PENDING FUNERAL NOTICE
Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas
Name of Deceased: Daryl E. Klepper Age: 65
Date of Death: May 28, 2019
Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas
Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.
Hurvey D. Chism (Doug), 77, walked through the gates of heaven on May 25th 2019. We will celebrate his earthly life on June 1st, 2019 at the First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, KS at 10:30am with Rev. Dwight Dozier.
Doug began his wonderful life in Forty-Four, Arkansas on March 17th, 1942. Married Gladys M. Chism (Brown) on April 16th 1961 and they brought into life three sons, Hurvey D. Chism Jr., William G. Chism and Paul C. Chism.
Doug worked as a welder and oilfield rig hand for much of his life. He built houses and fixed most anything. When he retired he also tinkered with rental houses.
He was a jokester and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren, Felicity A. Chism, Zachary A. Chism and Tomie J. Chism. He always had a candy or a rock to give them! He took extreme pride in his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Gladys; two sons: William and Paul; three grandchildren: Felicity, Zachary and Tomie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Eunice (Collins) Chism; one son, Hurvey D Chism Jr.; four brothers: William, Roland, Ulman, and Howard, and one sister Versie.
Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com
HUTCHINSON — Darren Lynn “Chavez” Rocha Hopkins, 49, passed away May 22, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born August 13, 1969, at Great Bend, the son of Vernon Rocha and Carol Horyna.
Darren, a Hutchinson resident since 1992 coming from Great Bend, was employed as a truck driver for Groendyke Transport, Inc. He had a passion for classic cars, and in his free time, enjoyed camping, boating, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include mother, Carol Huffman of Great Bend; one daughter, Leah Hopkins of Hutchinson; three brothers, Leslie W. Hopkins of Great Bend, Tommy R. Hopkins of Great Bend and Greg Rocha of Dodge City; three sisters, Pamela M. Hopkins of Great Bend, Christy Huffman of Great Bend and Susan Volkland of Col.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his father, Vernon Rocha and step father, Tommy E. Hopkins.
Funeral services have been arranged for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with The Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Midwest Transplant Network, 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
TOPEKA – Jo Kay Lepej, 72, passed away May 24, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born January 31, 1947, at Great Bend to Joe F. & Elma M. (Laughlin) Lepej. Jo Kay was a 1965 Council Grove High School graduate, then pursued her higher education from K.S.U., graduating in 1969.
A long time Topeka resident, Jo Kay was a CNA at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was a member of the First United Congregational Church and the Hot Air Balloon Club in Topeka. She enjoyed QVC, Royals baseball, Jeopardy and was a passionate Marion High School sports fan.
Survivors include, her mother, Elma M. Lepej; sister, Patti Smith and husband George of Isle, MN; two nieces and one nephew, Tyler Mermis of Marion, Taryn Baca of Goodyear, AZ, and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; and five great nieces and nephews, Blaine, Bryce and Brynn Mermis of Marion, Haley Suchy of Great Bend, and Kamryn Baca of Goodyear, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe F. Lepej.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services are pending with 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
Della Ann Ranker, age 86, passed away May 11, 2019, at Medical Lodges of Great Bend. She was born Nov. 17, 1932, at Ellsworth, to Otto F. and Anna C. (Kohls) Haase. Della married William Von Ranker Oct. 23, 1951, at Ellsworth. He passed away Feb. 16, 2016.
A 1950 Graduate of Ellsworth High School, Della had been a resident of Great Bend since 1956, coming from McCook, Neb. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she held an active role as a Sunday School teacher, and was employed by Security State Bank for 22 years, retiring in 1995.
Survivors include three sons, David Ranker and wife Ronda of Hays, Steve Ranker of Florissant, Mo., and Philip Ranker and wife Darcee of Solana Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren, Matthew Ranker and wife Becca, Amy Brooks and husband Wyatt, Hayley Ranker, and Lynsie Ranker and husband James; five great-grandchildren, Noah, Caleb, Gracie, Hope and Isaac Ranker. She was preceded in passing by her husband Bill; and by one brother Otto Haase, Jr.; and by one sister, Edith Reed.
Graveside inurnment services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, with the Reverand Barbara Jones. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to 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
GREAT BEND – Sandra Kay Dayton, 71, of Great Bend, KS, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Hays Med Center in Hays, KS, with family and friends by her side. She was born Jan. 27, 1948, in Liberal, KS to Roy and Eunice (Hutson) Broadfoot. She married Steve Dayton on Sept. 9, 1966 in Fargo, OK. He survives.
