Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Delia “Dee” Farminer
Age: 73

Date of Death: March 26, 2015

Place of Death: At home in North Newton, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 13, 1942 at Southampton, England

Parents Name: Thomas and Gwendoline (Hooker) Eldridge

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Eric Farminer August 19, 1961 at Southampton, England.  He died March 25, 1996.

She worked for Elder Care as a Caregiver

Mrs. Farminer was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1965 coming from Southampton, England, living recently in North Newton to be close to family.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend.

 

SURVIVORS

two sons: Wayne Farminer of McPherson, KS, and Scott Farminer and his wife Courtney of Tulsa, OK

one daughter: Tracy Kerr and her husband Heath of North Newton, KS

five grandchildren: Haleigh Kerr, Hunter Kerr, Eric Farminer, Derek Farminer, and Logan Farminer

 

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Den Eldridge, Alan Eldridge, and Mike Eldridge, and four sisters, Lena McAfee, Letta Bassett, Mauriel Moger, and Jean Williams.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Lennie Maxwell

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family present, Monday, March 30, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: First United Methodist Church or Harry Hynes 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: Sister Connie Haug, O.P.
Age: 80

Sister Connie Haug (Sister Omer), 80, died March 26, 2015, in the Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend.

Born September 28, 1934, in Seneca, Kan., as Constance Lucille Haug, Sister Connie was the daughter of the late Omer and Lucille Noll Haug. She entered the Dominican Sisters’ Community in Great Bend August 28, 1952, and pronounced her first vows June 13, 1955. She celebrated fifty years of religious profession in 2005.

Sister Connie taught elementary parochial students in Kansas and Colorado for the first ten years of her religious life. In 1967 she began a second ten-year ministry as religious education teacher in parishes of the Diocese of Wichita KS. She was a pastoral associate in St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Salina, and in Chanute, and also served in pastoral ministry in Winfield, Arkansas City, and Newton. She retired in 2002.

Sister Connie is survived by her Dominican Sisters of Peace religious community, and two brothers and eight sisters: Larry, Michael, and Susan Haug, all of Seneca, Kan.; Sister Dominic of Great Bend, Kan.; Doralee Cross of Centralia, Kan.; Gerrianne Henry of Kansas City, Mo.; Jeanne Heiman of Wichita, Kan.; Mary Haug of Hiawatha, Kan.; and Regina Danielle Aldrine and Cathy Wynkoop, both of Topeka, Kan.

Sister Connie’s body will be brought to the hospitality area of the Dominican Chapel of the Plains, 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, on Saturday March 28, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., where it will lie in state until the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, with Rev. Andrew Heiman presiding. A wake service will be held Sunday, March 29, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Both the wake and the funeral will be held at the convent. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at the convent on Sunday March 29, 2015, from noon until the time of the wake, and on Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass. Memorials in honor of Sister Connie may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Dr., Columbus OH  43219-2098 or given securely on www.oppeace.org.

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

Dwight C. Martin, 73, died March 21, 2015, at his home in Hoisington. He was born August 12, 1941, in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Clade and Sylvia (Everhardt) Martin. Dwight graduated from Utica High School, Utica, Kansas. He retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a train dispatcher, after working there for more than 40 years.

Dwight was a member of the Hoisington Masonic Lodge #331, ISIS Shrine in Salina, KS, Russell Shrine Club, Sunflower Shrine Club in Great Bend, KS and was a former president of the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce.

On February 8, 1964, he married Carolyn Kuder in Tribune, Kansas, they were married for 27 years and then later divorced.

Survivors include: three children, Shelley Martin of Great Bend, KS, Jodi Hill and husband Rob of Olathe, KS, Darin Martin and wife Sarah of Claflin, KS; six grandchildren, , Justin Hamit, Kailee Hamit, Tim Hill, Hope Hill, Randall Martin, and Aislee Martin; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Hamit and Taylynn Lloyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Verl Martin, and an infant granddaughter, Quinlee Martin.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Nicholson-Ricke Chapel. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at Utica Cemetery, Utica, Kansas. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through Friday. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Sunflower Shrine Travel Fund or the Dwight C. Martin Memorial Fund 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

Dateline: Ellinwood, Kansas

 

Name of Deceased: Carl Marcus Fox                                                   Age: 89

Date of Death: March 23, 2015

Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: Born Charles Orman Bear on March 5, 1926 at Cortez, Colorado, the son of Orman and Philomena (Swan) Bear, he was later adopted by Clarence M. “Bud” Fox and his name changed to Carl Marcus Fox.

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

He married Catherine Rupert January 1, 1949 at Pueblo, Colorado. They later divorced. He then married Billie Jean Webber June 4, 1997 at Westcliffe, Colo. She died October 28, 2002.

Mr. Fox was an Ellinwood, Kansas resident the past two years, moving to be close to his daughter and her family, he was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.

Mr. Fox was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

 

SURVIVORS

one son: Carl Fox II and his wife Murial of Fiji

one daughter: Linda McCaffery of Ellinwood, Kan.

one sister: Zelma Jean Cooley of Scottsdale, Ariz.

two grandchildren: Aaron McCaffery and Renee and  Patrick McCaffery and Angie

four great-grandchildren

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

There will be a private family graveside inurnment will be at a later date in Rosita Cemetery, Rosita, Colorado. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to Hospice House of Reno County, 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: Carlos Myles Miller                                           Age: 95

Carlos Myles Miller, 95, died March 21, 2015, at Stafford County Hospital. Born March 12, 1920, in Great Bend, Kansas, he was the son of Clarence and Alverta (Gaunt) Miller. On September 28, 1941, he married Mary Emily Downey. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1994.

