Name of Deceased: Patsy Gayle McClary                                         Age: 76

Date of Death: January 12, 2014

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

Date of Birth: July 18, 1937 at Lyons, Kansas

Parents Name: W. M. & Edna Lucille (Golightly) Barnett

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Robert J. McClary January 22, 1956 at Great Bend, Kansas.  He died April 4, 2012.

She was office manager and bookkeeper for Standard Liquor until her retirement.

Mrs. McClary was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of her life.

She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.  She was a volunteer for Salvation Army, Heartland Shares, and the Hoisington Tornado Relief.

 

SURVIVORS

 

one son: Eric McClary of Great Bend, KS

one brother: W. Ron Barnett and his wife Kathleen of El Dorado Hills, CA

two grandchildren: Keari Lynn Schmidt of Kansas City, MO; and Kaden Lee Peters of Lindsborg, KS

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Shawn McClary, and one daughter, Heather Dawn Peters.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 18, 2014

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: St. John’s Episcopal Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Father Kevin Schmidt

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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Name of Deceased:Russell Stanley Hannigan, Sr.    Age: 90

Date of Death: January 11, 2014

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

Date of Birth: September 1, 1923

Place of Birth: Waynoka, OK

Parents Name: Frank E. & Lucy (Whitaker) Hannigan

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Florence Folger February 17, 1943 at Hoisington, KS. She died October 2, 1995.

He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps.

Mr. Hannigan was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1948 coming from Hoisington, KS, owning and operating Town and Country Mobile Homes and later, Hannigan’s Antique Autos.

Russell was a member of the American Legion Argonne Post 180 and the Optimist Club of Great Bend, in which he served as past president.

SURVIVORS

One son: Russell S. “Stan” Hannigan, Jr. and his wife Bi of Great Bend, KS

One daughter: Vicky Anderson and her husband Bob, of Aurora, CO

Three grandchildren

Five Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by brother, Frank E. Hannigan, Jr., and by two sisters, Evelyn Murcray and Norma Jean Spears.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The Reverend Dick Ogle will officiate.

Time of Service: 1:00 pm

Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend

Visitation: Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Optimist Club 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

Dolores M. Newell, age 76, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence in Great Bend. She was born September 30, 1937 in Kingman County, Kansas to John P. and Teresa L. (Meyeres) Prosser. 

Dolores has been a Barton County resident since 1965 coming from Lyons, Kansas. She was a homemaker and also a bookkeeper for the Barton County Extension Office retiring in 2012. She also worked part time for Kustom Floor Designs and United Way of Central Kansas. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, numerous card clubs, and was a volunteer for meals on wheels. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Dolores married Mitchell Patrick “Mitch” Newell on January 12, 1963 at Great Bend. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1998. 

Survivors include one son: Mark Newell and wife Twila of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter: Paula Mauler and husband Curt of Great Bend; three brothers: Don Prosser and wife Lorraine of Pratt, Kansas, Les Prosser of Great Bend, and Charles Prosser of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren: Brittney Newell, Brandon Newell, Blake Newell, Sarah Mauler, and Jenna Mauler, and one great-grandchild, Brynlee Newell.

She was preceded in death by her parents;

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore as celebrant. Burial will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Altar Society rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. and a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. both on Monday January 13, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Friends may call on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School or United Way of Central Kansas in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas 67530. 

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

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Lyle Dean Juergensen, age 77, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at Great Bend Regional Hospital on January 10, 2014. Lyle was born May 1, 1936 in Great Bend, Kansas the son of Emil and Alverta (Steinert) Juergensen.

Lyle graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College. He was Baptised on July 12, 1936 and confirmed on April 23, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, where he was also a member. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1960 where he was stationed in Germany. During his time in the Air Force, he was an M.P. and was in charge of canine training. Lyle worked in various jobs in the oilfield from his teens and finally retired at the age of 75. The oilfield was his passion. He enjoyed moving into Great Bend where he was closer to his family and friends. Lyle also enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up, his dog girlie, playing cards, and drilling for oil in the oil patch. 

Lyle married Bev Ukens on February 19, 1961 at Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife, Bev, of the home; three daughters: Deb and husband Paul Marshall of Great Bend, Cheryl and husband Jack Reichenberger of De Soto, Kansas, and Brenda and husband Mark Hunter of Colwich, Kansas; three sisters: Marilyn Keller of San Antonio, Texas, Vera and husband Louie Bortolotti of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Carma and husband Darrell Tinkel of Great Bend; two brothers, Fred and wife Darla Juergensen of Smithville, Missouri, Louis Juergensen and companion Karen Kozisek of Omaha, Nebraska; seven grandchildren: Levi Azeltine, James Azeltine, and Beth Reichenberger all of De Soto, Tanner and wife Mina Marshall of Katy, Texas, Logan Marshall of Great Bend, and Ashleigh and Easton Hunter of Colwich. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Juergensen, and brother-in-law, Marion Keller.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday January 13, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend with Pastor Adam Wutka officiating. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Human Society in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas 67530.

