GREAT BEND – Betty Lee Lorraine (Krueger) Adee, 93, passed away peacefully Oct. 15, 2017, at Good Samaritan Villa Grace in Ellsworth.  She was born Nov. 19, 1923, in Salina, the daughter of Joseph Julius and Marie Elizabeth (Kindsvater) Krueger.  She was a 1941 graduate of Salina High School and attended Marymount College of Kansas in Salina where she received an associate’s degree in 1943, and began a career in education, a profession she continued for nearly sixty years.  She began teaching in Wells where she met her future husband, she also taught a year in Claflin.

She married Richard Glen Adee June 4, 1944, in Salina, and they moved to Clay Center, then moved to Great Bend in 1950.  Betty was a substitute teacher with the Great Bend School District for many years and was a teacher’s aide at Roosevelt Junior High School where she helped in the reading program.

She and Richard were charter members of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend, where Betty taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was a member of the church council for many years.  Betty was also active in Girl Scouting, and was a Girl Scout Leader for all three of her daughters.

Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Richard of Good Samaritan in Ellsworth; three daughters, Sharon Adee of Truchas, N.M., Julia Jilek of Manhattan, and Lynne Weiser and husband Don of Salina; four grandchildren, Melissa Ivey and husband Tony, and Laura Weiser of Salina, Jalen Byford and Drew Byford of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and four great-grandchildren, Jadrian Henan, Joshua Weiser, Cooper Ivey and Cayson Ivey.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Karl Krueger; and two sisters, Virginia Fry and Jeannette Hodges.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend.  Friends may call from 1-9 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2017, with the family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Burial will be 3 p.m. Monday at Rose Meron Cemetery at Oak Hill.  Memorials are requested to St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas or Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth, Kansas.

 

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

Austin Lee Strandberg, 18, died October 17, 2017.  He was born March 28, 1999, in Manhattan, Kansas, the oldest son of Jonathan Strandberg and Robyn (VanBrimmer) Dodge.

A 2017 graduate of Hoisington High School, he was currently attending Kansas State University. Austin had a great love of animals and was studying to become a veterinarian.  Like most typical teenagers he also loved playing video games and loved playing baseball too.

Austin was a member of First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Brandi Strandberg of Great Bend, and Robyn and Charles Dodge of Hoisington;  brothers, Zander and Grayson Strandberg, sister, Autumn Dodge; grandparents, William and Christine Polzin of Hoisington, James and Linda Strandberg of Derby, Gwendolyn Sigmund of Cannon Falls, MN, and Karen VanBrimmer of Hoisington; uncles, Clayton VanBrimmer of Hoisington, and Jesse Strandberg and wife Angie of Minot, N.D.; aunts, Chrystal Doty of Hidden Valley, MO, Melissa Allen of Independence, MO, and Shawna Case of Manhattan, KS.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom VanBrimmer.

Friends may sign the book only, casket will be closed.

Family will greet friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A graveside service will held at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

GREAT BEND — Betty A. Wilkinson, 94, died Oct. 17, 2017, at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. She was born Sept. 24, 1923, at Harrisburg, Pa., the daughter of James and Kathryn (Bixler) Bennett. She married Donald Wilkinson Feb. 9, 1946, at Harrisburg, Pa.  He died Aug. 31, 1989. A longtime Great Bend resident, Mrs. Wilkinson was a clerk for the Barton County Register of Deeds office.

She attended Bible Chapel and in later years worshipped at First Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include one daughter, Candace Jones and her husband Todd of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Matthew Jones and Shelly Leroy, Andrew Jones and his wife Andrea, and Jonathon Jones, all of Great Bend; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Jones, Kaid Wagner, Jaxon Jones and Breckstin Jones.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Foster officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been established with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 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

Elizabeth Adeline Stoskopf, 100, died October 9, 2017, at Stoney Brook Living, Belton, Texas.

Elizabeth was born January 28, 1917, to Harrison and Ethel Mae (Wilson) McKinstry, in Hagerman, New Mexico. She was raised there and graduated from Hagerman schools in 1934.  At the age of 17 she began college at Hardin-Simmons at Abilene, Texas, from which she graduated magna cum laude with a BS in business in 1937.  While there, she was a member of the Cowgirls, an honorary social organization.

She met Willis Stoskopf in Lovington, New Mexico, where she was teaching business.  They married in Hagerman, New Mexico, on July 10, 1938.  Immediately they traveled to their home in Hoisington, Kansas, where Willis farmed.  She substitute taught in the schools till their first daughter, Elizabeth Lee, was born and then their next daughter, Ruth Dawn.  After 10 years of raising their daughters, Elizabeth returned to teaching in the Hoisington schools.  For 26 years she taught English, Geography, Homemaking, and Physical Education.  Over the years she took summer school and Saturday classes and earned her MSE in 1968 from Fort Hays State College.

