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Hazel (Tootie) D. Callahan

Hazel (Tootie) D. Callahan

Oct 28, 2019

Hazel (Tootie) D. Callahan, 91, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Diversicare, Larned.

She was born November 15, 1927, at Guide Rock, Nebraska, the daughter of Nelson N. and Mary Ruth Hazel Combs Skelton. She worked at C.O. Mammels Grocery Store in Larned.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...

Kristy Damm Edwards

Kristy Damm Edwards

Oct 28, 2019

Kristy Kate Damm Edwards, 40, passed away October 28, 2019 at Stafford County Hospital, Stafford.

She was born January 12, 1979 in Larned to Michael Gene and Kathie Robbins Damm.

On April 1, 2016 she married Scott Edwards in LaCrosse, he survives.

A lifetime area resident she worked as a medical scribe at...

Lyndell E. Fox

Lyndell E. Fox

Oct 14, 2019

Lyndell E. Fox, 82, died October 14, 2019 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born February 5, 1937 in Larned, the son of Emmett and Nevin Bates Fox.

A lifetime area resident he worked for Tabler Furniture, Larned. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Optimist Club, both of Larned. Lyndell...

Johnie Jalene Thompson

Johnie Jalene Thompson

Oct 12, 2019

Johnie Thompson, better known as Jalene Bearly.

Born April/22/1936 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Luther Bryant and Esther Miles, Died Oct/12/2019 In Tulsa OK.

She Married Leslie Bearly in 1958, they were married 51 years, until his passing in 2009. Then she Married Chester Thompson in 2011. She Had 2 children: Don Bearly spouse Rebekah of...

Bonnie Jane Klein

Bonnie Jane Klein

Oct 9, 2019

Burdett – Bonnie Jane Klein, 82, died October 9, 2019 at her home in Burdett.

She was born September 23, 1937 in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond and Ola (Wise) Badger.

On June 10, 1955 she married Gene Raymond Neeley. He died on May 23, 1994. They were the parents of three sons, James Howard "Jim"...

Ralph Joseph Nothstine

Ralph Joseph Nothstine

Oct 8, 2019

Burdett  - Ralph Joseph Nothstine, 71, passed away October 8, 2019 at his home, Burdett, Kansas.

He was born December 16, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio.  The son of Robert Alfred and Ruth Roberta Dixon Nothstine.  A resident of Burdett for approximately 13 years, moving from Colorado.  He was a retired Command Sargent Major for the United States...

Dorothy Dixon

Dorothy Dixon

Oct 7, 2019

Jetmore – Dorothy Dixon, 95, passed away October 7, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born March 3, 1924 in Jetmore to Herman and Jessie Pearl Knoefler.

A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and a house wife. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Happy Hour Club, and...

Betty I Mcphail

Betty I Mcphail

Oct 6, 2019

Larned  - Betty I. McPhail, 83, passed away October 6, 2019 in the comfort of her home with her loving family present.

She was born August 22, 1936 in Larned, the daughter of Frank and Laurine Burris Hawk.  A lifetime area resident; she worked in Housekeeping at Larned State Hospital, and is fondly remembered as a kind...

Betty S. Nauert

Betty S. Nauert

Oct 6, 2019

Larned – Betty S. Nauert, 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Hays, KS on October 6, 2019 after a long and full life.

She was born January 2, 1924 on the farm in Glencoe Townships, Trego County to Rudolph and Caroline Georgian Seibel, the last of their 10 children.

She was a...

Joyce R. Roberts

Joyce R. Roberts

Oct 3, 2019

Joyce R. Roberts, 84, died October 3, 2019 in Larned.

She was born August 20, 1935 in Kinsley to Rex and Mildred (Hanna) Schnatterly.

A longtime area resident she worked for AT&T and Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Larned, Christian Women's Fellowship, prayer group...

Jerry Nuss

Jerry Nuss

Sep 29, 2019

Jerry Allen Nuss, 71, died September 29, 2019 at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned, Kansas.

He was born August 16, 1948 in Great Bend to Herbert R. and Kathryn Elizabeth (Wagner) Nuss.

On April 3, 1971, he married Candice (Candi) R. Colburn at Ventura, California.

A longtime area...

Edith Bird

Edith Bird

Sep 28, 2019

Garfield - Edith Jane Bird, 84, passed away September 28, 2019 at Midland Hospice, Topeka, KS. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1935 to Edmond K. and Kathryn Roberson, Larned, KS. She is survived by her husband Ronald Bird, Topeka, daughters Rhonda (Bob) Wilson and Janet (Dan) Golightley of Topeka and Janell (Jim)...

Wilburn O. Bradshaw

Wilburn O. Bradshaw

Sep 24, 2019

Jetmore – Wilburn O. Bradshaw, 93, passed away on September 24, 2019, at the Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

He was born November 14, 1925 in Jetmore to Ralph O. and Birdia Haller Bradshaw.

A lifetime area resident he was a member of the Church of God In Christ, Garden City, where he served as...

Darlene Mae Howe

Darlene Mae Howe

Sep 17, 2019

Hanston – Darlene Mae Howe, 85, passed away September 17, 2019 in Olathe, Kansas.

She was born August 25, 1934 in Hodgeman County to Harry and Pearl (Kline) Klinge.

A longtime area resident, she spent much of her life serving others, as a waitress, a cook, as well as a paraprofessional for the Dodge City...

Larry Larue Carr

Larry Larue Carr

Sep 17, 2019

Larned – Larry LaRue (Colonel) Carr, 78, passed away September 17, 2019 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born July 11, 1941 at Great Bend, KS, the son of Guy "DeLos" and Glennis Eleanor Schultz Carr.  A lifetime area resident, Larry and his wife, Marlene, were founders of Carr Auction and Real Estate.

He...

Mary "Betty" E. Price

Mary "Betty" E. Price

Sep 17, 2019

Burdett – Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Price, 85, passed away September 17, 2019 at Medicalodge of Great Bend.

She was born September 15, 1934 in Santa Ana, CA, the daughter of Norval and Grace Weddle Bright. A longtime area resident, she was a cook at the Larned State Hospital and Movin On Inn Restaurant where she was also...

Michael "Mike" Don Clark Jr.

Michael "Mike" Don Clark Jr.

Sep 16, 2019

Larned - Michael Don "Mike" Clark Jr., 62, passed away September 16, 2019 at his home in Larned.

He was born December 20, 1956 in Larned to Michael Don and Kitty Ann Shepherd Clark Sr.

A longtime area resident he worked at Larned State Hospital as a LMHT and was a member of the Escue...

Vernita Kay Hodges

Vernita Kay Hodges

Sep 13, 2019

Larned  - Vernita "Neter" Kay Hodges, 69, passed away September 13, 2019 at University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born September 29, 1949 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Lucille Hoffman Fuhr.  A longtime area resident of Larned; she was a Med Aide, LMHT II and a P.A....

James (Dick) Richard Krewson

James (Dick) Richard Krewson

Sep 13, 2019

Spearville – James Richard (Dick) Krewson Jr. 68, passed away September 13, 2019 in Spearville, KS.

He was born February 25, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of James Richard Krewson Sr. and Joan Duckwall (Krewson) Kemper. A longtime area resident, he was in retail management.

He was raised Southern Baptist. He was a family...

Craig Russell

Craig Russell

Sep 2, 2019

Craig L. Russell, 58 went to his heavenly home on September 2, 2019.

He was born October 12, 1960 in Larned, the son of Clinton and Bonnie Murray Russell.

A lifetime area resident, he was a truck driver. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Trousdale, Old Mission United Methodist Church, Fairway, and the...

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