Name of Deceased: Rossie Mae Lauber                                             Age: 71

Date of Death: October 1, 2013

Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: May 23, 1942 at Great Bend,

Parents Name: Eugene Debbs & Okla Marie (Dixon) Addington

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

She married Lawrence Fredrick Rowe in 1961 at Miami, Oklahoma. They later divorced.  She then married Virgil Lewis in 1971 at Great Bend.  They later divorced.  She then married Wilfred Patrick Lauber, Sr. August 24, 1979 at Great Bend, Kansas.  He died March 11, 2005.

She was a homecare worker for the State of Kansas.

Mrs. Lauber was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of First Bible Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 646 Auxiliary, and an ASPC contributor.

 

SURVIVORS

 

three sons: Kenneth Eugene Rowe of Great Bend, KS, Charles Joseph Rowe of Great Bend, KS, and William Earl Rowe of Great Bend, KS

one brother: James E. Addington of Ellinwood, KS

two sisters: Marie Drewel of Ellinwood, KS, and Mary Rose Lauber of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren:  Many

Great-grandchildren:  Many

Step-children, Wilfred P. Lauber, Jr., Larry G. Lauber, Angela McAtee, Sharon (Lewis), Karen (Lewis), Marvin Lewis, Kenny Lewis, Grace (Lewis), Carol (Lewis), Delbert Lewis, Kathy (Lewis), and Chuckie Lisenbee.

 

She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert E. Addington.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Service: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

Inurnment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids to benefit Camp Hope, 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:Janice Waknitz

Date of Death: September 26, 2013

Place of Death: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida

Date of Birth: April 23, 1942 at Green Forest, Arkansas

Parents Name: John Grady & Louella (Wells) Howerton

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Janice married Charles Waknitz December 27, 1966 at Wichita, KS. He survives.

A retired thirty year school teacher, Janice was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1976, coming from Kinsley, KS.

Janice was a member of Foundry Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending her time scrapbooking pictures of her grandchildren, planting flowers, and gardening. She especially loved her Lord.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Charles Waknitz, of the home

One son: Jeff Waknitz and wife Michelle of Surprise, AZ

Three daughters: Julie Cassity and husband Craig of Wichita, KS,

Lindsey Fuzzell of Lenexa, KS

Sara Waknitz of Wichita, KS

9 Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents and by one brother, Billy Joe Howerton.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 am

Place of Service: Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Rev. Dr. Kevin Baxter, Rev. Janna Baxter

Inurnment: Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas, at a later date

 

Memorial Fund: Foundry Methodist Church or Great Bend Camp of Gideons Auxiliary, 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: Velma Kay Fitzgerald Johansen                  Age: 72

Date of Death: September 21, 2013

Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 5, 1941 at North Platte, Nebraska

Parents Name: Clarence & Doris (Wilsey) Johansen

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Carson Fitzgerald August 14, 1961 at Hastings, Nebraska.  They later divorced.

She was a Registered Nurse, working with the residents at Cherry Village, her entire career.

Velma was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1983 coming from Albion, Nebraska.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, Great Bend, Kansas.

 

SURVIVORS

Mother:  Doris Johansen of Great Bend, KS

two sons: David Fitzgerald and his wife Alisha of Albuquerque, NM, John Fitzgerald and his wife his wife Tamye of Byron, GA

one daughter: Diane Poppe and her husband Dan of Central City, NE

two sisters: Pam Lewis of Great Bend, KS and Carol Fingerette and her husband Bob, Hastings, Nebraska

Former husband: Carson Fitzgerald and his wife Barb, Kearney, Nebraska

Brothers-in-law:  Cecil Fitzgerald and his wife Ina, Hot Springs, Arkansas and Roger Fitzgerald and his wife Kitty, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Eight Grandchildren: Christian Fitzgerald, Mason Fitzgerald, Kate Fitzgerald, Noah Fitzgerald, Amy Lange and her husband Christopher, Kyle Poppe, Dana Poppe, and Joel Poppe

 

She was preceded in death by her father and one brother-in-law, Chuck Lewis; father and mother-in-law, Earl and Gladys Fitzgerald; and one niece, Sandra Fitzgerald.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Thursday, September 26, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Church of Christ in Great Bend

Officiant: Chuck Marshall

Inurnment: Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Nebraska, Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Church of Christ, 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: Jennie Frances Ueckert                                     Age: 89

Date of Death: September 19, 2013

Place of Death: Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 3, 1924 at Stafford County, Kansas

Parents Name: Louis & Frances (Krkosska) Reiser

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Paul M. Ueckert April 21, 1945 at Ellinwood, Kansas.  He died July 16, 1995.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Ueckert was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and had been a member of Great Bend Women’s Bowling Association, Cheyenne Sportsman Club and CKMC Auxiliary.

