PENDING FUNERAL NOTICE
Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas
Name of Deceased: Wendell M. Doonan Age: 91
Date of Death: April 27, 2014
Place of Death: Eckstein Center – Hospice of The Valley, Scottsdale, Arizona
Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.
Garfield – Schyler Max Alexander, 84 passed away April 25, 2014 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
He was born October 29, 1929 in Ft. Supply, Oklahoma; the son of James Simmion and Bessie Mae Covalt Alexander. A longtime resident he was a farmer/rancher.
He was of the Christian faith.
On September 14, 1949 he married Faye Delores Whitcomb in Canadian, Texas. She survives.
Other survivors include; a daughter, Lisa Gaye Alexander, Larned; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; two sons, Arnold Vance Alexander and Kenneth Wayne Alexander and a brother Vernon Ray Alexander.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Garfield Cemetery, with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to the Garfield Fire Dept. in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
Name of Deceased: James E. “Budjoe” Detherage Age: 77
Date of Death: April 26, 2014
Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 2, 1936 at Altus, Arkansas
Parents Name: Coyle and Daisy (Covert) Detherage
OBITUARY INFORMATION
James married Arletta Mohr October 10, 1957 at Larned, KS. She survives.
A truck driver for Rainbow Trucking, until his retirement, Mr. Detherage was a long time Great Bend, Kansas resident, formerly residing in Radium.
He was of the Southern Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Arletta Detherage, of the home
Two sons: Jim Detherage of Russellville, AR
Brad Detherage and his wife Trina of Great Bend, KS
One daughter: Karen Petty and her husband Chuck of Macksville, KS
Three brothers: Billy Ray Detherage of Lawrence, KS
Larry “LD” Detherage of Albuquerque, NM
Ronny Dale Detherage of KS
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Sell; a brother, Coyle Detherage, Jr.; and by one sister, Joyce Littlejohn.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. John Grummon
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 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
George F. Reha, La Crosse, Kansas, 90, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, La Crosse, Kansas.
Mr. Reha was born October 4, 1923, in rural McCracken, Kansas, the son of Frank and Lillian (Richter) Reha. A lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas, he was the owner of Reha Automotive, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement. He was a 1941 graduate of Bison High School, Bison, Kansas.
He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas; La Crosse Country Club, La Crosse, Kansas; and a 60 year member of American Legion Post 33, La Crosse, Kansas.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II.
On January 4, 1947, he married Janita Krug in Great Bend, Kansas.
Survivors include: two daughters, Jana Hemken, and her husband, Wes, Rush Center, Kansas, and Judith Richardson, and her husband, Darrell “Rich”, Bellevue, Washington; four grandchildren, Brent Hemken, Larned, Kansas, Shana Brewington, Rush Center, Kansas, Jennifer Richardson, Bellevue, Washington, and John Richardson, Seattle, Washington; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a grandson, Phillip Hemken; and one brother Daniel Reha.
Name of Deceased: Donald E. Cates Age: 67
Date of Death: April 22, 2014 Place of Death: Rural Pawnee County, Kansas
Date of Birth: October 8, 1946 at Cushing, Oklahoma Parents Name: V. E. & Thelma J. (Gower) Cates
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Ginger Krug May 29, 1965 at Pratt, Kansas.
Mr. Cates was a Claflin, Kansas resident.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, Great Bend; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Claflin. He was an active public servant, serving on many community committees. He was owner and operator of the 94 Store, Claflin, Barton County Commissioner, retired commercial airline pilot, and was a pilot for Pratt Farmers Spraying Service.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Ginger Cates, of the home
Mother, Thelma J. Cates of Claflin, KS
three daughters: Debbie Craft and her husband Dennis of Wichita, KS, Charlotte Kluza of Great Bend, KS, and Kim Maples and her husband Chris of Eudora, KS
five brothers: Bruce Cates of Driftwood, TX, Raymond Cates of Fort Worth, TX, Bob Cates of Claflin, KS, Steven Cates of Emporia, KS, and Barry Cates of Guyton, GA
one sister: Myra Prosser of Claflin, KS
seven grandchildren: Savanna Outley and her husband Brian, Jaclyn Camarotti and her husband Teo, Jessica Craft, Vincent Craft, Christopher Cates and his wife Jennifer, Kayla Maples, and Corey Maples
ten great-grandchildren: Skyle Outley, Ethan Outley, Kaydnce Outley, Skylar Meyer, Tyler Meyer, Kyri Cates, Jacob Hayes, Mercedes Cates, Monte Cates, and Kaelyn Cates
numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, one infant sister, Deborah Ann Cates, one nephew, Travis Cates, and one great-granddaughter, Spirit Rae Meyer.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Doyle Smith
Interment: Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard
Visitation: Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014 and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial Fund: Vivan and Thelma Cates Scholarship 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
Larned – Eleanor H.J. Tammen, 92, passed away April 21, 2014 at the Cedars Care Home, McPherson.
She was born May 10, 1921 in Albert. The daughter of Fred H. and Mattie G. Folkerts Hemken; after living in Colorado Springs from 1957 to 1961, she moved to Larned and was a resident from 1961 to 2005. She then moved to McPherson, she was a Homemaker.
She was a former member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Larned and a present member of the Grace Lutheran Church in McPherson, and Mary-Martha’s Circle of Larned. She enjoyed baking, reading, and loved gardening. She was especially known for her Fried Chicken, homemade bread and delicious graham cracker pie.
On August 27, 1941 she married Leonard F. Tammen at Albert, KS. He passed away March 12, 2009.
