LARNED – Joseph E. Roesler, 86, passed away September 16^th, 2018, at Diversicare of Larned, Kansas. He was born April 28, 1932, in rural Bushton, Kan., the son of Joseph and Pauline Schoenecke Roesler.

A longtime Larned resident, he was a farmer and a graduate of Claflin High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State University in 1956.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Marion Roesler, Virginia Roesler Casteen, Richard Roesler, Karen Roesler Rosencrans, and niece Sheryl Casteen.  Survivors include:  Nieces and Nephews, Suzanne Roesler Holmes of Kansas, Judith Roesler and  Sara Roesler, both of North Carolina; William Casteen, Carole Casteen, Richard Casteen, Paula Casteen of California and John Casteen of Kansas; Machelle Roesler Willems of Kansas;  Emily Casteen, Grandniece of Kansas; Sister-in-law Joan Roesler of North Carolina; and Joseph Garcia, devoted friend and caregiver of Kansas.

Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, with Pastor Diana Webster officiating, with family greeting friends before the service, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.   Burial will be in the Claflin Cemetery following the service. Viewing will be from 9 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Nicholson-Rickie Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kansas State University or Diversicare of Larned, in care of Nicholson- Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

CLAFLIN – Trevor Robert Cates, 40, passed away September 17, 2018, in rural Stafford County. He was born in Great Bend, December 11, 1977, to Bob and Alvita (Tinkel) Cates.  He married Megan Drake August 1, 2009 at Estes Park, Colorado.  She survives.

A lifetime Claflin resident, Trevor was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.  He was an ASE certified auto technician for his father, at Bob’s Service Center in Claflin.  Trevor enjoyed golfing, cars, grilling and camping.

Survivors include, his wife, Megan Cates of the home; daughters, Sierra Drake of Salina, Emma Williams and Hadley Cates of the home; his parents, Bob and Alvita Cates of Claflin; one sister, Tamara Dody and husband Jason of Claflin; four nephews, Paxton, Peyton, Prycen and Parker Dody of Claflin and grandmother, Thelma Cates.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Laura Tinkel and V. E. Cates.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Claflin, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church in Claflin with Father Terrance Klein presiding.  Interment will be in the Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Daughter’s Education Fund or Donor’s Choice, 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

 

In Memory of

Rita Lavonne
Slous

   Rita Lavonne (Hochanadel) Slous, age 86, Springfield passed away Friday, September 7th, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Rita was born November 29, 1931 to Lawrence and Maurine Hochanadel. She graduated from Olmitz High School and attended Kansas Newman University, Wichita, Kansas as a registered Lab Technologist. Rita was united in marriage to Bill Slous, who was from Whellersburg, OH on October 1, 1952 in Hoisington, KS. She started her hospital career at the Hosinigton Lutheran Hospital. Rita retired from Cox North Medical Center as a night supervisor in the hospital labratory. She enjoyed doing ceramics, casinos and playing card games, her greatest love was spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children, Susan Slous, Douglas Slous, Michael Slous, and Nita Brack, all of Springfeld, MO, Robert Slous and wife Tracey, Branson, MO, Scott Slous and wife Karen, St Augustine, FL, Dan Slous and wife Heather, Salida, CO; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; five brothers, Dave, Max, Don, Mark, and Gery Hochanadel; five sisters, Rosalie Robl, Judy Flax, Mary Smith, Diane Schwartz; and a host of family and friends. The family would like to make a special thank you to Sister Bernadette Goesling from SEAS Church for her support and friendship through this journey.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Slous, son, Mark Slous, parents, Lawrence and Maurine Hochanadel, brother, Tony Hochanadel, sister, Theresa Johnson, and three brothers-in-law, Gene Flax, Martin Robl, and Arlon Johnson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., with Rosary and Vigil to begin at 7p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2018, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Inurnment will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.                                                                              In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

GREAT BEND – Gladys Mae Webster, 77, passed away at Medicalodges of Great Bend (formerly Cherry Village), on September 4, 2018.  She was born November 5, 1940, in Hays, Kansas, to Edgar Joseph & Helen Lucinda (Hammerschmidt) Sanders. She married Cornelius Edward “Buddy” Webster, July 4, 1959, in Great Bend. He died July 23, 2008.

