GREAT BEND — Annetta Jo Schaub, 38, died April 20, 2017, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born Nov. 15, 1978, at Great Bend, the daughter of Steven Douglas and Denise Deann (Krom) Lamb. She married Kurtis Schaub Oct. 4, 2014, at Ellinwood. A Great Bend, resident since 2000, coming from Ellinwood, Annetta had previously worked for USD 428, as a para-professional, and had most recently been employed as a legal assistant for the law firm of Watkins Calcara, Chtd.
Annetta was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, of Great Bend. She enjoyed her pets, cooking, hunting and fishing, and was an avid Great Bend High School Panthers fan. Above all, she loved, cherished, and adored her kids, supporting and attending every activity and function possible.
Survivors include her husband, Kurt Schaub, of the home; her father, Steven Douglas Lamb of Great Bend; her mother, Denise Deann Lamb of Ellinwood; two sons, Blaine Mermis and Bryce Mermis, both of the home; and two daughters, Brynn Mermis and Lydia Schaub, both of the home.
Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church with The Reverends Jon Brudvig and Barbara Jones officiating. The family requests casual dress. Friends may greet the family from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been established for the Children’s Education Fund or Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support 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
GREAT BEND — Carol Elaine Hallett, 80, died April 5, 2017, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. Born Dec. 27, 1936, at Otis, she was the daughter of Manuel and Marie (Koch) Ochs. She married Eugene Ernest Hallett Sept. 22, 1956, at LaCrosse. He died Feb. 16, 2017. She was a clerk at Fuller Brush Company and was an aide at Lincoln Elementary for 10 years.
GREAT BEND — Wayne E. Swigart, 84, died April 3, 2017, Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. Born April 20, 1932 at Blue Rapids, the son of Nolan and Eunice (Craine) Swigart. He married Wilma Martha Erna “Jean” Schroeder Sept. 21, 1957, at Great Bend. She died June 29, 2009. A Great Bend resident since 1956, coming from Blue Rapids, he was a cowboy for Taylor Feeding and was a foreman for the City of Great Bend Parks Department.
GREAT BEND — Marvin Henry Rajewski, 83, died April 1, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend. He was born May 13, 1933, at Victoria, the son of Frank and Mary (Wittman) Rajewski. Marvin married Betty Lou Kronewitter Feb. 4, 1956, at Schoenchen. She died Jan. 21, 2012. Mr. Rajewski was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1959 coming from Hays. He served during Korean War as a SP3 (T) in the Army.
HUTCHINSON — Cheryl Cecilia Smith, 73, died March 31, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hutchinson. Born Dec. 17, 1943, at Denver, Colo., she was the daughter of Celina (Desmarteau) and Donald Jurgensen and James Merlin Smith. She was employed by Black Angus Steak Ranch for more than 20 years. She was known as the tiny lady who drove her 4-wheeled scooter around town.