Larned- James A. (Jim) Bohart, 80 passed away December 27, 2015 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.
He was born July 30, 1935 in Larned, the son of Jack and Neta Smith Bohart. A longtime area resident of Larned he was retired from the USD 495 School and as a Chamber of Commerce Manager.

He was a member of Larned United Methodist Church, Larned Noon Lions Club, Larned Booster Club, Santa Fe Trail Center Board, past secretary with the Kansas Fair Assn. and served as a Tour Guide at the Santa Fe Trail Center.

On July 22, 1956 in Larned, he married Joan Blackwell. She survives.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kathy Whitley and husband Brent, Ness City and Pam Hutfles and husband John, Larned; five grandchildren, Matt Hutfles, Larned, Emily Hutfles, Kansas City, Mo., Talicia Millard and husband Mark, Salina, Brandon Whitley, Ness City and Dane Whitley, Ness City; two Great Grandchildren, Tate Millard and June Millard; five half sisters, Judy Stewart, Nancy Hughes, Mary Lee Shanks, Sharon Collins and Sherry Oravec.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Larned United Methodist Church with Rev. Bethann Black and Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum or the Larned High school Athletics in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Jon A. Kubitscheck Age: 57
Date of Death: December 26, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: October 11, 1958 at Liberal, Kansas
Parents Name: Joseph L. & Viola Mae (Weigel) Kubitscheck

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Mr. Kubitscheck was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since the mid ‘90s, coming from Minturn, CO. Jon was a mechanic by trade and worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the Catholic faith and the American Legion Argonne Post 180, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

SURVIVORS
One brother: Larry Kubitscheck and wife Sharon of Great Bend, KS
Two sisters: Sharon Spurlock of Bryan, TX
Jolene Hampton of Bryan, TX

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Ron Kubitscheck.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Mass: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Officiant: Father Ted Stoecklein
Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend
Inurnment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Memorial Fund: Jon Kubitscheck 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: Keith Williams                                                    Age: 53

Date of Death: December 25, 2015

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

Date of Birth: November 1, 1962 at Alexandria, Louisiana

Parents Name: Dave and Bertha Mae (Hickman) Williams, Jr.

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Connie Shewbart January 20, 2006 at Great Bend, Kansas.

A Great Bend resident since 2005, coming from Alexandria, La., Mr. Williams was a nurse for various nursing homes. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, yard work, and doing mechanic and handyman work.

 

SURVIVORS

wife: Connie Williams, of the home

mother: Bertha M. Williams Ceasar of Alexandria, La.

two sons: Brandon Ivory of Alexandria, La., and Tyrone Shewbart of the home

five sisters: Karen Franklin and Rosa Fields and her husband Clarence, both of Pineville, La.; Becky Hurks and her husband Tory of Alexandria, La., Jacqueline Hamilton and husband Roy of Garland, Texas; and Pearlean “Bay” Spottsville and her husband William of Stone Mountain, Ga.

Five brothers: Anthony Ceasar and Fredrick Ceasar, both of Alexandria, La., Henry Ceasar, Jr. and his wife Debra of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., John Ceasar or Las Vegas, Nev., and Kenneth Miles and his wife Sonya of Houston, Texas

two grandchildren: Sapphire Shewbart and Lillith Morriso

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Leroy Keith

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids, 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, Kan.

Name of Deceased: Josephine “Jo” Volosin                                   Age: 84

Date of Death: December 23, 2015

Place of Death: Founders Crest, Wichita, Kan.

Date of Birth: December 24, 1930 at Denver, Colo.

Parents Name: Michael & Caroline (Boytz) Horvat

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married John Howard Volosin August 18, 1951 at Denver, Colo.  He died June 26, 1978.

She was owner of Aspen Drilling Company.

Mrs. Volosin was a Great Bend resident since 1957. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Pilot Club International, Birthright Volunteer and a former member of Catholic Social Service

 

SURVIVORS

one son: John A. Volosin and wife Angela of Wichita, Kan.

one daughter: Jean Volosin of Maize, Kan.

one sister: Mary Horvat of Denver, Colo.

four Grandchildren: Doug and wife Ashley Klepper, Lisa Klepper, Tyler Moore, Brandon Moore

three great-grandchildren: Allison Klepper, Brady Klepper, Adeline Deveaux

twenty-eight nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Ted Stoecklein celebrating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to Holy Family School Endowment or Birthright of Great Bend, in care of the 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, Kan.

