Bradley Slagle, age 63, passed away on July 8, 2019. Funeral service is planned for Thursday evening, July 11, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Ness City with inurnment to follow in the Buda Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. Memories and words of support may be left for the family at by writing in the guest book on this page.
An obituary is pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home..
Gail Ellen Keller, age 60, passed away June 14, 2019, at her home. Gail was born July 18, 1958 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of George M. and Carolyn Mae (Crouch) Huber.
Gail, a resident of Great Bend since 2001, coming from Kansas City, Mo., devoted her life to caring for others, being employed by Cherry Village as a CNA and CMA, and later working privately as an in home care giver. She held a special place in her heart for animals, especially her two cats.
Survivors include her mother, Carolyn Mae Huber; and two brothers, Thomas C. Keller and wife Diane of Liberty, Mo., and James K. Keller and companion Robin F. Murphy of Liberty, Mo. She was preceded in death by her father, George M. Huber.
A service of remembrance will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at First Southern Baptist Church Annex, 3301 19th St., Great Bend. Please use the alley for parking. Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Timothy Harlan Parr, 63, passed away July 3, 2019, at his home in Junction City. Tim was born May 5, 1956, at Great Bend, to Harlan and Mary Lou (Fulgroat) Parr.
Tim, a resident of Junction City, coming from Great Bend, was a machinist working previously at Plating, Inc. and Rice Engineering. He served his country in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of PFC.
Survivors include one daughter, Tiffany Parr of Hutchinson; two brothers, Randy Parr and wife Lisa of Great Bend, and Gary Parr and fiancée Julie Sanders of Great Bend; and two sisters, Sue Miller of Lakewood, Col. and Cheryl Smith and husband Russ of Liberal.
Graveside services and inurnment will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier. Military Rites will be conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard and American Legion Riders Post 180. Memorials have been suggested to Timothy Parr Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Thursday, August 1st, 1991 – Monday, July 1st, 2019
An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.
Gary Linn Seemann passed away at home in Great Bend, KS on July 5th, 2019 at the age of 66.
Gary was born in Smith Center, KS on November 30th, 1952. He and his family moved to Levant, KS in 1959. Gary served with the United States Army beginning in 1971 until he was distinguishably discharged in 1977. After the Army, Gary worked for AT&T from 1978 to 2010 when he retired.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ernst & Rosalie Seemann.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of twenty-three years, Joy (Stephens) Seemann. They were married on May 17th, 1996. He is also survived by his brother Craig, of Colby; sister Lisa (Bert) Ree, of Schoenchen, KS and brother Kelly, of Amarillo, TX. Gary is lovingly remembered by his children, Jenni (Mark) Penka, of St. Francis, KS, Eric (Whitney) Seemann, of New Braunfels, TX, JC (Beth) Zahradnik, of Anthony, KS, Amanda (Nathan) Franklin, of Atwood, KS, Brian (Wendy) Seemann, of Manhattan, KS, & JT (Becca) Zahradnik, of Muscatine, IA. Gary’s pride was his fourteen grandkids, Kierstyn, Kierra & Brody Penka; Noah & Grace Seemann; Camden & Corbin Franklin; Clarksly, Carter, Monroe, & Deacon Zahradnik; and Genevieve, Isaiah, & Juliet Zahradnik.
Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Berean Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorial funds have been set-up in his name with AWANA and Star of Hope and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Michael Alan Robben, age 60, of Ellis, Kansas (formerly of Oakley, KS) passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Ellis.
He was born February 18, 1959 in Oakley, KS to Francis and LaVerna (Lintel) Robben. He attended Oakley High School and later attended Industrial Technical Trade School in Goodland, majoring in Diesel Mechanics. He moved to Burlington, CO working different jobs there. He married Margaret Meyer in Burlington, CO and later were divorced, to this union three children were born: Brent Michael Robben, George Alan Robben, and Amiee Ann Robben, all of Colorado.
Survivors include his children, together with two sisters: Lana Sue (Steve) Wilson; Linda (John) Howard; and one brother: Dan (Chris) Robben. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Robben.
A private family inurnment in St Joseph Cemetery in Oakley, KS is planned for July 16, 2019.
Memorials are suggested to the Michael Robben Memorial Fund – C/O Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Marion Bradley “Brad” Bartlett, 87, passed away July 3, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, Ohio.
Brad was born Oct. 3, 1931 in Stafford, Kansas; the son of Addison Albert and Clara Belle Titus Bartlett. He was the eighth of ten children. All of his siblings preceded him in death.
After graduating from Stafford High School in 1949 where he played football and ran track, he went to work as a telegrapher for ATS&F. After serving with the Army in Japan during the Korean War, Brad returned to his job with the railroad.
