OBITUARIES

January 11, 2005

Virginia B. Christiansen Hoberecht 1936-2005

DERBY — Virginia B. Christiansen Hoberecht, 68, died Jan. 8. She was born June 4, 1936, in Great Bend. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary in Clearwater. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Derby. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Elsie Christiansen; brothers, Andrew and Leslie; and sisters, Goldie and Patsy. Survivors include her husband, Leland; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Becky of Canton, Mich., Terry and Tina of W. Richland, Wash., Marshall and Jill of Wichita; brothers, Ralph Christiansen of Murdock, Gerald Christiansen of Hoisington, Richard Christiansen of Ontario, Calif., Jessee Christiansen of Great Bend; sister, Mae Bollinger of Utica; grandchildren, Toni, and Tricia both of Salt Lake City, Utah, Travis of San Diego, Calif., Clay, and Jilliann, both of Wichita, Delaney and Grant, both of Canton, Mich.; step-grandson and wife, Clint and Lisa Turner of Wichita; step-great-grandchildren, Kesley, Grace and Jayme Turner. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 or Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 7600 E. 63rd So, Derby, KS 67037. Funeral arrangements provided by Webb-Shinkle Mortuary* 200 S. Tracy P.O. Box 325 Clearwater, KS 67026 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 11, 2005

Van Doubek 1924-2005

PRATT — Van Doubek, 80, died Saturday, Jan. 8, at Pratt Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Pratt County, he was born July 29, 1924, at Coats, the son of Van and Fannie V. Street Doubek. He graduated from Coats High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as sergeant with the 509th Composite Group under Col. Paul V. Tibbetts in the Pacific Theater, where his squadron delivered the first atomic bomb to the Enola Gay on Tinian Island. On June 4, 1949, he married Ellen Louise Hamar in Pratt. She preceded in death on Sept. 29, 1994. He worked for Lion Oil Company and later owned Doubek Monument Company. Following his retirement he was active with RSVP as a bus driver. Mr. Doubek was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pratt and V.F.W. Post No. 1362. He was a member and past Grand Master of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, receiving his 50 year pin in 2004. He is survived by one son, Robert Van Doubek of Denver, Colo., and two daughters, Nora Jean Shorock of Great Bend and Carol Ann Lewis of Castle Rock, Colo; three grandsons, James Butler of Goddard, Tom Shorock of Lawrence, Kent Holder of Salina; and two great-grandchildren, Raquel and Robert Butler of Goddard. He is also survived by three brothers, Doyle Doubek of Bella Vista, Ark., Dr. Herbert Dale Doubek of Belleville and Edwin Doubek of Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Pratt with the Rev. Kendal Utt presiding. Interment with Masonic rites will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Pratt, with military honors by U.S. Army, Fort Riley. Memorials can be given to American Red Cross in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Larrison Mortuary, LTD* 300 Country Club Road Pratt, KS 67124 620-672-6436 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 11, 2005

Velma M. Kober 1913-2005

HAYS — Velma M. Kober, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Good Samaritan Center of Hays. She was born March 9, 1913, in rural Bison, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Appel Schwindt. Mrs. Kober was a two-year resident of Hays, moving there from La Crosse, where she had been a resident since 1973. She was a homemaker. She married William Charles Kober on Aug. 30, 1938, in Greely, Colo. Mrs. Kober loved to cook, bake, sew, and read. She especially enjoyed family gatherings. Survivors include one daughter, Judith K. Case and her husband, Roy L. Case of Hays; two grandchildren, Tonya Norton of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Nicholas “Nick” Case of Carlsbad, N.M.; three great-grandchildren, Camden Case, and Shae Case, both of Carlsbad, N.M., and Joshua Case of Hays. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Appel Schwindt; her husband, William Charles Kober on June 6, 1978; one brother, Leon “Ab” Schwindt; and three sisters, Louella Reissing, Leola Shank, and Leona Schwindt. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Janousek Funeral Home Chapel in La Crosse, with the Rev. Arlyn Thielenhaus officiating. Burial will be at the La Crosse City Cemetery in La Crosse. Memorials may be made to Central Rush County EMS. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home* 719 Pine / P.O. Box 550 La Crosse, KS 67548 785-222-2517 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 11, 2005

