Obituaries – Page 240 – Great Bend Post Archive

Phyllis Y. Nulton

Posted on March 26, 2012

Name of Deceased: Phyllis Y. Nulton
Date of Death: March 23, 2012
Date of Birth: January 12, 1932 at McAllen, TX
Parents Name: Pierce & Gertrude (Philips) Wikoff

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Tom Nulton October 21, 1951 at Hays, Kansas.
She worked in retail sales for Ann’s Dress Shop, Hays, Verna’s, Hoisington and as an Office Manager for over 25 years at State Farm Insurance, Hoisington.
She was a Hoisington, Kansas resident since 1967 coming from Hays, Kansas.
Member of First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, loved her children, gardening, fishing, camping and the outdoors.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Tom Nulton, of the home
Two sons: Rick Nulton and wife Darlene, Hoisington, KS, Mike Nulton and wife Susie, Allen, KS
One brother: Wesley Wikoff and wife Jane, Hays, KS
Grandchildren: Seven
Great-grandchildren: Five
Great-Great- Grandchild: One

She was preceded in death by her Parents.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 10:30 am
Place of Service: First United Methodist Church, Hoisington
Officiant: Reverend Kris Brinlee
Visitation: None, as cremation has taken place
Inurnment will take place at a later date at Memorial Gardens, Hays, KS.
Memorial Fund: In lieu of flowers, First United Methodist Church – Kitchen Restoration in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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

B. Marie Schwartz

Posted on March 23, 2012March 23, 2012

Name of Deceased: B. Marie Schwartz Age: 82

Date of Death: March 22, 2012

Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

Date of Birth: April 16, 1929 at Liebenthal, Kansas

Parents Name: Alex & Mary (Doerfler) Pfeifer

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Maurice C. Schwartz July 29, 1947 at Liebenthal, Kansas.

She was a nurse’s aide and volunteer at Central Kansas Medical Center.

Mrs. Schwartz was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of her life, coming from Liebenthal, Kansas.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111 Ladies Auxiliary, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Maurice C. Schwartz, of the home

Seven Sons: Robert Schwartz and wife Barbara of Great Bend, KS

Duane Schwartz and wife Diane of Grand Island, NE

Danny Schwartz and wife Stacy of Great Bend, KS

Bill Schwartz and wife Jaynee of Great Bend, KS

Kenny Schwartz and wife Dawn of Great Bend, KS

Kevin Schwartz and wife Shelby Jones of Great Bend, KS

Keith Schwartz and wife Kay of Salina, KS

Three Daughters: Kathy Pedigo and husband Don of Great Bend, KS

Elaine Miller and husband Craig of McPherson, KS

Pam Stegman and husband Tom of Oklahoma City, OK

One Brother: Joe Pfeifer of Hays, KS

Two Sisters: Elenora Schmidt of Great Bend, KS

Caroline Stoecklein of Alva, OK

Grandchildren: Twenty-Nine Great-grandchildren: Thirty-Five

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Celestine Pfeifer and Jerry Pfeifer; two sisters, Florence Matal and Armella Schmidt; and two Great-grandchildren, Matthew Kearn and Faith Hitts.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Prince of Peace Altar Society or Daughters of Isabella, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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

Pairlee Ann Lewis

Posted on March 23, 2012

Pairlee Ann Lewis, age 58 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Saturday morning, March 17, 2012 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Pairlee was born on March 29, 1953 at Jefferson City, Missouri to Freddrick Raymond and Elizabeth (Search) Moon. She attended school in Jefferson City, and was united in marriage to Marvin A. Lewis on June 7, 1977 at Great Bend. Pairlee formerly worked at J.J. Distributors and K-Bob Steakhouse in Great Bend, but spent the majority of her life as a homemaker, where she loved to crochet, raised roses and tulips, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. A particular joy of hers was to decorate their home for every holiday. Pairlee attended the First Bible Baptist Church in Great Bend for a number of years.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin A. Lewis, Sr. of Great Bend, Kansas; six sons: John P. Melton of Great Bend, Michael L. Melton of Concordia, Kansas, Marvin A. Lewis, Jr. (and his wife, Vanessa) of Great Bend, Kenny R. Lewis of Great Bend, and her twin sons, Donnie A. and Ronnie J. Lewis, both of Great Bend; six grandchildren: Tamera and Mason Johnson of Concord, North Carolina, Elissa and Evan Melton of Overland Park, Kansas, and Kyra and Aubree Lewis of Great Bend, Kansas; two brothers: Michael R. Moon and Kirby J. Moon, both of Festus, Missouri; two sisters: Macy Allen of Maryville, Louisiana and Deedee Corn of Flat River, Missouri. Pairlee was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters (Paula J. and Sherrie P. Lewis), and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Leroy Keith officiating. Cremation will follow with inurnment to take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Pairlee Ann Lewis Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left and a full obituary notice may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161

Crystal Colleen Shearer

Posted on March 23, 2012

Crystal Colleen Shearer, 52, died March 15, 2012, at her home in Great Bend.

