Obituaries – Page 185 – Great Bend Post Archive

Debra Gayle Harbert

Posted on March 17, 2014

Larned – Debra Gayle Harbert, 51, died March 14, 2014 at her home in Larned.

She was born January 17, 1963, in Larned, the daughter of James Edward Sr. and Virginia Lee Woelk Smith. A longtime area resident, she was the co owner and manager of Guy’s Liquor Store. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed reading and watching movies.

She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Larned.

On June 20, 1992, she married Guy Harbert in Larned. He survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Cody Harbert, Larned; a daughter, Deserae Caldwell, Larned; three brothers, Gregory Smith, James (Bub) Smith Jr. and Steven Smith, all of Larned; a sister, Sheri Kendall, Lenexa; two grandchildren, A.J. and Dakotah Wise, both of Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Julie Smith.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Rev. Mark Lovett presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Debra’s Grandchildren’s educational fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Margaret Cooper Blackwood

Posted on March 17, 2014

Pawnee Rock – Margaret Cooper Blackwood, 81, of Benton, AR, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born June 22, 1932, in Larned, KS, to the late Durward F. and Gladys Holopirek Cooper. Her family moved to Jonesborow, AR, when she was 14. She attended Mississippi College for Women (the “W”) for one year before transferring and graduating from Arkansas State College where she was a member and president of Alpha Gamma Delta. She married the late Thomas W. Blackwood on August 30, 1953, and moved to Benton, AR in 1964. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Benton, and a longtime member of P.E.O.
Margaret is survived by her children, Cheryl Bryant (Royce), and Thomas W. Blackwood, Jr. (Cathy), 4 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving wife, amazing mother, and trusted friend who lived her Christian faith. She had a passion and true talent for painting in oils, watercolors and pastels. Margaret made our lives better through her kindness. This legacy of love is what she leaves to all of us.
The funeral service will be held March 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, KS with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market St, Benton, AR, 72015. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Elverta Marie Yahne Lawrence

Posted on March 17, 2014

Name of Deceased: Elverta Marie Yahne Lawrence Age: 89

Date of Death: March 14, 2014

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

Date of Birth: December 12, 1924 at Barton County, Kansas

Parents Name: Roy & Lillie (Mische) LeRoy

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Gale E. Yahne September 8, 1945 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died February 9, 1981. She then married Fred “Ted” Lawrence July 30, 1983 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died June 11, 1989.

She was a secretary for Roy J. McMullen, Attorney at Law, Dorsey Brown, County Superintendent of Schools, and was a secretary at Great Bend High School for twenty years.

Mrs. Lawrence was a lifetime Barton County, Kansas resident.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Mini Study Group and Golden Girls, all of Great Bend. She was a long-time 4-H member and leader.

SURVIVORS

three sons: David Yahne of TX, Bruce E. Yahne of Great Bend, KS, and Mark Yahne and his wife Annie of Cedar City, UT

two step sons: Louis Lawrence and wife Barbara of Palatine, IL; and William Lawrence and wife Ellen of Oviedo, FL

one step daughter: Susan McDonald and her husband Graham of Peoria, AZ

one brother: Glenn LeRoy and his wife Lorna of Midland, TX

three sisters: Shirley Stephenson of Midland, TX, Donna Clark of Great Bend, KS, and Marilyn Cooper and her husband Gary of The Villages, FL

Grandchildren: Six

Step Grandchildren: Five

Great-grandchildren: Nine

She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Carla Yahne.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Mark P. Galbraith

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Trinity 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

Eugene M. Fisher

Posted on March 14, 2014

Lewis – Eugene M. Fisher, 92, passed away March 11, 2014 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born August 17, 1921 near Fellsburg. The son of C.W. and Ora Belle Parker Fisher. A longtime area resident, he was a farmer.

He was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic church in Belpre and also served on the Lewis COOP board.

On August 20, 1940 he married Josephine E. Scheufler at Belpre. She passed away August 22, 1995.

Survivors include: three daughters, Jeanette (LaVerne) Myers, Eunice (John) Stubbs both of Abilene, Becky (Mark) Ketterl, Lewis; eight grandchildren, Alan Myers, David Myers, Brian Myers, Eric Stubbs, Mary Stubbs, Clayton Stubbs, Melinda Kurth, Mitchell Ketterl and twenty great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Keith; five sisters, Ola Weese, Elva Breitenbach, Vera Higbie, Freida Hagewood and Eula Fisher and a grandson, Michael Ketterl.

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Vigil Service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Belpre Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Eugene Fisher Historical Education Fund or the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Robert E. Schaub

Posted on March 12, 2014

Name of Deceased: Robert E. Schaub Age: 82
Date of Death: March 11, 2014
Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas
Date of Birth: April 9, 1931 at Independence, Missouri
Parents Name: John W. & Lydia E. (Lepp) Schaub

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Beverly Ann Keenan February 6, 1951 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died August 21, 2009.
He was employed by Gibson, Titus & Stafford and later was a welder for Clarke Well & Equipment, both of Great Bend. He also was a farmer.
Mr. Schaub was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1950 coming from Independence, Missouri.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #862, both of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

five sons: Kent Schaub and his wife Merris of Ness City, KS, Richard Schaub of Missoula, MT, Kurtis Schaub and Annetta of Great Bend, KS, Alan Schaub and his wife Kristi of Bloomfield Hills, MI, and Kris Schaub and his wife Sharon of Tecumseh, KS
one daughter: Elizabeth Price and her husband Steve of Kansas City, KS
eleven grandchildren: Stacy Franzen, Chad Jennings, Josh Schaub, Christina Nuckolls, Katelyn Schaub, Keenan Schaub, Kipp Schaub, Will Schaub, Lukas Schaub, Ben Schaub, and Lydia Schaub
eight great-grandchildren: Haley Jennings, Cole Franzen, Hayden Schaub, Jack Franzen, Harper Schaub, Abby Franzen, Rylie Nuckolls, and Ella Jennings