January 9, 2005

James Edward Behrens 1932 - 2005

ANTHONY — James Edward Behrens, 72, died Jan. 6 at his home in Anthony. He was born Aug. 1, 1932, in Junction City, the son of Orla Frederick and Mae Ruth (Abbie) Behrens. He married Donna Dianne Woodman Nov. 4, 1982, at Wichita. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; a son, James L. Alley of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Linda Kay Giddings and her husband Virgil of Anthony; his mother, Mae Behrens of Great Bend; a brother, Fred Behrens and his wife, Dorothy, of Great Bend; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a grandson. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are being planned. They will be announced by the Day Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by Day Funeral Home and Crematory 1030 Mission Road Wellington, KS 67152 620-326-5100

Janice F. Grabeal 1917 - 2005

ELLINWOOD — Janice F. Grabeal, 87, died Jan. 7 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born Nov. 13, 1917, at Prescott, the daughter of Floyd O. and Nelle Estelle (Carse) Campbell. She married Alexander S. Grabeal on Jan. 7, 1946, at Leavenworth. She was a homemaker. Grabeal was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend. Survivors include a son Ira (Bud) Lee Grabeal of Collinsville, Okla.; two daughters, Carol Lyn Grabeal Anderson of Great Bend and Nelta Kay Grabeal Hollar of Aledo, Texas; eight grandchildren, Robert J. Anderson and Olaf Carl (Duncan) Anderson, both of Great Bend, Kristin Kay Maudlin of Quitman, Texas, Kimberly Dawn Montgomery of Aledo, Texas, David Douglas Egli of Fort Worth, Texas, Kari Lynette Kennel of Longview, Texas, Jason Ira Grabeal of Claremore, Okla., and Lynette Sue Grabeal Branam of Claremore; and 10 great-grandchildren, Alexander McMarion Maudlin and Aric McKinley Maudlin, both of Quitman, Texas, Kayln Taylor Montgomery, Ralyn Michelle Montgomery and Shalyn Nikole Montgomery, all of Aledo, Texas, Joshua Aaron Kennel of Longview, Texas, Michael William Grabeal, Raymond Douglas Branam III and Jacob Craig Branam, all of Claremore, Okla., and Kiera Davis of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest, Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Charter Funerals will not be involved in this service. Interment will be in Houston (Texas) National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Talking Book Service, in care of Central Kansas Library System, 1409 Williams, Great Bend, KS 67530. Funeral arrangements provided by Charter Funerals 2115 Washington Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-6161 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 9, 2005

Sheryl K. (Wheat) Smith 1944 - 2005

WICHITA — Sheryl K. (Wheat) Smith, 60, died Jan. 5. A celebration of her life took place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mrs. Smith and her husband, Larry, 2802 W. Savannah, Wichita. She was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Blythville, Ark., the daughter of William and Ollie Wheat. She received an associate of applied science degree from Boise State University. She married Larry D. Smith Feb. 20, 1987, in Miami, Okla. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Larry, of the home; four daughters, Becky Canaday and her husband Wes of Towanda, Deena Olson and her husband Vincent of Nashville, Tenn., Denita Freeman and her husband Randy, and Deljean Jacob and her husband Brad, all of Wichita; three sons, Tate Smith and his wife Karen, Wichita, Aaron Smith and his wife Stephanie of Westminster, Colo., and Tim Poage; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Hammontree, and a brother, Calvin Wheat. Memorials are suggested to Guadalupe Clinic, 940 South St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211. Funeral arrangements provided by Baker Funeral Home 100 South Cedar, Box 242 Valley Center, KS

Eugene Elmer Klotz 1925 - 2005

Eugene Elmer Klotz, 79, died Jan. 8 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born Jan. 26, 1925, the son of Robert and Phoebe Jantzen Klotz. A lifetime area resident, he had worked in the oilfield for Sun Oilwell Cementing and Baker Hughes. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a pharmacist mate in the Navy during World War II. Survivors include two sons, Douglas E. Klotz of Modesto, Calif., and Donald Joe Klotz of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; three daughters, Carol J. Durant and Mary J. Irick, both of Great Bend, and Annette M. Moore of Wichita; two brothers, Robert Klotz of Hays and Eddie Klotz of Lawrence; two sisters, Mildred Spratt of Wilson and Roberta Coon of Wichita; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Reinhold and William Klotz, and three sisters, Elizabeth Weber, Helen Smirch and Gloria Klotz. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to ElderCare or to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 9, 2005

