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Vernon WilliamPopp

Posted on March 31, 2012

Name of Deceased: Vernon WilliamPopp

Date of Death: March 27, 2012
Place of Death: At his home
Date of Birth: February 13, 1933 at Rural Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: Wilhelm “Bill” & Olinda (Schwartzkopf) Popp
OBITUARY INFORMATION
He married Eldena Hamilton on May 3 1953. They later divorced.
He was a farmer in the rural Olmitz and Hoisington areas. He worked as a driller in the oilfield for many years and also
worked at Dillons.
Mr. Popp was a resident of Great Bend since 2001 coming from Hoisington.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1956.
He was of the Lutheran Faith.
SURVIVORS
1 son: William “Bill” Popp of San Antonio, TX
2 daughters: Robin Houser and husband Roger of Guthrie, OK
Roberta Gales of Riverside, MO
4 sisters: Delores DeWald-Hanhardt and husband Robert, LaCrosse, KS
LoRee Dietz and husband Elroy, Russell, KS
Theresa Dietz and husband Emil, Otis, KS
Shirley Maier and husband Robert, Great Bend, KS
A daughter-in-law, Mary Eberle-Popp of Lubbock, TX
3 granddaughters: Sara Wilkins and husband Stephen, Kayla Gales and Amanda Popp
2 grandsons: Alex Popp and Travis Howser
1 great grandson: Connor Wilkins

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Brent Popp.

Age: 79

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS 67530
Officiant: Pastor Adam Wutka
Inurnment: Schoenfeldt Cemetery, Barton County, Kansas
Visitation: None as cremation has taken place
Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 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

Laura Belle Sandberg

Posted on March 31, 2012

Name of Deceased: Laura Belle Sandberg

Date of Death: March 30, 2012
Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas
Date of Birth: May 26, 1952 at Wichita, Kansas
Parents Name: Snow & Verla (Dighton) Houchin

Age: 59

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married John E. Sandberg on June 28, 1980 in Great Bend, Kansas. He died November 13, 2011.
She was a Homemaker
Mrs. Sandberg was a Great Bend, Kansas resident for 35 years coming from Kansas City, KS.
She was a member of Living Joy Community Church in Hoisington

SURVIVORS

3 sons: Shane Sandberg and wife Mary, Ellinwood, KS,
Brandon Sandberg and wife Lisa, Larned, KS
John Shiloh Sandberg and wife Tasha, Olmitz, KS
1 daughter: Amanda Liston, Larned, KS
4 sisters: Marilyn Mumford of Great Bend, KS
Snow Coffield of Great Bend, KS,
Delsie Bittle of La Crosse, KS
Sherri Byerley of Great Bend, KS
8 Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Miller.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Living Joy Community Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Deacon Tonya Andrews
Inurnment: A private family inurnment will be held at a later date
Visitation: None as cremation has taken place.
Memorial Fund: Early Education Center at Sunflower Diversified Services, 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

Patricia Lynn “Patty” Michael

Posted on March 31, 2012

Name of Deceased: Patricia Lynn “Patty” Michael Age: 49

Date of Death: March 29, 2012

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

Date of Birth: January 25, 1963 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Gilbert J. & Joyce M. (Burkhart) Sander

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married James B. Michael February 14, 1994 at Evergreen, Colorado.

She was a cook for CKMC for fourteen years and and was a cook and a CNA for Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.

Mrs. Michael was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of her life.

She was of the Christian faith.

SURVIVORS

Husband: James B. Michael, of the home

Five Sisters: Sharon Fox of Manchester, MO

Becky Wornkey of Great Bend, KS

Debbie Shank of Hays, KS

Shirley Tomlin of Great Bend, KS

Connie Sander of Black Hawk, CO

Dog: Chester

She was preceded in death by one brother, James Sander; and one nephew, Darren Wornkey.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Mark Tomlin

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: None as cremation has taken place

Memorial Fund: Patricia Michael Memorial 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

Larry Hayes Marshall

Posted on March 30, 2012March 30, 2012

Name of Deceased: Larry Hayes Marshall Age: 73

Date of Death: March 28, 2012

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

Date of Birth: January 28, 1939 at Kansas City, Kansas

Parents Name: Paul & Opal (Alley) Marshall

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a 1957 Ellinwood High School graduate.

Married Edith J. Jenkins June 28, 1959 at Garden City, Kansas. She died January 24, 2009.

He was a salesman for Liggett, Myers, Pinkerton Tobacco Co. Following his retirement, Mr. Marshall delivered the Hutchinson News to western Kansas, managed Marshall’s Pit-Stop Barbeque, helped at Young Auto Sales and went on wrecker calls with his son.

Mr. Marshall was a lifetime Barton and Pawnee County, Kansas, resident.

He was a life member of the NRA.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Larry Marshall and his wife Sheree of Great Bend, KS

One Daughter: Paula Hinds of Ellinwood, KS

English Cocker Spaniel: Snickers

Five Grandchildren: Joni Hinds, John Paul Hinds, Ona Marshall, Shatlyn Marshall, and Dariane Marshall

Three great-grandchildren

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Monday, April 2, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: The Reverend Bruce Adamson

Interment: Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids, 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

Ailsa Myrtle Morgan

Posted on March 30, 2012

Larned – Ailsa Myrtle Morgan, 92, passed away March 28, 2012 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born February 22, 1920 in Barton County, Kansas the daughter of George and Etta M. Hopkins Hofmaster. A lifetime Barton and Pawnee County resident, she was a homemaker, bookkeeper and an Aide at the Larned State Hospital.

