Larned – Ronella “Della” Maxine Skelton, 91, passed away June 14, 2015, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born January 12, 1924 in Rozel, the daughter of Leslie A. and Clara Imogene Elmore Deighton, she was retired from the Larned State Hospital where she worked in the property control department. She moved to Bartow, Florida in 1992 then moved back to Larned in 2003.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, VFW, and was the past president of the Business Professional Women, all of Larned. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Bartow, Florida

On July 18, 1943, she married Neal Norwood Skelton in Larned. He passed away April 28, 1998.

Survivors include: a son, Larry Skelton and wife Janet, Larned; two brothers, Ned Deighton, St. Charles, MO., Leslie Deighton Jr., Macksville; one sister, Jean Gross, Larned; nine grandchildren, Julie Martel and husband Michael, Larned, Jason Skelton and wife Renae, Larned, Jill Lawson and husband Virgil, Sylvan Grove, Jared Skelton and wife Tisha, Larned, Jan Alford and husband Robert, Ganado, Texas, Teresa Howell and husband Layne, Gainesville, Florida, Tammy Dozois and husband Robert, Nashua, New Hampshire, Stacey Gager and husband Michael, Fort Worth, Texas and Kelly Manning, Mulbery, Florida; twenty-one great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Farr Zeltwagner and son-in-law, T. Geary Farr; two brothers, Jim and Robert Deighton and three sisters, Elaine Bantz, Juanita Skelton and LaDayne Burger.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Marcus Gonzalez 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 the mortuary.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: David J. Wondra                                                 Age: 55

Date of Death: June 28, 2015

Place of Death: University Of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 23, 1960 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Bernard  & Mary Ann (Maneth) Wondra

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Martha Hurter April 24, 2004 at Hoisington, Kansas.

David was The Power Plant Superintendent for the City of Hoisington.

He was a lifetime Hoisington, Kansas resident.

He was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Former Knights of Columbus, Sons of the American Legion Post 286 , Sons of the VFW Post 7428 , all of Hoisington, Kansas  (IBEW) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

SURVIVORS

Wife: Martha Wondra, of the home

1 Son: Michael Wondra & wife Kristin, of Haviland, KS

One Daughter: Brandy Ann Wondra, of Ellinwood, KS

Father: Bernard Wondra, of Hoisington, KS

1 Sister: Diane Applegate & husband Randy, of Shawnee, KS

1 Brother: Jim Wondra of Overland Park,, KS

1 Stepson, Jesse Pribble of Perryton, TX

3  Stepdaughters, Tiffany Hurter of Lawrence, KS    Tamara Johll & husband Mark, of Pittsburgh, PA

Abigail Hurter, of the home

4 Grandchildren: Hayden Ann, Alexis, & Quinten Wondra; ,  Jayla Ann Wondra

1 Step-Grandson:  Charlie Pribble

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Wondra.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, July 3, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 am

Place of Service: St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, Kansas

Prayer Service: Thursday, July 2, 2015

Time of Service: 7:00 pm

Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas

Officiant: Father Anselm Eke

Interment: St. John Church Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas

Visitation: Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS  67544

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

FRANCISCO  DeJESUS  ADAME 

Francisco DeJesus Adame, age 77 years of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Saturday evening, June 27, 2015 at Great Bend Regional Hospital in Great Bend, Kansas.  He was born on August 17, 1937 at Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Francisco Adame Flores and Rosalia Rey.  Francisco was united in marriage to Librada Tavarez Carrasco on May 25, 1962 at Rancho El Tubo Manuel Benavidez, Mexico.  He farmed for much of his life, and enjoyed raising cattle.  He also worked in a grocery store for many years and loved to cook, and was particularly known for preparing delicious authentic Mexican food every Sunday to serve to family and friends.  He came to Great Bend, Kansas with his family in 1998, where he worked for Marmie Motors as a custodian and groundskeeper.  Francisco was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, Librada Tavarez de Adame of Great Bend, Kansas; three sons:  Oscar Adame of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, Carlos and Chris Adame, both of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters:  Sandra and Jasmine Adame, both of Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; two brothers:  Roman Adame of Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico and Guadalupe Adame of Aguacana, Chihuahua, Mexico; one sister, Mercedez Adame of San Salvador, Chihuahua, Mexico.  Francisco was preceded in death by his parents, one son (Gerardo Adame), one daughter (Teresa Adame), five brothers (Estasnislao, Manuel, Martin, Cornelio, and Jesus Adame), and three sisters (Fransiska, Tamara, and Jaaquina Adame).

            Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas with Father Ted Stoecklein officiating. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery near Great Bend, KS.  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be designated to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, Kansas.  Online condolences may be left 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased:  Age: 25
Date of Death: June 26, 2015
Place of Death: At her grandmother’s home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 16, 1989 at Denver, Colorado
Parents Name: Michael Edward & Gayle M. (Appel) Fellin

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Leala was a student teacher at Bowman Technical Institute, along with being a pillar within the community of children, educating them in the classic fine arts of viola, guitar, art, literature, and poetry. She played an integral active part within many organizations, such as PRIDE, LBGT, and Pit Bull Rescue. Laela also enjoyed traveling and playing with her band for several years.

SURVIVORS
Mother: Gayle Fellin and her significant other, Scott Livingston, of San Antonio, TX
One sister: Naloni Fellin Stewart and her husband Jake, of Denver, CO
Grandmother: Karen Appel of Great Bend, KS
Aunt: Janell Crosley of Hutchinson, KS

She was preceded in passing by her father, Michael Fellin.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Pit Bull Rescue, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
A private family service will be held at a later date

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: Brenda Ann Barger                                            Age: 58

Date of Death: June 25, 2015

Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 17, 1956 at Salina, Kansas

Parents Name: Bob Bruce and Beverly Ann (Holdren) Burgard

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Steve Barger November 21, 1992 at Great Bend, Kansas.

She was a homemaker and foster mother.

Mrs. Barger was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1979, coming from Salina, Kansas.

She was a member of CrossPoint Church, dedicating much of her time to the church.

 

SURVIVORS

Husband: Steve Barger, of the home

three sons: Kevin Talbert and his wife Sarah of Wichita, KS, Bryan Barger and his wife Erin of Mountain Home, ID, and Michael Barger and his wife Anna of Lawrence, KS

two daughters: April Talbert of Great Bend, KS, and Fairrah Haberman and her husband Dale of Seward, KS

two sisters: Barbara Jo Holzman of Wichita, KS, and Sharon DeBriere of Florida

one brother: Barry Bruce Burgard

six grandchildren: Cody Haberman, Haley Haberman, Nicole Haberman, Jay Smith, Hollis Talbert, and Archer Talbert

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Burgard, her mother and step-father, Beverly and Robert Kauffman, and one infant brother, Brently J. Burgard.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: CrossPoint, SE 20 Rd. and Highway 281, south of Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Clay Boepple

Inurnment: Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, Kansas, at a later date

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to CrossPoint – Great Bend Building 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: Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Name of Deceased: David Wayne Bowman                                    Age: 55

Date of Death: June 24, 2015

Place of Death: Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri

Date of Birth: October 13, 1959 at Larned, Kansas

Parents Name: Howard and Carole (Unruh) Bowman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a 1977 graduate of Macksville High School and graduated from Barton County Community College, Emporia State University and the University of Kansas.

He was a custodian for the Lee’s Summit School District.

Mr. Bowman was a longtime Kansas City area resident.

He was a member of New Jerusalem Church, Pawnee Rock, and was a former member of the Argonne Rebels Drum and Bugle Corps, Great Bend. He was an avid KU fan.

 

SURVIVORS

Parents: Howard and Carole Bowman, Pawnee Rock, KS

one sister: Gay Beth Bingham and her husband Carl of Lee’s Summit, MO

one brother: Rob Bowman and his wife Kelly of Great Bend, KS

Nieces and nephew, Brittany Bowman of Emporia, KS; Kristan Nelson and husband Tyler of Plainville, KS; Jace Bowman of Great Bend, KS; Kelsey Dowell and her husband Ryan of Tulsa, OK; Courtney Bingham of Lee’s Summit, MO; and Lindsey Bingham of Lee’s Summit, MO

Great Niece and nephew, Khloe Bowman and Tabor Nelson

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Joshua Leu

Interment: Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation or American Cancer 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: Ryan Robert Fanshier                                       Age: 36

Date of Death: June 24, 2015

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

Date of Birth: June 17, 1979 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Randall and Angela (Sharpe) Fanshier

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Kristin Stabenow July 28, 2007 at Kansas City, Kansas.