Lucille “Lucy” Virginia (Fulton) Moore 1918 - 2005

Lucille “Lucy” Virginia (Fulton) Moore, 86, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Lucille was born to Henry Francis and Maggie Mae (Bechtol) Fulton on Oct. 17, 1918, in their home north of El Dorado. Lucille was the fourth of six children including Helen Elizabeth, Wilbur Leroy, Robert Bryce, Kathryn Mabel and James Eugene. She attended elementary and middle school in El Dorado and Augusta, moving with her father’s work in the oilfields. She graduated from high school in Eureka. In Eureka she met Glenn Homer Moore. Lucille moved with her family to Augusta and Glenn soon followed. Glenn and Lucille were married in a double-wedding ceremony with her sister Helen at her parents’ house in El Dorado on May 26, 1940. Glenn worked as a salesman for Mobil, moving them from Augusta, Wichita and Arkansas City. In Wichita, on March 2, 1943, the light of their lives was born, Glynes Ann. Glenn’s Air Force service took them to Coffeyville and to Fort Worth, Texas. Lucille lovingly cared for their only daughter and was a lifelong homemaker. They called Wichita home while Glynes attended elementary school. In 1957 Glenn purchased a Mobil station and the family moved to Medicine Lodge. The Moores were active in the community including the Presbyterian Church and were supporters of the Peace Treaty Pageant. Lucille was a 25-year member of the TOPS Club. In 1993 Lucille and Glenn moved to Great Bend to be near their daughter. Glenn died March 22, 1997. Lucille accompanied her daughter regularly to attend her great-grandchildren’s various activities. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, Robert and Gene Fulton, two sisters, Kathryn Taylor and Helen Reed, and one great-grandson, Casey James Weis. She is survived by her daughter, Glynes Ash of Great Bend; one brother, Wilbert Fulton of Waco, Texas; two granddaughters, two great-granddaughters and six great-grandsons. Visitation in Great Bend will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation in Medicine Lodge will be Tuesday morning at Larrison Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Larrison Mortuary, Medicine Lodge. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, Medicine Lodge, and the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 9, 2005

January 7, 2005

Ella Mae Julian 1909 - 2005

ST. JOHN — Ella Mae Julian, 95, died Jan. 5 at Leonardville Nursing Home, Leonardville. She was born May 7, 1909, at rural Macksville, the daughter of William Daniel and Susie Cathrine (Hilliard) Burns. She married Chesley “Chet” Julian on June 5, 1929. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and spent most of her life in St. John. Julian was a member of the Nazarene Church, Stafford, and Rebekahs of St. John. Survivors include a son, Leonard W. Julian of Milford; a daughter, Lorna Wilcox, Casper, Wyo.; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Minnis Chapel, St. John, with burial in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, at Minnis Chapel. Memorials to the organization of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th St. John, KS 67576 620-549-3556 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 7, 2005

Margy M. Karst Marmie 1931 - 2005

Margy M. Karst Marmie, 73, died Jan. 5 at her Great Bend home. She was born Aug. 8, 1931, at Dallas, the daughter of Thomas Elgin and Rose Patricia Goes Clay. She married Orlen H. Karst on Nov. 13, 1949, at Milberger. He died July 9, 1965. She married M.E. Marmie on Oct. 17, 1968, at Great Bend. He survives, of the home. She was a lifetime resident of Great Bend, and was a retired office manager for Marmie Ford, Great Bend. Marmie was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Progress Club, all of Great Bend. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a son, Kent Karst, and his wife Marilyn of Wichita; three daughters, Connie Karst-Petersen and her husband Einer of Los Angeles, Jeanne Doonan and her husband Warren of Hoisington, and Kristy Stalcup and her husband Richard of Great Bend; a brother, Richard Clay of Mineral Wells, Texas; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; two stepsons, David Marmie and Jerry Marmie, and a stepdaughter, Karen Keller Becker, all of Great Bend; seven stepgrandchildren and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Orlen Dean Karst, one daughter, Kathy Ann Karst, and one brother, Robert Clay. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Reginald A. Urban officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery at Galatia. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Cancer Center or to Sunflower Diversified Foundation in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 7, 2005

Lillian Ruth VanWinkle 1911 - 2005

ST. JOHN — Lillian Ruth VanWinkle, 93, of rural St. John, died Jan. 5 at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt. She was born Nov. 28, 1911, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Curtis) Grunder in rural Stafford County. She graduated from Antrim High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Kansas. She married Lloyd K. VanWinkle on Aug. 22, 1935, at McCracken. He preceded her in death. She was a high school and grade school teacher. VanWinkle was a member of the Byers Methodist Church, DAR, Stafford, Order of the Eastern Star and EHU, both of St. John, and Byers Mothers Club, Byers; United Methodist Women, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include a son, Kenneth R. VanWinkle, St. John; two daughters, Gail Drotts of Port Isabel, Texas, and Ruth Ellen Steitz of Great Bend; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and six stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death also by a brother, Garel Grunder. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Byers Methodist Church in Byers, with Pastor Billy Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery, Macksville. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Minnis Chapel, St. John. Memorials suggested to Pratt Regional Medical Center, Byers United Methodist Church or Leisure Homestead, Stafford. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th St. John, KS 67576 620-549-3556 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 7, 2005

