GREAT BEND — Roberta Mae Whithorn, 86, died August 17, 2016 at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. She was born July 10, 1930 at Hutchinson, the daughter of Frank and Leona Beatrice (Bowman) Houston.

She married Lewis Martin Whithorn October 26, 1947 at Hutchinson, Kansas.  He died February 28, 2000. A Great Bend resident since 1946, Mrs. Whithorn was a homemaker, working for Harding Glass for a time. She was an avid bowler, and enjoyed gardening, quilting and woodcarving.

Survivors include two sons: Jeffrey D. Whithorn and his wife Ann of Salina, and Michael Lewis Whithorn of Goddard; and five grandchildren: Melody, Stephanie, Harmony, Sean and Christopher. She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Yaeden.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Withrow officiating. Burial will be at noon, Saturday, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Barton County Historical Society or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road       Great Bend, Kansas         67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Walter Adam Mai                                               Age: 97

Date of Death: August 14, 2016

Place of Death: Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: January 11, 1919 at Russell County, Kansas

Parents Name: John Jacob and Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” (Maier) Mai

OBITUARY INFORMATION

He married Florence O. Nuss October 7, 1941 at Russell.  She died December 6, 2012.

He was a butcher for Thies Packing.

Mr. Mai was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1945 coming from Galatia, Kansas.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Morris-McFadden Post #3111, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

two sons: Walter Allen Mai and wife Julie Mitchell of Houston, Texas, and Daryl Mai and his wife Libby of San Antonio, Texas

one sister: Wilmeta Deutsch and her husband Junior of Hoisington

one brother: Howard Mai and his wife Joetta of Russell

seven grandchildren: Melissa Haire, Chad Mai, Curtis Mai, Jason Mai, Nathan Mai, Bradley Duryee, and Dustin Duryee

Great-grandchildren: Eleven

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Duryee; three brothers, Leo Mai, Clarence Mai and Earlin Mai, one sister, Viola Bender, and one grandson, Darren Mai.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend with the Reverend Jon Brudvig officiating. Burial will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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1425 Patton Road       Great Bend, Kansas         67530

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased: LaRaine G. McLeland                                       Age: 95

Date of Death: August 11, 2016

Place of Death: at her home, Great Bend, Kan.

Date of Birth: May 5, 1921 at Sharon, Kan.

Parents Name: Joe and Florence (McKeever) Whelan

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She married Homer E. “Mac” McLeland November 4, 1941 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.  He died December 13, 1996. A Great Bend resident since 1929, coming from Sharon, Mrs. McLeland was a homemaker and seamstress.

She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Altar Society, and a former member of American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, all of Great Bend.

SURVIVORS

four sons: Larry McLeland and his wife Leanne of Satanta, Joe McLeland and his wife Jennifer of Wichita, David McLeland and his wife Lois of Hoisington, and Mark McLeland and his wife Lori of Ellinwood; two daughters: Nancy Fallon and her husband Jim of Tulsa, Okla., and Bonny Schartz and her husband Kyle of Great Bend; one sister: Theda Jo Wendel and her husband Jerry of Great Bend; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Jan McLeland; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don Whelan and his wife Phyllis, and Cecil Whelan and his wife Bea.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Altar Society Rosary will be at 4 p.m., Sunday and Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Ted Stoecklein celebrating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Holy Family School Endowment, 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: Ruth Marie Shank                                              Age: 83

Date of Death: August 9, 2016

Place of Death: Almost Home, Inc., Great Bend, Kansas

Date of Birth: December 21, 1932 at Dodge City, Kansas

Parents Name: Louis H. and Elma (Deines) Dirks

OBITUARY INFORMATION

She attended grade school in rural schools and graduated from Dodge City High School. Upon graduation, Ruth worked as a secretary and in bookkeeping positions and was a bank teller at Fidelity State Bank, Dodge City, prior to her marriage. She married Virgil Shank March 3, 1967 at Dodge City, and became mother to Martin “Marty” Shank and Kathleen “Kathy” Shank.  Virgil died January 25, 1973.

She owned and operated Personally for You Uniform Shop on the 281 By-pass until retiring in 1998.

Mrs. Shank was a Great Bend, Kansas resident since 1967.

As an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, where she served as organist and church secretary for many years. Ruth loved music and served as church organist in various churches since the age of 12 until ill health prevented in 2014. She was an avid reader and loved her many friends and family.

Survivors include one son: Marty Shank and wife Debra of Great Bend; one daughter: Kathy Shull and her husband Jeff of Great Bend; one sister, LaDonna Dirks of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Alissa Shull and Kara Shull; and three great-grandchildren, Emmy Jo Schridde, Ellie Mae Schridde and Eastyn Rylie Schridde. She was preceded in death by her parents. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, yet warmly welcomed in heaven.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Funeral Service: 9 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2016 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend

Officiant: The Reverend Adam Wutka

Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas

Visitation:  Noon to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorial Fund: St. Mark Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice, 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