IRVIN E. BURTON

             Irvin E. Burton, age 87 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at his home in Great Bend on Sunday morning, November 9, 2014.  Irvin was born on July 29, 1927 at rural Hoisington, Kansas to Walter and Myrtle (Bradshaw) Burton.  He was a US Army Veteran and was united in marriage to Betty Jo Byerly on September 24, 1988 at Great Bend, Kansas. Irvin was a Route Salesman for Dr. Pepper, Schlitz Beer, and Guy’s Potato Chips for many years until his retirement, and worked several part-time jobs after he retired.  He was a member of American Legion Post #180 and a Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3111, both of Great Bend, Kansas.  Irvin was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, Kansas.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, antique John Deere tractors (he restored two to parade-quality), and he dearly loved his dog, Molly.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Burton of Great Bend, Kansas; two sons:  Kevin (and his wife, Annette) Burton and Kelly (and his wife, Colleen) Burton, all of Great Bend, Kansas; two stepsons:  Galen C. Lloyd and Richard K. Lloyd, both of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters:  Kathy (and her husband, Allen) Petz of Hutchinson, Kansas and Debra Ficken of La Crosse, Kansas; four step-daughters:  Cathy (and her husband, Arne) Apeland of Denton, Texas, Lawanda Ritchie of Fort Worth, Texas, Penny (and her husband, Kerry) Murray of Great Bend, Kansas, and Pamela (and her husband, Johnnie) Hibbs of Burkburnett, Texas; 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois Wright of Topeka, Kansas.  Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife (Carolina R. Burton on February 7, 1986), and his twin brother (Ivan Burton).

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Rev. Don Paden officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Great Bend City Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Veteran’s Honor Flight Program.  Online condolences may be left and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161

 

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Barbara Lynn Wenke                                        Age: 56

Date of Death: November 7, 2014

Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 19, 1958 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Sam & Marie Hilda (Wittman) Schenkel

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Jerry Wenke December 1980 at Great Bend, Kansas. They later divorced.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, she was a teacher at Head Start and a family support case worker at St. Francis Academy. Barbara was a very giving mother and grandmother, enjoying all her time with her grandkids, family and friends. Family was the most important thing in her life.

 

SURVIVORS 

two daughters: Briana White and her husband Dustin of Great Bend, KS, and Emily Wenke of Great Bend, KS

three sisters: Karen Hill and her husband Grover of Burlington, CO, Chris Menzer and her husband Mike of Great Bend, KS, and Janet Stos and her husband Randal of Lenexa, KS

one brother: Doug Schenkel of Great Bend, KS

five grandchildren: Kailee Adams, Kadin White, Jaelynn Adams, Kynslee White, and Kambryn White

 

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 13, 2014

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Dr. Don Matison and Jess Bielby, D. D.

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Barbara Wenke 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased:  Age: 35

Date of Death: November 7, 2014

Place of Death: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 21, 1979 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Victor L. & Jean A. (Keffer) Shumate

OBITUARY INFORMATION

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Jayne was manager at Dairy Queen.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, and Job’s Daughters where she was Honor Queen, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Father: Victor L. Shumate, Augusta, KS

Mother: Jean A. Herrman and companion Larry Partridge, Great Bend, KS

one daughter: Hadleigh Reneé Thorne of Great Bend, KS

two brothers: Bennett W. Shumate and his companion Jackie Mai of Great Bend, KS, and William A. Fields and his wife Amanda of Ellinwood, KS

one sister: Shaminy R. Clone of Hoisington, KS

grandmothers: Shirley Shumate of Erie, KS and Isa Fischer of Augusta, KS

nieces and nephews: Aaron, Bradley, Isabelle, Damien, Domynick, Jaylynn, William, Jr., Shadow, Marcus, Lucian, Shelby, and Blaine

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Arthur and Frankie Keffer, and Paul Shumate.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. and vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Ted Stoecklein as celebrant. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Jayne Lea Shumate 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Don Carroll                                                            Age: 68

Date of Death: November 5, 2014

Place of Death: At his home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 14, 1946 at Parsons, Kansas

Parents Name: James E. & Anna E. (Hess) Carroll

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Nancy Lee Steinert January 16, 1971 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He worked for EQ Muffler, Great Bend Industries, and Westside 66.

Mr. Carroll was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1971 coming from Ellinwood, Kansas.

He was of the Catholic faith. He attended First United Methodist Church.

 

SURVIVORS 

Wife: Nancy Lee Carroll, of the home

one son: John Carroll and his wife Kitt of Lawrence, KS

one daughter: Jaime Harms and her husband Brant of Great Bend, KS

four grandchildren: Kassidy Harms, Audrie Harms, Melanie Carroll, and Madeline Carroll

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eugene Carroll.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, November 10, 2014

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Helen L. Morgan                                                 Age: 88

Date of Death: November 6, 2014

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 13, 1926 at Peabody, Kansas

Parents Name: Lawrence & Ida (Jarvis) Slaymaker

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Thomas Earl Morgan April 22, 1948 at Eunice, New Mexico. He died March 29, 2010.