January 6, 2005

Andrew L. Riedel 1913-2005

ELLINWOOD — Andrew L. Riedel, 91, died Jan. 5 in Yuma, Ariz. He was born Dec. 8, 1913, at Olmitz, the son of Frank and Cecelia Gleisner Riedel. He married Rose E. Kaiser on Jan. 14, 1939, at Olmitz. A longtime Ellinwood resident, he was an Ellinwood city employee from 1939 to 1976, retiring as power plant superintendent. He later served as a consultant in the power plant industry. Riedel was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood, and the Knights of Columbus No. 1187, which he served as Grand Knight, 1962-64. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Jim Riedel and his wife Sharon of Eagle Rock, Mo., and Darrell Riedel and his wife Joyce of Kingman, Ariz.; a daughter, Shirley Wombacher and her husband Pat of Bullhead City, Ariz.; one sister, Marie Huslig of Claflin; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Riedel, Bernard Riedel and Tony Riedel. An Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.followed by a K of C Rosary, all at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. John Maes officiating. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Chapter of the American Cancer Society or to the Hospice of Yuma, or to the organization of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 North Main Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-2300 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 6, 2005

Laura Jo Dittrick 1965-2005

McPHERSON — Laura Jo Dittrick, 39, died Jan. 4 at her home in McPherson. She was born Nov. 8, 1965, at Ellinwood, the daughter of Alice Sue Carpenter Osborn. She was a 1984 graduate of Ellinwood High School. She married Charlie Ryan Dittrick on June 18, 1993, at Great Bend. A resident of McPherson for the past six years, formerly of Great Bend and Ellinwood. She was a certified medication aide for Sterling House, Cedars and Lakeside of McPherson. Dittrick was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in McPherson. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Charlie Ryan Dittrick III, Christopher George Dittrick and Alexander James Dittrick, all of the home; one brother, Nicky Osborn of Topeka; and her mother of McPherson. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinwood, with the Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the Dittrick boys’ education fund. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 North Main Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-2300 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 6, 2005

Marilyn Jane Nelson 1927-2005

Marilyn Jane Nelson, 77, of Green Valley, Ariz., formerly of Great Bend, died Sunday, Jan. 2, at University Medical Center, Tucson, Ariz. She was born Aug. 2, 1927, at Great Bend. The daughter of William F. Johnson and Irma Trester Johnson. She was a 1945 graduate of Great Bend High School and from the University of Kansas in 1949. Mrs. Nelson was a homemaker and a Kansas newspaperwoman. During the 1950s and 1960s she worked for the Harper Advocate, the Hoisington Dispatch and the Emporia Times. She was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church, Green Valley, and the church’s Network of Caring. Survivors include three sons, Thomas Bolitho and wife Bree, of Ada, Okla., Mason Bolitho of Tempe, Ariz., and Barton Bolitho of Tucson; and five grandchildren, Jason Bolitho, Michael Bolitho, Sarah Bolitho and Samuel Bolitho, all of Ada, and Robin Bolitho of Tempe. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.A. Nelson; her parents; and a grandson, John Bolitho. Memorial services are at 1 p.m. today, at Valley Presbyterian Church. Interment follows in the church columbarium. Memorials are suggested to the church’s Network of Caring. Green Valley Mortuary in Green Valley is in charge of arrangements. Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 6, 2005 *

Elsie Irene Miller 1910-2004

A memorial service for Elsie Irene Miller, who died Dec. 24, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Community of Christ, on North Washington, Great Bend (formerly Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Mrs. Miller was 93. She died at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. She was born Dec. 31, 1910, at Ash Grove, the daughter of Harry O. and Irene Warren Horner. She married Robert “Bob” N. Miller in April 1955 at San Antonio, Texas. He died April 12, 1975. A homemaker, she was a resident of Great Bend since 1994, coming from Albert. Miller was a member of the Community of Christ in Great Bend, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Central Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired. Survivors include two brothers, Ralph Horner of Great Bend and Everett Lee Horner of Goshen, Ind. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto J. Horner and Harry Horner. A memorial fund has been established for Heartland Cancer Center, 204 Cleveland, Great Bend, KS 67530. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 6, 2005