 

SURVIVORS

 

two daughters: Karen Hammans of Great Bend, KS, Diana Stumps and her husband Roger of Derby, KS

one brother: Elmer Reiser of Great Bend, KS

Son-in-law: Don Bruner of Enid, OK

Nine grandchildren:  Chris Myers and wife Alexa, Janea Trapp and husband Tim, Chad VanCamp and his wife Erin, Austin Stumps, and Kenton Stumps and his wife Alex

Four great-grandchildren:  Avery, Noah, Aaden, and Ava

 

She was preceded in death by son, Allen Ueckert; daughter, Linda Bruner; four brothers, Rudolph Reiser, Larry Reiser, Ralph Reiser, and Alois Reiser; and son-in-law, Paul Hammans.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Vigil Service with Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Altar Society Rosary:  10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant: Father Ted Stoecklein

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Sunflower Diversified Services or Prince of Peace Parish, 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

 

Michelle Annette Starkey passed away on September 1, 2013, and is now home with our Lord. She was brought into the world by Hilda Starkey on September 30, 1968. Michelle grew up in the small town of Ellinwood, KS and graduated in 1986 from EHS. She was currently in the Nursing Program at Brown Mackie College. She resided in Kansas City, MO.

Michelle, or Shelley, as she was known to friends and family, left an empty void on this earth that can never be filled. She leaves behind many wonderful and loving memories, and made an impact on the lives of those that were blessed and privileged to have known and loved her. Shelley had a wonderful sense of humor, straight forward honesty, and a beautifully articulate way of expressing herself that always left many wondering what colorful but humorous statements she would come up with next. She was a beautiful and strong force, but with a heart that could not have been kinder and more caring and was always there for others when she felt they needed her. Shelley’s greatest love and sense of joy was her son Tanner, who passed away due to diabetes in 2009. She loved animals, and was actively involved in animal rescue transports. She was an avid sports fan who loved cheering on her favorite team, Notre Dame.

She is survived by her brothers Shawn Starkey of Kansas City, MO, Jess Starkey of Hoisington, KS; many beloved cousins and other relatives. She is preceded in death by her son Tanner E. Starkey, her mother Hilda Starkey, maternal grandparents George and Hilda Muriel Hoadley, and paternal grandparents Jesse and Doris Graybeal Starkey.

Shelley has left a legacy of strength, love, humor, intelligence, and so much more. She touched more lives and hearts than she ever knew, and she will be forever loved and missed.

A memorial is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend with Pastor Mike Joiner officiating. There will be a celebration of Shelley’s life at the American Legion in Ellinwood, KS at 7:00 pmfollowing with the band  “Victims of Spotlight” performing free to support Juvenile Diabetes Research. Donations are suggested in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Name of Deceased: W. Gordon Mettling                                          Age: 86

Date of Death: September 11, 2013

Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 7, 1927 at Rural Kinsley, Kansas

Parents Name: Ora Alonzo & Daisy (Brewster) Mettling

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Velma May Smith June 4, 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas.  She died January 15, 2013.

He was a teacher at Oakley High School, Plainville, Atlanta, Chase and Ellinwood Elementary.

Mr. Mettling was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of his life.

He was a member of First Assembly of God and Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel.

He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II.

 

SURVIVORS

 

one son: Alan Mettling and his wife Tracy of Great Bend, KS

Two Grandchildren: Katie Scarborough and her husband Lucas and Matthew Mettling

One great-grandson: Elijah Scarborough

 

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Mettling, Carl Mettling, Harold Mettling, and Wayne Mettling.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Saturday, September 14, 2013

Time of Service: 3:00 p.m.

Place of Service: First Assembly of God in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2013 with the family present from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or Alzheimer’s 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