IRENE C. REED

Irene C. Reed, age 95 years, of Russell, Kansas passed away on Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend, Kansas after a brief illness. Irene was born on January 12, 1923 at Lamont, Kansas to Loman and Alpha (McCuddy) Cassel. She graduated from Lamont High School in 1942, and was united in marriage to Jesse J. Reed on February 14, 1942 at Chase, Kansas. Irene and Jesse enjoyed dancing and socializing. She was a longtime member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Russell, Kansas.
Survivors include one son, Leonard E. Reed (and his wife, Jana) of Great Bend, Kansas; two granddaughters: Stephanie (and her husband, Layne) Leuenberger and Laura Dean; four great-grandchildren: Kayla (and her husband, Justin) Seybert, Brent Leuenberger, Chelsea Leuenberger, and Katie (and her husband, Dylan) Sowell; seven great-great-grandchildren. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jesse J. Reed in 1982, four brothers and three sisters.
Cremation has been chosen. There will be no viewing or services at this time. A Memorial Service with inurnment in Russell City Cemetery at Russell, Kansas will be held at a later date. The family has requested that memorials be directed to the First Southern Baptist Church at Russell, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

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2115 Washington St.
Great Bend, KS 67530
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LEROY JC “J” CHAPMAN

Leroy JC “J” Chapman, age 74 years, a lifelong resident of Pawnee Rock, Kansas, passed away on May 19, 2018 at his home in Pawnee Rock. J was born on July 8, 1943 at Larned, Kansas to Donald L. and Wilma Ruth (Baker) Chapman. He graduated from Pawnee Rock High School in 1962, and went to work in the oil patch, working as a Roughneck for Garvey Drilling, Pickrell Drilling, Duke Drilling, and Mallard Drilling until his retirement in 2010. He was united in marriage to Freda Keener on September 9, 1968 at Great Bend, Kansas. They later divorced. A hard worker all of his life, J also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting.
Survivors include three daughters: Lynda Miller of Hillsboro, Kansas, Melissa Chapman and her companion Jim Lair of Menomenie, Wisconsin, and Tabitha (and her husband, Nicholas) Blair of Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Chapman and Becky of Great Bend, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Emil Chapman.
Cremation has been chosen. There will be no viewing or services at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

GREAT BEND — Jessica Marie Knoll, 37, passed away May 19, 2018, at her home in Great Bend.  She was born October 16, 1980, in Colby, to James and Bonnie (Keith) Knoll.

Jessica was a graduate of Morland High School and attended KU and FHSU.  On June 10, 2016, she married Patty Brand at Veteran’s Park, Great Bend, previously exchanging their vows June 10, 2006.  A resident of Great Bend since 2009, coming from Otis, Jessica was a Retirement Implementation Consultant for CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions and Case Manager at Benefit Management.

Jessica enjoyed woodworking, carpentry and “tinkering” on her latest projects. She cherished her time with friends and family, especially her beloved brothers, while hunting, fishing; playing softball and volleyball; grilling, smoking Marlboro Lights and occasionally a Grape Swisher Sweets, and trying new craft beers. She was an avid Star Wars, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, ABBA, and Dallas Cowboys fan. Jessica will always be remembered for her willingness to help others, being an extremely loyal friend, big heart, love for animals and her quick wit.

Preceding her in death were grandparents Ambrose and Agatha Knoll of St. Peter, Kan., and Bernard and Carol Keith of Penokee, Kan.

Jessica is survived by her wife Patty Knoll, of the home; two brothers, Travis Knoll and significant other, Tabitha Droddy, of Lafayette, La., and Ryan Knoll of Alexandria, La.; and two nephews, Alec and Lochlan; father, James Knoll of Salina, Kan.; and mother, Bonnie Knoll of Morland, Kan.

A memorial service is pending for a later date, and will be announced by Bryant Funeral Home.  A memorial fund has been established with Wounded Warrior Project, 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

 

Dateline: De Soto, Missouri 

Brent Alan Patzner, 48, died May 19, 2018, in Herculaneum, Missouri.  He was born December 31, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Joseph William Patzner, Jr. and Mary Patricia “Pat” (Redding) Patzner.

Brent graduated from Great Bend High School in 1988.  He received his associate’s degree from Barton County Community College where he played on the baseball team, and then attended Washburn University.

Brent worked as a heavy equipment operator for McFry Excavating, Inc. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, De Soto, Missouri, and was a 4th degree knight with the De Soto Council #1185 Knights of Columbus. Brent also belonged to the IUOE Local #513.

