Name of Deceased: Merle D. Jurgensen                                            Age: 79

Date of Death: February 15, 2013

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

Date of Birth: November 17, 1933 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Ed & Lena (Katzmaier) Jurgensen

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Almeda Herl May 5, 1953 at Great Bend, KS.  She survives

He worked in construction for Lindholm Construction, Jurgensen Construction and for C.V. Cale.

Mr. Jurgensen was a lifetime resident of Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He participated in fast pitch softball playing for the U.S. Army fast pitch

team while stationed in Japan.

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Almeda Jurgensen, of the home.

3 Sons: Eddie Jay Jurgensen and his wife Cindy of Great Bend, KS

             Bradley Dean Jurgensen and his significant other Lisa Garland of Leavenworth, KS,

             Brett Lane Jurgensen and his wife Pricella “Zoe” of Victorville, C A

 

11 Grandchildren:  Brandi Scheck, Chelsea Hartshorn, Kyla Jurgensen, Katelyn Jurgensen, Andrew Jurgensen, Drew Jurgensen, Hannah Jurgensen, Hayley  Jurgensen, Tara Jurgensen,  Cody Jurgensen and Sherri Basgall.

 

4 Great-grandchildren: Korbin Scheck, Conner Scheck, Parker Scheck and Piper Scheck.

 

He was preceded in death by four brothers: Edward Jurgensen, Donald Jurgensen, Leonard Jurgensen and Morris Jurgensen; and four sisters: Edna Orebaugh, Alverna Holopirek, Loretta Jurgensen and Lois Jurgensen.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Time of Service:  10:30 a.m.

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

Officiant: Rev William Johnson

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, with the family receiving friends for 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  February 18, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas

Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association or Harden Hospice or American Cancer 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: Judith Elaine Piland                                           Age: 75

Date of Death: February 12, 2013

Place of Death: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 19, 1937 at Sterling, Kansas

Parents Name: Julius & Mildred (Beck) Boepple

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Basil Loyd Piland January 28, 1956 at Great Bend, Kansas.  He died July 27, 2010.

She was a medical transcriptionist for forty-five years, working for Central Kansas Medical Center and Central Kansas Medical Park.

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

She was a member of First Christian Church, Great Bend and was board president of Kansas Association for Health Care Documentation Integrity.

After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, served as a school crossing guard, and worked at the Great Bend Rapture Center and Zoo.

 

SURVIVORS

One Son: Jeffery Piland of Manassas, VA

One Sister: Shirley Bundy of Madora, KS

Two Grandchildren: Joshua Ahrens and Dakota Piland

 

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Michael Anne Ahrens, one sister, Joyce Boepple, and by three brothers, Larry Boepple, Julian Boepple, and George Boepple.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, February 18, 2013

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend William F. Johnson

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Ronald McDonald House or the First Christian Church Youth 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

J. W.  Crabtree

 

            J.W. Crabtree, age 74 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Monday evening, February 11, 2013 at Great Bend Regional Hospital in Great Bend after a brief illness.  J.W. was born on March 8, 1938 at Risco, Missouri to Lee and Frances (Gray) Crabtree.  He was united in marriage to Myrtle Florence “Flo” Goudie on December 14, 1957 at St. Louis, Missouri.  J.W. served in the U.S. Air Force and was a warehouse/terminal worker for Railway Express in St. Louis,Missouri prior to moving to Kansas.  He also worked in service stations for the majority of his life until health problems forced him to retire.  J.W. was a member of the Church of Christ.

           

Survivors include a step-daughter, Audrey Power of Goose Bay, Newfoundland Labrador,Canada; a brother, Billy Joe (and his wife, Pearl) Crabtree of Centerville, Missouri, and a brother-in-law, John Melton of Great Bend.  J.W. was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florence on January 1, 2004, four brothers (James, Junior, Steve, and Roy Crabtree) and three sisters (Virginia Fields, Lorene Watson Brown, and Pauline Melton).

Cremation has been chosen, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date, after which inurnment of the cremated remains will take place in Canada.  There will be no viewing or visitation.  Online condolences may be left and a full obituary notice may be viewed athttps://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

           

 

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CHARTER  FUNERALS

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-6161

Name of Deceased: Brian Gene Mott

Date of Death: February 7, 2013
Place of Death: Kingman County, KS
Date of Birth: April 1, 1980 at Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Parents Name: Wendell and Connie (Kimball) Mott

OBITUARY INFORMATION
He worked for Val-energy Rig #3.
Mr. Mott was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2003 coming from Pratt.
Brian loved working on the rig and being outdoors and fishing. His smile could light up a room and his sense of humor
kept people laughing. He loved his son and will be missed by all who knew him.

Age: 32

SURVIVORS

Mother: Connie Mott, Great Bend, KS
One son: Brian Jesse Mott of Great Bend, KS
Two sisters: Amber Mott of Great Bend, KS
Megan Mott of Great Bend, KS
One brother: Anthony Mott of Great Bend, KS

Preceded in death by his father, Wendell Mott.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time of Service: 2:00 pm
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Memorial Fund: Brian Jesse Mott Educational Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Private family inurnment at a later date
No visitation, as cremation has taken place

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Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas

67530

Name of Deceased: Lynda Marie Garrett

Date of Death: February 8, 2013
Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: May 5, 1952 at La Crosse, Kansas
Parents Name: Eugene & Alma (Zimmerman) Suppes

Age: 60

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Tim Garrett August 4, 1973 at Great Bend, Kansas.
She was a cosmetologist.
Mrs. Garrett was a long-time Great Bend, Kansas resident.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Altar Society, StoneRidge Ladies Golf
Association, and was an active bridge player.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Tim Garrett, of the home
Parents: Eugene and Alma Suppes of Great Bend
Two Daughters: Tina Lamb and her husband Scott of Great Bend, KS
Jennifer Garrett of Eugene, OR
Four Brothers: Richard Suppes, J. R. Suppes, Bernie Suppes, Dale Suppes
Five Sisters: Shirley Philippi, Ginger Herrman, Margie Bowsher, Tammy LaGreca, Stacy Suppes
Four Grandchildren: Dalton Lamb, Dylan Lamb, D. J. Lamb, and Darren Lamb

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Father Don Bedore
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas

67530

Name of Deceased: Rosemary Potter                                                  Age: 89

Date of Death: February 6, 2013

Place of Death: St. Joseph’s Area Health Services, Park Rapids, Minnesota

Date of Birth: January 13, 1924 at Hugo, Colorado

Parents Name: William G. & Odelia (Bethscheider) Weber

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Duane Potter November 18, 1943 at Oakley, Kansas. 

She was a hostess for Great Bend Petroleum Club.

Mrs. Potter was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1944 coming from Hugo, Colorado.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar Society

 

SURVIVORS

 

Husband: Duane Potter, of the home

Two Sons: Joe Potter and his wife Margaret of Great Bend, KS

                   Michael Potter and his wife Cindy of Olathe, KS

Two Daughters: Kathleen Turgeon and her husband Bill of Akeley, MN

                               Jennifer Schartz and her husband Shannon of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren: Twelve

Great-grandchildren: Sixteen

 

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene Weber, Paul Weber, Gerald Weber, and Marvin Weber, two sisters, Bernice Weber and Dorothy Fitzgerald; and three granddaughters, Suzanne Potter, Kristin Potter, and Kimberly Faber.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Altar Society Rosary:  4:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Prince of Peace Parish or Kans for Kids or American Cancer 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