Obituaries – Page 210 – Great Bend Post Archive

Barbara Ann Yetschke

Posted on April 18, 2013April 18, 2013

Name of Deceased: Barbara Ann Yetschke Age: 64

Date of Death: April 15, 2013

Place of Death: At her home in Bel Aire, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 29, 1949 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Robert Eldon & Betty Ann (Bowsher) Yetschke

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Barbara graduated from Great Bend High School in 1967 and earned a Certificate from Hutchinson School of Cosmetology in 1968. Ms. Yetschke was a Bel Aire, Kansas, resident since 1977. Barbara enjoyed theater and one of her passions was working with Music Theater for Young People in Wichita during the years her daughter Juli was performing. She worked at the Disney Store, Wichita, and was an avid Disney collector, enjoying regular trips to Disney World.

SURVIVORS

One Daughter: Juli Sparkman and her husband George Webster of Bel Aire, KS

One Brother: Kent Yetschke of Great Bend, KS

Two Cocker Spaniels: Belly Button and Onyx.

She was preceded in death by her dogs Harvey Trouble and Fancy.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to service time Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home.

Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Magnum Fund at Heartland Animal Hospital, 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

W. Max Howard

Posted on April 18, 2013

Larned- W. Max Howard- 82, died April 17, 2013 at Country Place Senior Living, Larned.

He was born July 28, 1930 in Jewell County, Kansas; the son of Wilbur Frank and Elise Parson Howard Murphy. A life time area resident he was the owner and operator of the Best Western Motel in Larned

He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, the Rotary club, Larned, Masonic lodge, Salina and the Best Western Owner’s Association.

On March 8, 1949 he married Faith Kimbrough at Hiawatha Kansas; she died December 13, 1981. On October 30, 1982 he married Alice Larson at Salina, Ks. she survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Christina Hagerman and husband Charles, Larned, and Catherine Hickman and husband Preston, Wichita; a step son Jerre Porter and wife Kayleen, Rock Springs Wy.; two step daughters Jeanette Mayfield and Husband Jim, Platte City Mo. and Jennifer Byarlay and Husband Doug, Randolph Ks.; one sister Janice Olson, Seattle WA. and one Brother Gerry Howard, Sabetha Ks.; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one step great grandchild and five step grandchildren

Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Patricia Reep presiding. Visitation will be 9 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday with family present from 6 to 7 pm Friday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Oaks Children School or Donor’s Choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary P.O. Box 477 Larned, Ks. 67550 Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Posted on April 17, 2013

Larned – Cecil C. (Sonny) McConnell, 72, died April 16, 2013, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned. He was born November 9, 1940 at Carthage Mo, the son of Cecil E. and Sarah L. Moore McConnell. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired Chief Petty officer in the Navy and a retired truck driver.

He was of the Christian faith. He belonged to the VFW and American Legion. He was a Charter Member of the American Legion Riders and also a member of the Kansas Patriot Guard.

On November 30, 2008 he married Pauline Haney at St. John, Ks. She survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Todd, Kelly, and Brett McConnell; a daughter, Lori McConnell; two step sons, Jerry McBride, Fort Hood, Tx., Michael Tiry, Wichita; a step daughter Clarissia Tyerina, Chandler, Arizona; Numerous grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, Larry and Darrell McConnell; four sisters, Delores I Harris, Sara Bernice Fell, Patricia McConnell and Clara Lineburg.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites. A friend, Roger Cooper will be presiding. Friends may sign the book from 9a.m to 8p.m. Thursday and Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pawnee County all Veterans Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary 916 Main Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Kenneth D. “Ken” Williams

Posted on April 17, 2013

Name of Deceased: Kenneth D. “Ken” Williams Age: 74

Date of Death: April 13, 2013

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

Date of Birth: February 14, 1939 at Stephenville, Texas

Parents Name: Myrl and Ruth (Onions) Williams

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Ken married Nancy Giebler August 15, 1959 at Hays, KS. She survives

Growing up in Liberal, Mr. Williams was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1963 coming from Hays, KS.

Mr. Williams served as the C.F.O. for Central Kansas Medical Center for twenty years, retiring in 1988. Following, he operated Abacus Accounting, serving as the interim C.F.O. and consultant for respective hospitals in Pratt, Abilene, McPherson, and Plainville. He later served as the C.F.O. for Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, for ten years.