Survivors include; companion, Kimberly  Muzzey of De Soto, Missouri; son, Jake Patzner of De Soto, Missouri; daughter, Shelby Yinger of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; parents, Joseph and Pat Patzner of Joplin, Missouri; brother, Brad Patzner and wife Laura of Great Bend; nephew, Matthew Patzner and wife Amy of Great Bend; and a great nephew, Kellen Patzner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, celebrated by Father Terrence Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Great Bend—Patsy Dell Radenberg, 83, passed away Friday May 18, 2018, at Great Bend Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1935 at Watonga, Okla the daughter of Delbert and Ferne (Baker) Scott.

Patsy has been a resident of Great Bend since 1952 coming from Oakwood, Okla. She graduated from Great Bend High School, and took numerous college courses from, Barton County Community College. She was united in marriage to Leo Radenberg on May 21, 1955 in Great Bend. Patsy worked for Shelter Insurance Co. (Mike Johnson Agency). She also was office manager for American Family Insurance Agency from 1989 to 1998. She loved spending time reading devotions, butterfly’s and she was an avid Elvis fan.

Survivors include son Terry Radenberg and wife Kyle of Great Bend; daughter Laree Hinman and husband David of Hoisington; grandchildren Taryn Radenberg and fiance Jack Mitchell, Gannon Radenberg and Steven Hinman and wife Sarah; great grandchildren Jackson Hinman and Kathryn Titsworth. She was preceded in death by brother Gary Scott and foster parents Jim and Alice Minor who raised Gary and Patsy.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 23, 2018 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor J.P. McCamey officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call between 1-9 p.m. Tuesday May 22, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home.

Memorials have been established with the Family Crisis Center or 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

 

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas 

Dean M. Stout, 84, died May 18, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Hays, Kansas.  He was born July 19, 1933, in Beeler, Kansas, the son of Harold and Myrtle (Farris) Stout.

Dean graduated from Hoisington High School in 1952.  He was a Korean War veteran serving from 1953 to 1955, as a Corporal with the United States Army.

He was a lifetime resident of Hoisington, working at Stout’s Service Station and then as a custodian at Roosevelt Elementary School. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, and the American Legion Post 286, Hoisington.

On June 17, 1958, he married Virginia Steiner, in Odin, Kansas.  She preceded him

in death on February 16, 2000.

Survivors include: two sons, Douglas Stout of Hays, and Duane Stout (Starla) of Hoisington; two daughters, Bernice Dauer (David) of Falun, and Debbie Webster (Chuck) of Great Bend; daughter-in-law, Jamie Dinkel of Hays; grandchildren, Cory (Jen) and Micah Webster, Raymond Dauer, Austin and Melissa Stout and Dalton Stout; and a great grandson, Carter Webster.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers, Francis and Lyle Stout.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Peterson presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard.  Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or American Legion Post 286, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Dateline: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Norma Lee Kinzel, 85, passed away July 9, 2017, at Pikes Peak Hospice, Colorado Springs, Col.  She was born May 14, 1932, at Great Bend, Kan., to Clarence T. and Lillie A. (Meyer) White.

Norma married August Lawrence Kinzel February 25, 1949.  She was a resident of Colorado Springs, residing previously in McPherson, San Antonio, Texas, and Great Bend.  Norma was a property manager, book keeper and tax accountant, successfully owning and operating her own business for many years.  Norma was a member of the Barton County Historical Society and Village, in which she visited quite often to see the “White’s Garage” (her father’s family business) exhibit.

She enjoyed playing the clarinet and piano and attending the Denver Summit Jazz Festival.  In her spare time, Norma could often be found sewing, hanging wallpaper, painting and upholstering furniture.  She was very accomplished at everything she did, and many of these examples still exist and are cherished by her family today.  Norma treasured her frequent travels back to Great Bend, where she continued to own and maintain her childhood home, to visit her friends and family.  She will be remembered, especially, for spoiling her grandchildren.  Norma rarely missed Decoration Day, using her prized peonies from her gardens.

Survivors include her husband, August Lawrence Kinzel, of the home; three sons, Steve Kinzel and wife Jennifer of McPherson, Kevin Kinzel of Colorado Springs and Bob Kinzel and wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, Lucy Walline and husband Mike, Charles Kinzel and Natalie Kinzel; and two great grandchildren, Axel Walline and Eleanor Walline.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilda Merten and Natha Julian.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Schumacher.  A private family inurnment will follow at a later date, in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.  A memorial fund has been established with Barton County Historical 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

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Lenore Alice Carpenter, 88, died May 13, 2018, at Clarity Pointe Memory Care, Fayetteville, Arkansas.  She was born April 15, 1930, in McPherson, the daughter of Soren Sorensen and Anne Roselyn Straka.  Lenore married A. Dale Carpenter October 12, 1950 at McPherson.  Dale died April 17, 2015.

