Obituaries – Page 213 – Great Bend Post Archive

Henry Andrew Kurtz, Jr.

Posted on March 9, 2013

Name of Deceased: Henry Andrew Kurtz, Jr. Age: 87

Date of Death: March 6, 2013

Place of Death: At his daughter’s home in Dodge City, Kansas

Date of Birth: November 26, 1925 at Buck Lake District, Iron County, Michigan

Parents Name: Henry Andrew, Sr. & Sophia (Stobie) Kurtz

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Lucille B. Bryant in 1950 at Chicago, Illinois.

He was an iron ore miner in Michigan, the salt mine at Pawnee Rock, an electrician for Marlette Homes and Falcon Mobile Homes, and custodian at Barton County Court House.

Mr. Kurtz was a long-time Barton and Pawnee County resident.

He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving in New Guinea.

He was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Jack Kreiger VFW Post, Larned.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Lucille B. Kurtz, of the home

Two Sons: Steven Kurtz of Pawnee Rock, KS, Roger Kurtz of Larned, KS

Two Daughters: Rita Kurtz of Larned, KS, Marla Stella Kurtz of Dodge City, KS

One Sister: Angeline Lukes of Ogema, WI

Seven Grandchildren: Nathan Barker of Larned, KS; Jason Kurtz of Larned, KS; Brandon Kurtz of Larned, KS; Derrick Kurtz of Grandview, MO; Vincent Stella of Wright, KS; and twins Natalie Stella and Nichole Stella of Ford, KS

Great-grandchildren: Five

He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Father Mark Cowell

Interment: Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas with military rites by United States Navy Honor Guard

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Jack Kreiger VFW Post or Pawnee County 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

Yvonne Pauline Vanderslice

Posted on March 6, 2013

Larned – Yvonne Pauline Vanderslice, 93, died March 5, 2013 at the Larned Healthcare Center.

She was born July 1, 1919 in Larned; the daughter of Rupert and Mary Gertrude Hoover Kirchgassner. A lifetime area resident she was a store clerk for various stores.

On January 26, 1954 she married Jake Vanderslice in Larned. He passed away November 28, 1999.

Survivors include; two brothers, Dale Kirchgassner and wife Barbara, Wever, Iowa and Marvin Kirchgassner, Larned; a nephew, Alan Kirchgassner, Florida; a niece, Linda Homolka, Ellsworth and her guardian and friend, Janell Michel.

She was preceded in death by; two brothers, Melvin Kirchgassner and Fred Kirchgassner.

Cremation has taken place. No services will be held. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Larned Healthcare Center, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

This notice may be viewed and condolences left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Clarence Richard Horyna

Posted on March 5, 2013March 9, 2013

Name of Deceased: Clarence Richard Horyna Age: 54

Date of Death: March 4, 2013

Place of Death: Labette Health, Parsons, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 12, 1958 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Clarence E. & Grace Lucille (Alexander) Horyna

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Diane Flores February 21, 1976 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He worked as an Environmental Consultant for Crown Solutions and Water Quality Control for the City of Great Bend, the City of La Crosse, the City of Pittsburg and Public Wholesale Water District #23, Fredonia.

Mr. Horyna was an Erie, Kansas resident since 2010 coming from Pittsburg, Kansas.

He was inducted into the Who’s Who in 1992 for his work as an environmentalist.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Diane Horyna, of the home

Two Sons: Heath Horyna and his wife Kristy of Topeka, KS

Ira Horyna and his wife Jennifer of Frontenac, KS

Two Daughters: Heather Horyna of Olathe, KS

Shanead Horyna of Pittsburg, KS

Seven Sisters: Terri Chartier and husband David of Great Bend, KS, Barbara Malone and husband Tom of Great Bend, KS, Sherri Kober of Great Bend, KS, Audra Brent of Gillette, WY, Jan Johnson and husband Brett of Watson, IL, Denise Pina of Hutchinson, KS, and Debra Pratt of Manhattan, KS

Seven Grandchildren: Vincent Vilott, Victoria Vilott, Karlee Horyna, Karsyn Horyna, Kamryn Horyna, Gunner Horyna, and Gannon Horyna

26 nieces

16 nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece, Alyshia Hamblin; one granddaughter, Kynzee Horyna

SERVICE INFORMATION

Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Timken

Celebrant: Father Pascal Klein

Interment: Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Water for People, 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

Raven Ranell Schwindt Dale

Posted on March 4, 2013

Name of Deceased: Age: 49

Date of Death: March 2, 2013

Place of Death: At home in South Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 5, 1963 at Larned, Kansas

Parents Name: Keith & Judy (Williams) Schwindt

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1981 graduate of McCracken High School and attended Barton Community College.

She married Mark Dale and they were later divorced.

