Obituaries – Page 180 – Great Bend Post Archive

Robert Alfred Bauer

Posted on May 14, 2014

Larned – Robert Alfred Bauer, 94, passed away May 11, 2014 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born January 22, 1920 at Burdett, the son of Edward Phillip and Emma Marie Miller Bauer. A lifetime Burdett and Larned resident, he was a farmer and retired employee of Dillons.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Lions Club, both of Larned.

On July 27, 1941 he married Lucile Grace Rucker at Burdett. She passed away March 8, 2007.

Survivors include: two daughters, Barbara Kropp, Denver, CO, Connie Ellis, San Carlos, CA; two sons, Edward P. Bauer, Burdett, Randy Bauer, Fairbury, NE; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester and a sister, Luella Lynam,

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May17, for family and friends at the Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett with Rev. Bethann Black presiding.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Rick L. Best

Posted on May 14, 2014

Larned – Rick L. Best, 60, passed away May 10, 2014 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.

He was born September 17, 1953 at Larned, the son of Robert and Virginia Best. A lifetime area resident, he was a MHDD at the Larned State Hospital, Larned.

He was of the Christian faith.

On June 16, 1973, he married Linda Cooper at Burdett. She survives.

Other survivors include: his parents; two daughters, Tiffany Eaves and husband Matt, Basehor and Courtney Smith and husband Bart, Topeka; a brother, Mike Best, Lawrence; a sister, Tracy Reynolds, Larned; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Cecila (CC) Eaves.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Pawnee County 4-H in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Winnis A. Becker

Posted on May 13, 2014

Name of Deceased: Winnis A. Becker Age: 98
Date of Death: May 12, 2014
Place of Death: At his home in Norman, Oklahoma
Date of Birth: May 9, 1916 at Barton County, Kansas
Parents Name: Albert L. & Edna Mae (Smith) Becker

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Evelyn Emma Guion July 18, 1938 at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She died March 30, 2002.
He worked at Bayless Dry Cleaning when he was young, served in the Army Air Force during World War II in Panama, attended Wichita School of Business, and worked at Southwestern Bell, Scheuffler Supply Co. and American Parts Co. as the accounts manager until he retired.
Mr. Becker was a longtime Great Bend resident, moving to Norman, Oklahoma in 2011.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #15, Blue Lodge, and American Legion Argonne Post 180, all of Great Bend. He enjoyed playing golf and reading.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Becker, and one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Becker.

SURVIVORS
He is survived by his youngest son, Bob Becker of Norman, OK, grandchildren: Michael Becker and wife Amy, great-grandchildren: Maegan and Gabriel, of Katy, TX., Jaime (Becker) and husband Chad Bagg, great-grandchildren: Jonah, Canaan, Ethan and Chloē, of Norman, OK. Ruth Becker, daughter-in-law of Colorado Springs, CO., grandchildren: Jeff Becker and wife Ronda, great-grandchildren: Emily, Ryan and Jenna, of Flower Mound, TX., Mark Becker of New York, NY, and Courtney (Becker) and husband Tim Stevens of Colorado Springs CO., great -grandchildren: Paige and Heidi.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Graveside Service: Saturday, May 17, 2014
Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend Lennie Maxwell
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2014, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: First United Methodist Church 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
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Shirley A. Endsley

Posted on May 13, 2014

Name of Deceased: Shirley A. Endsley Age: 78

Date of Death: May 12, 2014

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 23, 1935 at Luray, Kansas

Parents Name: Clarence S. & Iva Clara (Palmer) Maupin

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She delivered buses for ElDorado Bus, Salina.

Mrs. Endsley was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2001 coming from Luray, Kansas.

She was a member of V. F. W. Auxiliary, Russell, Silver Legislature, and former member of Order of Eastern Star. She was a volunteer at the Great Bend Senior Center.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Jesse Merchant and his wife Lynn of Lucas, KS, and Larry Merchant and his wife Rose of Holcomb, KS

one daughter: Ellen Moran and her husband John of Great Bend, KS

two sisters: Shelley Grecian and her husband Rick of Topeka, KS, Dorothy Farley of Houston, TX

twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Maupin, and two sisters, Reva Faye Musgrove and Lola J. Maupin.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, May 16, 2014

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiating: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Luray Cemetery, Luray, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Cancer 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

Janet Hipp

Posted on May 13, 2014

Janet Hipp, age 72, died Sunday May 11, 2014 at her home in rural Claflin, Kansas. She was born March 2, 1942 at Great Bend the daughter of Jim and Cecelia Lorene (Pundsack) Keeley.

