Name of Deceased: Virgil Earl Hogan Age: 89
Date of Death: June 23, 2014
Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas
Date of Birth: April 25, 1925 at Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: Dennis and Elsie (Jones) Hogan

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Virgil married Dolores Jean Lutschg June, 25, 1946, at Hoisington, KS. She died May 18, 2011.
A roughneck for Woodman-Iannitti Drilling Co., Virgil was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, living in Buhler since 2010.
He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, both of Great Bend.
Virgil was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Hogan and Charles Riedl, and by two sisters Mary Rose Robbs and Carol Strobel.

SURVIVORS
One son: Craig Hogan of Hutchinson, KS
One daughter: Earlene Lickly and husband Lonnie of Garfield, KS
17 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Friday, June 27, 2014
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. William F. Johnson
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Larned – Margaret H. Hoagland, 93, passed away June 23, 2014 at the Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood.

She was born June 8, 1921, in Hutchinson; the daughter of J.L. and Elsie Jahns Lunt. A longtime area resident, she was a social worker for 20 years and was also a teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Larned.

Survivors include: a son, Mike Hoagland, Larned; a daughter, Nancy Doyle and husband James, Hutchinson; a brother, Howard Lunt, Fort Collins, Colorado and a granddaughter, Shannon Doyle, Lawrence.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Lunt.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Father Nicholas Voelker presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

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

Name of Deceased: Roberta J. Welch                                                  Age: 70

Date of Death: June 19, 2014

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 29, 1943 at Bronx, New York

Parents Name: Robert & Florence (Frank) McCoy

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Jerry Welch July 30, 1984

She was a bookkeeper for the State of Missouri Department of Revenue.

Mrs. Welch was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1986 coming from Nevada, Missouri.

She loved God, family, golf, and her flowers.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Husband: Jerry Welch, of the home

one son: Vince Latona of Prospect, OR

one daughter: Lorrie Latona of Manteca, CA

one step son: Lonnie Welch of Nevada, MO

one step daughter: Leslie Welch of Houston, TX

two sisters: Florence Lane of Buckner, MO, Barbara Delagard and her husband Dennis of Sunset Beach, NC

Grandchildren: Six

Great-grandchild: One

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, June 23, 2014

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

Interment: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Balltown Cemetery, Horton, Missouri

Visitation:  5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014 and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Monday 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   (620) 793-3525

Name of Deceased: Weldon M. Brozek                                             Age: 73

Date of Death: June 16, 2014

Place of Death: Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 12, 1941 at Lucas, Kansas, the son of James A. & Agnes (Rezabek) Brozek 

OBITUARY INFORMATION 

He married Mary “Paula” Hipsher October 16, 1965 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

He was a service technician for Southwestern Bell and AT&T.

Mr. Brozek was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1962 coming from Lucas, Kansas.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Southwestern Bell Telephone Pioneers, and Kansas ACTS Ministry, where he was actively involved in taking people to the ACTS Retreat in Amarillo, Texas.

Mr. Brozek was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed cowboy poetry and music, and attending ranch rodeos. His greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren.   A very kind and gentle man, Mr. Brozek enjoyed traveling, especially to Alaska and visit family.

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Mary “Paula” Brozek, of the home

two sons: Justin Brozek and his wife Arlene of Bovina, TX, and Joshua Brozek and his fiancée Stephanie Larson of Chaska, MN

one daughter: Jill Schmitz and her husband Adelbert “A. J.”, Jr. of Wichita, KS

daughter of heart: Karen Harrelson of Bel Aire, KS

three brothers: Wendell Brozek of La Crosse, KS, Wayne Brozek of Livingston, MT, and Eldon Brozek of Great Bend, KS

one sister: Lillian Edwardson of Topeka, KS

seven grandchildren: Jake Brozek, Justus Brozek, Emma Brozek, Elizabeth Brozek, Ethan Brozek, Jordan Schmitz, and Joni Schmitz

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilma Rounkles and Amelia Ehly.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION 

Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Weldon’s life will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. Father Don Bedore will be celebrant. The casket will not be opened at the church.  Military rites will be conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Cremation will follow the service and privatefamily inurnment will take place at a later date at Everitt Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Kansas ACTS Ministry or Lasting Life Ministries for the Benefit of Almost Home or Holy Family School Endowment or St. Rose Foundation for the benefit of the Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

 

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

Name of Deceased: Betty June (Nuss) Schneider Age: 90
Date of Death: June 16, 2014
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 24, 1923 at Enid, Oklahoma
Parents Name: Harmon P. & Leda M. (Athey) Sheeler

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Betty married Raymond Nuss Aug. 8, 1942, at Enid, OK. He passed away Nov. 20, 1980.
She then married Alvin Schneider September 17, 1982 at Hoisington, KS. He passed away June 16, 1994.
Mrs. Schneider was a Hoisington, Kansas resident since 1943 coming from Chandler, OK.
Betty was a bank clerk for Hoisington National Bank for 22 years, retiring in 1982. She also worked at Safeway Grocery Store and C.O. Mammels, and previously co-owned and operated the Cardinal Plaza Dress Shop.
Betty was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Women of the ELCA, and the V.F.W. Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. She was known by her beloved family and friends as an avid cook, seamstress, bowler, and gardener.

