Dennis E. Burger, 61, passed away June 18, 2012 at his home, Garfield.

He was born June 28, 1950 in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Glenn E. and LaDayne Deighton Burger. A lifetime area resident, he was an Irrigation Repairman and a Welder.

Survivors include; his longtime companion, Nancy Brown, Garfield; a son Darren Burger and wife Melissa, Wellston, Oklahoma; a daughter, Melane Brown, Andale; a brother Benny Burger and wife Gayla, Garfield; five
grandsons, Daniel Brown, Andrew Brown, Jared Brown all of Andale, Gabriel Burger and Nathaniel Burger, both of Wellston, Oklahoma; seven nieces and nephews; eighteen great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother and sister-in-law, Kennith and Connie Burger.

A Celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 10:00 A.M Wednesday at the Garfield Community Center. A private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Garfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Dennis Burger Memorial Fund, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Gloria Dianne Youngdahl, 68, died June 17, 2012, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

 She was born October 23, 1943, in Great Bend, the daughter of Glenn N. and Olive D. Smiley Johnson. She was a customer service representative in electronics.

 She belonged to the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women Fellowship, PVCH Auxiliary, Santa Fe Sassies Red Hats, Garden Club, and was a Santa Fe Trail Center Volunteer, all of Larned.

 Survivors include: a brother, Robert G. Johnson, Alden, Minnesota; two sisters, Sherrill D. Sallee and Glenda L. Eye, both of Larned; Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

 Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding. Visitations will be from 9a.m. to 8p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Ash Valley Cemetery, Ash Valley.

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

Name of Deceased: Viola D. Peterson

Date of Death: June 16, 2012
Place of Death: Rose Estates Assisted Living Center, Overland Park, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 12, 1922 in Barton County, KS, near Odin
Parents Name: Hubert J. and Mary (Peschka) Beck

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Viola married Francis Dail “Pete” Peterson February 20, 1960 at Hoisington, KS. He died July 17, 2001.
She was a homemaker, previously working as a secretary for various business’s.
Mrs. Peterson was an Overland Park, Kansas resident since 2006, coming from Hoisington, KS.
Viola was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

SURVIVORS
Daughter-in-law: Mary Beth Peterson of Overland Park, KS

She was preceded in death by one son, Bradley A. Peterson, two brothers, Bernard Beck and Leonard Beck, and one
sister, Frances DeHaven.

Age: 90

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, KS
Vigil Service with Altar Society Rosary: Monday, June 18, 2012
Time of Service: 7:00 p.m.
Place of Vigil/Rosary Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Father Francis Oroffa
Interment: St. John Church Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: St. John Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

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

Name of Deceased: Elizabeth “Jane” Keil

Date of Death: June 10, 2012
Place of Death: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 22, 1928 at Elk Springs, Missouri
Parents Name: Druard & Ola Mable (Meador) Parish

Age: 84

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Melvin Keil May 5, 1951 at Great Bend, Kansas.
She was an operator for Southwestern Bell.
Mrs. Keil was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1936 coming from Elk Springs, Missouri.
She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 180 Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#3111 Auxiliary, DAV Auxiliary, Telephone Pioneers of America, and Communication Workers of America Union.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Melvin Keil, of the home
Two Sons: Allen Richard Keil and his wife Rebecca, DVM of Tucson, AZ
John Edward Keil and his wife Bonnie of Tucson, AZ
Two Daughters: Mary Elizabeth Keil-LeRoy and her husband Danny LeRoy of Great Bend, KS
Judy Kay Cooley and her husband Dean of Wichita, KS
Grandchildren: Nine
Great-grandchildren: Eleven

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Haislip Brewington, Mary Ruth Smith, and Bobbie Ann Johnson.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Pastor Adam Wutka
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012
at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: St. Mark Lutheran Church Building 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

Name of Deceased: Bennie Joe Dills                                                   Age: 68

Date of Death: June 9, 2012

Place of Death: Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 19, 1943 at Thayer, Missouri

Parents Name: Manuel Hayde Mitchel & Winnie Myrtle (Daily) Dills

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Mildred Ann Ward August 11, 1962 at Thayer, Missouri. 

He was production foreman for Ritchie Exploration, Inc.

Mr. Dills was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1962 coming from Thayer, Missouri.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. 

He was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Hutchinson.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Wife: Mildred Ann Dills, of the home

Two Sisters: Hazel Drye of Thayer, MO

                       Winnie Marie Russell of Thayer, MO

Sister-in-law: Alice Dills of Thayer, MO

Nephew:  One

Nieces:  Six

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Dills; and one sister, Helen Robinson.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Nathan Karriker

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Barton County Relay for Life or Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, 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: Paul W. Hammans                                              Age: 68

Date of Death: June 9, 2012

Place of Death: Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: August 2, 1943 at Florence, Kansas

Parents Name: John & Ethel (Roberts) Hammans

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

He was a 1972 graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Married Martha Weller June 23, 1973 at Great Bend, Kansas.  They later divorced.

Married Karen Ueckert April 16, 1988 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

He was golf superintendent for Ellinwood Golf Course, Lyons Golf Course, Lake Barton Golf Club, and most recently retired from StoneRidge Golf Club, Great Bend.

Mr. Hammans was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident also living in California and Arizona.

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

He was a member of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.  He enjoyed golfing, traveling, hiking in the mountains, and being in Colorado in the fall.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Wife: Karen Hammans, of the home

One Daughter: Janea Trapp and her husband Tim of Wichita, KS

One Son: Chad VanCamp and his wife Erin of Kansas City, KS

Two Brothers: John Hammans of Augusta, KS

                          Gail Hammans of Sapulpa, OK

Three Grandchildren: Noah Trapp, Avery VanCamp, and Aaden VanCamp

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend John Grummon

Visitation:  None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: CKMC Foundation for the benefit of the Heartland Cancer Center to purchase a teaching mannequin, 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: Donna M. Cape                                                    Age: 81

Date of Death: May 31, 2012

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

Date of Birth: September 23, 1930 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Luther L. & Mabel Zona (Slaemer) Harmon

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

She was a mother and homemaker as well as a dishwasher and housekeeper for the Petroleum Club, Highland Manor, and Five Oaks.

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

She was an active member of CrossPoint.

 

SURVIVORS

 

One Son: Amos Cape and his wife Debbie of Wichita, KS

Five Daughters: Edna Cornell of Great Bend, KS

                              Kay Hlavaty and her husband Mark of Olmitz, KS

                              Rita Marmie and her husband Keith of Tijeras, NM

                              Yvonne M. Cape of Great Bend, KS

                              Wanda Gamboa and her husband Hector of Great Bend, KS

One Sister: Hazel Lotring of Norfolk, CT

One Brother: Melvin Harmon of Hoisington, KS

Grandchildren: Sixteen

Great-grandchildren: Eleven

 

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Harmon, Floyd Harmon, David Harmon; and one sister, Vernita Schroeder.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Monday, June 4, 2012

Time of Service: 3:00 p.m.

Place of Service: CrossPoint in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Mike Joiner

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Cancer Society or Hungry Heart Soup Kitchen, 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