Dateline: Great Bend, Kan.

Name of Deceased: Tommy Max Schulz                                           Age: 81

Date of Death: April 8, 2015

Place of Death: Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Ark.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1934 at Chapman, Kan.

Parents Name: Walter Joseph and Marcella (Keegan) Schulz

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Donna Fay Richards December 23, 1958 at Kanopolis, Kan.  She died August 26, 1985.

He earned bachelor and master degrees from Fort Hays State University. He was an English teacher at Roosevelt Junior High and Great Bend Middle School.

Mr. Schulz was a Great Bend, Kan., resident since 1962 coming from Hays, Kan., moving to Wichita in 2005.

He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1952 to 1956.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend; Knights of Columbus Council No. 7422, Lyons; Coronado Assembly of the Fourth Degree of Columbus; American Legion of Kanopolis, GBNEA, KNEA, and NEA.

 

SURVIVORS

one son: Dr. Thomas Kevin Schulz and his wife Mary of Fayetteville, Ark.

one sister: Ann Marie Soukup of Kanopolis, Kan.

two granddaughters: Olivia Fay Schulz and Victoria Andrietta Schulz

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Schulz, and one sister, Mary Bedingfield.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service and Knights of Columbus Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan., with military rites by United States Air Force Honor Guard

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:   St. Joseph School, Fayetteville, Ark., in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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1425 Patton Road       Great Bend, Kansas                      67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Pam Jackson Age: 62
Date of Death: April 7, 2015
Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 20, 1953 at Prague, Oklahoma
Parents Name: Edwin Harold and Carley M. (Smith) Day

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1971 graduate of Great Bend High School.
She married Randy Short in October 1971. They later divorced. She then married Edd Jackson August 28, 1982 at Great Bend, Kansas.
She worked for Midwest Machinery and Great Plains, was co-owner of P & K Kleaners, and worked for 22 years at Portraits by Shane and seventeen years at TLC Discoveries, until illness forced her retirement in December 2011.
Mrs. Jackson was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1954 coming from Prague, Oklahoma.
She was a lifetime member of Central Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday School and was active in the choir and handbells, and served as a soloist and on the Diaconate Board.

SURVIVORS

husband: Edd Jackson, of the home
mother: Carley Day of Great Bend
three sons: Chris Short and his wife Jennifer of Andover, KS, Daylin Short of Lakewood, CO, and Jeff Jackson and his wife Alexandra of Olpe, KS
one brother: Mike Day and his wife Joan of Pratt, KS
seven grandchildren: Matthew Short, Christiane Short, J. T. Short, Claire Short, Halle Short, Evie Jackson, and Sophia Jackson
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin H. Day in August 2010.
SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend John Grummon and The Reverend Kathie Sharp
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Central Baptist Church or TLC Discoveries, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Hilda Chakir Age: 98

Date of Death: April 7, 2015

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

Date of Birth: April 8, 1916 at Rural Barton County, Kansas

Parents Name: Gustav “Gus” and Matilda (Liese) Kasselman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Theodore Richard “Dick” Griffith August 19, 1939 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died April 25, 1977. She then married Norman William Chakir March 10, 1981 at Miami, Okla. He died December 30, 2012.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Mrs. Chakir was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Zarah EHU, Central Kansas Thread Benders Quilt Guild, American Legion Post 180 Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. She was a former 4-H Leader, and enjoyed her family, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and going to dances.

SURVIVORS

one son: Ron Griffith and his wife Pat of Smith Center, Kan.

two daughters: Judy Burnette and Sandy Smith and her husband Taylor, both of Great Bend, KS

five grandchildren: Doug Burnette, Carla Klein, Curt Griffith, Matt Smith, and Shawn Smith

one step-grandson: Michael McDonald

six great-grandchildren: John Stoss, Shelli Schmidt, Larami Parsons, Caleb Klein, Jenna Burnette, and Megan Burnette

two step Great-grandsons:, Ty McDonald and Caden McDonald

two great-great-granddaughters: Madison Henning and McKenna Schmidt

several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Kasselman, and one sister, Dora Robison.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, April 10, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

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

Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian Church or Gentiva Hospice, 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: Mary Jane Wells Age: 89
Date of Death: April 4, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
She was born December 16, 1925 at Ft. Scott, Kansas, to James L. & Lillie Mae (Chambers) Parker, and was later adopted by Ruth Chidester Noggle.

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Mary married Wayne Ingalls Grippin on June 1, 1943. They later divorced.
She then married Joseph B. Wells. He passed away June 5, 1999.
She attended school in St. John, KS, and later in Russell, where she graduated from in 1943.
A homemaker, Mrs. Wells was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1992, coming from Russell, KS.
Mary was a member of the Southern Baptist Church, of Russell, KS. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, and reading.

