Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Edna Nuss, 91, died May 7, 2017, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood.  She was born October 4, 1925, in Susank, Kansas, the daughter of George Jacob and Anna Marie (Daubert) Maier.

Edna was a lifetime resident of Barton County.  For 25 years she worked as a custodian for Barton County Community College, retiring on October 6, 1994.

She was a member of Emmanual Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #7428.

A beloved grandmother, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to quilt and crochet and made quilts for each child, grandchild, and great grandchild.  She was an avid gardener with an amazing green thumb. She loved spending time in her yard and it had to be just perfect.

On February 17, 1947, she married Milton Marvin Nuss in Milberger, Kansas.  He died April 2, 1987.

Survivors include: children, Sandy Brown of Russell, Gary Nuss & wife Janet of Silver Creek, Wash., Warren Nuss and wife Sheila of Great Bend, and Pamela Aldrich and husband Troy of LaCrosse; sisters, Leona Slankard of Andover and Eleanora Postlethwaite of Great Bend; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son; Richard Nuss; brothers, Sam, Edward, David and Emil Maier; and sisters, Alma Stewart, Hilda Jones, and Martha Bender; and a son-in-law John Brown.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or her granddaughter’s animal rescue, Lucky 13 Rescue, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Hunter Stephen passed away Friday April 28, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Medical Hospital. Hunter was born in Great Bend on April 28, 2017, at 8 lbs 3oz and 21 inches long. He was the first born of Elizabeth C. Allison and Stephen C. Jaske. Hunter stayed to visit for 2 minutes before being called back home to our Lord and Savior. God’s reasons have not been made clear, the family is reassured in their hearts that he was met, in a glorious place by many loved ones who passed before him.

Survivors include his mother and father of the home; grandparents Kelly and William J. Allison of Great Bend, DeVonna and Kevin Jaske of Geneseo; great grandparents Connie McMillen, Darrell and Roberta Holden of Great Bend and Vickie and Loren Hopkins of Ellsworth; multiple aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday May 13, 2017 at Bryant Funeral Home with Don Paden officiating. In lieu of flowers family respectfully request that donations be made to Hunter Stephen’s memorial 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

Dateline: Claflin, Kansas

Marilyn Jane Kaiser, 91, died May 3, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Hospital.  She was born April 12, 1926, in Ellsworth County, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Marie (Pfeiffer) Breford.

Marilyn graduated from Claflin High School in 1943.

She was a lifetime resident of the Bushton and Claflin area. She had worked for the IGA Grocery Store in Claflin, was the former activity director for Cherry Village in Great Bend, and later retired from Homestead Villa, in Hoisington, as the social service director.

Marilyn was a former member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, and a current member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. She was always involved in her church and active in the Altar Society.  She was also a former member of the Daughters of Isabella.

In 1944 she married Austin Zink. He died in 1950. She then married Leo N. Kaiser on September 25, 1954 in Bushton, Kansas.  He died September 7, 2007.

Survivors include: daughter, Mary Pryor and husband Robert of Great Bend, daughter-in-law, Donella Zink of Claflin, daughter, Angie Clutter of Hoisington, son, Jon Kaiser and wife Ruth of Ellinwood; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; a son, Terry Zink; brother, Glenn Breford; and two sons-in-law, Bernard Haberman and Don Clutter.

Vigil with Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the church with Father Terrance Klein presiding.  Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery.  Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Cemetery Fund, or Claflin E.M.S., in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dateline: Larned, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Laura K. “Kathy” Coyle                                 Age: 62

Date of Death: April 24, 2017

Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas

Date of Birth: September 25, 1954 at Ellinwood, Kansas

Parents Name: Alvin M. & Mildred Faye (Lanning) Sweeden

 

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Ms. Coyle had been a long time Great Bend resident.

Laura had a passion for reading and cooking, and was known to be a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand to whomever was in need.

 

SURVIVORS

One son: Randal Coyle of Great Bend, KS

Two brothers: Alvin Sweeden and wife Donna of Walton, and Gerald Sweeden and wife Karen of Hutchinson

Four sisters: Helen Senn of CA, Faye Lamb and husband Jerry of Great Bend, Carol Fox of Great Bend, and Ruth Staley of Salina

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Brinson.

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service: Friday, April 28, 2017

Time of Service: 3:00 pm

Place of Service: Home of Faye Lamb in Great Bend

Officiant: Rev. Don Fisher

 

Memorial Fund: Laura Coyle Funeral Expense 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

 

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: William Lynn “Bill” Gray                             Age: 80

Date of Death: April 24, 2017

Place of Death: Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kansas

Date of Birth: October 6, 1936 at McCrory, Arkansas

Parents Name: Richard and Pauline (Ramsey) Gray

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Donna Smith October 11, 1958, at Chickasha, OK.  She survives.

A long time Great Bend resident, Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he served as a boating safety instructor, obtaining the rank of Captain.  Bill was a Peterbilt and Kenworth truck salesman for Doonan Peterbilt of Great Bend.  He was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, Great Bend, and Oklahoma Boat Racing Association. Bill was a volunteer for Golden Belt Humane Society, and was an avid golfer and sports fan, especially of University of Oklahoma athletics.

SURVIVORS

Wife: Donna Gray, of the home

Two canine companions:  Willie and Buddy

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dick Gray; and by two sisters, Willie Lee Tharp and Johnnie Mae Simmons.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.  There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Fund: Golden Belt Humane Society or American Heart 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: Odin, Kansas

Katherine M. “Kate” Demel, 91, died April 20, 2017, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born November 1, 1925, on the family farm near Beaver, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Magdalena (Straub) Hickel.

On May 18, 1948, she married August J. “Gus” Demel at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, rural Ellinwood, Kansas. He died February 10, 2008.

A lifetime resident of the Beaver and Odin area, she was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin and the St. Ann’s Altar Society where she had served as the Vice President.

Survivors include; nine children, Vernon Demel and wife Janice of Moundridge, Carol Nichol and husband Daryl Lee of Lakewood, Colo., Gary Demel and wife Renee of Great Bend, Sharon Eichkorn and husband Bill of Hutchinson, David Demel and wife Jodee of Claflin, Maurice Demel and wife Gaila of Ellinwood, Dale Demel and wife Michelle of Odin, Kurt Demel and wife Cindy of Larned, Kirby Demel and wife Amy of Wichita; 28 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, August J. “Gus” Demel, her son, Norman Eugene Demel; four brothers, Frederick, Ervin, Daniel, and Charles Hickel; and three sisters, Magdalena Zecha, Evelyn Cox, and Mary Ann Frenzl.

Vigil and Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Friends may 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with family receiving friends at 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Holy Family Church Building Repair Fund, the Holy Family Cemetery Fund, or the St. Ann’s Altar Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.