Janet, a lifelong resident of the area, graduated from Radium High School and completed nurse’s training at the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, Kansas. She had been a Registered Nurse for the past forty-three years. A majority of her career was spent working at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas where she started as a floor nurse, then moved to a surgical nurse and later retired as the chief nursing officer. Janet was a past member of the Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders and was a strong voice for nursing. She was a mentor to her staff and peer group and led by example.

Janet was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Odin where she served on the Altar Society and Parish Council. Janet also served on the Sunflower Diversified Services board, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation and a volunteer at RSVP of Hoisington. Janet enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

She married Thomas Hipp October 12, 1963 at Seward, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2006.
Survivors include four sons, Mike Hipp and wife Patty of rural Claflin, Kansas; Brian Hipp of St. Louis, Missouri; Chris Hipp and wife Jody of Hays, Kansas; Scott Hipp and wife Carey of Ellsworth, Kansas; two sisters, Patty Vratil and husband Ron of Great Bend, Kansas; Linda McFarlane and husband Gene of Lenexa, Kansas; and eleven grandchildren, Allie, Katie, Keeley, Elizabeth, Gabrielle, Ashley, Benjamin, Olivia, Andrew, Emily, and Thomas Hipp.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin with Father Ted Stoecklein as celebrant. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service followed by an Altar Society Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, Hope Lodge of Kansas City, Heartland Cancer Center or Sunflower Diversified Services in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544.

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

Marlin Boyd Hoge Jr.

Posted on May 8, 2014

Larned – Marlin Boyd Hoge Jr., 63, passed away May 7, 2014 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born January 4, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas; the son of Dr. Marlin Boyd and Martha Nell Greenwood Hoge.

Survivors include; his father, Fort Smith, Arkansas, a daughter; Faith DeCouer, Seattle, Washington, a brother; Rollins Greenwood Hoge, Fort Smith, Arkansas and a sister; Catherine Nell Hoge, Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by; his mother.

Cremation has taken place and there are no local services planned.

Arrangement by: Beckwith Mortuary Inc., P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Grace M. Conard

Posted on May 5, 2014

Name of Deceased: Grace M. Conard Age: 82

Date of Death: May 3, 2014

Place of Death: Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 11, 1931 at Waverly, Kansas

Parents Name: Mervin & Norma (Dawson) Estep

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Harold Smith and they later divorced. She then married Jack Conard and they later divorced.

She was a housekeeper for Fuller Brush and Central Kansas Medical Center and worked as a cook at American Legion Argonne Post 180, all of Great Bend.

Mrs. Conard was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1970, coming from Larned, Kansas.

She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Golden Belt Humane Society. Following her retirement, Mrs. Conard was involved with Pathways Rescare, Foster Grandparent for U. S. D. #428, and First Assembly of God daycare.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Gordon Smith and his wife Trudy of Hutchinson, KS, and Ivan Smith of Great Bend, KS

three daughters: Connie Smith of Hays, KS, Sharlene Marinhagen and her husband James of West Fall, KS, Jacqueline Curtis and her husband Jerritt of Topeka, KS

Six Grandchildren: Jennifer Pinon, Stephanie Smith, Elizabeth Berens, Kelsie Keleher, Kira Curtis, and Madison Curtis

Six Great-grandchildren: Ashley Plascjak, Nick Plascjak, Kyle Smith, Jeric Berens, Katelyn Berens, and Graham Keleher

She was preceded in death by her father, Mervin Estep; mother and step-father, William and Norma Clark; one son, Jackie Conard; and one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Harold Peats.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Thursday, May 8, 2014

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Larned Cemetery in Larned

Officiant: Pastor Josh Foster

Interment: Larned Cemetery, Larned, 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, May 7, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Rosewood Services or 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

Charlene E. Strobel

Posted on May 5, 2014

Name of Deceased: Charlene E. Strobel Age: 73
Date of Death: May 2, 2014
Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas
Born May 1, 1941 at Arkansas City, KS, Charlene was the daughter of Charles and Anna (Cook) Stoss. (media please use this wording)

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Charlene married Raymond A. Strobel November 11, 1959 at Hoisington, KS. He died March 21, 1999.
She worked for Larned State Hospital and Central Kansas Medical Center as a licensed mental health technician.
Living in Lyons for the last three years, Mrs. Strobel was a long time resident of Great Bend, being raised in Hoisington , and living in Seward from 1959 until 1975.
Mrs. Strobel was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, Altar Society, and the Central Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired.

