and by two sisters, , Virginia Hopp and Carrie Parsons.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Monday, January 4, 2016
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Pastor Ken E. Gray
Interment: Eden Valley Cemetery, Seward, Kansas, with military rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired, 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: Uyvon “Vonnie” Emma Jackson                 Age: 92

Uyvon went to heaven December 29, 2015, passing away at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, KS, surrounded by her loving family and Woodhaven care providers.

Date of Birth: March 27, 1923 at Hastings, Nebraska

Parents Name: Fred and Hazel (Peak) Fosbinder

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Oris Arthur Jackson August 12, 1942 at North Platte, Nebraska.  He died July 7, 1985.

She retired from the plastics department at Fuller Brush Company in 1985, after many years of service.  During her time of employment, Fuller Brush had the contract with Hanes, in which she remembers making many L’eggs pantyhose eggs.

Mrs. Jackson was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1960 coming from Nebraska.

She was a member of First Assembly of God, Great Bend.

 

SURVIVORS

Three daughters: Joan Atwood and her husband Karl of Arkansas

Virginia “Ginger” Jackson of Great Bend, KS

Chris Herrman and her husband Tim of Great Bend, KS

One sister: Jackie Garska of Ogallala, NE

One sister-in-law: Sherry Jackson of Statesville, N.C.

Seven Grandchildren: Colin Herrman, Tim Atwood, David Atwood, Christopher Jackson, Brenda Adams, Cindy Jackson, and Karleen Burns

Great-grandchildren: Eleven

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Marvin Jackson, four brothers, Ernie Fosbinder, Kermit Fosbinder, Bert Fosbinder and Orville Fosbinder, and one sister, Berniece F. Teply.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Saturday, January 2, 2016

Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Dundee Valley Cemetery in Dundee

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier

Interment: Dundee Valley Cemetery, Dundee, Kansas

Visitation:  4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Woodhaven Care Center, 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: Timken, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Irene Marie Holopirek                                     Age: 91

Date of Death: December 29, 2015

Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 24, 1924 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Narzis Joseph and Mary Laura (Horyna) Gleissner

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Alvin G. “Al” Holopirek August 24, 1947 at Pike’s Peak, Colorado.  He died March 22, 2005.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken. She was a 1943 graduate of Otis High School. She attended Fort Hays State Teachers College and taught country school northeast of Olmitz and at Bazine Grade School. During World War II, Mrs. Holopirek worked in Kansas City and attended the University of Missouri.

She also was co-owner and operator of Al’s Place, Timken, for 38 years.

She was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 646 Auxiliary, American Legion Post 180 Auxiliary, and Sunflower Polka Club, all of Great Bend; the Gay Gingham Unit, Rush County Garden Club, and Feather Club.

 

SURVIVORS

two sons: Perry Holopirek and his wife Karla, and Terry Holopirek and his wife Alice, both of Great Bend; one daughter: Linda Beyer and her husband James of Hutchinson; six grandchildren: Jamie Holopirek and his wife Gretchen, Matt Holopirek and his wife Kelli, Jodi Holopirek, Diana Miller and her husband Matt, Leslie Hind and her husband Jordan and Patty Teufel and her husband Brian; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosie Hejny and Lillian Pearson, and one granddaughter, Jeanette Holopirek.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

A graveside service will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken at a later date. Memorials are requested to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 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: Sharon Lee Klusener                                        Age: 72

Date of Death: December 28, 2015

Place of Death: at her son’s home, Hutchinson, Kan.

Date of Birth: August 4, 1943 at Hays, Kan.

Parents Name: Herman and Alice (Teeters) Davis

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Melvin Dean Klusener June 30, 1963 at Hays, Kansas.  He died December 16, 2015.

She was office manager for thirty-seven years for Tom Harris State Farm Office, Great Bend.

Mrs. Klusener was a Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of Pilot Club, Wagon Wheels, and Past President of Desk and Derrick. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

 

SURVIVORS

one son: Jason Klusener and his wife Jan of Hutchinson, KS

two sisters: Alice Ann Paul of Hays, KS, and Betty Matheson and her husband Jerry of Hays, KS

one brother: Don Davis of Hays, KS

Three Grandchildren: Mandy Snyder and her husband Ricky, Matt Klusener and his wife Carrie, and McCaulley Klusener and companion Mariah Childs.

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Myron Klusener, and one brother, Harold Davis.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: St. John’s Episcopal Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Mother Phyllis Flory

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: St. John’s Episcopal Church or Kansas Oil and Gas Museum, 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: Edgar “Ed” Titsworth Age: 89
Date of Death: December 22, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: December 31, 1925 at Sayer, Oklahoma
Parents Name: William L. and Artie (Hilley) Titsworth

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Naomi Emaline Thomas August 2, 1947 at Carson City, Nevada. She died March 11, 2005.
He was a forklift operator for Fiberboard Paper Mill.
Mr. Titsworth was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2004 coming from Tracy, California.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.
He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, in which he served as Past Commander.

Survivors include one son, Roy Titsworth and his wife Norma of Great Bend; two daughters: Iola Titsworth of Great Bend and Debbie Pereira and her husband Carlos of Manteca, Calif; one daughter-in-law, Lori Titsworth of Great Bend; one sister, Hazel Smith of Sacramento, Calif.; one; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Broom and her husband John of Jefferson, OH, Sherri Titsworth of PA, Sarah Hinman and her husband Steven of Hoisington, KS, Jennifer Mueller and her husband Lorin of Antioch, Calif, Maria Pereira of Manteca, Calif, Chris Pereira and his wife Desiree of Manteca, Calif, Kellie Bouillon and her husband Pat of Greene, IA, William Titsworth of Talihina, OK, and Landon Titsworth of Great Bend, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, William L. Titsworth and Paul Gene Titsworth; four brothers, A.C. Titsworth, Troy Titsworth, Larence Titsworth, and Alva Titsworth, and one great-granddaughter, Kayla Marie Titsworth.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 am, June 18, 2016, at Bryant Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the American Legion Riders Post 180 and the Fort Riley Honor Guard, Great Bend, Kansas. Memorials are requested to American Legion Riders, 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