Coming from Alva, OK in 1969, Sandy worked for the Great Bend Public Library for 25 years as the children’s librarian. This was a big part of her life as she loved working with children. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend. Sandra loved spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She touched the hearts of many and was a true blessing to all who knew her. Her favorite thing to say to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was “Love you Big!” and that she truly did.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Eunice Broadfoot; sisters, Margaret Ann Broadfoot and Maybelle Mitchell: brothers, Karl Broadfoot and Benny Broadfoot. She is survived by her husband, Steve Dayton of the home; sons, Matt Dayton (Lara) of Overland Park, KS and Mark Dayton (Shane) of Derby, KS; daughter, Melissa McNeill (Scott) of Overland Park, KS; brothers, Danny Broadfoot (Jacque) Beaver, OK, Ronnie Broadfoot (Kareen) of Smithton, IL, and Troy Broadfoot of Coweta, OK; and sister, Nancy Elliott of TX; plus 7 grandchildren, Grace Whitson (Scott), Emilie Dayton, Camden Dayton, Elise Dayton, Caleb Dayton, Kaylee McNeill, and Braden McNeill; and 2 great-grandchildren, Malachi Whitson and Eden Whitson. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Family will be receiving friends, from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Please join us in celebrating her life, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Seong Lee officiating. Private Family Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 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
IRVINE, CA – Maralee Joy Hines, 88, passed away May 16, 2019, at Adagio San Juan, San Juan Capistrano, California. She was born August 22, 1930 in Ness County to Lawrence & Lois (McCurdy) Richardson. She married Bob Charles Hines April 4, 1951 at Huntington Park, California. He died April 14, 1996.
A long-time resident of Orange County, Maralee was a homemaker, having previously worked for Bob Hines Chiropractic as a receptionist and bookkeeper. She was a member and secretary for many years of the Native American Institute, also PTA and National Audubon Society. She was an excellent bowler, avid Scrabble player, and liked bird watching and writing poetry.
Survivors include, one son, Lewis Howard Hines of San Clemente, CA; two daughters, LoRae Stolpp of San Clemente, CA, and LoRita Hines of Henderson, Nev; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Charles Hines; one daughter, LoRene Hines; and one brother, Joe Richardson.
A private family burial will be held at the Albert Cemetery, Albert, KS.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530
GREAT BEND – Richard David Webster, 73, passed away March 16, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born April 8, 1945 at Kingman, to Richard Leslie & Marietta (Fitzsimmons) Webster. He married Ann F. Reeder August 18, 1996 at Great Bend, She survives.
Coming from Pratt in 1996, Richard was a Great Bend resident. He was a truck driver for R.C. Williams and Rainbow Trucking. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz and the NRA and loved ham radios. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include, his wife, Ann of the home; four sons, David Webster and wife Starr of Fort Collins, CO, Dustin Mitchell of MO, Brandon Clark of Kimberling City, MO and Kevin King of Hutchinson; one daughter, Evelyn Harr and husband Carl of Great Bend; one sister, Wendy Sloan and husband John of Norton; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Memorials are suggested to the National Rifle 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 67530
GREAT BEND – Sandra Kay Dayton, 71, of Great Bend, KS, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Hays Med Center in Hays, KS, with family and friends by her side.
Family will be receiving friends, from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Please join us in celebrating her life, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Seong Lee officiating. Private Family Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Full obituary notice will be published next week.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530
GREAT BEND – Morris F. Leech, Jr., 81, passed away May 20, 2019, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. He was born March 3, 1938, at Plainville to Morris & Naomi (Cooper) Leech, Sr.
A long time Great Bend resident, Morris was a driller in the oilfield. He like to play dominos, fish and race motorcycles. He loved having family and friend get togethers and BBQ’s.
Survivors include, his former wife, Reva Leech; two sons, Tyler Leech and Todd Leech, both of Great Bend; two daughters, Connie Daniels of Fruita, CO, and Christy Leech of Great Bend; one sister, Kay Seeman of Smith Center; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Terry Leech and Toby Leech; two daughters, Cindy Leech and Carla Leech; and one brother, Dale Leech.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Morris Leech, Jr. 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