Mr. Williams was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, where he served as church treasurer. He had also served as president of the State and Regional Hospital Finance Management Organization. He enjoyed (ARRL) Ham Radio operation and was a computer enthusiast, writing software programs for hospital management, some of which are still used today.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Nancy Williams, of the home

two sons: Kurt Williams and wife Kim of Hoisington, KS

Karl Williams and wife Elaina of Knoxville, TN

one daughter: Julie Foster and husband Scott of Great Bend, KS

Five Grandchildren: Garrett Foster, Holly Foster, Bailey Foster, Trevor Williams, and Jack Williams

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrl Williams and Ruth Onions, and a nephew, Patrick Brown.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, KS

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian 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

Kenneth D. “Ken” Williams

Posted on April 15, 2013

Name of Deceased: Kenneth D. “Ken” Williams

Date of Death: April 13, 2013
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 14, 1939 at Stephenville, Texas
Parents Name: Myrl and Ruth (Onions) Williams

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Ken married Nancy Giebler August 15, 1959 at Hays, KS. She survives
Growing up in Liberal, Mr. Williams was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1963 coming from Hays, KS.
Mr. Williams served as the C.F.O. for Central Kansas Medical Center for twenty years, retiring in 1988. Following, he
operated Abacus Accounting, serving as the C.F.O. interim and consultant for respective hospitals in Pratt, Abilene,
McPherson, and Plainville. He later served as the C.F.O. for Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, for ten years.
Mr. Williams was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, where he served as church treasurer.
He had also served as president of the State and Regional Hospital Finance Management Organization. He enjoyed
(ARRL) Ham Radio operation and was a computer enthusiast, writing software programs for hospital management,
some of which are still used today.

Age: 74

SURVIVORS

Wife: Nancy Williams, of the home
two sons: Kurt Williams and wife Kim of Hoisington, KS
Karl Williams and wife Elaina of Knoxville, TN
one daughter: Julie Foster and husband Scott of Great Bend, KS
Five Grandchildren: Garrett Foster, Holly Foster, Bailey Foster, Trevor Williams, and Jack Williams
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Myrl Williams and Ruth Onions, and a nephew, Patrick Brown.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.
Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott Solether
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Arrangements by

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas

67530

WALTER EILTS, 74

Posted on April 12, 2013

Walter Frank Eilts, 74, Cherryvale, passed away on April 8, 2013.

Walt was born in Rush County, Kansas on March 14, 1939 to Edward and Anna Eilts. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1957 and attended Salt City Business College. He served in the US Army in Alaska and San Francisco as well as serving in the Kansas Army National Guard. Walt married the love of his life, Phyllis Chapham, on August 4, 1961.

Walt was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was always ready with a funny joke, never wanted you to lift a finger if you were visiting and had such extraordinary love for his wife Phyllis that it was always ever present in the room. He loved and was so proud of his sons Brad and Bart and happy to keep up the Eilts tradition of having only boys by being surrounded by five grandsons.

In the past several years he suffered from Alzheimer’s, which made life hard for him and those who love him but our belief is he is now at peace likely regaling some angels with some corny one-liners coupled with some compliments that they are sure to be delighted by. He may be building and flying remote control airplanes or doing the painting he loved He will be certainly waiting patiently to give Phyllis a kiss and get her anything she needs just to make her happy – as this gave him his greatest joy.

He was survived by wife – Phyllis, Independence, Kansas; son – Bradley and Janet Eilts, grandsons – Ryan, Matthew and Brett Eilts, Independence, Kansas; and son – Barton and Laura Eilts, grandsons – Jack and Nick Eilts, Glenview, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:30 am at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walt’s honor to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Robert Lee “Bob” Martin

Posted on April 10, 2013

Name of Deceased: Robert Lee “Bob” Martin

Date of Death: April 9, 2013
Place of Death: At his home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 5, 1944 at Chico, California
Parents Name: Robert M. & Pauline (Shephard) Martin

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Carol Jean Gage September 19, 1969 at Dodge City, Kansas.
He was a lineman for C & P Electric and Par Electric and owned and operated M & M Line Construction. He operated
Christmas Fantasy Village from 1979 to 2000.
Mr. Martin was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1968 coming from Henryetta, Oklahoma, and Grants, New Mexico.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving during Vietnam.
He attended Trinity Lutheran Church.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Carol Martin, of the home
Mother: Pauline Martin, Henryetta, OK
Three Sons: Robert Gage
Rick Gage of Great Bend, KS
Randy Martin of Great Bend, KS
One Daughter: Danita Schartz and her husband Matt of Great Bend, KS
Two Brothers: Jack Martin of Bartlesville, OK, and David Martin of Edmond, OK
One Sister: Linda Martindale of Henryetta, OK
Six Grandchildren: Bryce Martin, Nicole Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Davey Kennedy, Brandon Gage, and Kendon Gage
Two Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in passing by his father, and a son-in-law, Mark Kennedy

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Friday, April 12, 2013
Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiants: The Reverend James A. Strasen and The Reverend John Grummon
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013 and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Friday, April 12, 2013 at
Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or Mini-Bus and Cab, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Age: 69

Arrangements by

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas

67530

Kenneth Wayne Pack, Jr.

