Larned- Joan C. Roberts, 70, passed away September 27, 2014 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
She was born August 3, 1944 in San Pedro, CA the daughter of Robert and Beatrice Connel Boyd. Moving from California on July 4, 1996 to Larned, she was a retired teacher’s aid.

She was of the Christian faith and loved playing online bingo.

On December 31, 1966 she married Glenn Roberts at Modesto, CA. He survives.

Other Survivors include, a son Bruce Reynolds, Larned; three daughters, Barbara Gillett, St. John, Belinda Rost, Hulbert, OK., Beatrice Jacobs, Larned; a brother, Robert Boyd, CA. and a sister, Vera Courtroul, Turlock, CA; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

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

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Larned – Carl R. McKittrick, 73, passed away September 23, 2014 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born December 27, 1940, in Cimarron, the son of Elmer P. and Vera E. Ebersole McKittrick. A longtime area resident, he was a registered nurse.

He was a member of the Church of Nazarene and the Fort Larned Lions Club, both of Larned.

On March 31, 1979, he married Kathleen M. Ochs in Hoisington. She passed away April 5, 2003.

Survivors include: a sister, Margaret Gerber, Dodge City and also nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russell McKittrick.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 4, at the Church of Nazarene, Larned with Pastor Leroy Lyon presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family inurnment following the service.

Memorials may be given to the Fort Larned Lions Club or Diversicare of Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

PAUL J. HEUEISEN

Paul J. Heueisen, age 84 years, former longtime Great Bend, Kansas resident, passed away at Protection Valley Manor in Protection, Kansas on September 19, 2014. Paul was born on May 23, 1930 at Lancaster, California to Louis Steven and Margaret Mary (Murray) Heueisen. He moved to Great Bend with his family in 1936, and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Paul worked as a Custodian for various businesses in the Great Bend area, and enjoyed reading. He was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include a cousin, Mary Conley of Lomita, California. Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 29, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas with Father Don Bedore officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Great Bend City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Harry E. Bitter Age: 85
Date of Death: September 23, 2014 (please use phrasing “fell asleep in Christ”
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 26, 1928 on the farm in North Barton County, Kansas
Parents Name: Julius & Emilie (Schmidt) Bitter

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Irene C. Deutsch November 21, 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church, Rural Susank, KS.
Harry was a third generation farmer in northern Barton County. He also worked as a mechanic for the Dodge and Plymouth Dealership in Russell, and as an oil field pumper for Vess Oil and other various local oil companies.
Mr. Bitter was a lifetime Barton County resident.
He was a former member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a current member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, He taught Sunday School for 60 years at both St. John and Concordia Lutheran Churches. He also served as an elder, a youth leader and served on many other boards within the churches.
Harry was employed part time for the Union Township Board operating the road grader, and also serving on the Union Township Board. He was also as a probation counselor for Barton County.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Irene C. Bitter, of the home
two sons: Kenneth Bitter and wife Cindy of Powell, OH, Greg Bitter and wife Heather of Hoisington, KS
one sister: Ruth Howard of Ransom
one brother: Eugene H. Bitter of Hoisington, KS
grandchildren, Josh Bitter and wife Kelly, Kurt Bitter, Cole Bilbrey, Sydnie Bilbrey, Shaelynn Bitter, Zachary Bitter, Trey Bitter; and two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Lucas Bitter
He was preceded in death by Son, Frederick J. “Fred” Bitter.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Friday, September 26, 2014
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington
Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: The Reverend Mark Lovett
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Prayer Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Fund: Concordia Lutheran Church or
Angel’s Care Home Health, Russell, KS in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Garfield – Leota M. Price, 97, passed away September 21, 2014, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born March 31, 1917, in Haviland, the daughter of Lindsey and Olive Grimes, a longtime area resident she was a Licensed Mental Health Technician for the Larned State Hospital.

She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and the Senior Companion, both of Larned.

On August 27, 1952, she married Wesley H. Price in Garfield. He passed away September 28, 1984.

Survivors include: Several nieces and nephews and a cousin, M.D. Grimes, Larned.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Grimes and a sister, Lora Sturgeon.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, with Rev. Mark Lovett Presiding. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Viola L. Deutsch                                                  Age: 95

Date of Death: September 18, 2014

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

Date of Birth: May 1, 1919 at Otis, Kansas

Parents Name: Fritz and Ethel (Foos) Kerbs

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Alvin Deutsch June 19, 1938 at Otis, KS.  He died June 10, 1977.

A homemaker, Mrs. Deutsch was a Great Bend resident since 1938.

Viola was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

One daughter: Judy Mitchell of Golden, CO

One sister: Mary Ann Stone of Lee’s Summit, MO

One brother: Carl Kerbs of Saratoga, WY

Five Grandchildren:  Gwen Cade, Daiquiri Cade-Kovalcik, Craig Cade, Gregory Cade, and Misty Florez

Five Great-Grandchildren

One Great-Great Grandchild

She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry and Donald Deutsch, and by a brother, Fred Kerbs.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, September 22, 2014

Time of Service: 12:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Rev. Mark P. Galbraith

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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

Dateline: Albert, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Irene Mildred Brady                                          Age: 95

Date of Death: September 18, 2014

Place of Death: Rush County Memorial Hospital LTC, La Crosse, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 4, 1919 at rural Timken, Kansas

Parents Name: Charles Henry & Anna Christina (Folkerts) Hagerman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Calvin Edwin Brady May 12, 1942 at Albert, KS.  He died January 11, 2013.

A homemaker and farmwife, Mrs. Brady was a lifetime Rush County resident.

Irene was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, where she was an avid quilter, and member of PLCW.  Irene also took great pride in cleaning the Church for eight years.  She was also a member of the Albert Senior Citizen group and the Garfield Merry Matrons.

SURVIVORS

Two sons: Lee Brady and wife Jane of Albert, KS

Dale Brady and wife Nancy of Albert, KS

Six Grandchildren: Bret Brady, Shannon DeWolf, Brandy Maneth, Kim Duran, Trudy Cooley, Charlene Regan

Great Grandchildren: Garret Brady, Carly Brady, Morgan Brady, Raymond Cooley, Tommy Cooley, Arlen Cooley, Calvin Cooley, Colin Regan, Taylor Regan, Dalton Regan, Tristan Regan, Bryce Maneth, Kolton Maneth, Hannah Duran,and one expected in December

Son-in-law:  Charles McClure of Goddard, KS

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Arlene McClure; and five brothers, Fred, Elmer, Harold, Irven, and Lester Hagerman.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 22, 2014 at Peace Lutheran Church south of Albert

Officiant: The Reverend Patricia Reep

Interment: Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Peace Lutheran Church or Rush County Memorial Hospital LTC, 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