GREAT BEND — Eleanor Knobloch, lovingly known as “Mimi”, passed away on her 94th Birthday, April 23, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.  She was born April 23, 1924, to John and Manna (Kendrick) Dorn.  Eleanor married Tommy Knobloch September 20, 1944, at Lyons.

Eleanor, a homemaker, had been a resident of Great Bend since February, 1947, coming from Tulsa, Okla.  She was a 1942 graduate of Will Rogers High School, Tulsa.  She was active on the Barton County Election Board, and attended the First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, where she served as an organist and pianist.  Eleanor’s passions included sewing, gardening, cooking, baking, canning, traveling, and her time with her heartbeat at her feet, Harley.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Knobloch and wife Debbie of Bushton, and Alan Knobloch of Los Angeles, Cal.; one daughter, Barbara Erdman of Albert; and one granddaughter Heidi Brittain and husband Rick of Great Bend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy, December 7, 1987; one son, Jon Randall “Randy” Knobloch; and by one brother, Odell Cobb.

Funeral Services have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at First Church of The Nazarene with Pastor Josh Foster officiating.  Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home.  Memorial funds have been established with the DAV or Church of the Nazarene Missions 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

 

GREAT BEND – Eula Mae “Ginger” Dome peacefully passed away, with family by her side, April 19, 2018, at The Oxford Grand, Wichita. Ginger was born November 5, 1922, in Udall, to George E. and True (Miller) Yarbrough. Ginger married Robert F. Dome March 7, 1943, in Great Bend. Robert passed away December 1, 2008.

She spent most of her young life in Winfield and Great Bend.  She was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother.  She enjoyed bowling, golf, friends and her family.

Loving mother of Cheryl Miller of Overland Park, Don Dome and spouse Kelli Dome of Wichita, and Patricia Rice and spouse Dennis Rice of Overland Park.  Cherished grandmother of  6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Ginger was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Dome and one grandchild.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 23, 2018, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Father Ted Stoecklein officiating, preceded by Rosary at Bryant Funeral Home at 1:15.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your local hospice.  Ginger will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Your life was a blessing.  Your memory was a treasure.  You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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—Doyle Cook, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. Doyle was born April 9, 1936, at Harlan, Kan., the son of Frank and Della (Murvan) Cook. He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Bihlmaier, August 1, 1954 in Harlen Kan.

Doyle was a long-time resident of Great Bend. He was an employee of JC Penney’s as the men’s Clothing manager for thirty years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Doyle loved all different sports and enjoyed the outdoors.

Survivors include wife Gwen of the home; daughters, Jana Murray and husband Tom, and Sheryl Mauler, all of Great Bend; son-in-law, Dallas Dobbs of Vinita, Okla; nine grandchildren, Ashley Orewiler, Susan Bonczyk, Haley Dobbs, Jessica Dobbs, Caitlyn Johnson, Brandon Mauler, Rebecca Karlin, Trenton Mauler, and McKenna Mauler;  and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters, Rhonda Dobbs and Susan Cook, and brother, Berneil.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 25, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev Arlyn Thielenhaus officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.  No visitation will be held, as cremation has taken place.

Memorials have been established with Golden Belt Humane Society or the 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

 

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Shealee A. Stover, 18, died April 17, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1999, in Springfield, Missouri.
Shealee was a senior at Hoisington High School, where she was involved in FCCLA, Upward Bound, Showcase, and was a teacher’s aide. She especially loved choir and had aspirations to be a music teacher. She loved children, and wanted to teach at all grade levels. She worked part time at the Pizza Hut in Hoisington. A lover of animals, especially cats, she sought the hurt and broken.
She is survived by mother and stepfather, Heather and Stephen Weber; and two brothers, Ollie and Leo Weber; grandparents, Dennis and Marie Stover of Reeds Spring, Missouri; uncles and aunts, Jamie and Kristy Stover of Abilene, Jason and Linsey Farmer of Halstead, Jeff and Julie Patterson, Jeff & Shayla Cobb, and Justin and Ashley Ferrell, all of Reeds Spring, Missouri; and many cousins; and dear friends, Christy Maneth and Alexis Doonan.
She was preceded in death by grandma, Terry Stover, great grandparents, Bill and Carole James, Matt Taber, and Harvey and Darlene Stover.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Hoisington High School Auditorium, with Pastors Steve Hopkins and Reuben Lang ‘at presiding. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be made to the Shealee Stover Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Terra Sue Dimitt, 66, died April 12, 2018, at her home in Hoisington, Kansas.

She was born September 9, 1951, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Elizabeth (Routledge) Dimitt.  Terra was a graduate of Garden City High School.

She was a resident of Hoisington since 1990 coming from Bushton, Kansas. Terra retired from Essex where she worked in the shipping department.

She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the United Methodist Women.  She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and enjoyed serving her church.

She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Moore and husband Jeff of Hoisington; and son, Bill Clay of Mt. Vernon, Washington; grandchildren, Brady Moore and wife Cara of Hoisington; Jordan Moore, and McKenzie Moore both of Hays; brother, Roger Dimitt of Hutchinson; sister, LeeAnn Shook of Ulyssses; step brother, David Thomas of Wichita; and step sister, Norma Overmiller and husband Roger of Smith Center and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a step father, Rev. Roger Thomas; brothers, Chris and David Dimitt, sisters, Mary Lane Keeling and Sherry Dimitt.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Reuben Lang ‘at presiding. Friends may sign the book today, Wednesday and Thursday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be at a later date in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

HOISINGTON — Marjorie Mae McCurry, 85, passed away April 15, 2018, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.  She was born January 9, 1933, at Hoisington, to Clarence and Anna (Frieb) Hickey.  Marjorie married Edward McCurry August 17, 1964, at Hoisington.

Marjorie, a life-time resident of the Hoisington area, was a homemaker, holding previous employment at Western Auto.  She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, and Altar Society; and enjoyed playing cards and fellowship with her friends.

Survivors include husband, Edward McCurry, of the home; one son, Michael McCurry and wife Laurie of Hoisington; two grandchildren, Cole McCurry and fiancée Raegan King, and Nolan McCurry; one brother, Bill Hickey of Hoisington; and one sister, Betsy Seifert of Glendale, Ariz.  She was preceded in passing by nine brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke officiating.  Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Hoisington.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018, with a Vigil and Altar Society Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.  Memorial funds have been established for St. John Cemetery Fund or St. John Altar Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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

 

Great Bend—Phillip Clark “Mr” Woodmansee, 83, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley. He was born April 5, 1935, the son of Russell and Viola (Barton) Woodmansee. Phillip was united in marriage to Carol Engle on August 23, 1959 in Ellsworth.

Phillip has been a resident of Great Bend since 1961, coming from Manhattan. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, KNEA, NEA, Lake Barton Golf Association and the Golden Belt Wood Carvers. He was a teacher for thirty three years teaching, at Lucas Elementary and Great Bend Middle School.

Survivors include wife Carol of the home; sons David Woodmansee and wife Renate of Manhattan and Michael Woodmansee and wife Marissa of Great Bend; daughter Tamara Crow and wife Ren Hustoff of Santa Fe NM; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Glenn, Keith, Russell, Lyle and Harvey.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday April 20, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Bill Johnson officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. No visitation, as cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers family request memorials be given to the First Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer 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