Name of Deceased: Carol J. Arnall                                                       Age: 76

Date of Death: June 25, 2013

Place of Death: Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 8, 1937 at Winfield, Kansas

Parents Name: Richard B. & Alta Mary (Flagger) Arnall

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

She was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, worked as a secretary for Geoff-Cartener Stock Exchange Office and Marlette Homes and retired after thirty-eight years as a medical secretary at the Central Kansas Medical Center Lab, all of Great Bend.

Ms. Arnall was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Wagon Wheel Canasta Club, and chairperson of the Great Bend Cemetery Board. She was past president of PTA and a room mother at Riley Elementary, was active in reunion planning for Great Bend High School Class of 1956, was an avid KU fan, and enjoyed her grandsons’ sports and activities.

 

SURVIVORS

 

One Daughter: Jennifer Munsch and her husband Michael of Great Bend, KS

Two Grandchildren: Aaron Munsch and Trent Munsch, Great Bend

Two nieces: Sharon Kay Watson of Mansfield, TX; and Carol Anne Arnall of Corpus Christi, TX

Beloved pet Yorkie:  Roscoe

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harold Arnall; and one nephew, Curtis Arnall.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Humane Society or Great Bend Senior 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

Name of Deceased: Todd Willias White                                            Age: 50

Date of Death: June 24, 2013

Place of Death: Trego County, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 21, 1963 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Larry D. & Chloe M. (Snyder) White

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married the love of his life, Melinda Ray April 2, 2011 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

He was an operator for D & S Casing Crews, Great Bend.

Mr. White was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 2000 coming from Ellinwood, Kansas.

He was a member of First Assembly of God and cherished his relationship with God.  He enjoyed his grandchildren, family, being outdoors, his dogs, fishing, boating, drawing, and weightlifting.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Wife: Melinda White, of the home

Father: Larry D. White, of Great Bend

three sons: Cori Galliart of Great Bend, KS, Justin White of Utica, NY, and a third son of Great Bend, KS

two brothers: Troy White and his wife Amy of Ellinwood, KS; and Dustin White and his wife Briana of Great Bend, KS

Six Grandchildren: David, Nevaeh, Cherish, Levi, Victoria, and Xaileyann

Three Nephews and three Nieces, whom he adored

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Chloe White.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, June 28, 2013

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: First Assembly of God in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier and The Reverend Dick Ogle

Interment: Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, 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, June 27, 2013at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund:   In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Kadin White 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: Harold Robert Shaw                                          Age: 85

Date of Death: June 24, 2013

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

Date of Birth: August 13, 1927 at Emporia, Kansas

Parents Name: Howard R. & Floy Ellen (Parks) Shaw

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

He married Mary M. Wining at Emporia, Kansas.  They were later divorced.

He was a brakeman and conductor for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad from 1948 until his retirement in 1987.

Mr. Shaw was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas resident, living in Emporia and Lyons.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Merchant Marine. 

He was a member of American Legion, Emporia, Kansas; and United Transportation Union.  He enjoyed traveling around the world and spent much time in Scotland.

 

SURVIVORS

 

One Daughter: Penny Cook and her husband Rocky of Oklahoma City, OK

One step daughter, Mary P. Wining and her husband Jim of Lone Jack, MO

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Shaw.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, June 28, 2013

Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Jack Sweany

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013 and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: 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

Name of Deceased: Carla VonFeldt                                                     Age: 72

Date of Death: June 22, 2013

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 7, 1940 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Lee & Ruth (Powelson) Smith

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Roy VonFeldt November 13, 1961 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

She was a hairdresser at Hair Affair.