Lenore discovered an interest in bookkeeping/accounting as a young teen, working summers at International Harvester in McPherson.  A Great Bend resident since 1959, she was employed for many years at Barton County Clerk’s Office, Rice Engineering and Hartman Oil.

Lenore was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she was involved in many areas, especially the UMW Circle, Meals on Wheels, and home delivery of service tapes/DVDs.  She was a member of Golden Sheaf Chapter #226 of Eastern Star and dedicated countless hours volunteering at the food bank.

She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, sewing, gardening and pampering her many pets. An avid sports fan, she especially loved cheering on the KU Jayhawks.  Foremost, Lenore was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  She delighted in supporting the activities of her family and was happiest welcoming them home for holidays.

Survivors include three daughters; Denise Simpson, Fayetteville, AR, Kim Peeler, Oklahoma City, OK, Laura Shoaff and husband Brian, Hays; five grandchildren, Zach Simpson (Stephanie), Bentonville, AR; Morgan Shoaff, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Austen Peeler (Maddie), Oklahoma City, OK, Mason Peeler (Lorin), Oklahoma City, OK, Alexa Wiens (Peter), Hutchinson; and four great-grandchildren, Caleb Bagley, Alexandria Bagley and Ethan Simpson, all of Bentonville, AR, and Landen Peeler, Oklahoma City, OK.  Also, neighbor “family”, Vivian, Mike and Corey Harbaugh, Great Bend, who made it possible for Lenore to live independently for as long as she did.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, June Gorrell; her husband, Dale; and son-in-law, Robert G. Peeler.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.  Interment will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 25, at McPherson City Cemetery, McPherson.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Action Against Hunger, both 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

 

Dolores Rusco
May 20, 1921 to November 17, 2017
After a long and joyful life Dolores passed away from a heart attack. She was born in Kansas City, she attended Great Bend High where she sang A cappella in the choir. After graduation she worked at the Armour Creamery, wrapping butter at first, then she was promoted to the butter milk culture department. In 1942 she followed her husband,
Sidney, to Santa Monica, CA and then onto Phoenix, where she worked at the cotton gin weighting the trucks. She also worked for Southern Pacific railway as dispatch clerk.

Sid was transferred to MacDill Air Force base in Tampa, FL and she worked at Macy’s as a stock control clerk. She then became a stenographer, in the steno pool for the Colonels in the Air Force. After the war in 1946 she moved to the Farm with Sid and spent the rest of her life being a mother, farmers’ wife, working the fields, driving the grain trucks, she was homemaker and a secretary for the plumbing business, the farm and for the rentals.  She was always on the go and was willing to help out anyone. She was active until the last day of her life, always humming and singing joyfully.

Her and Sidney loved to travel and spent many years traveling with her sis and brother, Doreen and Byron, including a yearly visit with them in Waikiki Beach. Doreen was able to show them the most wonderful places in the world. She relived many of those travels over and over in stories and dreams.

She had been living at Sun Oaks Senior Living since May 2017, where she loved singing along everyday with the music. She had lived at The Terraces of Roseville, CA for 6 years prior and enjoyed every outing and all the activities they had. She also had a big garden that she took care of while living there. She would always say the best part of each day, would be when her daughter came by to see her and every Wednesday night when they had “Girls night out”. She had a passion for watching “TJ” fly his night fliers and Drones and she narrated every maneuver always wanting -one more flight. She was his “Biggest Fan”.

She loved when Ron and Diane came to visit and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had just seen most of her family at Javin’s wedding in Lafeyette, Indiana in May 2017, she was so happy to see them. In October she was thrilled to see more relatives at her house on the farm.

She was active in The First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, Ks, and was over the Missionettes, then the Women’s missions and World missions. She loved her church and dedicated her life helping and giving with her heart and soul. She received a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of services with the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney and a infant daughter Janet Kay, sister Verdean and brother Donald.

She is survived by her son Ronald Rusco, daughter Carolee McCullough, sister Doreen Powell and brother Byron Powell. Grandchildren April Denning, Javin Rusco and Jennifer Pennepacker. Great Grandchildren, Kai Newell-Denning, Dace Rusco, Jasper, Aria, Sloan and Hudson Pennepacker.

Dolores’s celebration of life will be Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 27 at 2PM at the Assembly Of God Church. There will be an open mic session for loved ones or friends to express fond memories in the later part of the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Assembly of God Church – 601 S. Patton Rd – Great Bend, KS 67530 for summer camp scholarships or the Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands Center 592 NE K-156 Hwy. Great Bend, KS 67530