Obituaries – Page 151 – Great Bend Post Archive

Harold L. Jackson

Posted on February 23, 2015

Larned – Harold L. Jackson, 90, passed away February 20, 2015 at his home, Larned.

He was born September 10, 1924 in Harrisonville, Missouri; the son of LeRoy and Olivia O. Gordon Jackson. A lifetime area resident; he was a Fire and Safety Officer for the Larned State Hospital.

He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and loved playing dominos with his friends.

On March 14, 1952 he married Lucille L. Caro in Larned, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include; two sons, Lloyd V. Caro (Allison), Larned, and Roy L. Jackson, Tulsa, Ok; three daughters, Harolyn Sanders (Frank), Wichita, Susan Whitaker (Royal), Lenexa and Tina Peters, Larned; a sister, Virginia Duncan, San Francisco, CA; fourteen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; three brothers, Roy, George and Eugene; two sisters, Oza Smith and Dollie Jackson and a grandchild.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Larned Cemetery with Pastor Paul Runnels presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550 is in charge of the arrangements. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Larry L. Fleske

Posted on February 23, 2015

Larned – Larry L. Fleske, 55, passed away February 20, 2015 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born October 9, 1959 in Great Bend, KS, the son of Walter W. and Rena J. Eveleigh Fleske. A lifetime area resident of Larned he was Farmer/ Stockman.

He currently attended the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend and Greensburg and was a past Deacon at the Assembly of God Church, Larned. He loved farming, working with cattle, doing mechanic work and working with the Royal Rangers Youth Ministry. Larry loved giving and devoted his life to helping others in need.

On January 14, 1989, in Great Bend, KS, he married Sharon L. Horner. She survives.

Survivors include: One daughter Amanda Frost, Great Bend; one brother, Alfred Fleske, Larned; one sister, Jana Goodrick, Larned; five Nieces and Nephews, Rodney, Alisha, Jennifer, Jed and Janell.

He was preceded in death by his Parents.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday 9a.m. to 8p.m. at Beckwith mortuary, Larned. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Joyce Meyer Ministries or Light for the Lost, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Gerald Penka

Posted on February 23, 2015

Larned – Gerald P. (Short) Penka, 62, passed away January 11, 2015, at his home in Norwood, MA., following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald was born October 15, 1952, in Larned, KS., the tenth child of the late Pete and Hilda (Boor) Penka. He grew up on the family farm near Belpre, graduated from Larned High School, and attended St. Mary of the Plains and Fort Hays State Colleges.

On July 26, 1998, he married Mary Strauss in Iowa City, IA. She passed away on November 4, 2014.

He is survived by his children, Justin, Lawrence, KS., Alisha, Boston, MA., and Nathan, currently deployed in the US Navy; four sisters, Kathy Bowman, Larned, Patricia Klamm, Kansas City, KS., Joyce Sims, Colorado Springs, CO., and Connie Mauney, Pawnee Rock; three brothers, Vernon Penka, Kansas City, KS., Roy Penka, Belpre, KS., and Allen Penka, Dodge City, KS.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty White and Mary Ann Fox and a brother, Larry Penka.

Interment will be at a later date in Belpre, KS., as will be a remembrance celebration.

Memorials may be sent to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Practicum Oncology Program, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Joy Louise Camarena

Posted on February 20, 2015

Larned- Joy Louise Camarena, 75, passed away February 18, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born January 4, 1940, in Clay Center; the daughter of Mert and Thelma Whitney Seagrove. Moving to Larned from New Cambria in 1976, she was a Homemaker.

She was an avid bowler and loved to play fast pitch softball, cards and Bingo. She was also a member of the VFW.

On March 22, 1975 in Salina, KS she married Gregory Camarena. He survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Robert Reason, Sedalia, MO, David Reason, Euless, TX, Ricky Reason and wife Jolene, Larned; two sisters, LaFaye Hayes, Salina, KS and AdaAnn Yost, AZ; two brothers, John Seagrove, AZ and George Seagrove, Topeka, KS; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Billy Reason.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to the Fresenius Medical Care (Dialysis Center), Great Bend, KS in care of Beckwith Mortuary P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Lloyd Earl Donham

Posted on February 20, 2015

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICE

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Lloyd Earl Donham Age: 81

Date of Death: February 18, 2015

Place of Death: Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Mary Beth Herrmann

Posted on February 20, 2015

Larned- Mary Beth Herrmann, 59 went to be with the Lord February 18, 2015 at Diversicare of Larned, quietly and peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Mary was a born again Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul.

She was born February 23, 1955 at Kinsley, the daughter of Quentin J. and Lucy W. Tholen Herrmann. A lifetime area resident, she was a Registered Nurse and Administrator at the Pawnee County Health Department.

She was a member of the Modern Homemaker FCE, Pawnee Co. Community Health Organization, Daughters of Isabella, Class of Leadership of Larned, Sacred Heart Pastor Parish Committee, Past President of Pawnee Co. Emergency Management Region and a Communion Stewart. She graduated from Barton County Community College with an A.A. in Nursing and also from Barclay College with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Survivors Include: her mother, Lucy Herrmann, Kinsley; one brother, Mike (Jana) Herrmann, Kinsley; one sister, Dee (Gary) Kaster, Burlington, CO; one brother-in-law, Jerry Bates, Lamar, CO; twelve nieces and nephews and eight great nieces and nephews who were the light of her life and her best friend, Elizabeth (Bruce)Griffin, Larned.

