Obituaries – Page 135 – Great Bend Post Archive

William E. “Bill” Frenzl

Posted on August 3, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: William E. “Bill” Frenzl Age: 83

Date of Death: August 1, 2015

Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 9, 1932 at Odin, Kansas

Parents Name: Hugo & Matilda (Hoeffner) Frenzl

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Bill married Mary Ann Hickel November 10, 1954 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ellinwood, Kansas. She died October 20, 2005.

He was A Farmer, Carpenter, and a Maintenance Supervisor for Ref-Chem. Corp. Bushton Plant retiring in 1997

Mr. Frenzl was a lifetime Barton County resident.

He was a Member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, KS; Knights of Columbus #2630, Odin, KS and VFW of Claflin, KS

He served during Korean Conflict in the Army and later the Army Reserves.

SURVIVORS

three sons: Keith Frenzl & wife Jan of Great Bend, KS, Bob J. Frenzl & wife Annette of Salina, KS, Roy Frenzl & wife Lori of Murfreesboro, TN

three daughters: Linda Stukey & husband Larry of Great Bend, KS, Kathy Gosser & husband Major of Clay Center, NE,

Connie Stanley & husband Brad of Bella Vista, AR

one brother: Leo Frenzl of Odin, KS

three sisters: Viola Meyeres of Odin, KS, Gertrude Hickel of Claflin, KS, Dorothy Reif of Beaver, KS

sixteen grandchildren

twelve great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by one son, Brian K. Frenzl, four brothers, Joe, Frank, August, and Larry Frenzl, two sisters, Theresa Wondra, and Marie Meyeres, one great-granddaughter, Madison Marie Keller

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home

Date of Service: Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas

Officiant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas, with Military Honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Visitation: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Clara Barton 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

Trevis Ray Smith

Posted on July 31, 2015August 3, 2015

Dateline: Larned, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Trevis Ray Smith Age: 29

Date of Death: July 31, 2015

Place of Death: near Olmitz, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 31, 1986 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Rick Lee and Rayetta L. (Navarro) Smith

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Ashley Keenan July 14, 2012 at Norton, Kansas.

A Larned resident, he worked in the oilfield all his entire life and currently working for WW Drilling and truly enjoyed his work. He loved to play the guitar. He had the biggest heart, the most contagious smile, and loved to give to others. He loved rock music, his work, his friends, and most especially his family. With great sadness we say, “Bye for now, but not forever.”

SURVIVORS

He was the loving husband of Ashley Smith, and the amazing father of two beautiful children, Jossalyn and Benjamin Smith. He is also survived by his father: Rick Lee Smith and his wife Rose, Great Bend, KS, his mother: Rayetta L. Crist and her husband Ed, Pawnee Rock, KS; two sisters: Jennifer Cox of Wichita, KS, and Britney Smith of Wellsville, KS, four brothers: Mitchell Smith and his wife Heather of Larned, KS, Mike Crist and his wife Michelle of Newton, KS, Matt Crist and his wife Lauren of Oklahoma City, OK, and Jeremy Crist of Edmond, OK, and grandparents: Dale and Mae Smith of Great Bend, KS; and Ray Navarro of Pawnee Rock, KS.

He was preceded in death by grandmother, Betty Navarro.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Pawnee Rock Christian Church, 519 N. Centre St., Pawnee Rock

Officiant: Pastor John Thomas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Trevis Smith 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

Dorma Jean Fulton

Posted on July 31, 2015

Dorma Jean Fulton
1930 – 2015

She was born December 18, 1930 at Great Bend, KS. The daughter of Fred W and Rose Tammen. On April 18, 1951, she married Rex L Fulton at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert, KS. He survives.

She has been a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church. The last 15 years she has focused her time at Grace Lutheran Church, serving on the Alter Guild. She was heavily involved in the Midland Gem & Mineral Society. For the past 35 years she worked as a real estate broker and property manager.

She went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2015.

Survivors include three sons, Ross and Barb Fulton of Larned, KS; Rick and Beverly Fulton of Manhattan, KS; and Jay and Debbie Fulton of Midland, TX; one sister, Donna and Don Nolde of Larned, KS; Shari Smith of Midland, TX; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred W and Rose Tammen and daughter-in-law, Jean Fulton.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Robert Pase presiding and viewing at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Albert, KS. Family visitation following.

Memorials may be made to Baumann Scholarship Fund at Grace Lutheran Church, 3000 W Golf Course Rd, Midland, TX 79701 or Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, NW 140 Ave, Albert, KS 67511.

Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Ryan Joy Henderson

Posted on July 31, 2015

Larned – Ryan Joy Henderson, 33, passed away July 28, 2015 at his home, Larned.