She was of the Methodist faith, enjoyed sewing at the Welcome Inn and also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cross stitching and quilting.

On December 30, 1946 she married William D. Morgan at Great Bend.
He died October 4, 2001.

Survivors include; three sons, Dave and wife Karen, Derby, Verlin “Orley” and wife Donna Sue, Larned, Gale and wife Sharon, Racine, Wisconsin, seven grandchildren and Baxter the Cat.

She was preceded in death by; two brothers, Harold Hofmaster and Harley Hofmaster and a sister; Donna Doyle.

Memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Great Bend, with Pastor Wade Russell presiding. Inurnment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Great Bend.

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

Chuck Smith

Posted on March 29, 2012

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICE

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Chuck Smith Age: 56

Date of Death: March 29, 2012

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

Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

William J. “Bill” Welsh, Jr.

Posted on March 28, 2012

Name of Deceased: William J. “Bill” Welsh, Jr.

Date of Death: March 28, 2012
Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: January 19, 1936 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: William John & Catherine Frances (Befort) Welsh, Sr.

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Mary Agnes Schneweis May 14, 1960 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died April 10, 1989.
Married Karen A. (Torline) Shore March 5, 1996 at Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was a farmer.
Mr. Welsh was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.
He was a United States Army veteran.
He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He attended First Congregational United Church of Christ.

SURVIVORS
Wife: Karen A. Welsh, of the home
Two Daughters: Debbie A. Cape and her husband Amos of Goddard, KS
Connie S. Russell and her husband Ron of Wichita, KS
Three Sisters: Fritzi Smith of Great Bend, KS
Rosann Safranek of Limon, CO
Ellen Safranek of Limon, CO
Three Brothers:
Terence Welsh of Santa Rosa, CA
Thomas Welsh of Estero, FL
Kevin Welsh of Avondale, AZ
One Step-son: Scott Shore of Independence, KS
Three Step-daughters: Stephanie Armato of Grandview, MO; Janet Flack of Belton, MO; Lisa Garza of Kansas City, KS
Four Grandchildren: Derrick Cape, Kayla Cape, Jennifer Russell, and Kristin Russell
Step-grandchildren: Josh Cape and Laurie Kurtz
Step Great Granddaughters: Three

He was preceded in death by one brother, James C. Welsh.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: The Reverend Stan Crawford
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: American Cancer Society or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Age: 76

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

Mary Alice Stegman

Posted on March 27, 2012

Mary Alice Stegman, 86, died March 25, 2012, at Hospice of Reno County, Hutchinson.

She was born October 18, 1925 at Burdett, the daughter of Dewey and Elizabeth Anne Browne Fagen. A resident of Larned since 2004 formerly of Bellevue, Washington, she was a homemaker.

She belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

On October 18, 1949, she married Paul W. Stegman at Burdett. He died May 30, 2007.

Survivors include, two sons, Joseph, Thousand Oaks, California, and Thomas, Maple Valley, Washington, three daughters, Libby Julian, Garnett, Paula Ann Stegman, Pasco, Washington and Rebecca Cain, Burdett. 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a two sisters, Ella VanMeter and Barbara Olsen.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 30, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Friend may call from Noon until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society in care of Morell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 124, Larned, 67550-0124.

Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

John J. Brown

Posted on March 27, 2012

Name of Deceased: John J. Brown Age: 70

Date of Death: March 27, 2012

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

Date of Birth: April 30, 1941 at Old Bridge, New Jersey

Parents Name: John & Ana (Schmidt) Brown

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He owned a sheep ranch in Wyoming and worked for Stauffer Chemical, Green River, Wyoming. He was a welder for Marlette Homes and American Trailers in Great Bend.

Mr. Brown was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1972 coming from Wyoming.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Gary Brown

One Daughter: Kayanna Smith

Two Brothers: Joseph Garcia and Mike Brown

Grandchildren: Numerous

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathi; and one brother, Tom Brown.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: At a later date

Inurnment: Chase Springdale Cemetery, Chase, Kansas at a later date

Visitation: None as cremation has taken place

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

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Magdalene Elizabeth Schauf

Posted on March 26, 2012

Name of Deceased: Magdalene Elizabeth Schauf Age: 79

Date of Death: March 24, 2012

Place of Death: Memorial Hospital, McPherson, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 12, 1932 at Beaver, Kansas

Parents Name: Joseph L. & Lena (Hoffman) Schneweis

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1951 graduate of Hoisington High School.

Married Louis P. Schauf September 30, 1952 at Beaver, Kansas. He died December 26, 1981.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella, Great Bend; St. Joseph Altar Society and Extension Homemakers Unit, Beaver; and was formerly a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beaver, where she was baptized, confirmed and married.

Magdalene and Louis moved to Cawker City in 1957 and resided in Mitchell County until 1969 when the family moved back to the Nick Schauf homestead. She moved to Great Bend 1990, where she resided until moving to the Cedars Retirement Center in August 2011.

She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafts, as well as traveling in her later years.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Gerald “Jerry” Schauf and his wife Kathy of Hoisington, KS

One Daughter: Sharon Prieb and her husband Glen of Lehigh, KS

Four Grandchildren: Cheryl (Prieb) Duerksen and her husband Ross, Mark Prieb, Brian Schauf, Jessica Schauf

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Joseph Schneweis and Alvin Schneweis; one sister, Evangeline Luft; and one granddaughter, Sarah Prieb.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Father Reginald A. Urban

Interment: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Diabetes Association or St. Joseph Cemetery 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