It was during this stint at the railroad in Great Bend where Brad met “the best thing that ever happened to me”, his wife, LaVonne Marie Quincy. The pair married in 1955 and lived in Great Bend before moving to Hutchison in 1957. Brad attended Hutchison Junior College and moved to Topeka in 1959 to attend Washburn University where he graduated with a degree in Business.
Brad spent most of his life in Topeka where he was the Chief Financial Officer for Duffens Optical. Brad retired from Duffens with over 30 years of service.
Brad was a life long sports fan and enjoyed following the local high school and college sports teams in Northeast Kansas. He enjoyed traveling to support his favorite basketball teams.
Brad loved traveling and was particularly proud that a farm boy from Stafford saw so much of the world: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ireland, Spain, Algeria, Canada, and most of the U.S. including train trips through Alaska and the Southwest.
When not traveling, Brad enjoyed practicing his woodworking skills. He was known for his expertise in rebuilding and refinishing furniture and restoring and revitalizing houses.
Brad was of the Christian faith and a member of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was a Mason and a member of the American Legion.
Brad is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaVonne. Other survivors include; a daughter Shannon Bartlett and wife Lisa Smith, Columbus, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12th, with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. The family will be present 6-8p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to Washburn University in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com
Mildred Virginia Biby, 93, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. She was born January 18, 1926, in Barton County, the daughter of Ben and Lydia (Ochs) Steinert.
Mildred was a resident of Ellinwood since 1958, coming from Council Bluffs, IA. She was united in marriage to Virgil Biby on October 17, 1958, in Great Bend. He passed away May 14, 1996. She worked for the Ellinwood Schools as a cook. She was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood and the VFW Auxillary and the American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and working in her garden.
Survivors include, one son, Larry Teager and wife Elaine “Amy” of Spring Hill; one daughter, Karen Reigier of Hays; one brother, Don Steinert of N.C.; five grandchildren, Dion Wolfe, Seberna, Trent, Bradley, and Ian Teager; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Teager; one brother, Clarence; four sisters, Alverta, Ruth, Lenora, and Evelyn.
Visitation will be held 12 to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019. The family present will be present from 9:30 a.m. to service time at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin- Commanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.
Memorial has been established with the Woodhaven Care Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Sharon Noel, age 77, of Quinter, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital, Wichita.
Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.
Virginia W. Boxberger, 95, passed away on July 6th, 2019 at Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas.
Virginia was born on July 26th, 1923, at the family farm near Milberger, Kansas, the daughter of George and Mary K. (Kraft) Steinert. She grew up in the Milberger community.
She was united in marriage to Clarence Boxberger on February 25th, 1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in Russell. From this union, Virginia and Clarence were blessed with two daughters, Beverly and Mary, and son, Tim. She was a homemaker and also worked for USD #407 as a school cook and later ashead cook and supervisor at Simpson Elementary School in Russell. She lived the majority of her life south of Russell in a home she and Clarence built by hand.
Clarence preceded her in death on June 4th, 1977. She found companionship and love again two years later and married Russell K. Ehrlich in November of 1979. He passed away in July of 1985.
She and Clarence were longtime members of St. John Lutheran Church. She was a previous member of Prairie Mates EHU, Russell V.F.W Auxiliary, Russell American Legion Auxiliary, a board member of the Russell Senior Center, and a 4-H Community Leader for Sunflower 4-H Club.
She enjoyed crafting, drawing, sewing, quilting, fishing, playing bingo and cards, and was an accomplished baker and cook. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving family members include daughters, Beverly Miller of Leawood, Kansas, Mary Holliday of Russell, Kansas, and son Tim (Laura) of Great Bend, Kansas; four grandchildren, Shelly Dorrel (Alan), Rebecca Griffen (Jim), Brandon Winter (Crystal), and Matt Langhofer; nine great-grandchildren, Jessica Clevenger, (Joey), Taylor Dorrel, MaKenzie Miller, Dylan Winter, Samuel Winter, Matthew Langhofer, Logan Langhofer, Laura Langhofer and Lacey Langhofer; and sisters Edna Tittel and May Karst.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 32 years Clarence Boxberger, second husband Russell K. Ehrlich, brother Reuben Steinert, sister Rosa Boxberger, grandson Douglas Langhofer, and son-in-law, Steven Miller.
A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Russell with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Burial will take place following the service at Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, with the family present to greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Memorial has been established with Almost Home, Inc. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
Lifelong Kanorado, Kansas, resident Connie S Sheldon, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Baldwin City, Kansas.
Connie was born on June 4, 1945 in Goodland, Kansas to Walker and Letha (Vaughn) Sivey. She was one of four children. Connie grew up in Kanorado and graduated from Kanorado High School in 1963.