He was born September 8, 1981 in Larned; the son of Robert L. and Joyce L. Edmonds Henderson. A lifetime area resident; he was a crane rigger for Trand Inc., Pratt, Kansas.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

Survivors include; his parents, Robert Henderson, Drumright, Oklahoma; and Joyce Henderson, Larned; two sons, Maximus Joy Henderson and Ryland Ray Henderson, both of the home; a grandmother, Dorothy Edmonds, Larned; a nephew, Zachery Henderson, Larned and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by; his daughter, Olivia L. Henderson; a brother, Jeremy R. Henderson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Henderson and Joy Edmonds.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned with Father Pascal Klein presiding. Vigil Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorial may be given to the Ryan Henderson Children’s Educational Fund, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Mary Lee (Washington) Reed

Posted on July 28, 2015

Mary Lee (Washington) Reed

Mary Lee Reed, age 91 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on Friday afternoon, July 24, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 31, 1923 in McGhee, Arkansas, to Frank and Mary Etta (Adams) Moffit Washington. Mary was united in marriage to Abe Reed, Sr. on December 7, 1941 in Snow Lake, Arkansas.

The family moved to Great Bend in 1946 where she was a long-time resident. She lovingly raised 14 children and helped raise many others. In addition to being a home-maker, Mary was an active member of First Baptist Church in Great Bend, and worked at various house-keeping positions. In past years she worked as a kitchen helper at the Parrish Hotel and was a recess aide at Park Elementary School, both of Great Bend, Kansas. Mary loved to cook and work in her flower garden. She had an amazing capacity to love and welcome anyone she met. She particularly loved children, and was a mother to the whole neighborhood.

Mary is survived by six daughters; Bobbie Bradshaw (and husband, Wilburn), Jetmore KS; Varna (Bunny) Johnson, Vera Reed, Betty Underwood, Linda Johnson, all of Great Bend, Kansas; and Lannie Reed of Lewisville, Texas; five sons: Sebon Reed (and wife, Jackie), Willie Reed (and wife, Mary), and Kenneth Dale Reed all of Great Bend, KS; Tommy Reed (and wife, Lisa) of Hays, Kansas; and Abe Reed Jr. of Houston, Texas; her niece Elizabeth Broils whom was raised in their home; 32 grandchildren, multiple great and great-great grandchildren; and a large extended family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Abe Reed, Sr. on January 23, 1988; one daughter, Stella Keith; one son-in-law, James Johnson; six grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; five siblings: Rosie Moon, Goldie Grissom, George Washington, Arthur Bailey, Jr. and James Moffitt; one nephew James Emerson who was raised in their home.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Leroy Keith officiating. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or Meals On Wheels, both of Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice 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

STEVEN J. THOMAS

Posted on July 28, 2015July 28, 2015

STEVEN J. THOMAS

Steven J. Thomas, age 58 years, passed away at his home in Great Bend, Kansas on July 24, 2015. Steve was born on July 1, 1957 at Hutchinson, Kansas to Glen L. and Patty L. (Herndon) Thomas. He grew up in Lebanon, Kansas and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1975. In 1976 he moved to Great Bend and attended Barton County Community College, where he obtained an Associate of Science Degree. He was united in marriage to Sheena Graham on September 28, 1980 at Great Bend, Kansas. They later divorced. Over the years Steve worked for several Great Bend area businesses, including Fuller Brush Company, Dowell Schlumberger, Great Bend Manufacturing, 3-D Lumber Company, Kiowa Kitchen, Godfather’s Pizza, and Pizza Hut, and at the time of his death was an Automation Consultant for the Central Kansas Library System, where he had been employed for the past 27 years. Steve was a longtime member of the Kansas Library Association and had a passion for photography, poetry, and Renaissance Festivals.

Survivors include two sons: Michael S. (and his wife, Amber) Thomas and James R. (and his wife, Toni) Thomas, both of Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Sophie, Aeva, Phoebe, Gracelinn, Gabriel, Christian, and Rose Thomas; his mother, Patty L. Thomas of Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Douglas (and his wife, Jeannea) Thomas of Lebanon, Kansas; his ex-wife, Sheena Thomas of Great Bend, Kansas. Steve was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Price Cemetery near Lebanon, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. Memorials may be designated to the Barton County Relay For Life or the Great Bend Public Library. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice 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

Linda O. Zielke

Posted on July 27, 2015

Larned – Linda O. Zielke, 66, passed away July 23, 2015, at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born November 4, 1948, in Greene, New York, the daughter of Leonard and Thelma Pierce Oles, a longtime area resident, she was a homemaker.

She was of the Christian faith.

