Larned – Flora Virginia Moore, 90, died February 2, 2012, at the Larned Healthcare Center, Larned.

She was born January 20, 1922, in Larned, the daughter of Everett Thomas and Edith Mae Beebe Nicholson, a lifetime area resident she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and Christian Women Fellowship both of Larned.

On December 8, 1947, she married Paul Heaton Moore at Dodge City. He survives. Other survivors include: 2 sons, Allan Wayne Moore and companion Robyn, Wendell, North Carolina and Wayne Allan and wife Christie Moore, Frederick, Maryland; a daughter, Catherine and husband Chuck Rapp, Salina; THREE grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis Everett, John Wesley, Floyd Thomas and Melvin Arthur Nicholson; a sister, Ethel Mae Taylor and a grandson, Troy Rapp. Funeral will be at 10:30a.m. Tuesday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding. Visitation will be from 1p.m. to 8p.m. Sunday and from 9a.m. to 8p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Pawnee County Humane Society or the First Christian Church both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Richard F. Pope – of Great Bend, KS.  Formerly of Newark Valley, NY passed away on February 1, 2012.  Born November 4, 1934 to Lyman and Cora (Spicer) Pope.  On June 23, 1956 he married Joan D. Robinson whom he is survived by.  Other survivors include three daughters: Cathy (Stuart) Yetter, Newark Valley, NY; Lori (Colin) Hammeke, Great Bend, KS; Vicki (Charles) Spina, Larned, KS.  Six grandchildren:  Aaron (Becky) Hammeke, Daniel (Sally) Spina, Ryan (Megan) Hammeke, Jessica Spina, Abigail Hammeke, and Elizabeth Yetter and three great grandchildren: Ethan, Beth, and Emma.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Lisa Joleen Hammeke.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date in Newark Valley, NY.  MacPherson Funeral Home of Newark Valley, NY is in charge of the services.  In lieu of flowers, local donations can be made in Richard’s name to Eldercare Inc, PO Box 1364, Great Bend, Ks or Hospice Care of Kansas, 117 N Washington, Great Bend, Ks

NAME OF DECEASED:  Shiela Sutton Schmidt 

Shiela Sutton Schmidt, 100, died January 26, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center, Howard, South Dakota. She was born December 28, 1911 at Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Smith) Sutton. She grew up in Salina, graduating from Salina High School in 1929.  She earned her A. D. in History from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina in 1933 and her A. M. in music from Colorado State College of Education at Greeley in 1946. Mrs. Schmidt then taught music at various schools in central Kansas, including Albert, Heizer, Countryside, Shady Grove, Holyrood, and Pawnee Rock. She also gave private piano lessons and was very involved in school productions, including costume and set design.

She met her future husband, Harold B. Schmidt, while they were both teaching at Pawnee Rock in 1946. They were married December 28, 1946 and made their life together on the Schmidt family homestead near Pawnee Rock. Together they had one daughter, Shiela Katharine and helped raise Harold’s niece Patricia. She was an active member of both the Pawnee Rock and Madison, South Dakota communities. She participated in a wide range of clubs and activities such as Delta Kappa Gamma, Santa Fe Trail Association, Questers group, literacy program, alumni associations, and church groups. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Madison.

Survivors include two grandchildren, Jason Karlin and his wife Natasha, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and Stephanie Terwilliger and her husband Jason, Winfred, South Dakota; five grandchildren, Ava Karlin, Gage Karlin, Cassidy Terwilliger, Harris Terwilliger, and Autumn Terwilliger; special friend, Helen Graham, Madison, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Shiela “Katharine” Presuhn; one niece, Patricia Crawford; one sister, Maxine Stockebrand; and many dear friends.

Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Pawnee Rock Cemetery. The Reverend Tom Sheldon will officiate. There will be no visitation. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, is in charge of local arrangements.

Larned

Delores June Clawson, 84, died January 29, 2012 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

She was born June 28, 1927, at Great Bend the daughter of Joseph and Katie Rowe Koelsch.  A longtime resident of Larned, she was a Homemaker and had worked at the Old Blue Goose and Harvest Inn Restaurants.

She belonged to Nazarene Church, Larned and was a helper with the 4-H Home Builders Club, she also enjoyed bingo, checkers and old maids.

She married Virgil M. Clawson, March 24, 1955 at Newkirk, Oklahoma.  He died on August 11, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Larry and wife Grace, Virgil and wife Tia both of Larned, four daughters, Beverly Boman and husband Glen, Rozel, Irene Hopkins and husband Maurice, Betty Ryan and husband Sam and Mary Blide and husband Brian all of Larned, 19 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Koelsch and four sisters, Evelyn Clawson, Katherine Clawson, Thelma Ritter and Fern Bennett.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Morell Funeral Home, Larned, Pastor Leroy Lyon presiding.                                   Friends may call from Noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time Thursday at Morell Funeral Home, Larned.  Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned. 

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

Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

Larned – Roger Alan Caldwell, 69, died January 29, 2012, at Hays
Medical Center, Hays.

He was born January 12, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of
Franklin Eugene and Lucille Hicks Caldwell. He was an account
Executive for Fox 49, in Tallahassee, Florida.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a member and
board member of the Larned Country Club, both of Larned the
Qunicy Country Club, Florida, and he served in the United States
Navy.

On February 16, 1990, he married Charlotte Boris in Tallahassee,
Florida. She died January 12, 2008.

Survivors include: a son, Alan Caldwell and wife Jackie, Tulsa,
Oklahoma; two daughters, Kimberly Zardas and husband Eric,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kathy Lincoln and husband Bob, East Taunton,
Massachusetts; a sister, Marilyn Bell, Larned and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Clarence Allen
and James Franklin Caldwell.

Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the United Methodist
Church, Larned, with Rev. Bill Fitzgerrel presiding. Visitation will
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned. Cremation will take place after the service.

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

Name of Deceased: George W. Bemis                                                Age: 77

Date of Death: January 26, 2012

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

Date of Birth: January 25, 1935 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Carney & Ula (Falgren) Bemis

OBITUARY INFORMATION

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University, he worked for the Corps of Engineers in Kansas City.

He married Jane Olsen October 31, 1959 at Sparta, Wisconsin. 

Mr. Bemis was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident, and was owner and operator of Bemis Construction, Inc.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as captain with the Army Corps of Engineers. 

Mr. Bemis was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beta Theta Pi, ROTC at Kansas State University, Kansas Contractors Association, Association of Oklahoma General Contractors, Kansas Brick and Tile Board of Directors, Kansas State Board of Technical Engineers.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Jane Bemis, of the home

Two Daughters: Claire Hoberecht and her husband Arthur Haggar of Lake Stevens, WA

                               Barbara Peterson and her husband Craig of Salt Lake City, UT

Three Grandchildren: Cassie Hoberecht, Kristen Hoberecht, Christopher Peterson

Two Great-grandchildren: Skylar and Maddie

SERVICE INFORMATION

A memorial service will be scheduled in the spring.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: 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