Name of Deceased: Margaret Jean Nething

 

Date of Death: December 30, 2011

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

Date of Birth: June 21, 1923 at Great Bend,

Parents Name: Oscar Harmon & Della E. (Parker) Pierce

 

Age: 88

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married William M. Nething May 20, 1945 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died September 16, 1986.

She was a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone during World War II, worked at Bayless Dry Cleaning, and was a

home health aide.

Mrs. Nething was a lifetime Great Bend, Kansas, resident.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, EHU, Girl Scout and Camp Fire Leader,

TOPS, Stephen Ministries, Boy Scout Den Mother, and Sunday School Teacher.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Three Sons: Thomas E. Nething and his wife Kyla of Firestone, CO

Laurence L. Nething and his wife Geri of Larned, KS

Matt P. Nething and his wife Melody of Locust Grove, GA

One Daughter: Julie D. Mauler and her husband Mike of Great Bend, KS

One Sister: V. Maxine Burks and her husband James P. of Longmont, CO

Grandchildren: Twenty

Great-grandchildren: Seven

 

She was preceded in death by one infant son, Martin Nething.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Tom Sheldon

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2012 at

Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: American Heart Association or First 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

Name of Deceased: Marjorie Elizabeth Schrater                           Age: 88

Date of Death: December 23, 2011

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

Date of Birth: December 10, 1923 at Alexander, Kansas

Parents Name: Samuel & Catherine (Wilhelm) Yost

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Vernon Edward Schrater October 7, 1944 at Alexander, Kansas.  He died February 28, 2010.

She was a farm wife and was a bookkeeper for Rowland’s and Whitesell Lumber Company.

Mrs. Schrater was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1960 coming from Timken, Kansas.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Great Bend

 

SURVIVORS

 

Two Sons: Steven Kent Schrater and wife Kathy of Guthrie, Oklahoma

                    Roger Vernon Schrater and wife Jeanita of Albany, OR

Five Grandchildren: Mike Schrater and his wife Jo

                                       Jared Schrater and his wife Kerri

                                       Kristtoffer Schrater and his wife Melissa

                                       Karsten Schrater and his wife Misty

                                       Terri Jo Glover and her husband Brent

Great-grandchildren:  Eight

 

She was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Gene Yost and Glenn Yost; and one sister, Juanita May Brenning.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, December 30, 2011

Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Ryan Lynch

Interment: Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Wounded Warrior Foundation or American Legion Argonne Post 180, 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: Wanda N. Torrez                                                 Age: 84

Date of Death: December 24, 2011

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

Date of Birth: July 31, 1927 at Alden, Kansas

Parents Name: Harry & LaVina (Gregory) Ritter

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Gerald D. Love February 9, 1944 at Sylvia, Kansas.  They had three children and later divorced

Married Jesus Torrez 1975 at Beaver, Oklahoma.  He died June 25, 2011.

She was a graduate of Sylvia High School.

She was a waitress for Jamars Cafe, Ralph Wallace, and several other restaurants.

Mrs. Torrez was a longtime Great Bend, Kansas resident.

 

SURVIVORS

 

One Son: Jack E. Love and wife Eileen of Great Bend, KS

Grandchildren:  Eight

Great-grandchildren: Fourteen

Great-great-grandchildren:  Two

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Rodger D. Love; and one daughter, Bonnie L. Love-Powell.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Graveside Service: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Don Paden

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home         

Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s 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

Name of Deceased: Margaret Elaine Moore                                    Age: 96

Date of Death: December 25, 2011

Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas

Date of Birth: May 10, 1915 at Great Bend, Kansas

Parents Name: George & Martha Anne (McGinty) Devine

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Bennie F. Moore October 5, 1936 at Seward, Kansas.  He died 1979. She then married Glenn E. Moore November 12, 1980 at Great Bend, Kansas.

She was a Registered Nurse for St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend; Larned State Hospital; and the Kansas State Department of Health.

Mrs. Moore was a lifetime resident of Barton and Rush Counties.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and Daughters of Isabella, all of Great Bend

 

SURVIVORS

Husband:  Glenn E. Moore, of the home

One Daughter-in-law:  Judy Moore of Great Bend, KS

One Sister: Mary Elora Robinson of Larned, KS

Three Step-daughters:  Norma Beadles and husband Terry of Clarkston, WA

                                           June Schneider and husband Gerald of Great Bend, KS

                                           Sharon Riggs and husband Wayne of Littleton, CO

Three Grandchildren: Mike Moore and wife Jill of Great Bend, KS

                                         Shelly Hejny and husband Jim of Galatia, KS

                                         Craig Moore and wife Rene of Pawnee Rock, KS

Seven Great-grandchildren: Daniel Immediato, Raegen Moore, Brandy Loomis, Luke Moore, Lake Moore, Brindon Hejny, Justin Hejny

Step-Grandchildren: Six

 

She was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. Moore; and one brother, Hubert Devine.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary:  4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home

Vigil Service with Daughters of Isabella Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Father Don Bedore

Interment: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward, Kansas

Visitation:  9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: Barton County Relay for Life 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

Name of Deceased:Susan Kay Ehrlich CampbellAge: 47

Date of Death: December 18, 2011

Place of Death: Denver, Colorado

Date of Birth: December 16, 1964 at Russell, Kansas

Parents Name: Glen & Leona (Maier) Ehrlich

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Susan worked as a Caretaker.

Mrs. Campbell was a Denver, Colorado resident for 2 Years coming from Hornell, NY.

