Name of Deceased: James Lee Patterson                                          Age: 62

Date of Death: May 26, 2014

Place of Death: At his home in Ogallah, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 11, 1952 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Junior & Betty (Phillips) Patterson

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

 

He was a roughneck for various oil companies and also was a CMA for nursing homes.

Mr. Patterson was an Ogallah, Kansas, resident for ten years, coming from Great Bend, Kansas.

 

 

SURVIVORS

 

one son: Cory Patterson of Aurora, CO

one daughter: Deia Vonfeldt of Aurora, CO

one brother: John Patterson of Maple Hill, KS

Grandchildren: Three

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 31, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

Private Family Inurnment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas

Visitation:  There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: Toys for Tots, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

 

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

Name of Deceased: Arthur E. Hager                                                   Age: 85

Date of Death: May 26, 2014

Place of Death: At home in Claflin, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 25, 1928

Parents Name: Andrew Arthur & Gladys (Fouts) Hager

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Arthur married Sallie A. Neal August 18, 1953 at Hoisington, KS.  She survives.

Arthur served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean conflict.

He was an electrical lineman for Lane Scott Electric for 35 years until retirement.

Mr. Hager was a Claflin, KS, resident since 2004 coming from Dighton, KS, and attended the Claflin United Methodist.  

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Sallie A. Hager, of the home

Four daughters: Vickie Oeser and husband Randy of Claflin, KS

                             Debra Hager of Wichita, KS

                             Cathy Soeken and husband Matt of Claflin, KS

                             Sandra Jo Hager of Wichita, KS

Half Brother: Ed Husler of Boulder, CO

Half Sister: Janice Collins of Norwalk, CA

Five Grandchildren:  Rachelle Stratmann, Christina Hayes, Sara Eller, Ryan Oeser, Ross Oeser

Five Great Grandchildren

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Arthur Hager, mother, Gladys (Fouts) Hager Husler, and by his sister, Juanita Smith.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, May 30, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 am

Place of Service: United Methodist Church, Claflin, KS

Officiant: Rev. Gene Langhofer

Interment: Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS with military rites by United States Air Force Honor Guard

Visitation:  1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Barton County Transfer Service or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 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: Dorothy Barbara “Dot” Jordan

Dorothy Barbara “Dot” Jordan, born August 20, 1955, in Ellsworth, KS, grew up in Great Bend, KS, with her parents, William and Mary Gerritzen and nine siblings. She married the love of her life Joseph A. “Joe” Jordan on December 28, 1973, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Great Bend, KS.

Dot and Joe had four children, John Allen, Joleen Lynn, Jennifer Marie and Jason Joseph. They resided on the family farm near Claflin, KS, until 1992, when they moved to O’Fallon, MO, where Joe was employed. She resided in their O’Fallon, MO, home until her death on Wednesday May 21, 2014, from lung cancer. Her loving husband, Joe, was at her side. Dot was 58 years young. Dot received her accounting degree and was very active in her children’s lives. She was a scout leader while her boys John and Jason were in Boy Scouts and was there when they both became Eagle Scouts. She also helped with Girl Scouts while her daughters Joleen and Jennifer were in. She loved the outdoors and had a green thumb. She helped teach PSR at Assumption Church in O’Fallon, MO, until she started her chemotherapy in 2011. She stayed active in her children and grandchildren’s lives until her body wouldn’t allow her to continue. She loved to crochet, sing, dance, and have fun, but hated housework. She would rather be outside than inside.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, Joseph “Joe”, and Toto, her dog, of O’Fallon, MO. Her children John (Dawn) and their two sons Jackson and Christian of Overland Park, KS, Joleen (Scott) and their 3 children Cody, Michael and Holly of O’Fallon, MO, Jennifer (John) and their five children Steven and Chelsea and their daughter Serenity of Lake St. Louis, MO, Matthew, Troy, Samuel and Emily of Moscow Mills, MO and Jason (Stacey) of Warrenton, MO. Her siblings Leo ( Jeanette) Gerritzen of Denver CO, Mary L. Alexander of Hutchinson ,KS, Margie (Marvin) Bieberle of Great Bend KS, Virginia Gross of Little River, KS and Frances (Frannie) Aumiller of Hutchinson, KS. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Gerritzen, her sister, Alice Ward and brothers, William A., William F., and Lawrence Gerritzen. She was loved by many and will be missed by many.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Mass: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, KS
Vigil with rosary to follow: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Time of vigil and rosary: 7:00 pm
Place of vigil and rosary: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, KS
Interment: Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Knights of Columbus Council #1500, 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: Dixie Lee Stein                                                     Age: 66

Date of Death: May 20, 2014

Place of Death: at her home, Katy, Texas

Date of Birth: July 25, 1947 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Eldon Howard & Fern Marie (Folkerts) Harper

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Raised on her family’s farm at Albert, Kansas, she graduated from Fort Hays State University. She married Dean LeRoy Stein June 15, 1968 at Albert, Kansas.  The couple lived in Duncan, Enid, and Oklahoma City, Okla.; Springfield, Mo., Paducah, Ky., and Lubbock, Texas, prior to moving to Katy in 2013 to be closer to their daughters and grandson.

A devoted wife and mother who focused her energy on her family, Mrs. Stein put the needs of others above her own. She was actively involved in the PTA when her daughters were in school, and she loved caring for the many stray dogs and cats she adopted. Her hobbies included keeping up with current events, reading, traveling, sewing, and crafting.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Husband: Dean LeRoy Stein, of the home

two daughters: Jennifer Jo Stein of Katy, TX, and Michelle Suzanne Stein of Houston, TX

one brother: Duane E. Harper of Waucoma, IA

one grandson: Adam Harper Stein

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dennis Harper.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 24, 2014

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Peace Lutheran Church in Albert

Officiant: The Reverend Patricia Reep

Interment: Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert, Kansas

Visitation:  4:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Lewy Body Dementia Association or 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

Name of Deceased: Gilbert Francis Penka Age: 66
Date of Death: May 17, 2014
Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 25, 1948 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: August and Agnes (Rziha) Penka

OBITUARY INFORMATION
A Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2009, coming from Hoisington, KS, Gilbert was a farmer and delivered propane for Mid Continent L.P. Services. He also later was employed by Moeder Oil Company.
He served during Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force and later served in the National Guard.
Gilbert was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, of Odin, and the Knights of Columbus, of Hoisington, KS.

SURVIVORS
Four sisters: JoAnn Webb and husband John of Powell, WY
Rita Anderson of Hill City, KS
Marlene Lohmann of Great Bend, KS
Alice Holopirek of Abilene, KS
One brother: James Penka of Kansas City, KS
Many nieces and nephews
Aunt: Helen Kalina, Hoisington, KS

SERVICE INFORMATION
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, May 24, 2014 Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Mass: Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin
Knights of Columbus Rosary: Friday, May 23, 2014 Time of Rosary: 7:00 pm
Place of Rosary: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Interment: Holy Family Cemetery, Odin, Kansas, with military honors conducted by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. , Friday, May 23, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: in lieu of flowers, Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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