She worked for United States Postal Service for nineteen years working in Stafford, Great Bend, Buehler, and Hutchinson where she was a MPOO Secretary.

She enjoyed her close friends, garage sales, passionate about her job, and Loved Black Friday shopping.

SURVIVORS

Parents: Keith and Judy Schwindt, Alexander, KS

One Son: Kendall Dale of South Hutchinson, KS

One Daughter: Bailey Dale and companion Lee Minnick of South Hutchinson, KS

One Brother: Rick Schwindt and his wife Rose of La Crosse, KS

Two Sisters: Renee Scott of Bucklin, KS

Rashell Patten and her husband Greg of Ellinwood, KS

Four nephews and five nieces

She was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Steve Scott.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Friday, March 8, 2013

Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Suzie Woods

Interment: Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas

Visitation: None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Hospice of Reno County or Cancer Council of Reno County, Inc., 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

Bette M. Billinger

Posted on March 2, 2013

Name of Deceased: Bette M. Billinger

Date of Death: February 28, 2013
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 30, 1916
Parents Name: Fred & Alice Alt

OBITUARY INFORMATION
She married the love of her life, Edmund Raymond Billinger, on April 11, 1942 at Tacoma, Washington. He died
October 23, 2011.
She was a Registered Nurse, working both in hospitals and private practices in the Denver area, until her retirement.
Mrs. Billinger was a Hoisington, Kansas resident since 2011, living at Country Place Living, coming from Denver,
Colorado.

SURVIVORS
Three sisters-in-law: Clementine Shives of Hoisington, KS
Barbara Knoll of Derby, KS
Rosalie Fabricius of Great Bend, KS
She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews

Age: 96

SERVICE INFORMATION

Inurnment: Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas at a later date
Visitation: None as cremation has taken place
Memorial Fund: Clara Barton Foundation or Country Place Living Activity Fund, 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

Leroy “Lee” Heikkila

Posted on March 2, 2013

Name of Deceased: Leroy “Lee” Heikkila Age: 67

Date of Death: February 28, 2013

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

Date of Birth: May 8, 1945 at Superior, Wisconsin

Parents Name: Eino & Alice (Humann) Heikkila

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Cecilia Ross September 1, 1996 at Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a drug and alcohol addictions counselor at Dream, Inc., and worked in construction and painting.

Mr. Heikkila was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1980 coming from Billings, Montana.

Lee enjoyed fishing with his grandsons, playing poker with his friends, drinking coffee on the porch with his wife, and watching the KU Jayhawks win.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Cecilia Heikkila, of the home

One Son: Scott Lund of Minneapolis, MN

Two Daughters: Tamara Hurd and her husband Robert of Rockwall, TX

Tysha Sharma and her husband Rajat of Upper Marlboro, MD

One Sister: Lola Marks of Minneapolis, MN

Two Brothers: Jerome Heikkila of Osseo, MN

Tim Heikkila of Tallahassee, TN

Three Grandchildren: Robert Hurd, Aaron Hurd, and Kenan Hurd

Two nieces and two nephews

Dog: Dazzle

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

Interment: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Cares, Inc. for Assistance Dogs, 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

Dorothy Ann Cannon

Posted on February 28, 2013

Name of Deceased: Dorothy Ann Cannon Age: 60

Date of Death: February 26, 2013

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 6, 1952 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Sextos G. & Irene (Weiss) Leon

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a dietary aide and homemaker.

Mrs. Cannon was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident, living in Pampa, Texas for six years.

You are in a better place, I’ve heard a thousand times, so I’ll hold onto you with all that I have, to see you Dorothy, once again.

SURVIVORS

Four Sons: Manford Cannon of Salina, KS

Richard Cannon and his wife Laura of Great Bend, KS

David Cannon of the home

Dennis Cannon, Jr. of Great Bend, KS

One Daughter: Lisa Rugan and her husband Mike of McPherson, KS

Three Brothers: Bobbie Lee Leon of the home

Robert Dean Leon of the home

Richard Joe Leon of Salina, KS

Half Brother: Lawrence Leon of Colorado Springs, CO

Three Sisters: Juanita Clawson of Great Bend, KS

Gloria Leon of Great Bend, KS

Carolyn Rucker of Pampa, TX

Half Sister: Eloise Leon of Colorado Springs, CO

Grandchildren: Seven

Great-grandchild: One

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Benny Leon and Tony Leon; and two sisters, Diana Larkin, Barbara Ann Leon, and one half-sister, Petra Leon.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

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 1, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Dorothy Cannon 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

Arlon M. Postlethwaite

Posted on February 27, 2013

Name of Deceased: Arlon M. Postlethwaite

Date of Death: February 25, 2013
Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 24, 1930 at Minneapolis, Kansas
Parents Name: Richard Arlon & Edna Laura (Meredith) Postlethwaite