SURVIVORS
Two sons: Albert Strobel and wife Tami, of Great Bend, KS
John “Duke” Strobel and wife Debby, of Russell, KS
One daughter: Elizabeth “Betty” Hazlett and husband Mark, of Great Bend, KS
One sister: Joan Staudinger of Great Bend, KS
One brother: Patrick McKeever of San Marcos, TX
12 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend
Vigil Service: Monday, May 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. and Bryant Funeral Home
Altar Society Rosary: Monday, May 5, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. and Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Father Don Bedore
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Good Samaritan 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

Brandon H. Stein

Posted on April 30, 2014April 30, 2014

Name of Deceased: Brandon H. Stein Age: 30

Date of Death: April 28, 2014

Place of Death: Barton County, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 1, 1983 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Gary & Kim (Kloxin) Stein

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a carpenter for Quality Remodeling, and was a former roughneck and oilfield hand for Duke Drilling and Mallard Drilling.

Mr. Stein was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He formerly wrestled for kids wrestling and Great Bend High School.

SURVIVORS

parents: Gary and Kim Stein, Great Bend, KS

one son: Gavin Stein of Great Bend, KS

one daughter: Zaelee Stein of Great Bend, KS

three brothers: Gary Don Miller and his wife Jolene of Maricopa, AZ, Troy Stein and his wife Amy of Great Bend, KS, and Adam Stein of Great Bend, KS

companion: Tia Stanton of the home

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, May 2, 2014

Time of Service: 2:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

Private Family burial will occur.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids, 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

Wendell M. Doonan

Posted on April 30, 2014April 30, 2014

Name of Deceased: Wendell M. Doonan Age: 91

Wendell M. Doonan, 91, died April 27, 2014 at Eckstein Center – Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born February 27, 1923 at Great Bend, Kansas the son of Clarence Cecil & Florence Roberta (Bowyer) Doonan. He married Wanda Lee Wolf January 31, 1944 at Hoisington, Kansas. She died October 19, 1980. He then married Mary Jane (Stricker) Reich March 12, 1983 at Great Bend, Kansas.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mr. Doonan founded Doonan Truck and Equipment in 1947, an Oliver farm equipment dealership which was housed in a small building north of Great Bend on Highway 281. In 1950 the dealership was moved to north Main Street and a service station added. Four years later the GMC Truck franchise was secured and another move was made to a new building on Main Street. In 1961 the dealership moved to 10th Street and the 281 By-pass as a result of the new building burning. The Peterbilt truck line was added in 1964. A new facility at the Highway 56 and 156 junction was opened in 1970 due to increased business where the present-day dealership is located. The Doonan Trailer facility was added in 1974 where Doonan’s own design of grain trailers, oilfield beds, pressure tanks, and flatbed and drop-deck trailers were manufactured. Mr. Doonan eventually had satellite dealerships in Wichita, Liberal, Garden City, and Grand Island, Neb. Those, with the exception of Great Bend and Wichita have all been sold and the two remaining dealerships are owned and operated by his son, Kenny Doonan.

Mr. Doonan was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, A. F. & A. M. Masonic Lodge #15, and Isis Shrine, all of Great Bend; and Ascension Lutheran Church and ROMEOs at Ascension Lutheran Church , Paradise Valley, Ariz.

Mr. Doonan is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Doonan, of the home; three sons: Maurice Doonan of Kingman, Kan., Kenny Doonan and his wife Sue of Wichita, Kan., and Warren Doonan and his wife Jeanne of Hoisington, Kan.; one sister: Evelyn Graham of Washington; one sister-in-law, Lila Doonan; nine grandchildren: Kelly Husher and her husband Steve, Dan Doonan and wife Debbie, Brian Doonan and his wife Shannon, Brent Doonan, Jennifer Pece and her husband Steve, Aaron Doonan and his wife Gina, Jarrod Doonan and his wife Lyndsay, Chelsea Coon and her husband Chris, and Darren Doonan and his wife Sabrina; twelve great-grandchildren: Madison Husher, Jacob Husher, Cassidy Husher, Quin Doonan, Brock Doonan, Preston Doonan, Ava Doonan, Jaxson Doonan, Liam Doonan, Jacey Doonan, Taetym Doonan, and Jovie Coon; one step-son: Tim Reich; one step-daughter: Jody Wise and her husband John; and three step-grandchildren: Lindsay Reich, Chandler Reich, and Alex Wise. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Roberta Doonan; one step-son, Brian Reich; two brothers, Robert Doonan and Willard Doonan; and one sister, Margarite McAnulla.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend with The Reverend Judy Stricker officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., family will receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to First United Methodist Church or Shrine Travel Fund or Ascencion 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