Roy Dean Graves

PARIS, Texas — Due to inclement weather, Kansas services for Roy Dean Graves, 59, of Paris, Texas, who died on Jan. 2 at Paris Regional Medical Center, have been postponed. A luncheon and visitation scheduled to be held at the senior center in Waldo, Kan., from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., a memorial service scheduled for 1:15 p.m. and burial scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Cole Cemetery in Waldo, all on Friday, have been moved to Saturday. The times will remain the same. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral arrangements provided by Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home 730 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 903-784-3366 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 6, 2005

Joyce Elizabeth Schad 1936-2004

HUDSON — Joyce Elizabeth Schad, 68, died Dec. 28 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Oct. 19, 1936, at Wichita, the daughter of Fred and Martha Watson Menges. She was a 1954 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita. She married LeRoy Schad on Aug. 13, 1960, at Wichita. He survives. A homemaker, she worked at the nursing home in St. John and at the Dominican Convent Infirmary in Great Bend. Mrs. Schad was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Altar Society, Seward Senior Citizens and Seward Birthday Club. Survivors, besides her husband of the home; five sons, James E. Schad of Wichita, Fred J. Schad and David A. Schad, both of Great Bend, Kenneth M. Schad of Augusta, Ga., and Raymond P. Schad of Wellen, Ontario, Canada; a daughter, Laura Ann Krogmeier of Amherst, Colo.; one brother, Jerry Menges of Ellinwood; one sister, Carol Henderson of Pratt; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Menges, and one sister, Rita Maxine Menges. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Seward, with the Rev. Rene Guesnier officiating. Burial was at Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials may be made to the Joyce E. Schad Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th St. John, KS 67576 620-549-3556 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 6, 2005

January 5, 2005

Laura Jo Dittrick

McPHERSON — Laura Jo Dittrick, 39, died Jan. 4, 2005, at her home in McPherson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 5, 2005

Ronald Francis Wilhelm 1938 - 2005

Ronald Francis Wilhelm, 66, passed away Jan. 3, 2005, at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. He was born April 1, 1938, in La Crosse, the son of Oliver Lester and Eva Marie Burwell Wilhelm. He married Diane Barbara Harris on June 21, 1959, at Clinton Park, N.Y. She survives. He was a power plant operator for Midwest Energy for over 30 years. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1962, coming from La Crosse. Mr. Wilhelm was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving with the rank of Tech Sergeant. He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, all of Great Bend. He was a member of Family Motor Coach and Good Sam’s Club. Survivors include his wife Diane of the home; three daughters, Christy Keenan and husband Bill of House Springs, Mo., Cindy Wilhelm of La Crosse, and Coleen Berscheidt and husband Michael of Gardner; his mother, Eva Wilhelm of Great Bend; brother-in-law, Fred Vielhauer of Hatfield, Pa.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Walter and Dolores Pratt of Rensselaer, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Billi Sue Keenan, Tyler Keenan, Craig Berscheidt, Aaron Berscheidt, Jason Berscheidt and Blake Berscheidt; and loving pets, Coco and Blackie. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Lester Wilhelm. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with Pastor Julie Shields officiating. Burial will be at the La Crosse Cemetery in La Crosse at 3:30 p.m. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or Heartland Cancer Center, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home* 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 5, 2005

January 4, 2005

Halie Marie (Fuzzer) Zink 1993 - 2005

ELLINWOOD — Halie Marie (Fuzzer) Zink, 11, died Jan. 1 in Great Bend. She was born Oct. 28, 1993, at Hoisington, the daughter of Anthony William “Bill” and Tawnia Sue Morgan Zink. A longtime Ellinwood resident, she was a fifth grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Ellinwood, where she was a member of the volleyball and softball teams. Miss Zink was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. Survivors include her parents of the home; two brothers, Anthony and Cody, and three sisters, Angela, Danielle and Amber, all of Ellinwood. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elmer Morgan and Edna Lafayette; and her paternal grandparents, Anton J. and Evelyn J. Zink. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. John Maes and the Rev. Steve Scheier officiating. Altar Society rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood, and a wake service will be at 7 tonight at the church. Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in rural Bushton. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School Endowment or Education Fund for Cody Bill, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 North Main Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-2300 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 4, 2005