A resident of Great Bend since 1957, coming from the Stockton and Victoria area, Gladys was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose and the Altar Society.  She worked at the Family Crisis Center and was a Foster Care parent for over 35 years.

Survivors include, one daughter, Pam Vainer and husband David of Great Bend; two sons, Charles Webster and wife Debbie of Great Bend and David Webster and wife Catherine of Glenwood, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Vainer, Matthew Vainer, Cory Webster, Micah Webster, Abby Coffey, Megan Vainer and Chelsea Schutzman and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E.  “Buddy” Webster; one daughter, Brenda Brown; three brothers, Dennis, Leon and Donald Sanders, and two sisters, Elizabeth Zimmerman and Charlotte Shearrer.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.  Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Rose Rosary Garden or St. Francis Community Services, to benefit the G. B. Foster Children’s Christmas, 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

 

GREAT BEND – Helen R. Curran, 88, passed away at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend, on September 3, 2018.  She was born October 21, 1929, in Billings, Missouri, to Hubert John & Neva Mary (Burch) Gibson.  She married Robert Lloyd Curran December 30, 1956 at Billings, Missouri.  He died February 7, 2002.

Coming from Louisville, Kentucky in 1969, Helen resided in Great Bend.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southwest Missouri State in Home Economics, having been self-employed.  Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Cougar Booster Club, the Community Theater, E.H.U. and the Lake Barton Golf Club.  She loved to play bridge, golf and sew.  She also loved to play board games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include, one son, Thomas L. Curran and wife, Tina of Great Bend; one daughter, Susan C. Schneweis and husband Alan of Ellinwood; six grandchildren, Travis Schneweis, Erin Grosshuesch and husband Calvin; Bryce Schneweis; Jenna and Kirsten Curran and Kyrie Bair; and three great-grandchildren, Marla and Mison Sinn and Abel Pletcher, with one on the way.  She was preceded in death by, her husband, Robert Lloyd Curran; one brother, Leland Gibson; and three sisters, Ruby Medlin, Mabel Zoller and Juanita Markey.

Services will be announced at a later date and cremation has taken place.  Memorials are suggested to Camp Hope, 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

Patrick “Pat” Depperschmidt, also known as “”The Lawnmower Man” 87, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Depperschmidt was born November 1, 1930, in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of John and Bernadine (Werth) Depperschmidt.  He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas, living in La Crosse for 55 years.  A 1949 graduate of Schoenchen High School, Schoenchen, Kansas, he was a machinist for Weitzel Manufacturing, La Crosse, Kansas, for many years, and later worked in the maintenance department of Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas; Knights of Columbus Council 2970, Third Degree, Life Honorary Member, Liebenthal, Kansas; and American Legion Post 180, Great Bend, Kansas.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954 to 1956.

He loved to go to the lake, fish, boat, and camp.  Sales and auctions; repairing lawnmowers; Friday night cards at Earl’s; and an occasional scotch and water were also favorite activities.

On January 12, 1963, he married Rita Schuckman at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.  She preceded him in death August 20, 2008.

Survivors include:  his son and daughter in law, Troy and Sharon Depperschmidt, Kansas City, Missouri; and one sister, Viola Enslinger, La Crosse, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and eight siblings.

We would like to thank his dear friend, Larry Muth, for assisting Pat to remain independently living at home and the compassionate care of his friend and primary P.A., Dodie Martin.

Visitation will be Monday, September 3, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Eric Gyamfi officiating.  Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Hospice at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas, or the donor’s choice.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.