On June 8, 1963, she married Jon Sheldon in Kanorado. To this union, two children, Shad and Tonya were born.
Connie began her career with the United States Postal Service in April of 1970, becoming the Postmaster of Kanorado in January of 1982. She retired in 2012 after 42 years of service. She trained and mentored many new Postmasters throughout her career.
She was a member of the United Postmasters of America, NAPUS, the Kanorado United Methodist Church, Slim and Trim Club, Kanorado Senior Center, and always enjoyed helping with Kanorado Days.
Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister Judy Fritz.
She is survived by her husband Jon of their home in Kanorado, one son Shad (Penny) Sheldon of Lecompton, Kansas, and Tonya (Summer) Sheldon of San Jacinto, CA. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Kade Sheldon of Austin, TX and Courtney (Tyler) Cook of Prairie Village, KS; one great grandchild Ryan Marie Cook of Prairie Village, KS; and two sisters, Ramona (Jim) Livengood of Goodland, KS and Shirley (Ralph) Wilson of Ruleton, KS.
Funeral services for Connie will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 9:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kanorado Cemetery, Kanorado, KS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be designated to the Kanorado Senior Center and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.
Donald E. Peterson, age 97, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his Home in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on January 8, 1923 in Page City, Kansas the son of Amel and Ella Peterson.
Donald was a member of the Leoti, Kansas community for 80 years before moving to Dodge City for the last 17 years.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Grace Page, Letta Peterson and Lloyd Peterson.
Memorial services will be held at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. in Leoti, Kansas.
Interment will follow at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.
Memorials can be made to the Donald Peterson Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.
June 29, 2019 – Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, artist and friend passed from us peacefully last night as she slept. Dorothy Marie Legge Schmidt was 95.
Her long life began September 10, 1923, in Penns Grove, New Jersey, when she was born to Harold and Veronica (Linenberger) Legge. She was raised in rural Rush County, in McCracken, Kansas, the eldest daughter of eight children. Dorothy grew up in a German and Russian German household in the Catholic faith. Her maternal grandfather Joseph Linenberger was German from the Volga region of Russia. Her paternal grandparents were from Germany. Her values are those of small farm town America of earnest diligence, hard work, and integrity.
Dorothy always had a passion for learning. She read every book and magazine she could get her hands on. As she advanced in school from one level to the next, she would be called upon to help teach the younger children.
She was a musician and played guitar, piano, and accordion for a local dance band. Even in her later years, she could remember the words and melody to many of those old-timey songs.
She married Edwin Schmidt of rural Kansas, on December 29, 1948 at Schoenchen, Kansas. They settled in Ellis, Kansas, where they raised their seven children. Their second child, Donny, died at birth. Raising six boys and one daughter was an “adventure” as she would say. Her tales were limitless and included the time she was picked up by a tornado and tossed twenty feet away unscathed and ready to face another twister. She was Dorothy from Kansas, after all.
Some considered her a “modern woman” as she always strived to do more. She wrote articles for the Lacrosse newspaper, sold World Book encyclopedias, worked on the farm, and designed and built two houses in Hays.
Her husband, Eddie, died in 1978 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She later settled in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and continued her career as a china painter. She was well known in the china painting community and was able to garner quite a following. She began to teach others. Over her forty year career, she produced hundreds of pieces of art, taught scores of students, and studied and showed her skills in Europe and South America.
Dorothy was a world traveler and had visited nearly every continent and dozens of countries including Russia, Egypt, Japan, Greece, South America, and most of Europe not to mentioned all around the U.S. She even organized tours which allowed her to travel for free. From all points of the globe, she brought exotic gifts back to her children and friends.
With an ever-present smile, Dorothy had countless friends and was always a standout at the Schmidt Family Reunions in Kansas. She has a quick wit, remarkable memory, and steadfast opinions. She was admired by many and loved by her many friends and large family. She was proud of all of them and was eager to share in the joy of each of their lives.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her five brothers, and two sisters, her husband Eddie, sons Donny, Bob, Ronnie, and Larry, and grandson Elijah. She is survived by her daughter Susan Schmidt (John Lumpp) of Johnstown, Colorado, and her sons Kenny (Becky) and Terry, both of the Phoenix area; 13 grandchildren, Paige, Cassie, Paula, Tiffany, Noah, Christi, Carey, Geann, Peter, Shea, Aaron, Quinn, and Erica, who was always by her; 13 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, dozens of nieces and nephews. She will be missed.
On August 17, 2019, in Hays, Kansas, a celebration of life for her and her son Bob Schmidt will be held at Saint Joseph Cemetery.