Roy Dean Graves 1945 - 2005

PARIS, Texas — Roy Dean Graves, 59, of Paris, Texas, died on Jan. 2 at Paris Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5. A luncheon and visitation will be held at the senior center in Waldo, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, with a memorial service at 1:15 p.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Cole Cemetery in Waldo. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Graves was born Aug. 1, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Orie L. and Lois M. Eller Graves. He graduated from Great Bend schools and East Central State University in Ada, Okla., and worked as a rehabilitation counselor. He married Linda K. Bear on June 5, 1966, in Waldo. Mr. Graves was a Cub Scout leader and member of the Netcada Board. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife, Linda of Paris; three children, Terry Graves of Wynnewood, Okla., Janette Cornett of Paris, and Shawna Graves of Ada, Okla.; six grandchildren, Sara, Kyle, Kristen, and Justice Graves of Wanette, Okla., and Derek and Devan Cornett of Paris; a brother, Bill Graves of Ellsworth; and two sisters, Linda Graves of San Antonio, Texas, and Mary Jackson of Great Bend. Memorials may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Funeral arrangements provided by Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home* 730 Clarksville St. Paris, TX 75460 903-784-3366 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 4, 2005

Norma G. Archer 1915 - 2005

LARNED — Norma G. Archer, 89, died Jan. 1 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born March 21, 1915, at Pawnee Rock, the daughter of Benjamin J. and Susie Boase Koehn. She married Gerald Lee Archer on Nov. 20, 1937, at Dodge City. He died July 9, 1994. A longtime Larned resident, she was a retired Mental Health Technician and a homemaker. Mrs. Archer was a member of the First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, both of Larned. Survivors include two sons, Craig, of Derby, and Brian, of Hutchinson; one daughter, Mona Archer, of Louisville, Colo.; one sister, Gladys Hungate, of Larned; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Morell Funeral Home in Larned with the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church or Larned Emergency Medical Service, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Morell Funeral Home P.O. Box 124 Larned, KS 67550-0124 629-285-2177 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 4, 2005

William Don Schwartz 1922 - 2005

HOISINGTON — William Don Schwartz, 82, died Jan. 1 at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 2, 1922, at Hoisington, the son of William Henry and Louise Prosser Schwartz. He married Rose D. Hekele on Oct. 25, 1948, at Odin. She survives. He was a retired farmer and retired employee of Essex in the shipping department, retiring in 1990. He was a lifetime Hoisington resident. Schwartz was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428, both of Hoisington. He was a U.S. Navy Air Corps veteran of World War II with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. Survivors include his wife, Rose Schwartz of the home; three sons, David and Cathi Schwartz of Leawood, Ken and Virginia Schwartz of Salina, and Dan Schwartz of Hoisington; two daughters, Karen and Mike Zeleznak of Topeka, and Diane and Che Wong of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Eugene Schwartz of Topeka; one sister-in-law, Harriette Schwartz of Newton; seven grandchildren, Erin Schwartz, Courtney Schwartz and Abby Schwartz, Karl and Ernest Schwartz and Luke and Matt Zeleznak. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Edward, and Ray Schwartz; and two sisters, Helen Schulz and Betty Schwartz. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John Church Cemetery in Hoisington with flag presentation by VFW Post No. 7428. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Kansas Cancer Institute or University of Kansas Medical Center, both in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home* 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544 620-653-4165 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 4, 2005

Kathleen Lutz 1934 - 2005

Kathleen Lutz, 70, of Great Bend, died Jan. 1 at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1934, the daughter of Walter and Jennie Schartz Kummer. She married Denis Lutz on Oct. 16, 1965, at Great Bend. She was a Certified Public Accountant and was a lifetime resident of Great Bend. Mrs. Lutz was a member of the Catholic Community at St. Patrick in Great Bend, St. Patrick Altar Society, E.S.A. Sorority and the University of Kansas Alumni Association. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, D.J. Lutz of Paducah, Ky., Dan Lutz of Dickinson, Texas, and Kent Lutz of Des Moines, Iowa; one daughter, Michelle Kumke of Tooele, Utah; one brother, Tom Kummer of Great Bend; and seven grandchildren. Altar Society rosary will be at 4 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Ted Stoecklein officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Cancer Center or Holy Family School. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 4, 2005