She was born April 24, 1959 at Medicine Lodge, the daughter of Robert J. and Eva M. Bedore Miller. A resident of Great Bend formerly of Larned and Medicine Lodge, she was a retired Certified Medical Assistant.

She was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include, one son, Robbie and wife Sandie Kigar, Larned, father, Robert J. Miller, Larned, three brothers, Robert Crosby, Gatesville, Texas, Gary Crosby, Medicine Lodge, and James Crosby, Larned, two sisters, Jane Ida Smart and Judy Kay Angell both of Medicine Lodge and one grandson Lucas.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Crosby.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Morell Funeral Home, Larned, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Cremation took place. Friend may call from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

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

Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

Jerome F. “Jerry” Becker

Posted on March 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: Jerome F. “Jerry” Becker Age: 75

Date of Death: March 18, 2012

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

Date of Birth: November 17, 1936 at Fullerton, Nebraska

Parents Name: Hubert & Ann (Stavas) Becker

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married: Sheila Ann Brenner, October 22, 1960 at Denver, Colorado.

He was owner and operator of Becker Shoe Repair in Great Bend for 38 years, and Becker Shoe Repair in Denver for 14 years. Mr. Becker was a United States Army and United States Army Reserve veteran.

Mr. Becker was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1973 coming from Denver, CO.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

SURVIVORS

Mother: Ann Becker, of Denver, CO

Wife: Sheila Ann Becker, of the home

2 sons: Dwayne Becker and his wife Kimberly of Great Bend, KS

Ken Becker and his wife Angie of Great Bend, KS

4 daughters: Janet Degenhardt and her husband David of Great Bend, KS

Cammie Heier and her husband Harvey of Grainfield, KS

Kerry Feist and her husband David of Aurora, CO

Jerrie Ann Mull and her husband Tobin of Great Bend, KS

1 sister: Mary Ann Platte of Parker, CO

6 brothers: Bob Becker of Green Valley, AZ; Tom Becker of Aurora, CO; Don Becker of Denver, CO; Mike Becker of Aurora, CO; Art Becker of Cozad, NE; Ed Becker of Denver, CO

15 Grandchildren: Nathan Degenhardt, Alicia Degenhardt, Deanna (Heier) Farber, Brandon Heier, Landon Heier, Kade Heier, Blaine Becker, Lindsey Hodges, Skylar McBride, Wesley Feist, Shana Feist, Michelle Mull, Aaron Mull, Kyle Ratcliffe, and Kody Cannon.

11 Great-grandchildren: Kaden Degenhardt, Jacob Degenhardt, Luke Degenhardt, Ian Farber, MaKenna Farber, Brayden Farber, Alana Truong, Chloe McBride, Rayne Hodges, Gage Hodges and Darius McBride.

He was preceded in death by his father Hubert Becker, and by one brother, Ron Becker.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Burial in Great Bend Cemetery North with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, KS

Officiant: Father Don Bedore, Father Reginald A. Urban

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Prince of Peace Parish or Golden Belt Community Foundation, 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

Darlene J. Delaney

Posted on March 19, 2012March 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: Darlene J. Delaney Age: 77
Date of Death: March 17, 2012
Place of Death: Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
Date of Birth: April 7, 1934 at La Crosse, Kansas
Parents Name: John B. & Esther (Foos) Foos mother’s maiden name is correct!

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Clayton “Jake” Delaney August 24, 1952 at Bazine, Kansas.
She was a sales clerk for Litwin’s, Great Bend.
Mrs. Delaney was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since August 1960 coming from Ness City, Kansas.
Mrs. Delaney attended Grace Community Church, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Clayton “Jake” Delaney, of the home
One Son: Daniel Clayton Delaney and his wife Diane of Great Bend, KS
One Daughter: Sherlyn D. Delaney and her husband Tony Whited of Leawood, KS
Four Grandchildren: Lindsay Schartz and her husband Darin of Great Bend, KS; Clay Delaney and his wife Amy of Hutchinson, KS; Matthew Harbaugh of Overland Park, KS; and Mark Harbaugh of Leawood, KS
Three Great-grandchildren: Jace Daniel Schartz, Cal Brady Schartz, and Adilynn Leigh Delaney

She was preceded in death by one brother, John Alan Foos.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Grace Community Church in Great Bend
Officiant: Pastor Jay Beuoy
Interment: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Grace Community Church or Select Specialty Hospital Employee Activity 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

Lorraine Ann Woods

Posted on March 19, 2012

Larned – Lorraine Ann Woods, 85, died March 17, 2012, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born August 19, 1926, at Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Ester Joswick Ebertowski, a Larned resident since 1974, moving from Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was a homemaker.