Ryan grew up in Great Bend, graduating from Great Bend High School in 1998 and Kansas State University in 2003. For ten years he was plant manager for Cargill and returned home last year, to become owner and operator Central Plains Seed Service, Great Bend.

Ryan was a loving husband, and a wonderful father, son, and brother; had an infectious smile, and loved to have fun and play with his children.

SURVIVORS

wife: Kristin Fanshier, of the home

parents: Randy and Angie Fanshier, Great Bend, KS

one son: Cole Fanshier of the home

one daughter: Emma Fanshier of the home

two brothers: Matt Fanshier and his wife Julie of Kansas City, KS, and Luke Fanshier and fiancée Brittany Grattan of Wichita, KS

one niece, Hadley and one nephew, Cooper

paternal grandmother, Frances Fanshier of Great Bend, KS

maternal grandmother, Dorothy Sharpe of Clyde, KS

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, June 29, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Lennie Maxwell

Interment: Eden Valley Cemetery, Seward, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Children’s 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

Kimberly Dawn Burkhart 1969 – 2015

MCKINNEY, Texas — Kimberly Dawn Burkhart died at her home in McKinney, Texas, on May 13, 2015. Born April 4, 1969, in Great Bend, she was the daughter of Cliff and Barbara Burkhart. She was employed by American Airlines as an International flight attendant. She served as an MP in the United States Army and was active in Desert Storm.
She is survived by her parents; a son Tristen; brothers Kerry (Lisa) Burkhart and family, and Korey (Alyson) Burkhart and family; uncles, Jim Edwards and family, Dean Edwards and family, and Scott Edwards and sons Austin and Hunter; aunt Denise Schmitt and family; and many friends and coworkers, including her bestie Diana Dawson. She was preceded in death by her fiancé, the love of her life, Steve Brown; cousin Scott Edwards; and grandparents Jim and Ann Edwards.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Kim was an animal activist whose passion led to fostering rescued dogs. It would be her wish that any memorials be to Sheree’s Dog Rescue, 820 Wooded Creek Lane, McKinney, TX 75071, or you may leave them

Dateline: Otis, Kansas

Connie Lynne (Hoch) Hoopingarner, 72, passed away on June 22, 2015 at Locust Grove Village in LaCrosse, KS.
She was born on August 24, 1942 to O.C. (‘Poss’) and Esther (Keenan) Hoch. She graduated from Hoisington High School in 1960 and went on to earn her Dental Hygiene Degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She worked as a Dental Hygienist until her retirement in 2002.

She married Larry Dwight Hoopingarner on February 29, 1964 in Las Vegas, NV. They made their home in Manter, KS. Connie became an EMT and was active in St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, including being a member of the Altar Society. She was an avid gardener and always had a large garden and was a known animal lover. It wasn’t unusual for ‘stray’ animals to show up on the family doorstep, as everyone knew Connie would take them in. In 1993 Larry and Connie moved to Lake Ozark, MO. Upon Larry’s death in 2010 she moved to Otis, KS.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, KS.

Larry and Connie raised six children: Larry A. Hoopingarner, Kansas City, KS, Lori Rahjes (husband, Ken), Elwood, NE, Lindsay Hoopingarner (wife, Traci) Linwood, KS, Lance Hoopingarner (wife, Brenda), Otis, KS, Lyle Hoopingarner, San Francisco, CA, and Lisa Compton, Macks Creek, MO.

In addition to her children, Connie is survived by brothers; Don (Dick) Hoch and wife Sharon, Pomona, KS, Bob Hoch and wife Crystal, Hoisington, KS and Pat Hoch, Hoisington, KS. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Eric Hoopingarner and Gayle Atkins, Will, Grant, Sarah and Matthew Rahjes , Ashlyn Knaus, Victoria Hoopingarner, Paige Addison, Jacob Lett and Matthew Lett, Landon, Seth and Jake Hoopingarner, Haley Hoopingarner and Alyssa Jones. As well she is survived by five great grandchildren; Xivianne Matos, Yaimary Matos, Yuniel and Dahvin Hoopingarner and Dahlia Knaus.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dwight Hoopingarner, parents, O.C. and Esther Hoch, and brother, Jon Hoch.

Vigil with Rosary will be 7 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, celebrated by Fathers Anselm Eke and Ultan Murphy. Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Stanton County Cemetery, Johnson, KS. Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O.Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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