She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita, St. Catherine Hospital and for Dr. John Austin, Garden City; and St. Rose Hospital and Great Bend Manor, Great Bend. She managed the Great Bend Estates Mobile Home Park.

Mrs. Morgan was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1948 coming from Garden City, Kansas.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Great Bend.

 

SURVIVORS 

three daughters: Sandra Jenks and companion Michael Richards of Great Bend, KS, Kim Tutak and husband Rick of Great Bend, KS, and Terri Delgado and husband Beaver of Great Bend, KS

one sister: Joyce Austin and husband Lloyd of Edmond, OK

one brother: Marvin Lee Slaymaker and his wife Johnie of Pampa, TX

three grandchildren: Stacie Jenks, Troy Tutak, and Larissa Richards

five great-grandchildren: Kali Cameron, Tevin Cameron, Colt Cameron, Savanah Tutak, and Morgan Tutak

 

She was preceded in death by brother, Lawrence J. Slaymaker.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: First Christian Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Joshua Leu

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: First Christian Church Kitchen 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: C. Ray Scheideman                                            Age: 77

Date of Death: November 5, 2014

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 29, 1937 at La Crosse, Kansas

Parents Name: Elmer Milton & Amelia (Brening) Scheideman

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Jacqueline L. Strong February 24, 1962 at Smith Center, Kansas.

He was an installer and repairman for Southwestern Bell for twenty-five years, then for AT&T, retiring in 1990.  Following his retirement, he worked in the telecommunications industry and then CPI.

Ray was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1964 coming from Hays, Kansas.

He was a United States Air Force veteran.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Telephone Pioneers. He was a frequent blood donor for the American Red Cross.

 

SURVIVORS 

wife: Jacque L. Scheideman, of the home

two sons: Brad Scheideman and his wife Rita of Great Bend, KS, and Brian Scheideman and his wife Jan of Wamego, KS

two sisters: Mary Ann Pechanec and her husband Frank of La Crosse, KS, and Kathy Schlegel of Pilot Point, TX

one brother: Robert Scheideman and his wife Mary of Ellinwood, KS

eight grandchildren: David Scheideman, Chris Scheideman, Shannon Peterson, Christopher Scheideman, Amanda Scheideman, Eric Mason, Jade Mason, and Stephanie Mason

six great-grandchildren: Emily Scheideman, Aaron Scheideman, Kendra Scheideman, Kaylee Scheideman, Hailey Peterson, and Gage Peterson

 

He was preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Mason.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, November 10, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Larry Schumacher

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or American Red Cross or American Lung 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

Dateline: Bazine, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Sammy Lee Cell                                                  Age: 70

Date of Death: November 5, 2014

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: November 28, 1943 at Waynoka, Oklahoma

Parents Name: Carl “Skeet” & Maxine (Cunningham) Cell

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Melody Ray Shelton September 30, 1972 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a gauger for Plains Marketing and formerly served as a Great Bend Police officer and Barton County Sheriff’s Officer.

Mr. Cell was a Bazine, Kansas resident since 1999, living in Salina from 1992 to 1999 and Great Bend from 1965 to 1992.

He was a United States Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam conflict.

He was a member of American Legion Post 392, Bazine. He loved John Wayne, racing, rattlesnake hunting, and all sports.

 

SURVIVORS 

Wife: Melody Ray Cell, of the home

three sons: Shane Lynn Cell and his wife Crystal of Hutchinson, KS, Sammy Ray Cell and his wife Kristen of Salina, KS, and Ryan Lee Cell and his wife Jenni of Salina, KS

two daughters: Candy Long and her husband Duane of Tulsa, OK, and Ciera Melody Cell of the home

three sisters: Beverly Brummel and her husband Lanny of Mena, AR, Sara Carlson and her husband Dennis of Freedom, OK, and Etta Browning of Wichita, KS

four brothers: Lester Cell and his wife Gayle of Great Bend, KS, Charlie Cell and his wife Karen of Fairview, OK, David Cell and his wife Audrey of Oklahoma City, OK, and Carl Cell and his wife Tammy of Nevada, MO

Grandchildren: twenty-one

Great-grandchildren: nine

mother-in-law: Joyce Shelton of Great Bend, KS

 

He was preceded in death by one step-son, Buddy Carl Bence, one son, Sammy Lee Cell, one daughter, Sandy Cell, one infant sister, and one great-granddaughter, Shayla Cell.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with The Reverend Dick Ogle officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to American Legion Post 392, Bazine, 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