Obituaries – Page 243 – Great Bend Post Archive

Elda M. Schroeder

Posted on February 22, 2012

Name of Deceased: Elda M. Schroeder Age: 95

Date of Death: February 21, 2012

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1916 at Rural Pawnee County, Kansas

Parents Name: Fred & Elizabeth (Gerdes) Hanken

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Trois M. Schroeder October 2, 1940 at Albert, Kansas. He died December 24, 1987.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Schroeder was a rural Albert, Kansas resident most of her life.

She was a member of King United Methodist Church, UMW, and volunteered at Central Kansas Medical Center.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Troy Schroeder of Albert, KS

One Daughter: Jean Hanks and her husband Jim of Great Bend, KS

Four Grandchildren: James Hanks III, Steve Schroeder, Tricia Young, Tasha Schroeder

Five Great-grandchildren: McKenna Hanks, Bradley Hanks, Brooke Schroeder, Kyle Schroeder, Cole Schroeder

She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Bowman.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, February 24, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Scott Tempero

Interment: Albert Community Cemetery, Albert, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Barton County Relay for Life or King Memorial United Methodist Church, 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

Marilyn May Phemister

Posted on February 21, 2012

Larned

Marilyn May Phemister, 78, died January 19, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.

She was born May 23, 1933 at Aledo, Illinois the daughter of Paul E. and Margaret Litzenberger Black. A longtime resident of Larned, she was a retired Elementary School Teacher.

On February 18, 1974, she married Charles L. Phemister in California. He survives.

Other survivors include, one brother, Ronald Black, Snohomish, Washington, nephews, Brad Tew, William Black and Robert Black.

Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Morell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Mennonite Cemetery, Hanston.

Memorial donations may be sent to Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of Morell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 124, Larned, Kansas 67550-0124.

Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

Ruby D. Pinkston

Posted on February 21, 2012

St. John – Ruby D. Pinkston, 81, died February 18, 2012 at her home.

She was born June 30, 1930 in Artesian, South Dakota. The daughter of Walter and Dorthy Gus May; she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Radium Rangers Senior Citizens Club.

On December 20, 1952 she married Milton D (Bud). Pinkston at Pensacola, Florida. He survives.

Other survivors include; a son Chris and wife Pennie, St. John, three daughters, Robyn Hall and husband Matt, Garfield, Julie Wilson and husband Tim, Prineville, Oregon and Kellie Begler and husband Robert,
Ellis. A sister, Eleanor Shoemaker and husband Dick, Bennett, Colorado, four grandchildren, Randi Turner, Kiley Hamor, Tiffany Dick and Jason Pinkston, and eight great grandchildren, Micah Dick, Kaitlyn Dick, Jaidyn
Pinkston, Grady Pinkston, Keirsten Pinkston, Leah Pinkston, Hayden Turner and Landyn Nichols.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Rev. Jerry Hodges presiding. Friends may sign the register from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Mortuary.
The casket will remain closed. Burial will be in the Point View Cemetery, Radium with Military Graveside Rites provided by the United States Navy.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Southwind Hospice in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Helen M. Brown

Posted on February 20, 2012

Larned – Helen M. Brown, 92, died February 19, 2012 at the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born June 2, 1919 in Pawnee County, Kansas; the daughter of Ira Gilbert and Clara S. Fenton Rainbolt. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned and the VFW Auxiliary in Niland, California.

On July 19, 1938 she married Wayne Oliver Brown in Jetmore, Kansas. He passed away April 13, 1995.

Survivors include; Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by; three brothers, Bill Rainbolt, Alfred Rainbolt, Harold Rainbolt and a sister; Viola Lynam.

Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will be in the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas.

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

Barbara J. McPherson

Posted on February 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: Barbara J. McPherson Age: 81

Date of Death: February 18, 2012

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

Date of Birth: January 12, 1931 at Fort Wayne, Indiana

Parents Name: Arthur and Vada Wasson

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Barbara J. McPherson, 81, died February 18, 2012 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kan. Born January 12, 1931 at Fort Wayne, Ind., she was the daughter of Arthur and Vada Wasson. She was a 1954 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Nursing. On March 25, 1951, she married Brock R. McPherson at Arkansas City, Kan. She served as Executive Director and Instructor for the Association for Continuing Education, Great Bend, an educational consortium of several hospitals in central Kansas. In addition, she has also served as an instructor through Barton County Community College and Dodge City Community College presenting in-service education for twenty-five long-term care facilities in and around Great Bend.

