Name of Deceased: Sandy Chism

Date of Death: January 2, 2013
Place of Death: her sister’s home, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: December 7, 1957 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Charles E. & Dorothy Elizabeth (Allen) Chism

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Lane Ikenberry April 4, 1998 outside Lawrence, KS, under the tallest tree in Kansas.
She was a professor of painting and drawing at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.
Sandy was a New Orleans, Louisiana resident since 1996, coming from Lawrence, Kansas.
She was a talented artist throughout her life, creating paintings, sculptures, ceramics, as well as small hand-made
objects as gifts for friends and family. She had a tremendous love for animals, and gave a home to many beloved
rescue animals or strays that were lucky enough to find her. She supported numerous causes including Plan USA,
SPCA, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Alzheimer’s Research.

SURVIVORS
Husband: Lane Ikenberry, of the home
One Sister: Shari Chism and her companion Thomas Brown of Great Bend, KS
Step daughter: Emily Elston of Salina, KS
Step son: Myles Ikenberry of Manhattan, KS
Niece: Taryn Mayhew of Southgate, KT
Great Nephew: Dax Mayhew
Three Step Grandchildren: Anthony Allen, Dorothy Elston , and Douglas Elston

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Chism, and one sister, Karen Frisbie.

Age: 55

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: John Grummon
Eulogist: Judith McCrea
Visitation: None as cremation has taken place
Memorial Fund: Jackson Pollock Foundation, 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

Larned – Frank M. Lemuz, 61, died January 3, 2013, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. 

He was born February 8, 1951, at Larned, the son of Cirilo and Josefa Marquez Lemuz. A lifetime area resident he was a retired LMHT from the Larned State Hospital. 

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion, both of Larned. 

Survivors include: two sons, Jason, Larned, Adrian,Great Bend; two daughters, Theresa Lemuz, Larned, Melanie Lemuz,Northglenn, Colorado; six brothers, Lawrence, Topeka, Tony, Jesse, Isaac, Steven, all of Larned, Robert, Rozel; five sisters, Ramona Palleschi, Winthrop, Maine, Angela Rayla, Mary Del Hierro, Louise Pierce, Helen Asher, all of Great Bend; 12 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andres, Luis and Luciano Lemuz. 

Vigil will be at 7p.m.Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father John Strasser presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned. 

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Clara  May  Ellis

 

            Clara May Ellis, age 64 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at her Great Bend home on Tuesday morning, January 1, 2013 after an extended illness.  Clara was born on May 23, 1948 at Great Bend to Maurice and Virginia (Weathers) Roach, and was a resident of Great Bend for her entire life.  She graduated from Great Bend High School in 1965, and then graduated from Sidney’s HairdressingCollege in Hutchinson, Kansas, after which she worked as a beautician for fifteen years.  She then worked at the Great Bend Manor both as a Certified Nursing Assistant and as a private Caregiver for six years.  Clara had a passion for collecting Teddy Bears and spending time with her three grandchildren.  She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend.

            Survivors include her husband, Gary Ellis of Great Bend; two sons:  Brian and Brent (and his wife, Chastity), all of Great Bend; one daughter, Gina (and her husband, Gary) Gugins of Kinsley, Kansas; three grandchildren:  Chase, Chloe, and Chelsi Ellis; one brother, Kenneth Roach of Great Bend; and one sister, Marie (and her husband, Bill) Stanley of Great Bend.  Clara was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers (William and Allan Roach), and her twin sister, Teresa Kay Murray on January 2, 2011.

            Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Barton County with Father Donald Bedore officiating.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend.  Memorials may be directed to the Clara May Ellis 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

Name of Deceased: Lela D. Wilson

Date of Death: December 31, 2012
Place of Death: Sterling House of Great Bend, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: September 18, 1910 at Trousdale, Kansas
Parents Name: Ira & Minnie (Mayhew) Parker

Age: 102

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Lela married Thomas Lafe Wilson September 2, 1933 at Trousdale, KS. He died July 6, 2004.
A Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1994 coming from Pratt, Lela was a homemaker and farm wife, helping with many
aspects of the family farm.
Lela was a member of E.H.U., Trousdale, life member of O.E.S. Lorraine Chapter #39, Pratt, and attended the First
Christian Church, Great Bend

SURVIVORS

One daughter: Donna Thill of Great Bend, KS
Three Grandchildren: Kristie Thill and companion John Horner of Great Bend, KS
David Thill and wife Shellie of Great Bend, KS
Michelle Doll of San Diego, CA
Four Great-grandchildren: Emilie, Ashley, and Thomas Thill of Great Bend
Sean Doll of San Diego, CA
She was preceded in passing by one sister, Lenora Cudney.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Monday, January 7, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: First Christian Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Rev. William F. Johnson
Interment: Belpre Cemetery, Monday at 2:00 pm
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Sterling House (the Courtyard 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