She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS

SURVIVORS

Two daughters: Melinda Gorney & husband Shane of La Crosse, KS,

Candis Christiansen & husband Nick of Great Bend, KS

Father: Glen Ehrlich, Great Bend, KS,

Two sisters: Sheryl MacDonald of Otis, KS

Sheila Ehrlich of Great Bend, KS

Two brothers: Steven Ehrlich of Great Bend, KS

Scott Ehrlich of Manhattan, KS

Companion: Richard Bates of Denver, CO

Three Grandchildren: Desteny Christiansen, Gage Christiansen, and Samuel Gorney

She was preceded in death by mother, Leona Ehrlich.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Time of Service: 2:00 pm

Place of Service: St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: Pastor Adam Wutka

Interment: Will be at a later date

Visitation: No visitation is scheduled as cremation has taken place.

 

Memorial Fund: In Lieu of flowers memorial are suggested to the Susan Kay Ehrlich Campbell funeral 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

 

Name of Deceased: Larry W. Jimison

 

Date of Death: October 21, 2011

Place of Death: Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 27, 1944 at Stafford, Kansas

Parents Name: Howard David & Verda Marie (Staley) Jimison

 

Age: 66

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Sue Curtis November 24, 1964 at Ellsworth, Kansas.

He was Water Superintendent for the City of Great Bend, working for the water department for 47 years.

Mr. Jimison was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident for 47 years coming from Lorraine, KS.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of AWWA.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Wife: Sue Jimison, of the home

Mother: Verda Jimison, Colby, KS

One Son: Shane Austin Jimison and wife Karen of Lowell, AR

One Daughter: Stacie Lee Immenschuh and husband Brian of Great Bend, KS

Two Brothers: James Jimison and wife Sherry of New Era, MI

Kyle Jimison and wife Debbie of Bushton, KS

One Sister: Cheryl Urbanek and husband James of Colby, KS

One Brother-in-law: Dennis Preston of Oakley, KS

Three Grandsons: Kody Clawson and wife Phylleicia of Ellinwood, KS; Kane Clawson of Great Bend, KS; Payton

Jimison of Lowell, AR

One Step-grandson: Colin Immenschuh

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael David Jimison, and one sister, Cathy Marie Preston.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Memorial Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Hillcrest Memorial Park

Officiant: The Reverend Tom Sheldon

Visitation: There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: CKMC Foundation for the benefit of 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: James G. “Jimmy” Roat

Date of Death: December 17, 2011
Place of Death: Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 13, 1961 at Phillipsburg, Kansas
Parents Name: James Andrew & Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat

OBITUARY INFORMATION
He attended Great Bend High School and graduated from Salina Vocational Technical College specializing in auto body.
He was employed for many years by R and S Repair and Transportation and recently worked for Central States Thermo
King of Dodge City, Kansas, as a refrigeration technician. He married Karla Weatherman on January 21, 1981, and
were later divorced.
He spent many years working on diesel refrigeration units and was a specialist in that field. He was an avid car and
antique collector.

Age: 50

SURVIVORS

Mother: Doris Verlea Roat, rural Seward, KS
one son: Jesse Roat and companion Brittany Van Scyoc, Hoisington, KS
one daughter: Kayla Roat of Hoisington, KS
one sister: Diane Roat of rural Seward, KS
one brother: David Roat and wife Brenda of Hoisington, KS
Grandchild, Preston Roat
Numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles
He was also survived by his beloved dogs, Thunder and Dottie

He was preceded in death by son, Travis Roat, father, James A. Roat, brother, Darin Roat, grandparents; Mervin and
Fern Lemon and Gilford and Florence Roat

SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time of Service: 2:00 p.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, KS
Officiant: Pastor Mike Joiner
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas
Visitation: 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from
7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Fund: Preston Roat 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

Name of Deceased: Frances H. Pratt                                                    Age: 88

Date of Death: December 14, 2011

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

Date of Birth: March 11, 1923 at High Point, North Carolina

Parents Name: Walter & Ethel (Scott) Dennis

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

 

Married Charles Wayne Pratt June 30, 1945 at Chester, South Carolina.  He died March 19, 1999.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Pratt was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 2001, coming from Hoisington, Kansas.

She was a member of First Assembly of God, Great Bend.  She enjoyed embroidering and shopping.

 

SURVIVORS

Two Sons: Darrell Pratt of Hutchinson, KS

                    Donald Pratt and his wife Lori of Grand Prairie, TX

One Daughter: Brenda Kultgen and her husband Joe of Great Bend, KS

One Sister: Lois Rosdahl of Winston-Salem, NC

Five Grandchildren: Keith Kultgen and his wife Michelle, Kayla Clanton and her husband Aaron, Mandy Ziegler and her husband Joe, Becky Jinright and her husband Matt, and Jeramie Pratt and his wife Jessica

Ten Great-grandchildren: Ryan Kultgen, Christopher Kultgen, Chelsea Clanton, Shelby Clanton, Kyle Ziegler, Brandon Pratt, Bradley Jinright, David Jinright, Jordan Pratt, and Jaxson Pratt,

One Great-great-grandson: Jett Kern

She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Kathy Pratt; two sisters, Dorothy Ward and Betty Walton; three brothers, Roy Dennis, Gracen Dennis, and Bobby Dennis.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

 

Funeral Service: Friday, December 16, 2011

Time of Service: 11:00 a.m.

Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

Officiant: Pastor Dwight Dozier

Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas

Visitation:  noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington, KS

Memorial Fund: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

 

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