Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Doyle Rand Age: 88
Date of Death: November 21, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Health And Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 15, 1927 at Rodney, Arkansas
Parents Name: John Henry & Sylvia (Hand) Rand

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was business owner of Rand Properties
Mr. Rand was a Great Bend, Kansas resident. He served in the US Army during WWII in the Army Medical Corp for two years. He worked in the oil fields with Harms Petroleum for 33 years. In 1949 he met the love of his life Betty Lou Rutter in Pratt, Kansas, they were married April 17, 1949 in Coats, Kansas. She passed away July 15, 2015.

SURVIVORS

One son: John Rand and wife Terri Jo of Great Bend, KS
One daughter: Elaine Rand of Great Bend, KS
Two sisters: Ima Lee Sanders of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas and, Virginia Sanders and husband Todd of Calico Rock, Arkansas
One brother: John Howard Rand and wife Alteen of Rodney, Arkansas
Grandsons: Tyler, Eric and Dylan Rand
Great-grandsons: Brayden Rand and Jaidyn Rand Two
Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by his parents, and one brother

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday November 25, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 A. M.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Don Paden
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday November 24, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends form 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial Fund: American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warriors, 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: Wichita, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Helen Louise Willingham                              Age: 103

Date of Death: November 20, 2015

Place of Death: Sandpiper Bay, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 31, 1912 at Wichita, Kansas

Parents Name: Grant and Freda (Behrens) McNett

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Delton “Willie” Willingham November 28, 1950 at Bentonville, Arkansas.  He died August 12, 1989.

Mrs. Willingham was a Wichita, Kansas resident for 22 years coming from Great Bend.

She was a former member of First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend. She converted to the Roman Catholic faith following her relocation to Wichita. She and Willie owned the Big Wheel Drive-In for 15 years. She was a great cook and seamstress and a fine Christian woman.

SURVIVORS

one son: Kenny Rogers and his wife Kelly of Dallas, TX

one daughter: Darla Schrader of Wichita, KS

Four Grandchildren: Daryn Kinsinger and his wife Mary Lou, Delisa Willcut-Loeffelholz and her husband Mark, Delton Rogers and Kendra Rogers-Rezek and her husband Mike

Great-grandchildren: Five

Great-great-grandchildren: Five

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Monday, November 23, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend

Officiant: Father Ted Stoecklein

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:.  9:00 a.m. to service time, Monday, November 23, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association, 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: Kristi R. Bender                                                   Age: 48

Date of Death: November 19, 2015

Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 5, 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: David and Linda (Kratzer) Monroe

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Leo Bender, Jr. July 1, 1995 at Great Bend, Kansas.

She was an Avon salesperson and baker.

Kristi was a Great Bend, Kansas resident for twenty-five years, coming from Geneseo, Kan..

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

SURVIVORS

husband: Leo Bender, Jr. of the home

father: David Monroe, Blakeslee, PA

mother: Linda Monroe, Geneseo, KS

two sisters: Kelly Archer of Temecula, Calif., and Kathy McLouth and her husband Rusty of Kansas City, Mo.

two brothers: Kerry Monroe and his wife Catie of McPherson, and Kasey Monroe of Lawrence, KS

sister-in-law, Stefanie Ann Shumate of Great Bend, KS

mother-in-law, Betty Bender of Great Bend, KS

nieces and nephews, 9

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Barton County Relay for Life, 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: James A. Mitchell                                               Age: 80

Date of Death: November 13, 2015

Place of Death: Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 16, 1935 at Cushing, Oklahoma

Parents Name: Orval and Lucy E (Owens) Mitchell

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Mr. Mitchell was a Great Bend, Kansas resident, who enjoyed talking about fishing, hunting, and all types of vehicles, as well as collecting t-shirts.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed spending time with his friends.

SURVIVORS

Survivors include guardian, Kim Unruh and her husband George, St. John, and a host of friends at Pathways ResCare.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested to Pathways ResCare, in care of the funeral home. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, is in charge of arrangements.

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: Nolen Gene Nairn                                              Age: 86

Date of Death: November 17, 2015

Place of Death: Stafford County Hospital, Stafford, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 27, 1929 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: John L. and Sylvia Blanche (Ewing) Nairn

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Earlene Kiger October 8, 1950 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a self-employed hot oil operator.

Mr. Nairn was a lifetime Great Bend resident.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Earlene Nairn, of the home

two sons: Douglas Nairn and his wife Sheree of Lawrence, KS, and Clay Nairn and his wife Lisa of Shawnee, KS

one daughter: Cathi J. Conaway and her husband Chuck of Great Bend, KS

seven grandchildren: Melissa, Shawn, Ryan, Dallas, Bailey, Jake and Dakota “Koty Bear”

two great-grandchildren: Cami and Elena

He was preceded in death by three brothers, John Wendell Nairn, Daryl Lynn Nairn and Loren R. Nairn, and six sisters, V. Fern Walden, Violettie M. Schwager, Elva L. Petz, Doris E. Unruh, L. Winifred Pierce and Willa F. Smith.

