Name of Deceased: Clarence R. Chestnut

Date of Death: June 30, 2012
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: September 7, 1924 at Billings, Oklahoma
Parents Name: James Thomas & Mabel Cora (Lucas) Chestnut

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Leona Androes July 6, 1948 at Great Bend, KS.
Mr. Chestnut was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1947 coming from Stafford and St. John.
He served during World War II as a pvt. 1st Class in the Army.
Clarence was a carpenter, working for several area contractors. He also operated a saw and blade sharpening
business.
He was a member of the First Church of God, Great Bend. He enjoyed blue grass music , attending blue grass festivals,
and playing his handcrafted dulcimer. He was passionate about wood working and was involved in many area projects.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Leona Chestnut, of the home
Three Sons: Lynn Chestnut and his wife Mary of Great Bend
Gerald Chestnut and his wife Ellen, of Ocala, FL
Robert “Bob” Chestnut and his wife Bonnie of Hutchinson, KS
One Daughter: Sharon Lanterman and her husband Duane, of Great Bend, KS
Seven Grandchildren: Lisa Lanterman, David Lanterman, Brian Chestnut, James Chestnut, Janet Vega, Gary Chestnut
and Melinda Voeller.
Twelve Great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a brother, Milburn Chestnut and a sister, Irlene Henderson.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Rev. Tom Swain
Interment: Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Kansas with military honors conducted by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard
Visitation: Noon – 9:00 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Memorial Fund: First Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Age: 87

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: Mary JoAnn Hill                                                  Age: 82

Date of Death: June 28, 2012

Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: February 3, 1930 at Bushton, Kansas

Parents Name: Joseph B. & Ella C. (Schneweis) Habiger

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1948 graduate of Holyrood High School.  She worked at Seitz Drug Store where she met Bill Hill.  They were married September 11, 1950 at Holyrood, Kansas.  Mary and Bill lived in Ellinwood for many years before moving to rural Ellis County, Kansas, in 1978.  They moved to Great Bend in1989.  Family and faith were important to Mary, who enjoyed organizing reunions for her extended family each summer and kept scrapbooks of family photos and news clippings of their accomplishments.  She also delighted in spending time with her high school classmates.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and Daughters of Isabella.  She served funeral dinners at St. Rose as a part of the Altar Society and faithfully attended Mass each week.

 

SURVIVORS

Husband: Bill Hill, of the home

Three Sons: Dr. Lary M. Hill and his wife Diane of Andover, KS   **Note Lary is spelled correctly**

                      Mark D. Hill and his wife Scarlett of Hoxie, KS

                      Kevin L. Hill and his wife Teresa of Marion, KS

One Brother: Tom Habiger of Grants, NM

Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren:  Sarah and Chris Green, Topeka, KS; Clayton, Carly and Dason Hill, Hays, KS; Kathryn Hill, Overland Park, KS; Shea Hill, Hoxie, KS; Cori, Cody, Tait and Maycee Younkin, Oakley, KS; Jonathan Hill, Andover, KS; Nellie Hill, Marion, KS; Heath Hill, Salina, KS; and Cassidy Hill, Marion, KS

Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Habiger and Joe Habiger, and one sister, Elaine Sayler.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, July 2, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Prince of Peace Altar Society or Hospice Care of Kansas, 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: John H. Mitchell, Jr.                                           Age: 79

Date of Death: June 25, 2012

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

Date of Birth: November 27, 1932 at Albany, New York

Parents Name: John Henry & Ada (Oliver) Mitchell

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Lois Ann Rule June 5, 1955 at Green Island, New York.  She died June 13, 2009.

He was a production manager for Fuller Brush Company.

Mr. Mitchell was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1974 coming from Troy and Green Island, New York.

He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. 

