Obituaries – Page 173 – Great Bend Post Archive

Christopher James Thomas

Posted on July 21, 2014

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Christopher James Thomas Age: 48

Date of Death: July 20, 2014

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

Date of Birth: June 8, 1966 at Junction City, Kansas

Parents Name: Timothy & Carol (Breault) Thomas

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a self-employed computer repairman

Mr. Thomas was a lifetimeGreat Bend and Hoisington resident.

SURVIVORS

three sons: Austin Evans of Great Bend, KS, Albert Hight of Bennett, CO, and Andrew Helvy, Great Bend, KS

two daughters: Amber D. Parr of Hutchinson, KS, and Savanah Thomas of Downey, CA

one sister: Pamela Martin of WA

one brother: Mike Thomas of Chandler, AZ

five grandchildren: Scotty, Payla, Liam, Lyrica, and Evan

SERVICE INFORMATION

There will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to the Christopher Thomas 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

Marie L. Sisk

Posted on July 17, 2014

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Marie L. Sisk Age: 103

Date of Death: July 16, 2014

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

Date of Birth: April 15, 1911 at Little River, Kansas

Parents Name: John Edward & Sissa (Olsson) Olander

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Raised on the family farm south of Little River, Marie was one of eight children born to Swedish immigrants.

She married Lawrence Alvin Sisk June 18, 1937 at Hutchinson, Kansas. He died December 18, 1982.

She was a secretary for Rice County Extension Office.

Mrs. Sisk was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1952 coming from Hutchinson, Kansas.

She attended First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend. She enjoyed nature, flowers, and visiting Cheyenne Bottoms.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Ronald L. Sisk and his wife Janine of Lenexa, KS, and Larry W. Sisk and his wife Poldi of Rosemount, MN

four grandchildren: Stacy Smith and her husband Chris, Tom Sisk and his wife Amy, Shelby Sisk, and Sisa Sisk

four great-grandchildren: Garrett, Sophie, Calvin, and Evelyn Marie.

She was proud of each and every one and their varied accomplishments. The family is grateful to Joe, Kevin, Ric, and Kole for helping Marie maintain her home, allowing her to stay there until she peacefully passed away.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Saturday, July 19, 2014

Time of Service: 3:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchinson, KS

Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott V. Solether

Visitation: Noon until 9:00 pm., Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Salvation Army or Barton County Food Bank or Meals on Wheels, 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

Marian H. “Ann” Bahr

Posted on July 17, 2014

Dateline: Claflin, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Marian H. “Ann” Bahr Age: 86

Date of Death: July 16, 2014

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

Date of Birth: July 8, 1928 on the family farm at Odin, Kansas

Parents Name: William & Regina (Schneweis) Hipp

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Marion Bahr May 18, 1953 at Odin, Kansas.

Her family was her life.

Mrs. Bahr was a lifetime Odin and Claflin, Kansas resident.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both of Claflin

SURVIVORS

husband: Marion Bahr of the home

four sons: Bill Bahr and his wife Vickie of Broomfield, CO, Joe Bahr and his wife Carolyn of Denver, CO, Tim Bahr and his wife Tammi of Tallahassee, FL, and Paul Bahr and his wife Jeni of Ellsworth, KS

two daughters: Rosemary Bachman and her husband Tom of Lakin, KS, and Joan Klug and her husband Bill of Odin, KS

one sister: Carol Lamatsch of Claflin, KS

one brother: Larry Hipp of Great Bend, KS

Seventeen Grandchildren: Heather Clark, Molly Sheldon, Jenni Klienow, Amy Metro, Billy Klug, Jami Merlau, Kim Fisher, Kayla Johnson, Kevin Klug, Jeremy Bahr, Kenny Bahr, Ali Bahr, Brit Bahr, Michael Bahr, Mickey Bahr, Josh Bahr, and Whitney Bahr

twenty-five great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Hekele and Betty Hammeke, and one brother, Tom Hipp.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin. Father John Forkuoh will be celebrant. Burial will be in Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Memorials are requested to Gentiva Hospice or Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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

Eleanor M. Adams

Posted on July 16, 2014

Larned – Eleanor M. Adams, 90, went to be with her Lord on July 14, 2014. She was born May 18, 1924 in Burdett, the daughter of Curtis D. and Blanche H. Hayward Smith. A longtime area resident, she was a cosmetologist for 30 years and also worked at the Larned State Hospital.

She was a member of the Grace Lutheran church, Larned. She was a member of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary, was past president of the Ladies V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Professional Business Women’s Association.

On October 20, 1950, she married Delbert L. Adams in Radium. He passed away January 30, 2010.

Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Fox and Joyce Bettes, both of Larned; a son, Allan Adams, Iowa City, Iowa; a sister, Lola Shannon, Springfield, MO; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, Bernard, Dwight, Clarence, Harold W., Maurice and Clyde Smith; two sisters, Helen Halling and Alice Harris; three grandsons, Jeremy Adams, Joseph Adams and John Adams, one granddaughter, Lisa Adams and one great grandson, Eason Ray Hughes.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Rev. Mark Lovett presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the mortuary. Cremation will follow the services and Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Leonard Loraine Mullenix

Posted on July 15, 2014

Dateline: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Name of Deceased: Leonard Loraine Mullenix Age: 94
Date of Death: July 13, 2014
Place of Death: At his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Date of Birth: December 9, 1919 at Chase, Kansas
Parents Name: George & Lola (Fuson) Mullenix

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Audrey Estella Schwerdtfeger October 12, 1941 at Bushton, Kansas.
He had radio repair shops in Claflin and Bushton, Kan., in the late 1930’s and 1940’s. Following World War II, he worked as a service technician for Sears and Montgomery Ward. He later was employed as an electronics technician for the Federal Aviation Administration, retiring after sixteen years. Mr. Mullenix was a Las Cruces, N. M., resident who had previously lived in Kansas and New Mexico.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Audrey Estella Mullenix of the home
six daughters: Charlotte Zielke and her husband Clyde of Rockledge, FL, Kerry Cleveland and her husband Terry of Roswell, NM, Kathy Scribner and her husband Eddie of Las Cruces, NM, Patricia Jones and her husband Steve of Ponder, TX, Linda Harden and her husband Paul of Ashland, KS, and Judy Green and her husband David of Franklin, TN
Grandchildren: Nineteen
Great-grandchildren: thirty-five

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Marvin Mullenix, Bernard Mullenix, Clarence Mullenix, Stanley Mullenix, and Oren Mullenix and one sister, Georgie Grizzell.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 19, 2014
Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Interment: Bushton Cemetery, Bushton, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS
Memorial Fund: Mesilla Valley Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

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

Billie Clive Kerns

Posted on July 14, 2014

Larned – Billie Clive Kerns, 82, passed away July 13, 2014 at the Leisure Homestead, St. John, KS.

He was born August 21, 1931 in Larned; the son of Harold and Fern Koehn Kerns. A lifetime area resident; he worked for the United State Postal Service, after retiring from the postal service he owned and operated the Kerns Variety Store.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned. He was a member of the American Legion in Garfield. He loved to go to auctions and go antiquing, and also loved playing cards with his friends.

He married Joyce Meckfessel, she passed away in 1998. On September 1, 2001 he married Mary Werth Kisslinger Kerns. She survives.

Other survives include; two sons, Cory Kerns, Windsor, CO and Ryan Kerns, Highland, KS; two daughters, Leesa Swenson, Golden, CO and Onjinee “Angie” Kerns, Kansas City, MO; three step-sons, Kirby Kisslinger, Kerry Kisslinger and Mark Kisslinger; a step-daughter, Kristi Newell; a brother, Lane Kerns and wife Billie, Houston, TX; six grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; his son, Dallas Scott Kerns.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church, Larned with Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the First Christian Church or the Welcome Inn Senior Center, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, Ks 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Leo Joseph Schmidt

Posted on July 14, 2014

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Leo Joseph Schmidt Age: 89
Leo Joseph Schmidt, 89, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Inman, KS, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Leo was born December 19, 1924 in Liebenthal, KS, to John and Anna (Heronema) Schmidt. He was the youngest of ten children. Leo married Dorothy “Dottie” Dreher on January 13, 1947, in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Schoenchen, KS. She survives.
Leo served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European-African Middle Eastern Theater as a Private First Class. He was awarded a Purple Heart after he suffered severe injuries in battle at Colmar, France. After he returned from service, he worked for the Kansas Highway of Engineers (Jan 1946 to May 1952), Reed Roller Bit Co (May 1952 to 1954), Esfeld Trucking Co (Nov 1954 to Nov 1955) before joining Smith Tool International in November 1955. He retired from Smith Tool in January of 1981 after 26 years of service. His last position was Regional Sales Manager based in Great Bend.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Post 180. Leo took up golf at the age of 50, and could often be seen at the Petroleum Club and Lake Barton Golf Courses. For years, he took his family and their friends to Lake Wilson and Barton Lake, teaching many how to ski with the family boat. He also would take long fishing trips with his brother, Monsignor George Schmidt, at Kerwin Lake, and supplied the family with plenty of fish for the 40 days of Lent. Leo was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered for his electric smile, contagious laugh, and wonderful sense of humor …. And his flocked white Christmas trees.

