GREAT BEND — Mildred Lorraine Harders, 94, died May 21, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Barton County, the daughter of Harry A. and Ruby I. (Travis) LeRoy. She married Robert Vernon Harders Nov. 7, 1944, at Wichita.  He died July 3, 2013. A lifetime Barton County resident, Mrs. Harders was a homemaker and secretary for U.S.D. 428 Food Service.

Mrs. Harders was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women and Liberty FCE.

Survivors include three sons, James Harders and his wife Mary Kay of Olathe, Ronald Harders and his wife Nicki of Pawnee Rock, and Brian Harders and his wife Michelle of Ponca City, Okla.; one daughter, Sue Ware and her husband Karl of Great Bend; one brother, Robert LeRoy and his wife Lou Ann of Great Bend; one sister, Lois Marshall of Great Bend; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Essmiller.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 27, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Scott V. Solether officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been established with First Presbyterian Church or Kans for Kids, 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

Eleanor Mary “Ellie” Pearson  1934 – 2017

GREAT BEND — Eleanor Mary “Ellie” Pearson, 82, died May 21, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born Aug. 22, 1934, at Clyde, N.Y., the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Schnabel) Barnes. She married Charles David “Chuck” Pearson June 27, 1959, at Lock Berlin, N.Y.  He died Sept. 7, 2002. A Great Bend resident since 1959, Mrs. Pearson was a physical education and health teacher at Roosevelt Junior High, was assistant activities director at Great Bend Recreation Center and was National Life Insurance agent. She was also a crossing guard at Jefferson Elementary School.

Mrs. Pearson was a member of First United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels, Kansas Association of Life Underwriters, Kansas National Education Association, and Selective Service Board.

Survivors include one son, David Pearson of Great Bend; three daughters, Ann Werth and her husband Keith of Great Bend, Dawn Willms and her husband Brian of Dublin, Ohio, and Joan Henning and her husband Dale of Great Bend; five brothers, Alvin Barnes of Newark, N.Y., James Barnes of Clyde, N.Y., Robert Barnes of Newark, N.Y., Richard Barnes of Clyde, N.Y., and Steven Barnes of Savannah, N.Y.; three sisters, Beverly Dayton of Port Gibson, N.Y., Barbara Brown of Ontario, N.Y., and Virginia Hicks of Walworth, N.Y.; twelve grandchildren, Maggie Smith and her husband Tyler, Abby Kujath and her husband Jacob, Jacob Werth, Mahlia Werth, Alexis Werth, Rebecca Willms, Kristen Willms, Cameron Willms, Isabelle Willms, Karli Busboom and her husband Ryan, Katelyn Henning and her fiancé Jeremy and Kendyl Henning; and six great-grandchildren, Charlie Smith, Chloe Mitchell, Brock Moore, Theo Smith, Maddox Mitchell and Franki Smith. She was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Montana.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lenard Maxwell officiating. Private family inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been established with Brookdale Activity Fund or Holy Family School Endowment 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

GALEN   C. LLOYD

Galen C. Lloyd, age 53 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2017 at Great Bend Regional Hospital in Great Bend after a sudden illness.   Galen was born on June 14, 1963 at Great Bend, Kansas to George J. and Betty J. (Byerly) Lloyd. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981, and was united in marriage to Paula Middleton on June 17, 1989 at Great Bend, Kansas. The couple later divorced.   Galen was united in marriage to Becky M. Kramer on January 16, 2014 at Great Bend, Kansas. He worked as a Roustabout and a Pumper in the Oil Patch, having worked for Hallwood Petroleum, White Eagle, and American Warrior, and Robinowitz Oilfield Service (which is now Dexxon). Galen loved to hang out with his High School friends, and showed love to his friends and family by showering them with gifts.   He had a special talent for “MacGyvering stuff”, a trait he learned early in life.

Survivors include his wife, Becky M. Lloyd of Great Bend, Kansas; two sons:   Luke B. Lloyd and Kendall J. Lloyd, both of Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter, Alex M. Lloyd of Great Bend, Kansas; six grandchildren:   Anna, Graydon, LaShauna, Memphis, Aleha, and Taylynn Lloyd; his mother, Betty J. Burton of Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Richard Lloyd of Great Bend, Kansas; three sisters:   Cathy (and her husband, Arne) Apeland of Denton, Texas, Penny (and her husband, Kerry) Murray of Great Bend, Kansas, and Pamela (and her husband, Johnny) Hibbs of Burkburnett, Texas; nieces and nephews.   Galen was preceded in death by his father, George J. Lloyd, his stepfather, Irvin E. Burton, and one sister, Lawanda Ritchie.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Rev. Don Paden officiating.   Inurnment will be held at Golden Belt Memorial Park in rural Barton County at a later date.   Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend.   Memorials may be given in care of the family for later designation.   Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb.

 

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Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161

LAWRENCE — Steve R. Engleman, 64, died, as he had lived, peacefully at his home in Lawrence, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.  He was born Nov. 13, 1952, in Great Bend, the son of Dale and Jane (Fisher) Engleman. He attended Great Bend High School and Barton County Community College. Steve worked in his hometown for many years before moving to Lawrence in 2005, where he worked at the University of Kansas Student Union.

Steve was a good son and brother, a gentle soul who always had a smile for you and ready for a conversation with anyone.

He is survived by his older brother, Mark and wife Janet of Lawrence; niece, Megan; nephew, Sam; and grandson, Devyn.  He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Scott; his parents Jane and Dale; and son, Travis.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Funeral Home in Lawrence. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday at Great Bend Cemetery in Great Bend with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Memorials have been established with the Scott Tucker Engleman Memorial Loan Fund at the University of Kansas Endowment, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

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 — Eleanor Katherine Witchey, 85, died May 8, 2017, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born Aug. 11, 1931, at Redwing, the daughter of William H. and Eleanor M. (Hickel) Linsner. She married Albert Witchey Feb. 14, 1970, at Las Vegas, Nev. They later divorced. A recent St. John resident, coming from Klamath Falls, Ore., in 2000, Mrs. Witchey was a bookkeeper for the Ellinwood and St. John nursing homes.

Mrs. Witchey was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society and a former member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, St. John, and Golden Belt Community Concert Association. She enjoyed volunteering for the church and St. John library, crocheting, playing the piano and music.

Survivors include one sister, Gerri West of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, William A. Linsner, Jr., one sister Marilou Axman; and an infant son.

Altar Society will be at 1 p.m., and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Don Bedore celebrating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Holy Family Cemetery 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