SURVIVORS
One son: Raymond “Wally” Nuss and his wife LeAnn of Hoisington, KS
One daughter: Pat Aylward and her husband James of Goddard, KS
Four sisters: Lorene Edna Woodman, Joan Schoenecke, Gloria Allen, and Phyllis Soldano, all of Washington state
One brother: J.B. Sheeler of Temple, TX
Seven Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren: Jaime Orth and her husband Ted, and their children, Emma, Olivia, and Victoria; Shelly Schneider and her husband Keith, and their children Alaina and Suzanna; Amy Brewer and her husband Shawn, and their children Garrett Johnson, Jenna Johnson, and Lauren Johnson; Christopher Nuss; Jimmy Aylward and his wife Stacey, and their children Samuel and Sadie; Aaron Warrick and his wife Natalie, and their children Gabe and Nicholas; Tisha Armatys and her husband Mike, and their children Peyton and Dylan.
Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harmon Sheeler, Jr., Dale Sheeler, and Paul Sheeler; and two sisters, Patsy Sheeler and Pauline Skates

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Thursday, June 19, 2014 Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rhonda Templing, PMA
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm , Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Memorial Fund: Clara Barton Hospital Foundation in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Name of Deceased: Irene Elizabeth Simmons Age: 95
Date of Death: June 15, 2014
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 18, 1918 at Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: Henry & Amalia “Molly” (Schneider) Nuss

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Irene married Wayne Edward Ensle March 30, 1940, in Hoisington and were later divorced. She then married Lester Oakley on October 15, 1951, in Hoisington. Lester passed away on November 17, 1957. She then married Kenneth Arthur Simmons May 21, 1966 at Great Bend, KS. Kenneth passed away May 16, 1973.
Mrs. Simmons was a lifetime Hoisington resident, working for the Hoisington Public Library and Cornerstone Interiors.
Irene was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Life Member of LWML, and was the Supervising Judge for the Election Board, serving in Ward 1 for 48 years. She also served as the treasurer for victory EHU for 14 years and was the last surviving charter member of the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary, helping to organize it in 1953.

SURVIVORS
Two sons: Ron Ensle and wife Janice of Topeka, KS
Charles Alan Oakley and wife Julie of Midland, TX
One brother: Gene “Skeets” Nuss and wife Mary Jane of Lawrence, KS
Step son: Kenneth Aaron Simmons and wife Carol of Guthrie, OK
6 Grandchildren: Richard Ward, Steven Ensle, Scott Ensle, Greta Miller, Danny Ensle, and Erik Oakley
2 step grandchildren: Colin Simmons and Kari Tompkins
12 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Louise Ward, four brothers, Elmer “Lee” Nuss, Clarence “Red” Nuss, Robert “Bob” Nuss, Glenn Nuss, and by one sister, Lucille Chaffee.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rev. Mark Lovett
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS
Memorial Fund: Lutheran Brail Workers or Clara Barton Auxiliary, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

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

Name of Deceased: Norman H. Rice                                                   Age: 92

Date of Death: June 10, 2014

Place of Death: Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 9, 1921 at Hudson, Kansas

Parents Name: Charles & Bertha (Ukens) Rice

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Doris Marie Winkelman March 1, 1947 at Wichita, Kansas.  She died September 8, 2009.

He was a carpenter for Lindholm Construction, Great Bend, and later was a self-employed carpenter for ten years.

Mr. Rice was an Andover, Kansas resident for six years coming from Great Bend, where he had resided since 1950.

He was a United States Army Air Force veteran, serving during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. 

He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, American Legion Argonne Post 180, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #646, B. P. O. Elks Lodge #1127, and A. F. & A. M. Lodge #15, all of Great Bend; and Midian Shrine, Wichita.

 

SURVIVORS

 

one son: Mark Rice of Maize, KS

one brother: Virgil Rice of Stafford, KS

one granddaughter: Kely Rice of Wichita, KS

one step grandson: Dmitriy Smirnov of Miami, FL

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Rice, and three sisters, Rachel Bosher, Vernadine Hughes, and Marlene Planter.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, June 16, 2014

Time of Service: 2:30 p.m.

Place of Service: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2101 Jackson St., Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Adam Wutka

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum, Great Bend, Kansas, with military rites by United States Air Force Honor Guard

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Heart 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