Elizabeth was a farmer’s wife, a member of the local extension group, and a member of Beta Sigma Phi.  She and Willis were former members of the EUB church and more recently the First United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world, playing bridge, and reading.

Elizabeth and Willis both eventually moved to County Place Senior Living in Hoisington.  After Willis died in November 2012, she moved to Stoney Brook Senior Living in Belton, Texas.

Her survivors include; daughters, Beth Lee Flohr and husband Wayne of Belton, Texas, and Ruth Dawn Cain and husband Sid of Andover, Kansas; grandchildren, Desiree Snell and husband Greg, Amber Kousky and husband Mike, Jeffrey Roberts, Jeree Stewart; and step grandchildren, Alex Cain and wife Shanna, Bowen Cain; and 6 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2017, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rev. Reuben Lang ‘at presiding.  Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the Hoisington United Methodist Church, USD #431, or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Aaron Lee Blazek                                               Age: 44

Date of Death: October 15, 2017

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: March 15, 1973 at Hoisington, Kansas

Parents Name: Edward and Rhonda (Smith) Blazek

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Aaron married Robin Monroe March 21, 1991 at Great Bend.  They were later divorced.  Growing up in Hoisington, Aaron raised his family in Hillsboro, living there from 1993 to 2014. Aaron was a machinist for Wear Technology, Hillsboro, worked for Casey’s General Store, Hoisington, and most recently worked for ATP, McPherson.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Parkview Mennonite Church, and was integral in the kids’ wrestling program, all of Hillsboro.  Aaron enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, pool, golf, Kansas City Royals baseball, Kansas City Chiefs football, and was an active competitive wrestler during his school years.  Aaron served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

SURVIVORS

Mother: Rhonda Lou Blazek of Hoisington, KS

One son: Brady Blazek of Hillsboro, KS

One daughter: Ali Jo Blazek of McPherson, KS

One brother: Eric Blazek and wife Kristy of Hoisington, KS

One sister: Chrystie Blazek of Salina, KS

Grandson: Styles Lee Blazek

Paternal Grandparent: Frank Blazek of Humansville, MO

Companion: Amanda Rose and her children of Hoisington

Ex-Wife: Robin Blazek of Hillsboro

He was preceded in death by his father Ed Blazek, an infant brother, Paul Lee Blazek, paternal grandmother, Ruth Carlson, and maternal grandparents, Chet and Louise Smith

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: Friday, October 20, 2017

Time of Service: 1:00 pm

Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington

Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle

Visitation:    1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.  Visitation will also be from 9:00 a.m. to service time, Friday, October 20, 2017 at the funeral home.

Memorial Fund: Aaron Blazek Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

 

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

 

GREAT BEND — Connie Jean Dandy, 67, Sept. 24, 2017, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born Oct. 27, 1949, at Syracuse, the daughter of Neuell and Mary Wilmajean (Dirks) Nicolet. She married James Dandy. A long-time Great Bend resident, Mrs. Dandy worked for the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C., and then was a registered nurse, working for CKMC, Clara Barton Hospital, Woodhaven Care Center and Cherry Village.

She was a member of Central Baptist Church, DAV Auxiliary and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3111 Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, James Dandy, of the home; one son, Roy Dandy and his wife Chris of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Vince Dandy, Nikki Soderberg, Melissa Soderberg and Jessica Soderberg; three step-grandchildren, Casey Carrol, Gabriel Waudby and Kristin Carrol; and one great-grandchild, Alex McMaster. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Nicolet.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with the Rev. John Grummon and The Rev. David Walters officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been established with DAV or Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, 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 — Elaine Weathers, 85, died Oct. 14, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born Dec. 24, 1931, at Radium, the daughter of Vernon Earl “Vern” and Kathryn Mildred (Mallow) Bauer. She married Arthur Leroy Wyman Sept. 1, 1951. He died Aug. 15, 1954 as the result of a car accident. She then married James L. “Jim” Weathers June 10, 1956 at Larned. He died Oct. 16, 2013. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Weathers was a farm wife.

Mrs. Weathers was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Brenton J. “Jay” Weathers and James M. “Jimmy” Weathers, both of Great Bend; one daughter, Karen M. Cedeno and her husband John of Great Bend; one sister, Billie Welch of Topeka; five grandchildren, Joey Meyers, Heather Weathers, Crystal Weathers, James Wyman and Killian Cedeno; and two great-grandchildren, Eric Weathers and Kyson Cedeno. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Wyman, one infant daughter, Diana Wyman, and one sister, Barbara Carter.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Great Bend, with Pastor Michael Munz officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been established with First Congregational United Church of Christ or 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