Carlos was a life-long resident of Great Bend, graduating from Great Bend High School in 1938 where he was a member of that year’s undefeated football team. When World War II started, he entered the military service in the Army’s 36th Field Artillery Regiment, fighting in the European Theater. Upon returning home he continued his military service in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Having started as a printer’s apprentice at the age of 14, he continued in the profession when he returned from the war. He purchased Vollmer Printing and changed the name to Miller Printers in 1945. He was joined by his son Phillip in 1995, and they co-owned Miller Printers until their deaths. He was a life member, past president and lieutenant governor of Kiwanis and received the Kansas Kiwanian of the Year and the George S. Hixson Fellow awards. Carlos was also honored with 66 years of perfect attendance in Kiwanis. He was past Commander of American Legion Argonne Post 180, member of VFW Post 3111, past member of the Great Bend Cemetery Board, Barton County Historical Society board, Commission on Aging board, and Philatelic Association. Carlos was also involved with the 36th Field Artillery Association, CASA, Meals on Wheels, and Homework Help. He had been an active member of Central Baptist Church since its inception. He served on the church board of trustees as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.

The family owned a cabin near Salida, Colorado, in the San Isabel National Forest where he enjoyed family vacations during many summers. He and Mary were members of the Golden Belt Campers Club as they enjoyed traveling frequently. His hobbies included woodworking, stamp collecting, coin collecting and gardening. One of his favorite past-times was spending time with his kids and grandkids, especially when it involved traveling.

Survivors include three daughters, Jill Pletcher and her husband Tom, Wichita, Kan.; Lisa Edgett and her husband Kenneth, Great Bend; and Lorrie Kromka and her husband Shane, Denver, Colo.; daughter-in-law Maribeth Miller, Great Bend, grandchildren Amy Borgmeyer, Jasmine Pope, Brandon Kromka, Derek Miller, Danielle Henrie, Angie England, and Alicia Courtright; and numerous great- grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Glenn A. Miller and Richard Miller, both of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by two sons, Phillip Miller and Douglas Miller, brother, Merle Miller and sister, Rena Mae Miller.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Central Baptist Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Joan Harrington and Pastor John Grummon officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Golden Belt Humane Society or Central Baptist Church, 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, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Deborah E. “Debbie” Berkley                      Age: 63

Date of Death: March 20, 2015

Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 29, 1952 at Salina, Kansas

Parents Name: Harold Rayfield and Doris Eleanor (Corman) Berkley

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was an attorney.

Ms. Berkley was a Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of Elks, Golden Plains Quilts of Valor which she started, CASA, and American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. She thought of others instead of herself, helping kids through TRIO, and was always there for her daughter, helping her through school.  She enjoyed quilting and loved her grandson.

 

SURVIVORS

mother: Doris Berkley, Great Bend,

one daughter: Jennifer Zupfer and her husband Shawn of Vancouver, WA

one sister: Terri Rous of San Jose, CA

one grandson: Mason Zupfer

one niece: Sarah DeWhitt and her husband Steven of Pearl Harbor, HI

one nephew: Darren Rous of Fort Worth, TX

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

There will be no services or visitation.  Cremation has taken place.

Memorials are requested to Quilts of Valor or CASA or First Christian 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Frances Elizabeth “Tee” Simpson              Age: 98

Date of Death: March 22, 2015

Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 23, 1916 at St. Clair County, Mo.

Parents Name: Fred and Mayme (Malicoat) Jackson

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Melvin Clay Simpson March 13, 1934 at Osceola, Missouri, and at the time of his death had been married 77 years.  He died July 31, 2011.

A Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1941 coming from Colorado, Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Assembly of God, Great Bend.

She worked with her husband in their business, Murray and Simpson Casing Crews answering the phone. She loved travelling, making many trips in their motor home with church friends. She particularly liked family reunions and never missed one.

 

SURVIVORS

one son: Kenny W. Simpson of Fayetteville, Ark.

three daughters: Ruby Feil of Great Bend, Kan., Doris Case of Sacramento, Calif., and Barbara Espinosa of Great Bend, Kan.

eighteen grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren, and thirty great-great-grandchildren

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Melvin Wayne Simpson, Jr., one daughter, Nelta Irene Jones, two sisters, Hazel Sanders and Edith Hawkins, two brothers, Floyd Jackson and Fred Jackson, Jr., and two grandchildren, Kathy Marshall and Randy Marshall.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 26, 2015

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: First Assembly of God or St. Rose Health Center Endowment Fund for Golden Belt Home Health and 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

Burdett – Everett L. (Pee Wee) Eldridge, 84, passed away March 21, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born June 12, 1930 in Valley, Nebraska; the son of Archie L. and Minnie J. Dodson Eldridge. A longtime area resident; he was a manager for Bert and Wetta Sales Inc. for 33 years.

He was of the Christian faith, a member of the American Legion, Burdett and the Lions club, Rozel. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

On October 5, 1957 he married Donna Chandler in North Holywood, California. She survives.

Other survivors include; three sons, Charles, Lexington, Nebraska, Brad (Lori), Highlandville, Missouri and Rod (Trudi), Burdett; two sisters, Lois Thomas, Kearney, Nebraska and Betty Lou (Marvin) Abels, Amherst, Nebraska; seven grandchildren and about 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a son, Ray.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Brad McCoy presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Brown’s Grove cemetery, Burdett, Kansas with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to the Burdett EMS or the American Legion of Burdett, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.