Barbara was involved with a number of professional organizations and activities. She served on the Kansas State Nurses Association as president and District 7 board member. She served on the Kansas Association of Hospital Educator Coordinators and also served as president. Additionally, she has served on the Barton County Health Fair Board, the Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the KNAP Board. In 1991, the Governor of the State of Kansas appointed Barbara to the Kansas State Board of Nursing, serving until 1995 and was president for two years.

Besides her other activities, she was involved with community organizations and activities. She was active in the League of Women Voters of Great Bend. She chaired the Local Health Study of Barton County and published a book identifying all health-related resources available to the public. She also served on the boards of Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, Golden Belt Community Concert Association, and Unified School District #428, Great Bend. Mrs. McPherson was also active as Cub Scout Den Mother, Democratic Committeewoman, secretary for Women’s Democratic Clubs of Kansas, Hi Steppers EHU, Panther Booster Club, United Funds, Diabetes Association, Heart Fund, Cancer Fund, March of Dimes, Business and Professional Women, Pilot Club, Vintage Wheels, Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing, and South Central Director of Jaguar Club of North America.

Survivors include her husband, Brock R. McPherson, of the home; four sons: Brad R. McPherson and his wife Suzanne, Van Buren, Ark.; Brit R. McPherson and his wife Denise, Weatherby Lake, Mo.; Blair R. McPherson and his wife Teresa, Hays, Kan.; and Boyd R. McPherson and his wife Lisa, Wichita, Kan.; eight grandchildren: Melanie Baker, Brice McPherson, Kelsie Norwood, David McPherson, Courtney McPherson, Emily McPherson, Hugh McPherson, and Baylor McPherson; and four great-grandchildren: Parker McPherson, Daniel Norwood, Jr., Brooke Norwood, and Benjamin Norwood. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Brandon McPherson.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Great Bend. The Reverend Tom Sheldon will officiate. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Golden Belt Community Concert Association or Great Bend Community Theatre or Barton Community College Nursing or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. To leave personal condolences for the family and to view this obituary, visit www.bryantfh.net.

James Allen Queen

Posted on February 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: James Allen Queen Age: 80

Date of Death: February 19, 2012

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 8, 1931 at Otis, Kansas

Parents Name: Jesse Thomas & Amelia (Schlegel) Queen

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Opal M. Schroeder Denney June 8, 1961 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died March 12, 1991.

He was a painter for M. J. Suellentrop and was later self-employed.

Mr. Queen was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of his life.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying his time in the outdoors.

SURVIVORS

One Son: James W. Queen and his wife Darlene of Great Bend, KS

Step-daughter: Connie Thompson and her husband Kenneth of Great Bend, KS

Two Sisters: Garnetta Blair and her husband Kenny of Great Bend, KS

Marjorie Adams of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren: Three

Great-grandchildren: Fourteen

Step Grandchildren: Seven

He was preceded in death by one step-son, Jerry Denney; one brother, Allen Queen; and one sister, Esther Jenkins.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.

Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home

Officiant: Kurt Spivey

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Fund: Cheyenne Bottoms Wetland Center or Kansas Society for Children with Challenges, 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

Leo Rocha

Posted on February 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: Leo Rocha Age: 84

Date of Death: February 18, 2012

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: June 28, 1927 at Ellinwood, Kansas

Parents Name: Antonio & Margarita (Sanchez) Rocha

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Elli A. Ufer September 27, 1947 at Frankfort, Germany. She died April 18, 1990.

He was manager of Concrete Service from 1957 to 1976.

Mr. Rocha was a Great Bend, Kansas resident most of his life.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111; and American Legion Argonne Post 180, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

One Son: Donald Rocha and his wife Kim of Great Bend, KS

Two Daughters: Elke Andrasek of Great Bend, KS

Pamela Campbell and her husband Bill of Great Bend, KS

Three Brothers: Joe Rocha of Great Bend, KS

Rufus Rocha of Great Bend, KS

Tony Rocha and his wife Peggy of Great Bend, KS

Three Sisters: Mary Ellen Shaw of Milwaukee, WI

Rose Mary Delgado and her husband Manuel of Hutchinson, KS

Patty Rincon and her husband Larry of Hutchinson, KS

Grandchildren: Thirteen

Great-grandchildren: Twelve

Great-great-grandchildren: Three

He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Leo Rocha; four brothers, Peter Rocha, Frank Rocha, Vernon Rocha, and Jessie Rocha; and one sister, Rita Rocha.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Celebrant: Father Reginal A. Urban

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard

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

Memorial Fund: Ronald McDonald House or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, 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

Lila Marilyn Fuller

Posted on February 19, 2012

Name of Deceased: Lila Marilyn Fuller Age: 84

Date of Death: February 18, 2012

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

Date of Birth: November 20, 1927 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Harold & Addie Alice (Siebert) Harms

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She was a 1945 graduate of Great Bend High School. She then attended Bethany College, Lindsborg, and in 1961 received an Associate Degree from Sterling College, Sterling.

