Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

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William J. "Bill" Miller "Billy Ray", 63, died January 15, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after an almost three-year courageous battle with cancer.  He was born March 28, 1959, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Robert J. and Elizabeth "June" (Seymour) Miller.  Bill graduated in 1978 from Claflin High School. He...

Jan 15, 2023

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Terry Dean Davidson, 70, passed away January 15, 2023, at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit. He was born September 11, 1952, in Great Bend, to LeRoy and Neita Mae (Hysell) Davidson.

A Beloit resident since 2013, Terry was previously a Claflin and Wilson area resident. He was raised on a...

Jan 11, 2023

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Linda Rose Batchman, 76, passed away January 11, 2023, at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. She was born August 25, 1946, in Great Bend to Conrad and Rose (Kenny) Koehler. She married William "Bill" Batchman August 4, 1973, in Bushton.

A lifetime Barton and Rice County resident, Linda was a homemaker. She...

Jan 7, 2023

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Jozet Fawn Littrell, 66, died January 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.  She was born September 4, 1956, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Leon L. and Bertha Mae (Kunze) Martin.  Jozet was a 1974 graduate of Hoisington High School. She then attended both Barton County Community College...

Jan 5, 2023

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Debbie Buehler, 70, died January 5, 2023, at The Shepherd's Center, Cimarron, Kansas, surrounded by her family.  She was born January 18, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marion (Wirth) Schauf.  Debbie was the youngest of four girls and they were all very talented musicians. Debbie could play the piano...

Jan 4, 2023

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Fred Swalley, Jr., 93, died January 4, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.  He was born July 15, 1929, in Delaware, Oklahoma, the son of Fred Swalley, Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth (Norris) Swalley.  In 1946 Fred graduated from Childers High School, Childers, Oklahoma.

On March 20, 1953, he married Dorothy "Darlene" Shinn-Sleezer...

Dec 30, 2022

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Alberta M. Bahr, 92, died December 30, 2022, at Ultra Care Home Plus in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born May 27, 1930, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of William J. Stoss, Sr. and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss.  Alberta was raised on the family farm south of Olmitz, and attended the District 77 Grade School. ...

Dec 30, 2022

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Lonnie Lynn Ehrlich, 65, died December 30, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas.  He was born October 13, 1957, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Royce M. and Lila J. (Ochs) Ehrlich.  Lonnie graduated Hoisington High School in 1975.

He married Denise Beneteau in December of 1987, they later divorced....

Dec 17, 2022

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Michael Charles Mooney, 67, died December 17, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.  He was born July 29, 1955, in Ellinwood, Kansas, the son of Charles and Beatrice (Lubbers) Mooney.  Mike graduated from Bushton High School in 1973.

On December 24, 2004, he married Rena Jean Glenn in Hoisington, Kansas. She...

Dec 13, 2022

Larry Jo Hullett, 68, died December 13, 2022, at his home in Hoisington, surrounded by his family.  He was born January 8, 1954, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Ralph C. and Grace E. (Mornhinweg) Hullett.  Larry graduated from Larned High School.

A resident of Hoisington since 1976, Larry worked in many trades. Always good with his...

Dec 7, 2022

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Richard Roy Wheeler, 85, died December 7, 2022, at his home with his wife at his side.  He was born June 14, 1937, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Hazel Wheeler.  Rich spent his early childhood years in the Northwestern Kansas area, moving to Hoisington in the 1950's.  An oil field worker for over...

Nov 29, 2022

A Song for Our Brother –

Remember all the songs we've sang together.

Remember the richness of our childhood melody as we grew up surrounded by the love of friends and family. Singsong the melody of Delta Dawn with us for the reward of a quarter from Uncle Dale.

Rejoice in the noise...

Nov 25, 2022

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Alta Ruth Cochrane passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 98. Ruth was born In Hoisington, Kansas, on January 28, 1924, to Robert Leroy and Mary Alta Peterson. In her childhood Ruth lived briefly in Bushton, Kansas, and Galva, Kansas, but lived most of her life in...

Nov 21, 2022

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John Lee Hickey, 73, died November 21, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. The son of Elmer and Eleanor (Steinert) Hickey, he was born December 7, 1948, in Hoisington, Kansas.  In 1967, John graduated from Otis High School.  He then attended Salina Vo-Tech where he received his certification in diesel mechanics.

Nov 20, 2022

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Rosalie Ann "Rose" Roper, 70, passed away on November 20, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on April 25, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Julius and Teresia (Zoth) Penka. On January 2, 1992, she was married to Jim Roper in Denton, Texas. He survives.

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Nov 16, 2022

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Robert Yarmer, 64, died November 16, 2022. He was born to Vernon and Arlene (Stoss) Yarmer on July 5, 1958. He grew up on a farm in rural Russell County near Galatia.

He attended St. Ann's Catholic Elementary School through the 8 th grade.  Then graduated with the class of 1977 from...

Nov 9, 2022

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Ambrose John Wondra, 85, died November 9, 2022, at The Atriums Senior Living, Overland Park, Kansas.  He was born on June 19, 1937, on the family farm in Odin, Kansas, the son of Alfred V. and Regina Rose (Kirmer) Wondra.  Ambrose graduated from Odin High School in 1955 and then served in the Army...

Nov 8, 2022

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Joan Mary Lockwood, 88, died November 8, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kansas.  She was born January 16, 1934, on the family farm near Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Simon and Daisy Margaret (Niceschwander) Heskett. In 1952, Joan graduated from Burr Oak High School.

On December...

Nov 1, 2022

Mary Louise Ehrlich, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on December 20, 1939, in Claflin, Kansas, to Walter and Anna (Heinz) Kaiser.

After raising her family in Great Bend, Kansas, Mary moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent her working years as a caregiver for the elderly...

Oct 30, 2022

< View Funeral Webcast p>Willis "Gene" Bitter, 92, passed away October 30, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on November 29, 1929, in rural Barton County, Kansas, to Wilhelm "Bill" & Lydia (Goerhinger) Bitter. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict as a Staff Sergeant.  He...