Obituaries – Page 153 – Great Bend Post Archive

Abigail Richardson

Posted on February 3, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Abigail Rose Marie Richardson, was born January 26, 2015, and passed on to soon, on January 31, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
She leaves behind her parents, Thomas Edwin Lee, of St. John, and Kathleen Rose Richardson of Great Bend; a brother, Kevin Richardson of the home; grandparents, Janice and Daniel Lauber of Great Bend, Robert Scott and July Lee of Marksville, LA; great grandfather, Carl Lee Bryant of Hoisington; great aunt and uncle; Louann and Lawrence Clark of Hoisington; four uncles and five aunts.
She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Albert Richardson, grandmother, Patricia Ann Wood Lee and a great grandmother, Rose Marie Bryant.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Burial will be in Hoisington City Cemetery. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Abigail Rose Marie Richardson Memorial Fund or the Ronald McDonald House in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main, PO Box 146, Hoisington KS 67544.

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

Darrell L. Revell

Posted on February 3, 2015

Dateline: Overbrook, Kansas

Darrell L. Revell of Overbrook, Kansas, age 61, passed away on January 31, 2015, at his home in rural Overbrook, Kansas. While his childhood days were spent in Great Bend, Kansas, he lived most of his adult life in the Topeka area. Darrell was born on January 29, 1954, at the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Hospital in Limestone, Maine. Darrell was born the oldest of three children to Eloise C. (Bryant) Jones and Cleo O. Revell, Jr., and had two brothers, Michael R. Revell, from Yukon, Oklahoma, and Ronald L. Revell, of Plano, Texas. Darrell was married to Michele E. Schwartzkopf Revell for 21 years, until her passing from cancer on October 06, 1995. He then married Jean Rochelle Revell in 1997 until 2004. Michele and Darrell had three children, Heather E. Stout (husband, Micha Stout, and son, Preston), Randee R. Revell (husband, Evan Gitomer), and Tyson L. Revell (wife, Katie Hook Revell, and son, William). Darrell graduated from Great Bend High School in 1972, the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Business Administration in 1976, and later earned his MBA from Washburn University in 1994. His primary employers were and the Kansas Department of Labor from 1978-1984 and Collective Brands (formerly Payless Shoe Source) from 1984-2007.

Darrell was known as a person who loved his family, played with his family, and enjoyed time with his family. To celebrate a life lived well, a memorial service will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS, 66614, (785)271-0808, Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Neil Buono. Family visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A private graveside service will be held at a later date, at Great Bend Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (POP) or Kansas University Cancer Center (KUCC) or University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) or to a charity of choice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS, 67530.

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

Robert L. Best

Posted on February 3, 2015

Larned – Robert (Bob) L. Best, 84, passed away January 31, 2015 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born December 9, 1930 at Garfield, the son of Clarence and Sylvia Olive Milhon Best. A lifetime area resident he was the outside district man for the Kansas Power and Light Company.

He attended the First United Methodist Church, Larned. He was a member of the Optimist Club, Larned and DeMolay International, Lewis.

On January 1, 1951, he married Virginia Belcher in Lewis. She survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Mike (Libby) Best, Lawrence; a daughter, Tracey (Mike) Reynolds, Larned; a sister, Jean Titus, Lewis; five grandchildren, Tiffany Eaves, Courtney Smith, Lindsay Nuss, Mark Best, Sarah Kohls and seven great grandchildren, Madelyn Eaves, Cecilia Eaves, Ryker Smith, Amelia Nuss, Mason Best, Grayson Kohls and Hannah Kohls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rick Best and a brother, Clarence Best Jr.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Rev. Bethann Black presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment will be at the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church (scholarship fund), Larned, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Kansas 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

JoAnna Mae Unruh

Posted on February 3, 2015

Larned – JoAnna (Jody) Mae Unruh, 83, passed away January 29, 2015, at the Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.

She was born May 10, 1931 in Great Bend, the daughter of Otto Joseph and Helen Marie Stejskal Folkerts. A longtime area resident, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, past member of the American Legion Auxiliary serving as a counselor, girl’s for the State American Legion program and was the county chairman for the Republican Party, all of Larned. She also was on the state of Kansas Hospice Board.

On January 17, 1950, she married Junior Chester Unruh in Albert. He passed away November 20, 2010.

Survivors include: a son, Joe Don Unruh, La Crosse; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Folkerts.

Cremation has taken place and services may be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the JoAnna Mae Unruh Memorial Fund or the Larned EMS in care of
Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550 is charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Carolyn B. Mead

Posted on February 3, 2015

Larned – Carolyn B. Mead, 73, passed away January 28, 2015, at her home in Larned. She was born March 13, 1941 at Great Bend, the daughter of Thaine and Ruby Walker Beamer. A lifetime area resident, she was a Registered Nurse at the Larned State Hospital.

She was a member of the Church of Christ and Eastern Star, both of Larned.

