Obituaries – Page 154 – Great Bend Post Archive

Marilou Axman

Posted on January 21, 2015

Dateline: Olmitz, KS

Name of Deceased: Marilou Axman Age: 84
Date of Death: January 20, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 1, 1930 at Odin, Kansas
Parents Name: William and Eleanor (Hickel) Linsner

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Marilou married Frank W. Axman in Odin on April 20, 1949. He died May 17, 1994.
A retired nurses’ aide, working for Hoisington Hospital, Mrs. Axman was an Olmitz resident since 1949 coming from Odin.
Marilou was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Altar Society, Olmitz, KS.

SURVIVORS
one son: Kenny Axman and wife Paula of Olmitz, KS
one daughter: Katherine Waldroupe and husband Jim of Hoisington, KS
two sisters: Eleanor Witchey of Great Bend, KS
Gerri West of Great Bend, KS
Five Grandchildren: Brian Axman, Kerri Weber, Nicole Hunter, Travis Kultgen, Patricia Kennett
Five Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by an infant son, James Axman, and a brother, William Linsner.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz
Vigil and Rosary Service: Friday, January 23, 2015, 7:00 pm, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Father Anselm Eke
Interment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: St. Ann Catholic Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Peggy J. Thompson

Posted on January 21, 2015

Larned – Peggy J. Thompson, 61, passed away January 19, 2015 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis, Wichita.

She was born July 6, 1953, in Hoisington, the daughter of John H. and Marjorie Wagner Niewald. A longtime area resident, she worked at the Larned State Hospital for 23 ½ years as a LMHT.

She was a member of the Church Of Christ and the ladies group, both of Larned.

On December 17, 1983, she married Kelly Thompson. They later divorced.

Survivors include: her mother; a son, Mat Thompson and significant other Tori Perez, Larned; a daughter, Kelsi (Jerry) Carmichael, Great Bend; a grandson, Tucker Thompson, Kinlsey/Larned; a step grandson, Alex Fulls, Kinsley and Aunt Jo Ann (Forrest) Edwards, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Niewald and her father.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Leroy Lyon 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 2:30 p.m. at the Lone Star Cemetery, Bison.

Memorials may be sent to the Larned Church of Christ or the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Joseph E. Hlavaty

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Olmitz, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Joseph E. Hlavaty Age: 77
Date of Death: January 19, 2015
Place of Death: Locust Grove Village, LaCrosse, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 8, 1937
Parents Name: Erwin J. & Clara Elizabeth (Riedel) Hlavaty

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Justina Maneth October 6, 1958 at LaCrosse, KS.
He was a dairy farmer and stockman and also the postmaster for Olmitz for twenty-five years.
Mr. Hlavaty was a lifetime Olmitz, Kansas resident.
He was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, the Knights of Columbus and a past Grand Knight, League of Postmasters, NARFE, Rural Water District Board for twelve years. He was a member of the Army Reserves. He enjoyed visiting with friends, going to his grandchildren’s events.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Justina Hlavaty, of the home
two sons: Kevin Hlavaty and wife Camie of Olmitz, KS
Mark Hlavaty and wife Kay of Olmitz, KS
two daughters: Nancy Hlavaty of Kansas City, MO
Geralyn Wegener and husband Chuck of Olmitz, KS
Eight Grandchildren: Jenna Hlavaty, Tonya Williams, Amanda Loesch, Ryan Wegener, Chris Ney, Greg Ney, Megan Ney, Michael Hlavaty
Five Great-grandchildren: Tucker Loesch, Callie Loesch, Cameron Hunter, Casey Johnson, Logan Williams
He was preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Clara Hlavaty, brother, Donald Hlavaty, grandson, Tanner Hlavaty.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 23, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz
Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus: Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time of Service: 7:00 P.M.
Place of Service: St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz
Officiant: Father Anselm Eke and Father Ultan Murphy
Interment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Tanner Hlavaty Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Garry L. Simpson

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Claflin, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Garry L. Simpson Age: 60
Date of Death: January 19, 2015
Place of Death: At home in Claflin, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 18, 1954 at Columbia, North Carolina
Parents Name: Howard and Beulah (Stevenson) Simpson

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Mr. Simpson was a Claflin, Kansas resident since 2002 coming from Roper, NC.
Garry was a nurse, working for Washington County Hospital and CKMC, and formerly owned and operated Prairie House Flowers and Gifts.