He attended Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, and American Legion Argonne Post 180.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Two Sons: Kenneth M. Mitchell and his wife Lori of Great Bend, KS

                    Donald M. Mitchell and his wife Debbi of Hoisington, KS

One Daughter: Denise Wassinger and her husband Larry of Wamego, KS

One Sister: Barbara Adams of Rensselear, NY

Grandchildren: Twelve

Great-grandchildren: Fourteen

 

He was preceded in death by brother, James Mitchell, sister, Joan Nash.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

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., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: VFW Post 3111 or American Legion Argonne Post 180, 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: Robert M. Gillette, O. D.                                 Age: 91

Date of Death: June 23, 2012

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

Date of Birth: May 14, 1921 at Kansas City, Missouri

Parents Name: Harold & Laura Belle (McLaughlin) Gillette

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Gretta Katherine Braddock October 15, 1949 at Dodge City, Kansas.  She died June 16, 1989.

He was an optometrist with Drs. Reinhardt, Gillette, and McCaulley, Great Bend.

Dr. Gillette was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1957 coming from Memphis, Tennessee.

He was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiwanis, Petroleum Club, Barton Hills Golf Club, Kansas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Presbyterian Men, and Colorado Wheat Growers Association.

 

SURVIVORS

 

One Son: Robert L. Gillette, DVM and his wife Diana of Auburn, AL

One Daughter: Becky Gillette of Great Bend, KS

Two Brothers: Richard Gillette of TX

                           John Gillette of MO

Two Grandchildren:  Brad Gillette and Max Gillette

 

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Gillette and Bill Gillette; and one sister, Laurine Patterson.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, June 25, 2012

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Hospice Care of Kansas or First Presbyterian Church or Imprimis of Hillsdale College, 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: Nathalie J. Schaben                                            Age: 84

Date of Death: June 22, 2012

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

Date of Birth: February 19, 1928 at the family farm, Ness County, Kansas

Parents Name: William “Bill” & Lois (McDonald) Borger

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

She was raised in Ness City and was a graduate of Ness City High School.

Married Lyle E. Schaben February 15, 1947 at Bazine, Kansas. 

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Schaben was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2005 coming from Bazine, Kansas.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Husband: Lyle E. Schaben, of the home

One Son: Kenneth Schaben and his wife Connie of Hays, KS

Two Daughters: Yolanda Schaben and her husband Johnny of Great Bend, KS

                               Patti Amerine and her husband Martin of Great Bend, KS

Two Brothers: Rod Borger of Ness City, KS

                           Tim Borger of Cheyenne, WY

Two Sisters: Joanne Stenzel of Ness City, KS

                       Shelby Kay Seib of Ness City, KS

Grandchildren: Eight

Great-grandchildren: Eight

Step Grandchildren: 6                                  Step Great-grandchildren: 5

 

She was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Sackett; and one grandson, Greg Schaben.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, June 25, 2012

Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Interment: 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2012 at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

 

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

Larned – Mary Jane McFarren 97, passed away June 18, 2012 at the Carriage House Manor Nursing Facility, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

 She was born April 14, 1915 in Kinsley, the daughter of Charles Robert and Bertha Viola McVey McFarren. A longtime Kinsley resident then moving to Larned in 1991 and later moving to Texas, she was a Bookkeeper for the local SRS office for 26 years.

 She was a member of the Church of Christ, a charter member of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, a member of the Kinsley Extension Unit and the Royal Neighbors of America.

 Survivors include; a sister; Tuitti M. Fullerton, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, a niece; Cheryl Dodd, Sulphur Springs, Texas, three nephews; Dwayne Thorpe, Lakewood, Ohio, Charles McFarren and Rickey McFarren, both of Corpus Christi, Texas, seven great nieces, 3 great nephews, and great great nieces and nephew.

 She was preceded in death by; her parents, two brothers; Orlan Charles McFarren and Elmer McFarren, a sister; Helen Esther Thorpe, three brother – in – laws; Claude Thorpe, Fred Bolin, Hugh Fullerton, and a great great-nephew; Trenton Lee Faith II.

 Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, Larned with Pastor James Underwood presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned and 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at the church with the family present. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Kinsley.

 Memorials may be given to the Church of Christ or the Welcome Inn Senior Center, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.