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Eleanora Maier August 13, 1950 at Susank, Kansas.
He was longtime service manager for Marmie Motors in Great Bend.
Mr. Postlethwaite was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1952 coming from Hoisington, Kansas.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vintage Wheels Car Club, and Great Bend City Council from 1982 to
1992 and 1999 to 2003. He enjoyed coin collecting and car restoration.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Eleanora Postlethwaite, of the home
Three Sons: Gerald A. “J. P.” Postlethwaite and wife Debbie of Great Bend, KS
Darrel Postlethwaite and his wife Susan of Lawrence, KS
Michael Postlethwaite and his wife Brenda of Lindsay, OK
One Daughter: Bonnie Postlethwaite of Overland Park, KS
One Sister: Darlene Kirkland of Wichita, Kansas
Six Grandchildren: Joel Postlethwaite and wife Jeri of Great Bend, KS; Dena (Postlethwaite) Popp and husband Rick of
Great Bend, KS; Travis Postlethwaite of Overland Park, KS; Kyle Postlethwaite of Scottsdale, AZ; Keelia Postlethwaite
of Los Angeles, CA; Kalli Postlethwaite of Edmond, OK
Five Great-grandchildren: Lance Popp, Trey Popp, Kelci Popp, Jace Postlethwaite, and Brody Postlethwaite

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eldon Postlethwaite and Don Postlethwaite.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Saturday, March 2, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend James A. Strasen
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, March 1, 2013 at
Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Trinity Lutheran Church or Great Bend Fire Department Social & Charity Fund, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home

Age: 83

Arrangements by

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Marjorie R. Keenan Vratil

Posted on February 25, 2013

Larned – Marjorie R. Keenan Vratil, 93, passed away on Feb. 20, 2012 at the Larned Healthcare Center where she had resided the past 10 years.

She was born on October 13, 1919 to James and Nellie Keenan who preceded in death as did her siblings, Harry Keenan and Blanche O’Connor. Marjorie grew up on a farm west of Seward and graduated H.S. from Radium. In 1938 she married her love Henry Vratil and they were able to celebrate their 59^th wedding anniversary together before he died in 1996. They had two children from that marriage who cherish her: Steve Vratil of Ft. Collins, Co. and Kay Gilchrist of Wiscasset, Maine. She also leaves her daughter in law Barbara Warner Vratil, Bill Gilchrist, grandchildren Troy Vratil of Kansas City, KS and Lori Powell of Parker, CO. Her grandson, Shad Allen Vratil also preceded her in death. She totally enjoyed her family including her 5 great grandchildren and loved seeing them.

Prior to 1969, she married Henry and farmed east of Larned and then they moved to the town of Larned. Marjorie started working at the Santa Fe Trail Center and after never having worked anywhere, she blossomed and became the gift shop manager. She retired from there after 20 years. She was a wonderful cook and her families and the crew at the Trail Center also got to enjoy the goodies she made. Marjorie was a quiet person but loved bowling, dancing and card games over the years.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, where her service will be held on Friday, March 1^st at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Strasser officiating. Beckwith Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements and visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center or the Larned Healthcare Center, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. This notice may be viewed and condolences left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Antonio M. “Tony” Guajardo

Posted on February 25, 2013February 25, 2013

Antonio M. “Tony” Guajardo

Antonio M. “Tony” Guajardo, age 55 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at his Great Bend home on Tuesday evening, February 19, 2013. Antonio was born on December 11, 1957 at Devine, Texas to Juan and Maria (Munoz) Guajardo. He graduated from Greeley West High Schoolin Greeley, Colorado, and lived most of his life in the Devine, Texas area until moving to Great Bendtwo years ago. Tony was employed by Hertz Rent-a-Car and Smith Security in San Antonio, and since coming to Kansas was employed at the Kwik-Shop in Great Bend. One of Tony’s hobbies was leatherworking.

Survivors include two brothers: Salvador (and his wife, Mary) Guajardo of Greeley, Colorado and Jose (and his wife, Rita) Guajardo of Devine, Texas; four sisters: Lucy (and her husband, Ray) Ramirez of Waverly, Iowa, Virginia (and her husband, Ambrosio) Leora of San Antonio, Texas, Margarita (and her husband, Roy) Evans of Devine, Texas, and Rosa Burroughs of Great Bend, Kansas; his aunt, Cruz Rodriguez in Arizona; many nieces and nephews. Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Juan and Cruz Guajardo) and one sister (Ester Deere).

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Charter Funerals inGreat Bend, Kansas. Further services and inurnment will be held in Texas at a later date. Cremation has been chosen, and there will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials are designated to the Antonio M. “Tony” Guajardo Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left and a full 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