Name of Deceased: Norman W. Chakir

Date of Death: December 30, 2012
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: September 8, 1918 at Ellis, Kansas
Parents Name: William A. & Louise (Schoenthaler) Chakir

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Norman married Mildred Kohlmeier in 1944, in Ellinwood, KS. She passed away in 1974.
He then married Hilda Griffith March 10, 1981 at Miami, OK. She survives.
Mr. Chakir was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving during WWII.
A farmer and stockman, Mr. Chakir had been a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1981, coming from Washington, KS.
Norman was a member of the Lutheran faith and the American Legion.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Hilda Chakir, of the home
One step son: Ronald Griffith and wife Pat of Smith Center, KS
Two Step daughters: Judy Burnette of Great Bend, KS
Sandy Smith and husband Taylor of Great Bend, KS
Three Nephews: Duane L. Keller and wife Cindy of Ellis, KS
Dale Keller and wife Kelly of Ellis, KS
Jerry Keller and wife Lois of Ellis, KS
One Grandson: Michael McDonald and wife Kimberly of New Richmond, Wisconsin
Two Great Grandsons: Ty McDonald and Caden McDonald
5 Step Grandchildren, 6 Step Great-Grandchildren, 1 Step Great-Great-Granddaughter
Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by one son, Fred Chakir, one sister, Bessie Keller

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 5, 2013
Time of Service: 10:00 am
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott Solether
Interment: Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Linn, Kansas, Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends 6:00
pm until 8:00 pm Friday.
Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Age: 94

Arrangements by

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

67530

Name of Deceased: Maxine C. Rogers

Date of Death: December 29, 2012
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 27, 1911 at Larned, Kansas
Parents Name: John William & Salina Ann (Ferree) Grizzle

Age: 101

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Maxine married Preston James Rogers January 2, 1932 at Ellinwood, KS. He died May 3, 1988.
Mrs. Rogers, a homemaker, was a Great Bend, resident since 1929 coming from Larned, Kansas.
Maxine was a member of the Central Baptist Church, RSVP, and volunteered at the Senior Center, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

She was preceded in death by husband, Preston James Rogers, four sisters; Leota Burns, Ruby Wesley, Mahala
Slingerland, and Georgia Roberts, and by two infant sons

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 3, 2013
Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Rev. John Grummon
Visitation: Wednesday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, at Bryant Funeral Home
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Memorial Fund: Central Baptist 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

Name of Deceased: E. Wayne Vanaman

Date of Death: December 28, 2012
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 14, 1953 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Ernest Junior & Marian (Davies) Vanaman

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Wayne married Heather E. Harris August 18, 2000, in Great Bend. She survives
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Wayne was a roughneck and plumber.

Age: 59

SURVIVORS

Wife: Heather E. Vanaman, of the home
two sons: Ryan Wayne Vanaman of Lamont, OK
Mark Edwin Vanaman of Great Bend, KS
one daughter: Ashley Freedom Vanaman of Great Bend, KS
one sister: Diana McGinty of Great Bend, KS
one brother: Tom Vanaman and wife Sandy of Lamont, OK
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by brother, Michael Vanaman.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Memorial Service: First Street Church of God, Hoisington, KS
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
No visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: E. Wayne Vanaman Funeral Expense 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

Larned – Jewell H. Wood Graf, 90, died December 27, 2012, at the Larned Healthcare Center, Larned. 

She was born August 10, 1922, at Augusta, the daughter of Bryan and Janey Lackey Chance. She was a homemaker. 

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Larned. 

On October 30, 1944, she married Albert Wood at Tonopah, Nevada. He died July 26, 1978. In Nov. 1994 she married Edwin Graf, he died Aug. 19, 2010. 

Survivors include: a daughter, Kim Bennett and husband Richard, Larned; three step-sons, David Graf, Kansas City, Mike Graf, Hays and Jim Graf, Hutchinson; one step-daughter, Janice Burkhead, Kansas City; two grandsons, Matthew and wife Maria Bennett, Garden City and Brent Bennett and fiancé Haleigh Turner, Larned; five great grandchildren, Zachary, Koby, Kyler, Brady and Tristin and nieces and nephews, Lisa Cook, Topeka, Shannon Martinez, Hutchinson, Barry Mustoe, Amarillo, TX and Ralph Mustoe, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Harlene Hungerford and a step-daughter, Norma Bogart. 

Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Rev. Jack Singer presiding. Visitation will be from 9a.m. to 8p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned. 

Memorials may be sent to the Presbyterian Church, Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.