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

 

SURVIVORS

 

Husband: Roy VonFeldt, of the home

two sons: Randy VonFeldt and his wife Rhonda of Great Bend, KS, and Brad VonFeldt and his wife Michelle of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren: Three

Great-grandchildren: Two

Step Grandchildren: 3

Step Great Grandchildren: 2

 

She was preceded in death by one brother.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Service: Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

Inurnment:  Will be at a later date at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Memorial Fund: American Heart 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

Name of Deceased: Betty Lou Reed                                                     Age: 74

Date of Death: June 22, 2013

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

Date of Birth: November 18, 1938 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Carl & Thelma (Morris) Whaley

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Mills Reed October 7, 1956 at Mount Pleasant Church, Stafford County, Kansas.  He died July 16, 1994.

She was a homemaker and RSVP volunteer and bus driver.

Mrs. Reed was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1995 coming from Stafford County, Kansas.

She was a member of King United Methodist Church, Great Bend.  She enjoyed craft work and dogs.

 

SURVIVORS

 

two sons: Lloyd Reed and his wife Pam of Great Bend, KS; and Mark Reed and his wife Juli of Great Bend, KS

three daughters: Susan Davis and her husband Frank of Whitesboro, TX; Sara Hames of Great Bend, KS; and Mary Zerr and her husband Mark of Colby, KS

one brother: Richard Whaley and his wife Lou Ann of Albany, OR

Grandchildren: Fourteen

Great-grandchildren: Three

 

She was preceded in death by one son, John Reed.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, June 28, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle

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, June 27, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Barton County Historical 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

Judith A. Zook, 72, passed away very peacefully on June 19^th 2013, at her home in Zook, Ks surrounded by her family.

She was born July 16, 1940 in Lyons, KS, the daughter of Clyde William and Genevieve Mortimore Cutler.

Judy was very active helping her husband David with the farming and ranching operation in the Zook community, as well as, owning and operating, for 33 years, the Double “D” Western Store in Larned, KS. After retirement, Judy enjoyed attending her granddaughters’ activities, supporting the local 4-H youth and visiting her son Daniel.

On May 13^th ,1972 she married D. David Zook at the Southwestern College Chapel, Winfield Kansas. He survives.

Other survivors include: a son Daniel Zook, Roanoke, TX, a daughter Debbie and husband Eli Makings and granddaughters Dava and Alea Makings, Larned, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father Melvin Houser.

Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. June 24^th, at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, KS.

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

Name of Deceased:George Veprus Age: 97

Date of Death: June 16, 2013

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

Date of Birth: February 18, 1916

Place of Birth: Lithuania

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Mr. Veprus was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired (CKAVI)

 

 

SURVIVORS

He had one sister, Helen.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Fund: Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired (CKAVI), in care of Bryant Funeral Home

There will be no services or visitation at this time. Cremation has taken place.

 

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

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

GEORGIA  J.  CROSLEY

 

            Georgia J. Crosley, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Saturdayafternoon, June 15, 2013 at Cherry Village Residential Care in Great Bend.  Georgia was born on June 1, 1938 at Mountain View, Arkansas to Harvey Andrew and Tolva Leona (Finch) Chatman, and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1992.  In addition to being a homemaker, Georgia provided In-Home Caregiver services for the past ten years to a number of individuals.  She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles, and reading historical romance novels. Georgia dearly loved and collected windchimes and dreamcatchers. If she became your friend, she was your friend for life.

            Survivors include two sons:  Jason (and his wife, Janell) Crosley of O’Fallon, Missouri and Charles (and his wife, Jerrie) Chism of Great Bend, Kansas; four daughters:  Lebrina (and her husband, Bill) Haislip of Topeka, Kansas, Debra (and her husband, Mel) Knox of Mill Creek, Washington, Arlene (and her husband, Chris) Lamer of Wichita, Kansas and Erlene (and her husband, Scott) Halzle of Hudson, Kansas; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, one son (Edward Eugene Chism), two brothers (Otis and Edward Chatman), and one sister (Marie Trollinger).

 

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Dick Ogle officiating. Interment will be in the PawneeRock Cemetery at Pawnee Rock, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the funeral home.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to either the Georgia J. Crosley Memorial Fund or Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice of Great Bend, Kansas.  Online condolences may be left and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

           

 

Arrangements By

CHARTER  FUNERALS

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161