She married James B. Fuller October 16, 1964 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died February 2, 2003.

She was a social worker for Barton County Welfare Department for many years. Jim and Lila later owned and operated the Bay Ridge Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

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

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend; and Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurie, Missouri

SURVIVORS

Seven Children: Dr. William J. Rogers and his wife Pam of Amarillo, TX

Patrice A. Rush of Edmond, OK

Paula K. Rogers of Hoisington, KS

Stephen M. Fuller of Seattle, WA

Roderick H. Rogers of Salina, KS

Linnette D. Carlson of Rio Rancho, NM

Janelle K. Dreiling and her husband Tim of Lake Kiowa, TX

Two Brothers: The Reverend Gary Harms of Wichita, KS

Ernest Harms and his wife Nancy of Ottumwa, IA

Seven Grandchildren: William “Chris” Rogers and his wife Tiffany of Amarillo, TX; Nicholas Rogers of Amarillo, TX; Kelsey Dreiling of Collinsville, TX; Jamie Dreiling of Lake Kiowa, TX; Adam Carlson and his wife Megan of Albuquerque, NM; Ryan Gregg of Edmond, OK; and Kelly Gregg and his wife Krissy of Edmond, OK.

Five great-grandsons

She was preceded in death by one son, The Reverend Gregory Fuller; one brother, Kenneth K. Harms.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiants: The Reverend Tom Sheldon and The Reverend Gary Harms

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday, February 20, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: 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

Patricia M. Steadman Robl

Posted on February 16, 2012

Name of Deceased: Patricia M. Steadman Robl Age: 90

Date of Death: February 13, 2012

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

Date of Birth: April 17, 1921 at Spokane, Washington

Parents Name: Charles & Lottie Mae (Witworth) Zahn

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Jack Edward Steadman May 30, 1958 at Las Vegas, Nevada. He died September 17, 1993.

Married Vernon F. Robl August 22, 1996 at Saint John, Kansas.

She was a clerk for the Barton County Treasurer’s Office.

Mrs. Robl was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1972 coming from California.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society, past president and member of the American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, and a life member and past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111 Auxiliary.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Vernon F. Robl, of the home

Two Daughters: Mary Lou Potter and husband Jerry of Simi Valley, CA

Lisa Weber and husband Corey of St. John, KS

Five Grandchildren: Haley Weber, Beau Weber, Eddie Kawecki, Debbie Morelos, and Danny Potter

Six Great-grandchildren: Brenlyn Wilson, Hannah Morelos, Jake Morelos, Jaxon Potter, Mallory Forsyth, and Kennedy Forsyth

Seven step sons: Vincent Robl, Lawrence Robl, Dale Robl, Quentin Robl, Phillip Robl, Mark Robl, and Charles Robl

One step daughter: Rita Angione

Step Grandchildren: 25

Step Great-grandchildren: 17

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Kawecki.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2012at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association or Prince of Peace Parish, 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

Elsie Mae Pickerill

Posted on February 14, 2012

Elsie Mae Pickerill, age 69 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away at the Minneola Long Term Care Center in Minneola, Kansas on Monday afternoon, February 13, 2012. Elsie was born on September 12, 1942 at Ellsworth, Kansas to John and Mildred (Mills) Ploutz, and graduated from Ellsworth High School. On September 5^th, 1964 she was united in marriage to Gary Pickerill at Great Bend, where the couple made their home. One of Elsie’s favorite activities was watching KU basketball.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Pickerill of Great Bend; one son, Jeffery Pickerill of Olathe, Kansas and one daughter, Sandra (and her husband, Bryan) Burgess of Minneola, Kansas; two granddaughters, Victoria and Elizabeth Burgess; twenty-four nieces and nephews and their families. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (John, Howard, and Harold Ploutz), and two sisters (Thelma Hurst and Viola Nily).

It was Elsie’s wishes that her body be donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center after her death. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. There will be no viewing or visitation. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Great Bend Relay for Life. A complete obituary may be read and condolences may be left for the family online athttps://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

Arrangements Entrusted To

CHARTER FUNERALS

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161