Name of Deceased: Betty L. Rajewski                                                Age: 76

Date of Death: January 21, 2012

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

Date of Birth: February 16, 1935 at Hays, Kansas

Parents Name: Joseph & Julia (Gottschalk) Kronewitter

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Marvin H. Rajewski February 4, 1956 at Schoenchen, Kansas. 

She was a clerk at Dollar Tree and had been a cashier in the BCCC Cafeteria.  She was also owner of Arrow Supply.

Mrs. Rajewski was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1959 coming from Hays, Kansas.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, past president and Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

 

SURVIVORS

Husband: Marvin H. Rajewski, of the home

One Son: Mike Rajewski and his wife Penny of Lake Charles, LA

Two Daughters: Connie Kerr and her husband David of Flower Mound, TX

                               Bonnie McPherson and her husband Jerry of Tyler, TX

One Brother: Jim Kronewitter and his wife Pat of Hays, KS

Three Sisters: Jane Kisner and her husband Steve of Victoria, KS

                         Ruth Zimmerman and her husband Roy of Hays, KS

                         Carol Legleiter of Hays, KS

One brother-in-law:  Linus Werth of Victoria, KS

Eight Grandchildren: Marsha Greenway and her husband Marty, Christopher Rajewski, Cassandra Kerr, Ashley Kerr, Katie Kerr, Matthew Burgardt and his wife Jessica, Melissa Burgardt, Michael Burgardt

Two Step-grandchildren: Cody McPherson and Abby McPherson

Three Great-grandchildren: Nicole Kegler, Quincy Corbin, and Ashton Burgardt

 

She was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Tony Legleiter; and one sister, Bernice Werth.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

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

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

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church

Officiant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 at St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Hospice Care of Kansas or CKMC Foundation for the benefit of the Heartland Cancer Center, 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: Mary E. Wilhelm

Age: 90
Date of Death: January 20, 2012
Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: December 29, 1921 in rural Lewis, Kansas
Parents Name: Ralph & Grace (Atkins) Corzine
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married: Velmer A. Wilhelm September 26, 1946 at Garfield, Kansas. He died June 24, 1987.
She graduated from Garfield High School and attended Ft. Hays State University.
Mrs. Wilhelm was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1990 coming from the farm in Timken, KS
She was a farm wife and homemaker and also taught school, was a retail clerk, telephone operator, and election board
worker.
She loved music, singing and dancing. She led “Sing Along with Mary” a weekly time of singing at the Sterling House.
She also was coordinator for the Christmas Eve programs at both the Albert Methodist Church and King Memorial
Methodist Church.
She had been a member of the Albert Methodist Church until closing and then joined King Memorial United Methodist
Church in Great Bend. She was a member of the U.M.W. and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the Coterie
Club, Garfield Merry Matrons (EHU), Silver and Gold Club, Joy Club and Great Bend Community Concert Association,
and the High Rise Kitchen Band. She was involved in various community / church choirs in Barton and Rush Counties.
She had participated in the local Senior Center Fashion Review.
SURVIVORS
1 son: Gary L. Wilhelm of Chicago, IL
2 daughters: JoAnn Smith and husband David of Great Bend, KS; Carol Jones and husband Ed of Arlington, TX
1 sister: Wilma Vanover of San Diego, CA
Brother-in-law, LoRay Wilhelm and wife Kathy of Hutchinson, KS; sister-in-law, Velda Davis and husband Bill of
Lancaster, CA
6 grandchildren: Amy St. Luce and husband Lorenzo; Aaron Wilhelm and wife Suzie; Kelly Jones; Kristi Drewel and
husband Tommy; Andrew Jones and Allison Jones.
9 great-grandchildren: Lorenzo St. Luce, Gabrielle St. Luce, Jackson Wilhelm, Marcus Wilhelm, Braden Jones, Riley
Jones, Hanah Jones, Mackenzie Drewel and Madison Drewel.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Maudie Cooley, Mae Meckfessel and 1 son-in-law Jim L. Bilyew.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Pastor Scott Tempero
Interment: Albert Cemetery, Albert, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 with the family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: King Memorial Methodist Church in care of the 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: Evelyn “Janice” Wallen

Date of Death: January 20, 2012
Place of Death: Southwind Hospice, Pratt, Kansas
Date of Birth: February 7, 1930 at Stafford County, Kansas
Parents Name: Edwin & Lydia (Dirks) Grow

Age: 81

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married: Britt Wallen in 1967 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died in 2005.
She formerly worked for Bo – Mid Draperies as a seamstress
Mrs. Wallen was an Elk City, Oklahoma resident from 1973-2010 before moving to Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

One son: Terry Taylor and wife Connie of Great Bend, KS
One daughter: Debbie Harris of Great Bend, KS
Two sisters: Eloise Dolezal and husband Ralph of Great Bend, KS,
Anna Marie Washington and husband Bill of Kansas City, MO
Two Grandchildren: Heather Vanaman and Nicolas Taylor
Three Great-grandchildren: Ashley Vanaman, who was raised by Janice
Ryan Vanaman
Mark Edwin Vanaman

She was preceded in death by one infant Brother.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Stafford County, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at the funeral home.
Memorial Fund: Southwind Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS

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: Glennis F. McNett Age: 57
Date of Death: January 19, 2012
Place of Death: At her home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 25, 1954 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Elwin D. “Pete” & Bessie (Novak) Lamb

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Samuel D. McNett October 14, 1973 at Great Bend, Kansas.
She was formerly a cook at Central Kansas Medical Center.
Mrs. McNett was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.
She was a member of First Assembly of God, Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