On June 21, 1959, she married Richard Mead in Larned. He survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Duane Mead and Stephen Ray Mead, both of Larned; three daughters, Tammy (Eugene) Newfield, Peabody, Lisa (Rick) DeCoudres, Larned, Shari (Shawn) Mardis, Preston; two borthers, Jerry (Sue) Beamer, Lago Vista, Texas, Larry (Frankie) Beamer, Wichita; a sister, Janice (Tom) Fisher, Larned; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with James Underwood presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Carolyn Mead Memorial Fund or the South Wind Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Hazel “Alberta” Crone

Posted on January 26, 2015

Dateline: Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Hazel “Alberta” Crone Age: 89
Date of Death: January 24, 2015
Place of Death: At her home, rural Pawnee Rock, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 12, 1925 at Anderson County, Kansas, the daughter of George Albert & Hazel Olive (Colgin) Payne

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Francis “Roy” Crone June 26, 1942 at Iola, Kansas. He died November 19, 2007.
She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a Barton County, Kansas resident most of her life.
She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Cliford Crone of Great Bend, KS, and Irvin Crone of Great Bend, KS
four daughters: Virginia Jacobs and husband Joe, Hazel Johnson and husband Butch, and Tammy Hammond and husband Eric all of rural Pawnee Rock, KS; and Darlene Kaupke and husband Charles of Stillwater, OK
one sister: Madge Leatherman of Chanute, KS
four brothers: Homer Payne of Iola, KS, Robert Payne of Laharpe, KS, Floyd Payne of Pittsburg, KS, and Harold Don Payne of Colony, KS
Grandchildren: Twenty-Six
Great-grandchildren: Fifty-five
Great-great-grandchildren: 26

She was preceded in death by one son, George Crone, two brothers, George Jr. Payne and Carl Payne, and two grandchildren.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Seventh Day Adventist Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Pastor Terry Ruebush
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Rosewood Roots and Wings 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

Gloria K Zamarripa

Posted on January 26, 2015

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Gloria K Zamarripa Age: 66
Date of Death: January 24, 2015
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 14, 1948
Parents Name: Fred Ray & Alice (Rohr) Kincaid

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Gloria married Frank Zamarripa April 4, 1964 at Great Bend, KS. He died May 6, 1989.
Mrs. Zamarripa was a Hoisington, Kansas resident since 2001 coming from Great Bend, KS.
Gloria had been a kitchen supervisor at JJA Corrections in Larned, KS, where she received the “Employee of the Year” in 2014. She was loved and respected by friends, family, and co-workers.
Gloria enjoyed cooking and baking, being very passionate in sharing her gift with those she loved and cared for.

SURVIVORS
Father: Fred Ray Kincaid, Larned
one son: Frank S. Zamarripa, Jr. and wife Donita of Ellinwood, KS
two daughters: Michele Zamarripa of Hoisington, KS
Misty Nichols and her companion Robert England of Hoisington, KS
One sister: Sally Campbell of Wichita, KS
9 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews

Preceded in passing by her mother
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 29, 2015
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Memorial Fund: Gloria K. Zamarripa 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

Charley Hoffsmith

Posted on January 24, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Charley Hoffsmith Age: 67
Date of Death: January 24, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas, after a long battle with colon cancer
Date of Birth: July 4, 1947 at Dighton, Kansas
Parents Name: Benjamin Franklin & Marie (Orten) Hoffsmith

OBITUARY INFORMATION
The owner and operator of Charley’s Tree Service, Charles was long time resident of Great Bend. He was an avid collector and clock maker.

SURVIVORS
Charles had been married to Tonnie Diane (Coldwater), and to this union were Char Hoffsmith Hekele and husband Beau of Odin, KS, Cindy Hoffsmith Sandy and husband Billy of Great Bend, and step daughter Donna Hilton and her companion Mike Ramey of Odin.
Other survivors include Russell Broughman and wife Melissa of Wichita.
Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Aiden, Lynden, Kenzie, Kylee, Bayle, Kennedy, Danton, Daymon, Tyler, Taryn, Blayze, and Kadyn

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Margaret Hoffsmith.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Prayer Service: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Time of Service: 6:00 pm
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Visitation: Noon to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Relay for Life of Barton 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

Gary Lee Campbell

Posted on January 23, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Gary Lee Campbell Age: 73

Date of Death: January 22, 2015

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

Date of Birth: November 26, 1941 at St. Elmo, Illinois

Parents Name: Emerson & Mildred Louise (Koberlein) Campbell

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Margaret Rose Debes April 4, 1961 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died July 31, 2013.

A Great Bend resident since 1958, Mr. Campbell worked in the oilfield and then was a fabricator for Doonan Trailer.

He was a United States Army veteran.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

four sons: Gary Wayne Campbell and his wife Deidre of Great Bend, KS, Tony Campbell and his wife Brenda of Great Bend, KS, Darrin Campbell and his wife Jeanette of Great Bend, KS, and Trevor Campbell and his wife Angela of Great Bend, KS

one daughter: Diana Blake of Kearney, MO

two sisters: Janice Nestlerode of Fallon, NV, and Judy Schindler of Great Bend, KS

Ten Grandchildren: Garrett Campbell, Emerson Campbell, Trista Garard, Nikki Blake, Sarah Schwartz, Sabrina Campbell, Savana Campbell, Evan Campbell, Anna Campbell, and Katie Schlochtermeier

Three Great-grandchildren: Braiden Hertel, Liam Schwartz, Logan Hertel, and another due this year.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Emerson Campbell.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service: 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Heart Association, 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

Joseph John Zecha

Posted on January 21, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Joseph John Zecha Age: 89

Date of Death: January 21, 2015

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

Date of Birth: October 25, 1925 at Claflin, Kansas

Parents Name: Emil R. & Mary Theresa (Kinzel) Zecha

OBITUARY INFORMATION

A Great Bend resident the past year and a half, living in Denver, Colo. for fifty years, Mr. Zecha was an auto mechanic for Montgomery Ward, retiring in 1990. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend. He was a fine example of charity to almost everyone he met, befriending numerous persons in need throughout his life. He was an animal lover, especially dogs.

SURVIVORS

two brothers: Norbert Zecha of Portland, Ore., and Bernard Zecha of Cheyenne, Wyo.

four sisters: Marcella “Sally” Vink, Clarissa Blessing, and Bernice Henderson, all of Great Bend, Kan., and Ethel Ricker of Nashville, Kan.

many nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin Zecha and Norman Zecha.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 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, Kan., with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Prince of Peace Parish or Golden Belt Humane 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