Survivors include: a son Glenn Tammen and wife Ronda, McPherson, a daughter Loretta Stephenson, Rozel; a brother, Leonard Hemken and wife Nancy, Ovideo, Florida; a sister, Louise Haller, Topeka; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by; a son-in-law, Ramon Stephenson and a brother-in-law, W.E. (Eddie) Haller.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Grace Lutheran Church, Larned with Rev. Dale Dumperth presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with family present from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.
Memorials may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church of Larned, or the Grace Lutheran Church of McPherson both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
Name of Deceased: Gracie Mae Gibson Age: 85
Date of Death: April 18, 2014
Place of Death: Willow Creek Nursing Home, Guthrie, Oklahoma
Date of Birth: April 17, 1929 at Nowata, Oklahoma
Parents Name: Ludwig “Louie” Wilhelm & Emmaline Jane (Sanders) Weber
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Willie Leonard Gibson December 29, 1948 at Wichita, Kansas. He died August 10, 1997.
Mrs. Gibson was an Edmond, Oklahoma resident since 1991 coming from Lamar, CO and Tribune, KS.
She was an active seamstress, making smocks for hospital employees, and for underprivileged children for “U R Special”. She was also known for making all of her children’s clothing as they grew up. She belonged to the “Time Out Club”, enjoyed Bingo, puzzles, and playing cards. She also attended the Heritage Baptist Church, Edmond, OK, and belonged to the “Women at the Well”. She loved her family and took pride in being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
SURVIVORS
One son: Alan Gibson and wife Vickie of Big Piney, Wyoming
Two daughters: Mary Wells and husband Harold of Edmond, OK
Janette Martinez and husband Phil of Littleton, CO
Seven grandchildren: Shauna Gibson, Janelle Long, Jeff Wells and wife Brittany, Kaleb Wells and wife Julia, Tiffany Martinez, Kevin Martinez, and Joshua Gibson.
Six Great Grandchildren: Sara Wells, Gibson Wells, Avington Wells, Chase Long, Nevaeh Long, and Skyler Long.
She was preceded in death by two sons, David William Gibson and Edward Eugene Gibson; one brother, William Weber; one sister, Margie Freeman; and by one grandson-in-law, David Long.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Graveside Service: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time of Service: 12:00 pm
Place of Service: Belpre Township Cemetery in Belpre
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 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
Larned – Eldon A. Hays, 86, passed away April 1, 2014 at Diversicare of Larned, Larned, Kansas.
He was born July 21, 1927 at Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of William Anderson and Hannah Laura Daykin Hays. A resident of Larned, moving from Arizona in 2006, he was a Grocery Store Manager. He was an avid hunter and loved any type of outdoor sports.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Larned.
On May 24, 1985, he married Linda Oles at Ness City. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Dallas David Hays, Larned, Thoman Anderson Hays, Pheonix, Arizona; two daughters, Marilyn Montainge, Sedona, Arizona, Laura Clarkson, San Francisco, California; a sister, Lavon Dalby, Williamsburg, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Faye Gatton, Great Bend; four grandsons; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Duane and David Lee Hays.
Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Beckwith Mortuary chapel, Larned with Bob Sallee presiding. Private family Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Kansas 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
Name of Deceased: Ron “Goose” Zecha Age: 65
Date of Death: April 16, 2014
Place of Death: Diversicare of Larned, Larned, Kansas
Date of Birth: September 22, 1948 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Irvin Steve & Margaret (Krier) Zecha
OBITUARY INFORMATION
He married Donna Rine and they later divorced.
He was a truck driver and pusher for H30 Trucking, Rainbow Trucking, Duke Drilling, T & D Trucking, and H2 Trucking.
Mr. Zecha was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.
He was a United States Navy veteran from 1969 to 1975.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, NRA and was a FFL Gun Dealer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gun collecting and was an avid NASCAR fan.
SURVIVORS
Mother: Margaret Zecha, Great Bend, KS
one son: Eric Zecha of Great Bend, KS
one daughter: Amanda Zecha and husband Sasha Ford of Great Bend, KS
one sister: Brenda Flynn of Great Bend, KS
four brothers: Rocky Zecha and his wife Cindy of Great Bend, KS, Kelly Zecha and his wife Rehna of Great Bend, KS, Clay Zecha and his wife Kris of Maize, KS, and Kirk Zecha and his wife Jill of Great Bend, KS
Three Grandchildren: Skyler Zecha, Alexis Zecha, and Holley Zecha
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 19, 2014
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas with Military Rites by the United States Navy Honor Guard
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Diversicare of Larned Activity 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
Name of Deceased: Cory Blake Chambers Age: 40
Date of Death: April 14, 2014
Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 29, 1973 at Homestead, Florida
Parents Name: Bryan Blake & Pam (Jones) Chambers
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Jill Bugner May 3, 2008 at Great Bend, Kansas.
He was a fuel truck driver for S & J Trucking.
Cory was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2008 coming from Arlington and Hutchinson area.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #862, both of Great Bend. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, reading, gardening, and handyman carpentry work.
SURVIVORS
wife: Jill Chambers of the home
mother: Pam Christendon of Great Bend, Kansas
one son: Zachary Blake Chambers of Cunningham, KS
one daughter: Sophia Chambers of the home
one brother: Derek Christendon of Cunningham, KS
three sisters: Nikki Baker of Pratt, KS, Barbie Everett and Jesse of Isabel, KS, and Kimmie Christendon and Josh Sheets of Great Bend, KS
He was preceded in death by his father.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Father Ted Stoecklein
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Chambers Children’s Education 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