Posted on April 10, 2013

Name of Deceased: Kenneth Wayne Pack, Jr. Age: 55

Date of Death: April 5, 2013

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 21, 1957 at Urbana, Ohio

Parents Name: Kenneth Wayne & Nancy (Stevens) Pack

OBITUARY INFORMATION

A musician and computer engineer, Mr. Pack was a Great Bend, Kansas resident coming from Missouri.

Kenneth enjoyed camping and boating.

SURVIVORS

Parents: Kenneth, Sr. and Nancy Pack, Great Bend, KS

One son: Vince Pack and wife Serena of Great Bend, KS

Three daughters: Mindy Pack of Stafford, KS

Amy Pack of Stafford, KS

Cassandra Pack of Great Bend, KS

One sister: Barbara Guerra of Great Bend, KS

Eight Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Joann Hickman and Patricia Ellington.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Thursday, April 11, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 am

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS

Visitation: None, as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Kenneth Wayne Pack, Jr. Funeral Expense 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

Oliver Roy Batman

Posted on April 8, 2013

Name of Deceased: Oliver Roy Batman Age: 82

Date of Death: April 6, 2013

Place of Death: Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 28, 1930 at Stafford County, Kansas

Parents Name: Albert Roy & Lina H. (Nicolet) Batman

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Marilyn Hertel November 22, 1957 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a farmer and enjoyed horses and duck hunting.

Mr. Batman was a lifetime resident of the Great Bend, Kansas area.

He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict in Japan for over two years.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, VFW Post 3111, and BPO Elks Lodge #1127, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Marilyn Batman, of the home

Three Sons: Eric Batman and his wife Kerri of Great Bend, KS

Erin Batman and his wife Mary of Pratt, KS

Brian Batman of Columbus, OH

One Daughter: Nancy Snyder and her husband David of Greenville, S.C.

Seven Grandchildren: Jordan Batman, Cale Batman, Brady Batman, Cooper Batman, Bailey Batman, Jeffrey Bloom, and Chris Batman

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Phyllis Griffin, Beatrice Lindberg, and Eunice Folds.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Kathlyn Lindberg

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas with military rites by McConnell Air Force Base 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., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Wounded Warrior Project, 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

Jane Francis Hall

Posted on April 5, 2013April 5, 2013

Name of Deceased: Jane Francis Hall Age: 74

Date of Death: April 3, 2013

Place of Death: River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: May 4, 1938 at Pueblo, Colorado

Parents Name: Francis Dominic & Loretta Marie (Schmidt) Buser

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She grew up in Pueblo, Colo., and moved to Wichita, Kan., to attend nurse’s training. She was a head Registered Nurse in the pediatric ward at St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kan., for sixteen years and played the organ at the cathedral where she met Leo. After marrying Leo John Hall on January 31, 1971 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Wichita, she moved to Great Bend in 1971. They were married forty-one years.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Great Bend. She was a volunteer for the Bloodmobile, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a participating business associate for the family farm. She played piano, organ, marimba and drums.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Leo John Hall, of the home

One Son: Leon Francis Hall and his wife Lea of Great Bend, KS

One Daughter: Barbara Jane Hall Grizzell and her husband Daniel of Great Bend, KS

Two Brothers: Bernard Buser of Morrilton, AR and Leonard Eugene Buser of North Canton, OH

Two Sisters: Dorothy Gust of Shreveport, LA, and Agnes Melton of Wichita, KS

Seven Grandchildren: Samuel John Hall, Emilee Anastasia Hall, Jacob Francis Hall, Kelli Jane Hall, Karen Ann Hall, Kinze Danielle Grizzell, and Kyla Marie Grizzell

She was preceded in death by one son, Leonard Carl Hall; and two sisters, Janice Marie Buser and Mary Genevieve Buser.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Father Don Bedore will be celebrant. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Holy Family School Endowment or St. Rose Foundation for the Benefit of the 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