SURVIVORS
One son: Gary Grippin and wife Jeanie of Great Bend, KS
Two daughters: Jolene Schwab and husband Pete of Cincinnati, OH
Geneva Lowell of Garland, TX
Three grandchildren: Matthew Grippin; Morgan Grippin and wife Stephanie; and Shannon Hernandez and husband Joe Matthew.
Three great grandsons: Miles, Anselan, and Kendall
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Mark Galbraith
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association or Meals on Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
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1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: William L. “Bill” Titsworth                            Age: 65

Date of Death: March 30, 2015

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 28, 1949 at Tracy, California

Parents Name: Edgar Paul & Naomi (Thomas) Titsworth

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Lori Riedlinger October 29, 1994 at Dodge City, Kansas.

He worked for Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility from 1991 to 2009.

Mr. Titsworth was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1991.

He was a retiree of the United States Army, serving from 1969 to 1992, attaining the rank of SFC.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, American Legion Riders, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 646, all of Great Bend.  He was involved with the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Run.

 

SURVIVORS

wife: Lori Titsworth, of the home

father: Edgar Paul Titsworth, Great Bend, KS

two sons: William Edward Titsworth, Sr. of Clayton, OK, and Landon Michael Titsworth of the home

one daughter: Kellie Dennise Bouillon and her husband Patrick of Greene, IA

two sisters: Iola Titsworth of Great Bend, KS, Debbie Pereria and her husband Carlos of Manteca, CA

one brother: Roy Titsworth and his wife Norma of Great Bend, KS

six grandchildren: Katie Titsworth, William E. Titsworth, Jr., Dakota Titsworth, Paige Titsworth, Jeffrey Bouillon and wife Alexandria, and Kirby Bouillon

several nieces and nephews

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Titsworth, one infant brother, Paul Gene Titsworth, and one granddaughter, Kayla Titsworth, one great-granddaughter, Shanna Bouillon, and father-in-law Don Riedlinger.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard and American Legion Riders

Visitation:  3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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1425 Patton Road       Great Bend, Kansas                      67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Brandon Joseph Funk   Age: 16

Date of Death: March 28, 2015

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

Date of Birth: June 2, 1998 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Clark LaVern and Cynthia Marie (Schmitt) Funk

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a junior at Great Bend High School.

He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend. He enjoyed playing video games, playing outside, playing with Willie and watching television with his father.

SURVIVORS

Parents: Clark and Cynthia Funk, Great Bend, KS

three brothers: Curtis Funk, Raymond Funk and his wife Samantha, and William Funk, all of Great Bend, KS

maternal grandparents: Nick and Rose Schmitt of Great Bend, KS

one niece: Lillith Funk

SERVICE INFORMATION

Prayer Service: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Adam D. Wutka

Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Brandon Funk Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

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Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Joyce M. Bray                                                        Age: 68

Date of Death: March 28, 2015

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

Date of Birth: November 13, 1946 at Garden City, Kansas

Parents Name: William James & Ruth (Schulz) Bray

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1964 graduate of Great Bend High School and a 1967 graduate of Asbury School of Nursing, Salina.

She was a critical care nurse in the coronary unit at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

Ms. Bray was a Wichita, Kansas resident since 1972 coming from Great Bend, Kansas.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Great Bend, and American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

 

SURVIVORS

one sister: Vivian Jane Bray of Longmont, Colo.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, April 2, 2015

Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.

Place of Service: First Christian Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Joshua Leu

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: First Christian Church or Joyce Bray Nursing Scholarship, 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: Dorothy Mae Dawson Age: 88
Date of Death: March 25, 2015
Place of Death: Almost Home, Inc., Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 25, 1926 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Robert John & Mary Ethel (Davidson) Herren

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a secretary and bookkeeper for the Great Bend Herald Press. She then was a bookkeeper and co-owner of Dorrels Jewelry from 1953 to 1960 and Dawson Jewelers, Inc., from 1961 to 1990. Dorothy was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident. She enjoyed NASCAR, clock collecting, genealogy, and was an animal lover.

Survivors include two sons: Dana Dawson and his wife Diana of Great Bend, KS, and Kent Dawson and his wife Kelli of Tampa, FL; their father, Charles Dawson; three granddaughters: Rebecca Dawson, Kelsey Dawson, and Karlie Dawson. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Herren, and two sisters, Mary Jane Herren and Florence Richards.

A private family service will be held with inurnment in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to the Great Bend Zoological 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