On May 24, 1985, she married Eldon Hays in Ness City. He passed away April 1, 2014. On August 2, 2014 she married Harry Zielke in Rapid City, South Dakota. He survives.

Other survivors include: a brother, Thomas (Gwen) Oles, Leesburg, VA; three stepsons, Dallas Hays, Larned, Thomas Hays, Phoenix, AZ, and Chris (Paula) Zielke, Rapid City, SD; three stepdaughters, Marilyn Montainge, Hawaii, Laura Clarkson, San Francisco, CA and Amanda Zielke, Rapid City, SD; seven step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Dr. David Hales presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation or the Gentiva Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Eudale Brack

Posted on July 27, 2015

Dateline: Otis, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Eudale Brack Age: 88
Date of Death: July 25, 2015
Place of Death: Locust Grove Nursing Home, LaCrosse, KS
Date of Birth: September 1, 1926 in Alva, Oklahoma
Parents Name: Herman E. And Alma A. (Brack) Brack (Brack is correct)

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Eudale was a Navy Veteran Seaman 1st Class serving during World War II. On September 12, 1945, he married Magdalene T. Tuzicka at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, she past away December 19, 2012. He was a lifetime Otis resident, serving as Mayor of Otis from 1963 to 1995, while working as a carpenter, farmer, and operating the Otis Cafe with his wife from 1964 to 1997. In May 2001 He received his High School Diploma from Otis High School, and later in 2008 had his first airplane flight on the Central Prairie Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Eudale enjoyed family and friends, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and doing jigsaw puzzles, framing them and giving them away.

Survivors include, Daughter Darla Hanks and husband Terry of Otis,KS; Daughter-in-law Sharon Brack of Great Bend, KS; Three Grand-Daughters: LaChelle Fitzmorris and husband Ryan, Hays, KS; Shawna Norman and husband Brant of Sublette, KS; Shannon Wilburn and husband Lee of Great Bend, KS; Two Great-Grandsons: Declan and Kellan Fitzmorris of Hays, KS

He is preceded in death by his Son Roger Brack, and One Great-Grandson, Pierce Fitzmorris

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas
Officiant: Rev. Bruce Adamson
Interment: Otis Lutheran Cemetery, Otis, Kansas
Visitation: 12:30p.m. till Service Time, Tuesday July 28, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas
Memorial Fund: Eudale Brack Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

John “Steve” Nemnich

Posted on July 23, 2015

Dateline: Ellinwood, Kansas

Name of Deceased: John “Steve” Nemnich Age: 81

Date of Death: July 22, 2015

Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 24, 1933 at Ottawa County, Kansas

Parents Name: Earl E. and Beulah (Fisher) Nemnich

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Gladys Louise Sutton August 14, 1955 at Hartford, Kansas. She died August 29, 2009.

He was owner-operator truck driver for forty-five years.

He was a United States Army veteran.

He was a member of American Legion Post 320.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Edward Nemnich and his wife Diane of Ellinwood, KS, and Bradley Nemnich and his wife Christine of Great Bend, KS

one sister: Betty Davis and her husband Bill of Greenville, IL

one brother: David Nemnich and his wife Nita of Hoschton, GA

sister-in-law: Elnora Nemnich of Belle Plaine, KS

five grandchildren: Lisa Nemnich of Hays, KS; Kyle Nemnich of Great Bend, KS; Shawn Nemnich and his wife Jenni of Ellsworth, KS; Nickie Isern and her husband Shane of Ellinwood, KS; and Megan Fyler and her husband Brandon of Albert, KS

four great-grandchildren: Zoey Mayberry, Brooklynn Mayberry, Ryker Nemnich, Colton Fyler

He was preceded in death by one brother, William Nemnich.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, July 27, 2015

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Father Terry Klein

Interment: Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Intermediate Skilled Care at Ellinwood District Hospital or Ellinwood EMS, 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

Grace Miller

Posted on July 23, 2015

Larned – Grace Miller, 90, passed away July 21, 2015 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.

She was born November 24, 1924 in Hanston, the daughter of John L. and Stella Alma Gulick Hoffman. A long time area resident of Hanston and Larned, she worked as a Nurse Aide at the Larned State Hospital and she also worked at Fuller Brush, Great Bend.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Larned, Women’s Missionary Society, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.

She married Lester T. Miller, he passed away September 20, 2000.

Survivors include: a son, Donald L. (Macie) Miller, Vail, AZ; two daughters, Dorothy L. Tilly, Florence, MS and Linda Fry, Moses Lake, WA., ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Glenn and Cecil Hoffman and a sister, M. Ruth Hayes.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with David Clapham presiding. Visitation will be from 9am to 8pm Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.

Memorials may be given to Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson, KS in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.