On February 25, 1945, she married William “Bill” Woods at Dallas, Texas. He died August 31, 2000.

Survivors include: five sons, William Gerald “Bill” Woods, David Woods and John Woods, all of Larned, James Woods, Crossville, Tennessee; a daughter, Carolyn Teegerstrom, Hugoton; a brother, Jerry Ebertowski, Minneapolis, Minnesota; four sisters, Patty Young, Mount Vernon, Texas, Betty Lubinski, Judy Poteet and Carol Volkner, all of Winona, Minnesota; twenty grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel woods; three brothers, Edward Jr., Billy and Donnie Ebertowski; a sister, Dorothy Zabinski.

Funeral will be at 2p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Rev. Bill Fitzgerrel presiding. Visitation will be from 1p.m. to 8p.m. Sunday, 9a.m. to 8p.m. Monday and until service time Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the United Methodist Church, Larned, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, Ks. 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Crystal Colleen Shearer

Posted on March 19, 2012

Crystal Colleen Shearer, 52, died March 15, 2012, at her home in Great Bend.

She was born April 24, 1959 at Medicine Lodge, the daughter of Robert J. and Eva M. Bedore Miller. A resident of Great Bend formerly of Larned and Medicine Lodge, she was a retired Certified Medical Assistant.

She was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include, one son, Robbie and wife Sandie Kigar, Larned, father, Robert J. Miller, Larned, three brothers, Robert Crosby, Gatesville, Texas, Gary Crosby, Medicine Lodge, and James Crosby, Larned, two sisters, Jane Ida Smart and Judy Kay Angell both of Medicine Lodge and one grandson Lucas.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Crosby.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, at Morell Funeral Home, Larned, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Cremation took place. Friend may call from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

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

Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

Margaret A. Shauers

Posted on March 18, 2012

Name of Deceased: Margaret A. Shauers

Date of Death: March 17, 2012
Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend.
Date of Birth: November 20, 1943 at Hoisington, Kansas
Parents Name: John F. & Leona Anne (Stegman) Krmela

OBITUARY INFORMATION
She married Gerald D. Crotinger on April 14, 1959 at Olmitz, KS. They were later divorced.
On December 27, 1962 she married Delbert M. Shauers at Ness City, KS. He died September 9, 1995.
Margaret was a long time resident of Great Bend.
She was a freelance author and novelist having had many novels, short stories and poetry works published.
She was owner and operator of Shauers’ Engine Service. She also worked as a staff writer at Barton County College in
the communication department and taught creative writing at the college. She was a member of Kansas Author’s Club.
Margaret was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend where she also taught Sunday School and was a
nursery attendant.

SURVIVORS
Companion, friend and caregiver: Gerald D. Crotinger, Hays, KS
1 son: James “Butch” Crotinger and his wife Laura A. Ward of Santa Fe, NM
2 daughters: Rochelle Shauers of Overland Park, KS
Debra Shauers of Bently, KS
Son-in-law: Craig Borger of Ogallah, KS
7 grandchildren: Jamie Crotinger, Jeff Crotinger, Emily Ward, Eric Borger, Lisa Borger, Shawna Borger and Brady
Borger.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Suzanne Irene Crotinger.

Age: 68

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time of Service: 1:00 p.m.
Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott Solether
Interment: Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas at 3:00 p.m.
Visitation: Monday, March 19, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at
Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS.
Memorial Fund: In Lieu of flowers memorials are requested to CKMC Foundation to benefit the Heartland Cancer Center
or McKenna Dirks Education 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

Mildred Bean

Posted on March 17, 2012

Name of Deceased: Mildred Bean

Date of Death: March 8, 2012
Place of Death: Country Place Senior Living, Ellinwood, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 21, 1914 at Jetmore, Kansas
Parents Name: Lloyd M. & Ethel M. (McGee) Scothorn

Age: 97

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Jay W. Bean June 29, 1933 at LaCrosse, Kansas. He died March 7, 1963. She was a clerk at the Dodge City Dillon’s store and was a pastry clerk in various Dillon’s locations. Mrs. Bean was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1977 coming from Pueblo, Colorado. She was a member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Paul Bean and his wife Norma of Great Bend, KS
Two Grandchildren: Gregory Bean and Paula Schwartzkopf
One Great-grandson: Jay Schwartzkopf

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Scothorn and Raleigh Scothorn, and one sister, Mae Ashley.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.
Minister: Rev. Jeff Hiers
Visitation: None as cremation has taken place
Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Humane 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