Francis Joseph Hrencher 1920 - 2005

SHARON — Francis Joseph Hrencher, 84, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, at Pratt. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sharon. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Father John Strasser officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at Sharon. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc. of Kiowa. Hrencher was born on Jan. 23, 1920, to Joseph and Josephine Eck Hrencher in Sharon. He attended school until the ninth grade. On Oct. 9, 1945, he and Virginia Ann Ming were united in marriage. He worked at the ASCS office as a field reporter and as a farmer all his life. He was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and was First Grand Master in the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife; one brother, Clarence; one sister, Ruthelma Hallam; and an infant daughter. He is survived by four sons, Joe of Stillwater, Okla., Bill of Medicine Lodge, Mike of Viola, and Leroy of Sharon; four daughters, Kathleen Pennock of Medicine Lodge, Martha Gardner of Alva, Okla., Maxine Werner of Sharon, Theresa Weigel of Gorham; four sisters, Sister Philoma of Great Bend, Ida Theime of Zenda, Claudine Meng of Severy, and Josephine Inslee of Sharon; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Order of Dominican Sisters Mission and Ministry Fund through the funeral home. Visitation will be today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and before the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements provided by Lanman Funeral Home Inc.* 204 N. 7th St. / P. O. Box 42 Kiowa, KS 67070 620-825-4936 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 4, 2005

Freddie D. Walls 1929 - 2005

Freddie D. Walls, 75, of Great Bend, died Jan 1 at his home. He was born April 25, 1929, in St. John, the son of Fred C. and Ruth Shotton Walls. He married Barbara Jane Hall in May 1999, at Wichita. He was a farmer, rancher, owner-operator of Jandie Production Co. Inc. and a lifetime area resident. Walls was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Hudson, National Sorghum Association and National Corn Growers Association. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Keith Rose of Kansas City; six daughters, Karol Hickel of Wa Keeney, Jeanne Young of Seward, Shirley Yunker of Hays, Sharon Elliott of Nickerson, Kelli Hall and Karen Hall, both of the home; two brothers, Charles Walls of Ulysses, and George Walls of St. John; two sisters, Juanita Poorman of Chicago, Ill., and Della Ann Anderson of Riverton, Wyo.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evon Schlotterbeck and Violet Nikkel; and one granddaughter, Kelli Jo Young. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Southern Baptist Church or Odyssey Hospice or Elder Care. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Jan. 4, 2005

January 1, 2005

Norma G. Archer

LARNED — Norma G. Archer, 89, died Jan. 1 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

Raymond G. Fair Jr. 1926 - 2004

ENTERPRISE — Raymond G. Fair Jr., 78, died Dec. 31 at the Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in Enterprise. He was born Dec. 13, 1926, at Abilene, the son of Raymond G. and Daisy Mae (Whitaker) Fair. He attended local schools and Abilene High School. He married Mary Lou Guyle in Junction City on Nov. 22, 1946. They lived in Abilene and he worked for the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle as a pressman and make-up man for 34 years. In 1975 they moved to Great Bend, where he worked for The Great Bend Tribune until retiring in 1991. They moved to Enterprise in 1993. Fair was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Abilene, and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, of the home; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, H.L. (Red) Fair and two sisters, Mary Gladys Foust and Mildred Louise Burris. A parish rosary will be recited at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, following a 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Abilene, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Henry Baxa officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in Fair’s memory. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Abilene, Kan. 785-263-1414 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

Vernon Leroy Miller 1921 - 2004

Vernon Leroy Miller, 83, of Great Bend, died Dec. 30 in Wichita. He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Ellinwood, the son of George D. Miller Sr. and Marie Galliart Miller. He was a graduate of Ellinwood High School. He married Betty C. Panning on Nov. 4, 1945, at Ellinwood. She died Jan. 21, 2003. A farmer and rancher, he was co-owner of Cheyenne Angus Farms. He was a Great Bend resident for the past four years, formerly of Ellinwood. Miller was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellinwood, and the American Angus Association. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Chari Miller of Great Bend; a brother, George Miller Jr. of Ellinwood; three grandchildren, Lori Greenfield and her husband, Donald, and Julie Moran and her husband, Todd, all of Lawrence, and Jill Wiechman and her husband, Aaron, of Valley Center; and four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Lacey Rose, Colin Greenfield and Ella Marie Wiechman. He was preceded in death by two sons, Max Leon and Allan Vernon. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellinwood, with the Rev. Merlyn Lohrke officiating. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 North Main Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-2300 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

“Dilly” Emma Faye Bergen 1940 - 2004

“Dilly” Emma Faye Bergen, 64, died Dec. 30 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. She was born Jan. 10, 1940, at Great Bend, the daughter of Sam and Emma Farris Salem. She was a graduate of Hudson High School and graduated from cosmetology school. She was the owner/operator of Dilly’s Restaurant. She had been a resident of Great Bend since 1964, coming here from Hudson. Bergen was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, George, of the home; a son, Stanton Bergen of Hudson; two daughters, Rhonda Hughes of Great Bend and Shelly Bottcher of Grandview, Mo.; a brother, David Salem of Hudson; and four grandchildren, Stephanie and Dalton Hughes and Emmaly and Evan Bottcher. She was preceded in death by her father and by her mother, who died at childbirth. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Southern Baptist Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Grandchildren’s Educational Fund. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