SURVIVORS
Partner: Gary Bittner of Claflin, KS
two brothers: Daniel “Pete” Simpson of Roper, NC
Howard Simpson of Roper, NC
two sisters: Phyllis Broyles and her husband James of Roper, NC
Janie Williams and her husband Raymond of Roper, NC
Loving pets: Sophie and Keeshan

He was preceded in passing by his parents and by a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Simpson
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Friday, January 23, 2015
Time of Service: 11:00 am
Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rev. Kris Brinley
Interment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, with a wake service to follow at 7:00 pm.
Memorial Fund: First United Methodist Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or U.S.D. 112 to benefit the Tennis program in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Joseph “Joe” Hlavaty

Posted on January 20, 2015January 20, 2015

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICE

Dateline: Olmitz, KS

Name of Deceased: Joseph “Joe” Hlavaty Age: 77
Date of Death: January 19, 2015
Place of Death: Locust Grove Nursing Home, LaCrosse, KS
Services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas.

Gregory Alan “Greg” Bitter

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Hoisington, KS

Name of Deceased: Gregory Alan “Greg” Bitter Age: 55
Date of Death: January 19, 2015
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: September 6, 1959 at Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: Harry and Irene (Deutsch) Bitter

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Greg married Heather Steckel March 22, 1997 at Hoisington, KS.
A farmer and independent contract pumper, Mr. Bitter was a lifetime Hoisington, KS, area resident.
Greg was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, of Hoisington, Board of Elders, and had previously served on the AGCO Board for three terms. He loved NASCAR, hunting, and camping, and enjoyed time with family and friends.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Heather Bitter, of the home
Mother: Irene Bitter, Great Bend
Four Children: Cole Bilbrey, Sydnie Bilbrey, Shaelynn Bitter, Trey Bitter
One brother: Ken Bitter of Powell, OH

He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Fred Bitter.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Pastor Mark Lovett
Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Susank, KS.
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm , Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 pm until 6 pm.
Memorial Fund: Ducks Unlimited or Black Gold Chapter of Pheasants Forever in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Solomon “Sam” Maier

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Solomon “Sam” Maier Age: 103

Date of Death: January 18, 2015

Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 3, 1911 at Rural Barton County, Kansas

Parents Name: Henry Jacob & Anna Marie (Daubert) Maier

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Betty Jo Mangum September 24, 1947 at Lubbock, Texas. She died December 7, 2000.

A Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1964, coming from rural Susank, Kansas, Mr. Maier worked for Producers Gas Co, retiring in 1976. He was a United States Army Air Corps veteran, serving during World War II.

Mr. Maier was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and pheasant, dove and rabbit hunting.

SURVIVORS

one son: Robert “Bob” Maier and his wife Evelyn of Newton, KS

one daughter: Judy Messersmith of Great Bend, KS

four sisters: Martha Bender of Great Bend, KS, Leona Slankard of Great Bend, KS, Edna Nuss of Hoisington, KS, and Eleanora Postlethwaite of Great Bend, KS

three grandchildren: Jody Messersmith, Candi Wilson, and Melissa Messersmith

twelve great-grandchildren: Devin Messersmith, Brittaney Wilson, Kendall Wilson, Darah Messersmith, Lane Wilson, Keaton Wilson, Trey Wilson, Reese Wilson, Shevae Wilson, Kiana Messersmith, Justice Messersmith, and Josiah Messersmith

two great-great-grandchildren: Jazilyn Messersmith and Jaxon Messersmith

He was preceded in death by three brothers, David Maier, Emil Maier, and Edward Maier, and two sisters, Hilda Jones and Alma Stewart.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Mark P. Galbraith

Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Susank, Kan., with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran 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

Rose Marie Bryant

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Rose Marie Bryant Age: 73
Date of Death: January 17, 2015
Place of Death: Great Bend Health And Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 7, 1942 at Chase, Kansas
Parents Name: George & Georgia (Moore) Bird

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Rose graduated from Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Kansas.
She was a longtime resident of Hoisington.
Working as a CNA on the night shift at Cheyenne Meadows Nursing Home for 17 ½ years.
She married Carl Lee Bryant on January 27, 1961 in Lincoln, Kansas.
Carl and Rose both shared a love of fishing.
SURVIVORS

Husband: Carl Lee Bryant, of the home
one son: Vivian Bryant of Great Bend, KS
two daughters: Louann Clark and husband Lawrence of Hoisington, KS,
and Janice Lauber and husband Daniel of Great Bend, KS
one sister: Ann Otting of Abilene, KS
one brother: Bill Bird of Abilene, KS
12 Grandchildren & 24 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a son, Roy Bryant, brothers, Almon Bird, and Leonard Bird, and one sister, Norma Bird.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel in Hoisington
Officiant: Reverend Dick Ogle
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation:
1:00 p.m. to 5:00p,m,, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2015
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund:
Rose Marie Bryant Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

William Francis “Bill” Maneth

Posted on January 20, 2015

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: William Francis “Bill” Maneth Age: 81

Date of Death: January 16, 2015

Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 13, 1933 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: William Leo and Mary Teresa (Mauler) Maneth

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Kay Ellen Dorfshaffer August 24, 1957 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kan.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mr. Maneth worked for various retail firms around Great Bend as a counter parts man, retiring from Great Bend Farm Equipment in 1996. He was a United States Army veteran.

Mr. Maneth was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, where he served as lector and on the Vocations Commission, Knights of Columbus Council #862, American Legion Argonne Post 180, B. P. O. Elks Lodge #1127, was past member and chairman of the Great Bend Tree Board, and Dominican Sisters Associate. He volunteered for RSVP and EARS and was a volunteer escort at Central Kansas Medical Center.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Kay Ellen Maneth, of the home

two sons: John Edward Maneth and his wife Sandy of Great Bend, KS, and David Scott Maneth and his wife Angie of Maize, KS

one daughter: Jennifer Kay Maneth of Great Bend, KS

three brothers: Paul Maneth of Great Bend, KS, Larry Maneth of Salina, KS, Ron Maneth of Great Bend, KS

Five Grandchildren: Samantha Asebedo and her husband Matt of Wilsey, KS, Chad Maneth of Great Bend, KS, Tara Mapel and husband Brian of Hays, KS, Todd Maneth of Raleigh, NC, and Mary Helen Maneth of Wichita, KS

Two: Great-Grandchildren

Preceded by: 1 Great-Granddaughter

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. 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., Monday, January 19, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund or Sunflower Diversified Services, 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

Troy Dean Davis

Posted on January 20, 2015

Larned – Troy Dean Davis, 43, passed away January 16, 2015 at his home, Larned.

He was born January 3, 1972 in Great Bend, Kansas; the son of Jerrold Dale and Sheryl Lynn Suchy Davis. A lifetime area resident, he was a Service Technician at Harper Camper Land in Great Bend.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and spending time with his family.

Troy and Paula were together for 16 years, then on November 13, 2007 he married Paula Ann Smith in Pawnee Rock. She survives.

Survivors include; his father, his wife Paula, Larned; a son, Troy (T.J.) Davis, Great Bend; a daughter, Audrie Davis, Great Bend; a brother, J.D. Davis, Iowa; a sister, Tina Jones, Washington, a grandson, Austin Flores and three step-children

He was preceded in death by; his mother.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Beckwith Mortuary; Vigil Service and Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Barton County Relay for Life in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.