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

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Name of Deceased: Betty J. Lawson                                                    Age: 86

Date of Death: January 8, 2014

Place of Death: Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 18, 1927 at Earlsboro, Oklahoma

Parents Name: Frank & Bernice (Barker) Malone

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Jimmy Edward Lawson September 29, 1955 at Seminole, Oklahoma.  He died October 2, 2005.

She was a homemaker

Mrs.  Lawson was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1956 coming from Seminole, OK, also residing in El Dorado, KS.

She was a member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed bingo and slot machines.

 

SURVIVORS

 

two sons: Bud J. Lawson of Santa Cruz , CA,  and Hal J. Lawson and his wife Cheryl of Casa Grande, AZ

one daughter: Janet Kuhn and her husband Brad of Great Bend, KS

Six Grandchildren: Ben Lawson of Santa Carlos , CA; Nikki Lawson of Scottsdale, AZ; Caley Rinker and husband Alex of San Diego, CA; Jaci Lawson of Casa Grande , AZ; Chris Kuhn and wife DeAnn of Great Bend, KS; Brendan Kuhn of Wichita, KS

Two Great-grandchildren: Hailee Kuhn and  Cayden Kuhn

She was preceded in death by brother, Franklin Malone.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 11, 2014

Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Doyle Smith

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, 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, January 10, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:  BECAUSEYOUCAN MS Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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Name of Deceased: Henry Eugene Nordman                                 Age: 85

Date of Death: passed away peacefully January 8, 2014 surrounded by his loving family

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

Date of Birth: May 17, 1928 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Frank & Margaret (Hampel) Nordman

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Anna Louise Oberle February 22, 1955 at Bushton, Kansas. 

He worked for Nash-Finch, Marlette Homes, and Schwartz Farms.

Mr. Nordman was a lifetime Barton County, Kansas resident, residing in the Olmitz and Albert areas.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #646.  He loved farming.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Wife: Anna Louise Nordman, of the home

one son: Gary Nordman and his wife Pensri of Wichita, KS

three daughters: Marlene Coker of Wichita, KS, Evelyn Brown of Wichita, KS, and Janet Liston of Great Bend, KS

one daughter-in-law: Lucinda Nordman of Redfield, IA

one sister-in-law: Mary Ann Jacobson of Yuma, AZ

Grandchildren: Seven

Great-grandchildren: Seven

 

He was preceded in death by one son, Alan E. Nordman; two sons-in-law, Kevin Liston and Roy Brown, and one brother, Robert Nordman.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Vigil Service with Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Concelebrants: Father Ted Stoecklein and Father Ultan Murphy

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Prince of Peace Parish or American Heart Association or Donor’s Choice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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Barbara Louise Knupp Lucas passed away Wednesday January 1, 2014 at Life Care of Collegedale, TN. She was 83 years old.

She was born in Larned, Kansas on November 21, 1930 to the late E. V. Knupp and Irene Hall Knupp. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years John K. ‘Pete’ Lucas as well as an infant daughter Kelly Jo Lucas. She was survived by her son Grady Lucas of Baltimore MD, a daughter Nancy Senn (Ron) of Cleveland TN, sisters Alberta Cousino of Ann Arbor MI, Jan Trowbridge (Wayne) of Wichita, KS and brother Daniel Knupp (Linda) of Wamego KS.

Barbara graduated from Larned High School with the Class of 1948. It was in Larned that Barb married Pete in the summer of 1948. The Lucas Family made homes in Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, Michigan, Tennessee and Louisiana where Barbara was a resident of Slidell for over 30 years before moving in 2010. She was a loving mother and wife and was an excellent bridge player. In addition to enjoying her pets she loved Coca Cola and chocolate. In lieu of flowers we ask for donations for Alzheimer’s research to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

www.omrf.org/about-omrf/reasearch-targets/alzheimers-and-brain-disease

And follow the link to Make a Gift, or feel free to mail your contribution to 825 N.E. 13^th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

A memorial service will be held in Larned KS In May of 2014. Arrangement by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Personal condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com

 

Name of Deceased: Cheryl L. Whiting           Age: 52

Date of Death: January 5, 2014

Place of Death: Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 6, 1961

Parents Name: Robert C. & Janice (Luft) Brandt

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Terry C. Whiting November 11, 1978 at Great Bend, Kansas.  He died September 5, 2010.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Whiting was an Ellinwood, Kansas resident since 1978, coming from Great Bend, Kansas.

She was of the Catholic faith.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Mother: Janice Denner of Ellinwood, KS

three sons: Jason Whiting of Great Bend, KS, Justin Whiting of Dodge City, KS, Chris Whiting of Ellinwood, KS

three sisters: Brenda Brandt and spouse Ben Nolte of Great Bend, KS, Dana Nichols and husband Chad of Hoisington, KS, Brandi Smith and husband Mike of Haysville, KS

One Grandchild: Caidyn Whiting

 

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, January 10, 2014

Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Mike Joiner

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., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Cheryl Whiting Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

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