Mabel Ellen Bogden 1913 - 2004

Mabel Ellen Bogden, 91, died Dec. 31 at Great Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1913, in Pratt County, the daughter of Roy and Mary B. Huff Toothaker. She married Robert Bogden in 1941 at Kansas City, Kan. He died in 1961. She was a registered nurse and a professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She had lived in Great Bend since 1996, coming from Cullison. Bogden was a member of the Methodist Church of Cullison and attended the Assembly of God Church in Great Bend. Survivors include a brother, David Toothaker of Wichita; four sisters, Myrtle Clark of Marion, Ind., May Thorpe of Muncie, Ind., Fay Smith of Great Bend and Bernice Smith of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Austin and Thomas Toothaker, and five sisters, Alice Baker, Verlie Toothaker, Ethel Toothaker, Floy Nixon and Melva Huck. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dwight Dozier officiating. Interment will be in Cullison Sunset Cemetery at Cullison. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church or to the Cullison Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

Edwin C. Suit 1915 - 2004

WICHITA — Edwin C. Suit, 89, of Wichita, died Dec. 29 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born March 19, 1915, at Manford, Okla., the son of Charley W. and Estella Kennit Suit. He married Margaret Brown at Great Bend on Jan. 5, 1942. She died in October 1972. He married Mildred Jones Nov. 21, 1973. She died Aug. 9, 1984. He married Mary Leigler on Jan. 1, 1985. She died in December 1988. He lived in McPherson 29 years, moving to Wichita in 1994. He was a truck driver for Farmland Industries of McPherson. Suit was a member of First Christian Church, Manford, Okla. Survivors include two sons, Clinton Suit and Virgil Suit, both of Wichita; two stepsons, Larry Jones of Midland, Texas, and Earl Jones of McPherson; three stepdaughters, Betty Tower of Olathe, Thelma Jean Willis of Moundridge and Kay Hayes of Topeka; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 16 stepgrandchildren and 29 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Suit, and a stepdaughter, Frieda Elliott. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. today, Sunday, at the United Methodist Church in Moundridge, with Pastor Jeanine Rishel officiating. Burial will be in Canton Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 until 2:30 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Moundridge. Funeral arrangements provided by Moundridge Funeral Home 115 E. Cole, Box 410 Moundridge, KS 67107 620-345-3800 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

James Allen Rusco, Ed. D. 1940 - 2004

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — James Allen Rusco, Ed. D., 64, died Dec. 29 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 2, 1940, at Great Bend, Kan., the son of Orville John and Katherine Mary Schartz Rusco. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fort Hays State University and his doctorate from Northwestern University near Chicago. A former Great Bend resident, he had lived in Little Rock for 27 years. He was a college professor and counselor for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Rusco was a member of the Catholic Church in Little Rock and of the American Counseling Association. Survivors include two sisters, Gloria Chediak of Lawrence and Vaunita Schnell of Newton Centre, Iowa; and three nieces and nephews. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Ted Stoecklein and the Rev. John J. Maes officiating. Interment will be in the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery at Ellinwood. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Catholic Community of Great Bend, to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, or to the James Rusco Scholarship Fund at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2005

Kent N. Hughes 1941 - 2004

LA CROSSE — Kent N. Hughes, 63, died Dec. 31 at his La Crosse home. He was born Dec. 12, 1941, at Marceline, Mo., the son of Harvey Roland and Theda Virginia (Still) Hughes. He graduated from Marceline (Mo.) High School with the Class of 1959. He married Genita Solomon Sept. 1, 1991, in Sheridan County, Mo. He was a retail salesman and had lived in La Crosse for 13 years, moving here from Great Bend. Hughes was a member of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Genita, of the home; a son, William Roland Hughes, of Jefferson City, Mo.; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Dorrell of Marceline, Mo.; three brothers, Rex Allan Hughes of Macon, Mo., Kim William Hughes of Marceline, Mo., and Rand Phillip Hughes of Minnesota; two sisters, Patricia Linn Couch of Chicago and Holli Kay Dowell of St. Louis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys (Smith) Hughes, a brother, Gene Richard Hughes, and a sister, Kathy Virginia Hughes. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in La Crosse, with the Rev. Marilyn Christmore officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Marceline, Mo. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m., at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse; or from 8 to 8:50 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse. Memorials may be made to Central Rush County EMS. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine La Crosse,KS 67548 785-222-2517 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 200