She was preceded in death by her father, Quentin J. Herrmann and her sister, Pat Bates.

Celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Kinsley.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee Co. Health Department in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Kenneth Dean Likes

Posted on February 16, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Kenneth Dean Likes Age: 82

Date of Death: February 15, 2015

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1932 at Brownell, Kansas

Parents Name: William Bryan & Mary Tee (Smotherman) Likes

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Mary Rose Stegman October 8, 1955 at Ness City, Kansas. She died March 16, 2010.

A Great Bend resident since 1955, Mr. Likes worked in maintenance for Thies Packing Plant for forty years.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #646, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

three sons: John Likes of Great Bend, KS, Eugene Likes and his wife LaResa of Great Bend, KS, and Darrel Likes and his wife Bonnie of Hutchinson, KS

one daughter: Mary Schartz of Great Bend, KS

two sisters: Ila Mae of Nebraska, and Jolene of Texas

six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step grandchildren; eleven step great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Theresa Likes, five brothers and two sisters.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang celebrating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. 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

Lyle J. Lang

Posted on February 16, 2015February 16, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Lyle J. Lang Age: 73

Date of Death: February 15, 2015

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 15, 1942 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Frank and Gertrude (Eckert) Lang

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Nancy Weber October 24, 1966 at Great Bend, Kansas. They later divorced. A lifetime area resident, Mr. Lang was a truck driver for Meadow Gold Dairy, Santa Fe Trucking and Kansas Brick and Tile.

He was a United States Army Reserve veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #862, Great Bend, and American Legion Post #286, Hoisington.

SURVIVORS

three sons: Dean Lang of Great Bend, KS, Duane Lang of Great Bend, KS, and Darren Lang of Great Bend, KS

one sister: Lorene Reif and her husband Don of Rural Hoisington, KS

two brothers: Melvin Lang and his wife Yvonne of Perry, KS, and Francis “Fritz” Lang and his wife Agnes of Salina, KS

nieces and nephews: Sheila (Reif) Metzger of Hutchinson, Kan.; Diane Reif of Great Bend; Keith Lang and wife Michelle of Rural Hoisington; Randy Lang and wife Sheryl of Perry, Kan.; David Lang and wife Brenda of Lawrence, Kan.; Mike Lang and wife Carolyn of Perry; Brian Lang and wife Donna of Lawrence; and Don Reif, Jr. of Hoisington.

Step-niece and nephew: Shawna (Hoeffner) Shadduck of Beaver, Kan.; and Everet Hoeffner of Hoisington, Kan.

five grandpups: Sadie, Nina, Nitro, Whitey, and Jackie

He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Lang.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore celebrating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Lyle Lang Medical Expense Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, 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

Frank Slade Zamarripa, Jr.

Posted on February 16, 2015

Dateline: Ellinwood, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Frank Slade Zamarripa, Jr. Age: 45

Date of Death: February 13, 2015

Place of Death: Ness County, Kan.

Date of Birth: April 26, 1969 at Great Bend, Kan.

Parents Name: Frank and Gloria K. (Kincaid) Zamarripa

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Donita Kay Morris November 1, 1997 at Great Bend, Kansas.

An Ellinwood resident, he worked many years doing manufacturing work and then after acquiring his commercial driver’s license, he became a truck driver for various companies.

He served twenty-six years in the United States Army, with tours in Honduras, Bolivia, Kosovo, and Iraq.

He was a member of American Legion Olin Cole Post #392, Bazine and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7428, Hoisington. Mr. Zamarripa was family oriented and a friend to everyone. He loved serving the military, in which he retired in 2013, was a hard worker in providing for his family, and loved playing video games and softball.

SURVIVORS

wife: Donita Kay Zamarripa, of the home

four children: Natasha Rose Steinle and husband A. J. of Russell, Kan., Jesse Michael Zamarripa of Russell, Kan., Slade Christopher Zamarripa of the home; and Christine Holly Chesney of Kansas.

two sisters: Michele Zamarripa of Hoisington, KS, and Misty Nichols of Hoisington, KS

grandfather, Fred Ray Kincaid of Larned, Kan.

three grandchildren: Raven, Warren, and Holly

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, with the Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether officiating. Inurnment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. A luncheon will be served at the church following the committal service at the cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Frank Zamarripa 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

Ronald D. Richards

Posted on February 13, 2015February 16, 2015

Larned – Ronald D. Richards, 72, passed away February 12, 2015, at his home in Larned.

He was born February 12, 1942 in Dodge City, the son of Robert D. and Sophia Fox Richards, a longtime area resident he was a licensed T.V. repair man and an antique collector.

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

In 1963, he married Mary Loise Keeslar in Larned. She passed away in 1974. In 1978, he married Darlene Vesetecka in Larned. She passed away in 2014.

Survivors include: two daughters, Shelia Richards, Hutchinson and Jessica Wasson, Great Bend; a sister, Virginia Scherling, Newton; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Johnnie D. Richards; two brothers, Turman and Jerry Richards; a sister, Rosemary Richards and a grandson.

Cremation has taken place and Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.