SERVICE INFORMATION

A private family service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 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: Ruby M. Popp Age: 81
Date of Death: November 15, 2015
Place of Death: At home in Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 12, 1934 at Newton County, Arkansas
Parents Name: James & Lena (Cline) Armer

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Ruby married Don Popp July 1, 1960, at El Reno, OK.
A long time Barton County resident, Ruby was a housewife and a seamstress, operating Ruby’s Custom Sewing. She had also previously owned and operated the Susank Café.
Ruby was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she was active in women’s circle, and V.F.W. Auxilary.

SURVIVORS
Husband: Don Popp, of the home
Two sons: Greg Davidson and his wife Marla of Great Bend, KS,
DeWayne Davidson of Great Bend
One daughter: Glendia Cloutier and her husband Brett of Clermont, FL
One sister: Vermalea Smith of Fayetteville, AR
Son-in-law: J.P. Conrad of Burwell, NEB
Step sister: Jane Spencer
Half Siblings: Christa Wittlinger, Jeanie Dannebohm, Jodi Hime, Karen Wojak, Sharon Franz, Jack Armer, Dick Armer, Jim Armer, and Bill Armer.
Grandchildren: Conrad Unruh, Brenda Unruh, Kayci Comeau, Ryan Comeau, Carrie Davidson, Rebecca Davidson, Derek Davidson, Bruce Conrad, Jessica Goodwin, Evan Goodwin

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donita Conrad, a brother, Bobby Armer and by a half sister, Pat Harden

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Place of Service: Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rev. Shelly G. Klingensmith, Rev. Richard Monson, and Rhonda Templing, P.M.A.

Prayer Service: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Place of Prayer Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, KS
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 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: Aron Villegas                                                       Age: 23

Date of Death: November 15, 2015

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

Date of Birth: August 1, 1992

Parents Name: Jose and Paula (Enriquez) Villegas

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Aracely Poblano June 22, 2012 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a diesel technician for Central Power System and Services.

Mr. Villegas was a Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He loved his family, spending time with family, his job, , four-wheeling, and going to the lake. He always had a welcoming smile on his face. He enjoyed living life to the fullest. He was a very honest, humble man. He loved watching his son grow, along with making unforgettable memories with his loved ones. I don’t think we can put into words how much he will be missed.  We love you, Aron.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Aracely Villegas, of the home

Father: Jose Villegas

Mother: Paula Villegas

one son: Alexander Aron Villegas of the home

one sister: Anita Villegas of Great Bend, KS

six brothers: Hernan Villegas of Phoenix, AZ, Jose Villegas, Jr. of Great Bend, KS, Alejo Villegas of Great Bend, KS, Adan Villegas of Great Bend, KS, Edgar Villegas of Great Bend, KS, Jesus Villegas of Great Bend, KS

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore celebrating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home and from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Memorials are requested to the Alexander Villegas Education 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: Ronald L. “Ron” Royer                                    Age: 79

Date of Death: November 14, 2015

Place of Death: Almost Home, Inc., Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 6, 1936 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Parents Name: John W. and Verna (Bartlow) Royer

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Ron married Fern D. Ochs July 17, 1955 at Otis, KS.

A Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1993, coming from Otis, Ron owned and operated Ochs, Inc., of Otis.  In his retirement, he enjoyed substituting for U.S.D. 428, gardening, and woodworking.

He served in the U.S. Air Force earning the rank of Airman 2nd Class.

Ron was a charter member of Grace Community Church of Great Bend, where he served as an elder and assisted with the Awana children’s ministry.  He was instrumental in the implementation of the Otis E.M.S. in 1972, and was past president of both the Rush County Memorial Hospital board and Youthville.  Ron served as past president of Western Farm Implement Dealers Association, and a member of Lionel Collectors Club of America.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Fern D. Royer, of the home

Three sons: Eric Royer and wife Shannon of Otis, KS

Kurt Royer and wife Jacque of Great Bend, KS

Everett Royer and wife Stephanie of Otis, KS

Five Grandchildren: Elizabeth Royer, John Royer and wife Sara, Kristen Ziegler and husband Justin, Renee Royer, and Sean Royer

Two Great Grandchildren: Collin McGinnis and Mason Royer

Two Step Grandsons: Nick Richter and wife Amber, Jesse Richter and Stephanie Woodral

Three Step Great Grandchildren: Kaito Richter, Briley Richter, and Braxton Richter

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 19, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Grace Community Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Rev. Jay Beuoy

Interment: Otis Methodist Cemetery, at 2:00 p.m., with military rites conducted by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Almost Home, Inc. or 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