Husband: Samuel D. McNett, of the home
Three Sons: Mickie McNett of Hoisington, KS
Mark McNett of Great Bend, KS
Jesse McNett of Great Bend, KS
Three Brothers: Jerald A. Lamb of Great Bend, KS
Danny D. Lamb of Plainville, KS
Rick L. Lamb of Hoisington, KS
One Sister: Sandra M. Miller of Georgetown, IL
Four Grandchildren: Mackenzie Stoneking, Mickie McNett, Randy McNett, Shaylin McNett

She was preceded in death by one brother, LeRoy G. Lamb; and one sister, Nancy C. Lamb.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: Monday, January 23, 2012
Time of Service: 1:30 p.m.
Place of Service: Golden Belt Memorial Park in Great Bend
Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier
Interment: Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012 and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at the 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

Name of Deceased: Leonard D. Sharp                                                Age: 89

Date of Death: January 18, 2012

Place of Death: Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 2, 1922 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: Howard D. & Fannie H. (Rohrbacher) Sharp

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He was a 1941 Great Bend High School graduate.

Married Virginia Lenora Lonnon March 13, 1948 at Great Bend, Kansas. 

Mr. Sharp was a farmer and operated a poultry business and a swine confinement operation.  He was also a Hutchinson News motor carrier.

Mr. Sharp was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

He was a member of Central Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher, officer, and deacon; was active in Barton County Farm Bureau; and was a community 4-H leader.

 

SURVIVORS

Wife: Virginia Lenora Sharp, of the home

One Daughter: Lenora Bruckdorfer and her husband Rod of Baltimore, MD

Three Sons: James Sharp and his wife Judi of Derby, KS

                      Charles Sharp and his wife Kathie of Great Bend, KS

                      John Sharp and his wife Polly of Peoria, IL

Five Grandchildren: Michelle Warren, Jennifer Findley, Jeremy Sharp, Maeve Sahni, Lonnon Sharp

Three Great-grandchildren: Dylan Warren, Zachary Findley, Reed Warren

 

He was preceded in death by brother, Raymond Sharp; and sisters, Deborah Hobble, Eunice Sherwood, and Laura Philips; and one grandson, Adam Sharp.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Service: Central Baptist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Joan Harrington, The Reverend Kathie Sharp, and The Reverend John Grummon

Interment: Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  Noon to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Central Baptist Church or 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

John Donovan Neeland died at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. on Thursday, January 12th, 2012. The son
of Donovan and Mary Agnes “Mamie” (Risse) Neeland, he was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 6th,
1930. He graduated from GBHS in 1949 and attended Kansas State University.

He served his country in the Armed Forces during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He worked in
the banking industry in Kansas and Colorado until his retirement. He was City Treasurer of Great Bend for
20 years. He also was involved in farming and ranching before leaving Kansas in 1995 when he moved to
Colorado.

On January 31st, 1953, he married Elaine Habiger. They later divorced. He then married Imogene Wilson.
She died January 3rd, 1994. He married Emma Greenlee on May 31st, 1995 in Colorado Springs. She died on
October 2nd, 2009.

John was a member of the VFW, ELKS, American Legion, and Eagles of Great Bend and Colorado Springs.
He was a current member of the VFW Honor Guard in Colorado Springs. He was of the Catholic faith and
was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed civic clubs and reading.
John is survived by his four children, Dennis (Rosalind) Neeland of Great Bend, David (Linda) Neeland
of Radium, Nancy (Leland) Neeland-Barnes of Hutchinson, and Michael (Carol) Neeland of Wassenaar,
The Netherlands. He is survived by four step-children, Nancy Greenlee of Kansas City, Becky Stoppel of
Holcomb, Diane Elmore of Colorado Springs, and John Greenlee of Kansas City. He is also survived by his
sister Christie (Charles) Keeler of Great Bend, 11 grandchildren, Hillary (Aaron) Emerson, Graham Neeland,
Amy Neeland, Robert (Jesse) Neeland, Mark Neeland, Wyatt Neeland, Rachel Barnes, Allison Barnes, Ellery
Barnes, Kelsey Neeland, and Luke Neeland, and 2 great-grandchildren, Elaine Emerson and Carston Neeland.
John was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul Neeland and Michael Neeland and a sister Zita
Kreutzer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 24th at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 10:30 am with
Father Reginald Urban officiating. Inurnment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. There will be no visitation as
cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, or Holy Family School, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home, Great Bend.

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: Esther E. Jenkins

Date of Death: January 15, 2012
Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 17, 1928 at Rural Otis, Kansas
Parents Name: Jesse Thomas & Amelia (Schlegel) Queen

Age: 83

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Bill Franklin Jenkins November 25, 1945 at Hoisington, Kansas. He died June 19, 1983.
She worked in food preparation for USD 428 Central Kitchen and as a nurse aide.
Mrs. Jenkins was a lifetime Barton County resident.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She collected horse figurines and was especially proud of her
bread baking abilities.

SURVIVORS

Two Sons: Jack Jenkins of Great Bend, KS
John Jenkins and wife Sharon of Hoisington, KS
One Brother: James Queen of Great Bend, KS
Two Sisters: Garnetta Blair and her husband Kenny of Great Bend, KS
Marjorie Adams of Great Bend, KS
Six Grandchildren: Heather Reed, Jody Ramos, Alicia Jenkins, Michael Jenkins, Clyde Jenkins, Andrew Jenkins
Great-grandchildren: Fourteen

She was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Queen, three grandsons, Jack Jenkins, Jr., Jeffrey Jenkins, and Jason
Jenkins; great grandson Triston Jenkins and great granddaughter Brianna King.

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: Noon to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Homw. Family
will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home.
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