Surviving are their six children; Dianna Koerner of Hays, KS; George Schmidt (Sallie) of Fort Smith, AR; Karen Harper (Steve) of Good Year, AZ; Mike Schmidt (Debbie) of Greeley, CO; Patricia “Trish” Schartz of Great Bend, KS; and Joan Barrett (Jeff) of Wichita, KS; twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Leo is also survived by one sister, Annie Ziegler of Beloit, KS.

He was preceded in death by eight siblings; Isabella Schmidt, Leonard Schmidt, Monsignor George Schmidt, Sister Ann Mary Schmidt, Louise Dolechek, Sister Mary Bernadette Schmidt, Celestine Isenbart, and infant Celestine Schmidt.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Funeral Service: St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend
Vigil Service with Rosary : Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Time of Vigil/Rosary Service: 7:00 pm
Place of Vigil/Rosary Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Holy Family School, 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

Esther Dunham

Posted on July 14, 2014

Dateline: Hollywood, Fla.

Name of Deceased: Esther Dunham Age: 89
Date of Death: December 2, 2013 (Note year of death)

Esther Dunham, 89, died December 2, 2013 at Golfcrest Health Care Center, Hollywood, Fla. Born July 16, 1924 at Scottsbluff, Neb., she was the daughter of Lee Selby and Alice Butler. She married Jack Dunham June 9, 1945 at Hays, Kan. A former resident of Great Bend before moving to Florida, she was employed at J. C. Penney and the Barton County Health Department until her retirement.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Dunham of Hollywood, Fla., and Janet Meyeres of Great Bend; three sons, David Dunham and Gary Dunham, both of Great Bend; and Steve Dunham; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack L. Dunham; her husband Jack M. Dunham; and one brother, Charles Butler.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Connie Rosalie Peacock

Posted on July 14, 2014

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Connie Rosalie Peacock Age: 91

Date of Death: July 11, 2014

Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 21, 1923 at WaKeeney, Kansas

Parents Name: Pete & Antonia (Solowski) Gregorcyk

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Thomas Claude Peacock, Jr. August 3, 1941 at WaKeeney, Kansas. He died December 14, 1995.

She operated Connie’s Yarn Center, where she sold specialty yarns and knitting machines, taught classes and met with a group of local machine knitters at her home until 1997. Connie was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1945 coming from WaKeeney, Kansas.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Pilot Club, 40-year member of Bissell’s Point Home Demonstration Unit, IOOF, and was a Sunday School Teacher and Girl Scout Troop Leader, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Robert Peacock of Midway, UT; and Sheldon Peacock and his wife Kristie of Great Bend, KS

one daughter: Claudia Bibber of Lansdown, PA

one sister: Helen Worrall of Holton, KS

Grandchildren: Five

Great-grandchildren: Five

Special Family Friends: daughter-in-law, Cathy Peacock of Las Vegas, NV; grandson, Jasen Peacock; grandson, Cabot Peacock; granddaughter, Angelia Peacock; granddaughter, Amy Peacock; granddaughter, Shelly Bullard; great granddaughter, Jorden Peacock; great granddaughter, Kendra Peacock; great granddaughter, Breann Peacock; great grandson, Reese Bullard; great grandson, Keldon Bullard

She was preceded in death by son, David Peacock, sister, Josephine Peacock.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Great Bend Pilot Club, 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

Larry Randall Miller

Posted on July 14, 2014

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Larry Randall Miller Age: 55

Date of Death: May 31, 2014

Larry Randall Miller, 55, died May 31, 2014 in San Diego, Calif. He was born March 10, 1959 at Great Bend, Kan., the son of Harold S. and Dorothy J. Miller. He joined the Coast Guard in 1978, working as a corpsman and was awarded a letter from President Ronald Reagan for saving a life. He attended Wichita State University on the GI Bill and later a respiratory therapist and cardiology technician. He married Bernadette Alison December 31, 1990 at San Diego.

Mr. Miller enjoyed spending time with his family and attending music concerts.

Survivors include his wife, one son, Dustin Miller, San Diego; one daughter, Luann Miller, San Diego; his mother, Dorothy Miller, Lyons, Kan.; one brother, Ron Miller, Denver, Colo.; and one sister, Sandy Mull, Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold S. Miller.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home with the Reverend John Grummon officiating. Memorials are requested to the GBHS Class of 1977 Reunion Committee or the Children’s Education Fund, in care of the 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