He was preceded in death by one brother, Leslie Schaub, and one sister, Helen Hall.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend
Celebrant: Father Ted Stoecklein
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Holy Family School or St. Rose Foundation for the benefit of 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

Velma Leona Johnson

Posted on March 12, 2014

Name of Deceased: Velma Leona Johnson Age: 99
Date of Death: March 11, 2014
Place of Death: Sterling House of Great Bend, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 11, 1915 at Bazine, Kansas
Parents Name: John Orville & Rose (O’Brien) Narey

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Herman Madison Johnson February 26, 1938 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died October 25, 1987.
She was a real estate agent for Goetz Realty, and sold Fashion 220 Cosmetics.
Mrs. Johnson was a long-time Great Bend, Kansas resident, also living Los Angeles, California.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

two sons: David Johnson and his wife Deanna of Wichita, KS, and Duane Johnson of Great Bend, KS
two grandchildren: Rebecca Lynn (Bean) Brockel of Billings, MT, and Rachel Erin Johnson of Overland Park, KS
two great-grandchildren: Madison Brockel and Katelyn Brockel

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ep Narey, Jack Narey, Jim Narey, and Pat Narey, and three sisters, Judy Benton, Cora Jean Cantrell, and Melba Mackey.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend
Celebrant: Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or 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

Robert C. Karst

Posted on March 11, 2014

Robert C. Karst, age 96, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born November 6, 1917 at Galatia, Kansas the son of Jacob and Eva (Rein) Karst.

Robert, a lifelong area resident, graduated from country school in rural Galatia. He was a farmer and also drove the road grader for the Wheatland Township for many years. On November 20, 1938 he married Frieda Mai at Milberger. He was a member of United Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas and enjoyed farming, bowling, carpentry work, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of seventy-five years, Frieda Karst of Hoisington; two daughters, Bonita Ney and husband Merlin of Russell, Kansas; Brenda Riedl and husband Frank of Great Bend; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Herman Karst, Hubert Karst, Constantine Karst, and twin brother Ralph Karst; three sisters, Elizabeth Ochs, Caroline Nuss, and Amelia Dietz.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014 at United Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger with Nancy Mitchell – Interim officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Galatia, Kansas. Friends may call Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to United Emanuel Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice both in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Marie T. Jilg

Posted on March 11, 2014

Marie T. Jilg, 93, went home to the Lord on March 6, 2014.
Place of Death: Oxford at Broadmoor, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 27, 1921 at Olmitz, Kansas
Father’s Name: John Bartonek

OBITUARY INFORMATION
A homemaker, Mrs. Jilg was a lifetime Olmitz, KS resident.
Preceded in death was her first husband Clarence Schreiber and together they had two daughters who survive her; Mary Ann Shaft of Wichita and Carol Barreiro and her husband Andres of Fayetteville, NY. Also surviving are four granddaughters, one great grandson, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In later years she married Aaron Jilg who also preceded her in passing.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both of Olmitz.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Thursday, March 13, 2014
Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.
Place of Service: St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, KS
Officiant: Father Anselm Eke
Inurnment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas
There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, St. Ann Catholic Church or Rivercross Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

Jerome (Joe) A. Sauer

Posted on March 11, 2014

Rozel – Jerome (Joe) A. Sauer, 85, died March 10, 2014 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born September 8, 1928, in Antonino, the son of Anton and Pauline Rupp Sauer. A resident of Rozel, he was a retired farmer and an avid hunter and fishman.

He was a member of the Rozel United Methodist Church, Kinsley Gun Club, La Crosse Gun Club and the Larned Gun Club.

On November 24, 1949 he married Martha L. Arnold at Rozel. She passed away September 10, 2012.

Survivors include: a son, Dennis Sauer, Rozel; two daughters, Joleen Tomlinson, Austell, Georgia and Karin Rexroad, Salina; a brother, Fritz Sauer, Garden City; Five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, I.A. Sauer and three sisters, Irene Leiker, Katie Dodson and Albertine Stewart.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rozel Cemetery, with Pastor Brad McCoy presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Rozel United Methodist Church or the Rozel Fire Department in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Alice Mary Nobles

Posted on March 7, 2014

Name of Deceased: Alice Mary Nobles Age: 94

Date of Death: March 6, 2014

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: July 18, 1919 at Logan County, Kansas

Parents Name: Samuel & Josie (Baugh) Cushinberry

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Daniel Nobles December 18, 1947 at Kansas City, Mo.

She worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Industries, Kansas City, Mo., during World War II and later was did private home care.

Mrs. Nobles was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas resident, growing up in Hoisington.

She was a member of Good Sam’s Camping Club, Black Heritage Club, First Baptist Church, former Great Bend First Baptist Church Mission Ministry, Sunday School Superintendent, and choir member.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Daniel Nobles, of the home

two sons: Danny Nobles and his wife Andrea of Queens, NY, and Loy Nobles of Wichita, KS

two daughters: Connie Nobles of Tyler, TX, Dana Nobles of CA

Four Grandchildren: Dr. LaKenya Williams, Ezekial Jordan, Elijah Jordan, and Stephen Nobles

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Jessie (Black) Cushinberry; two brothers and four sisters.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, March 15, 2014

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend LeRoy Keith

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

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