Name of Deceased: Arlene Helen Miles                                           Age: 100

Arlene Helen Miles, 100, died Nov. 6, 2015, at Life Care Center in Farmington, N.M. She was born January 13, 1915, in Breese, Ill., the daughter of Carl and Stella Gerfen. Arlene graduated from high school in Carlyle, Ill., and from a business college in St. Louis, Mo. She met Hugh S. Miles while in Carlyle and the two were married on Apr. 26, 1943. Together, they lived in Norfolk, Va.; Olney, Ill.; Ardmore, Okla.; Great Bend, Kan.

From 1968 to 2003 Arlene lived in Great Bend, Kan. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Golden Belt Country Club, PEO, Community Concert, Progress Club, Bloomer Girls, and several Bridge clubs. Arlene enjoyed entertaining friends and family, and had a passion for gardening. She and Hugh enjoyed traveling and seeing family during their retirement. In 2003, Arlene moved to Farmington to be with family.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Hugh on September 14, 2001, one sister, four brothers, and one grandson. Survivors include one son, Robert H. Miles (Joyce) of Guymon, Oklahoma; two daughters, Janis M. Cross (Steve) of Canon City, Colorado and Jeanne G. Shaheen (Jim) of Farmington, New Mexico; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Mon., Dec. 28, 2015, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Scott V. Solether officiating. Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the San Juan Medical Foundation, in care of the 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

Name of Deceased: Robert E. Ray

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Robert E. Ray, 88, died December 20, 2015, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1927, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Ralph E. and Thelma (Frakes) Ray.

When Robert was 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served in WWII, as a Fireman First Class. After returning from the war he worked many places, but most recently as a truck driver for both the Oil Fields and the Sterling CO-OP. Robert was also a beekeeper and owned and operated R.J. Apiary.

After retirement Robert served as a councilman for the City of Hoisington and was a member of the zoning commission during the busy times after the 2001 tornado. He was a member of the local Horseshoe Club and was a 50 year member of the Masons along with being a worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

In 1948, he married Wanda L. Williams. They later divorced. He then married Judy K. Nickels on December 31, 1969, in Sterling, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy K. Ray, of the home; a daughter, Debbie Laudermilk and husband Terry of Wichita; two grandchildren, Ryan Laudermilk of Topeka, and Cara Cramer and husband Dan of Wichita; two great granddaughters, Alice Cramer and soon to be expected Baby Girl Cramer; mother-in-law, Wanda P. Witt of Claflin; brother, Art Ray and wife Sharon of Siletz, Oregon; nephew, Gerry Ray of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and a niece, Laurie Schmit and husband Gerry of Houston, Texas; and two great nephews, Andrew Schmit and wife Samantha of Columbus, Ohio and Michael Schmit of Houston.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2015, at Sterling Community Cemetery, with honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may sign the book now until Monday at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers and food, family would prefer memorials to Kans for Kids or the Hoisington Public Library, 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: Lucille M. Nelson                                               Age: 98

Date of Death: December 16, 2015

Place of Death: River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 20, 1917 at Rice County, Kansas

Parents Name: Edward and Oliva (Schulte) Koehler

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Thorne M. Schaffter in September 1935. She then married Loren M. “Swede” Nelson February 29, 1964 at Great Bend, Kansas.  He died August 4, 1991.

She was a long-time Security State Bank employee.

Mrs. Nelson was a lifetime area resident.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, American Legion Auxiliary, Soroptomist, and Central Kansas Council of Girl Scouts.

 

SURVIVORS

one daughter: Thorene Turner of Hemet, CA

Three Grandchildren: Doug Turner, Bro. Luke Turner and Linda Turner

Two Great-grandchildren: Sylvia Turner and Daniel Turner

She was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Koehler and one great-granddaughter, Stephanie Turner.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2015, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Ted Stoecklein celebrating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Benedictine Monastery 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: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Melvin Dean “Mel” Klusener                      Age: 80

Date of Death: December 16, 2015

Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 9, 1935

Parents Name: William H. and Alice (Bachman) Klusener

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Sharon Davis June 30, 1963 at Hays, Kansas.

He worked for Marlette Homes and Southard Corporation.

Mr. Klusener was a Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Antique Car Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #646, all of Great Bend, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Hoisington.  He especially enjoyed antique cars, his grandchildren and spending time at the lake.

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Sharon Klusener, of the home

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

one brother: Kenneth Klusener of Hoisington, KS

three Grandchildren: Mandy Snyder and her husband Ricky of South Hutchinson, Matt Klusener and his wife Carrie of Wichita, KS, and McCaulley Klusener and companion Mariah Childs of Manhattan, KS

one great-grandchild:  Mya Snyder and one on the way

He was preceded in death by son, Myron Klusener, sister, Wilma.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, December 18, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Richard B. Monson

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or 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