Obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

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Arlyn Kent Steinert, 73, passed away October 6, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan.  He was born November 16, 1950, in Great Bend, Kan., to Paul and Nima (Ochs) Steinert.  Arlyn married Marcell Schwein, then later married Cynthia "Cindy" (Roush) March 5, 1977, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kan.

Arlyn, a...

Sep 25, 2024

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Richard Gene Michel, Jr., 90, died September 25, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.  He was born February 16, 1934, on the family farm in rural Rawlins County, Kansas, the son of Richard F. Michel, Sr. and Dora (Wicke) Michel.   Richard graduated from Atwood High School in 1952. He then proudly served in...

Sep 24, 2024

Alberta Cecilia Ledesma, 92, died September 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born April 8, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Carlos and Virginia (Orozco) Mancha.

On January 18, 1952, she married Ermenes "Hernenez" aka Herman Ledesma in Great Bend, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1985.

Sep 9, 2024

Peggy Lee Latham, 93, died September 9, 2024, at Wheatland Health Care Center, Kingman, Kansas.  She was born December 4, 1930, in Hoisington, Kansas, the youngest daughter of O.A. and Lela (Spires) Pennington.  Peggy graduated from Hoisington High School in 1949.

On May 19, 1951, she eloped to Las Vegas, New Mexico and married her high school...

Sep 2, 2024

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Kevin C. Seyfert, 62, died September 2, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.  He was born October 18, 1961, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Norma (Courange) Seyfert. Kevin graduated from Hoisington High School in 1979 and later furthered his education in mechanics at NCK Tech in Beloit...

Aug 17, 2024

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Roger Alan Stephens, 72, passed away on August 17, 2024, surrounded by his family at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born November 2, 1951, in Indio, CA, son of Clifford and Ruth (Stanbrough) Stephens. He married Rita Joann Pekarek on July 6, 1974, in Wilson, KS.

Aug 2, 2024

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Patricia Ann Proksch, 87, died August 2, 2024, at Credo Senior Living of Hoisington, Kansas.  She was born April 29, 1937, the daughter of Gus and Dale (Depiesse) Schremmer.  Pat graduated from Hoisington High School in 1955.

On April 24, 1957, she married Richard J. Proksch in Hoisington, Kansas. He preceded her...

Jul 28, 2024

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Melvin Lee Harmon, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, July 28, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.  He was born March 28, 1934, in Great Bend, Kan., to Luther L. and Mabel Zona (Slaemer) Harmon.  Melvin married Helen Vasquez March 2, 1963, in Great Bend.  Helen passed away July 25, 2011....

Jul 28, 2024

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Bonita Jeanette "Bonnie" Schremmer, 80, passed away July 28, 2024, at Hospice House of Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on February 29, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Joseph and Emma (Reif) Prosser. On July 4, 1962, she married William "Bill" Schremmer at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.

Bonnie...

Jul 20, 2024

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J. Dion Vasquez, 62, died July 20, 2024, as a result of a vehicular accident.  He was born March 29, 1962, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Joseph L. "Joe" and Claudetta "Sue" (Juby) Vasquez.  Dion graduated from Hoisington High School in 1980, where he enjoyed playing sports. His love of sports continued into...

Jul 8, 2024

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Warren Ervin McConnell, 89, Salina, passed away on July 8, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center with his family by his side.  He was born on November 9, 1934, in Haileyville, Oklahoma to William Warren McConnell and Zelma (Allen) McConnell. His stepmother was Neva (Wofford) McConnell.

He married Patricia Ann Bahr on...

Jul 7, 2024

Jack F. Schlessiger, 80, died July 7, 2024, at his home in Claflin.  He was born February 2, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Fred and Esther (Ochs) Schlessiger.  Jack graduated from Claflin High School in 1962. He served in the Air National Guard from 1963 to 1971.

In 1967 he married Janice Oberg in...

Jul 7, 2024

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Allen Lloyd Graves, 80, died July 7, 2024, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas. He was born August 21, 1943, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James and Velma (Moore) Graves.  In 1962 he graduated from Hoisington High School. He then served during the Vietnam War with the United States Navy from 1962 until 1966.

Jun 28, 2024

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Arlene Carolyn Yarmer, 86, passed away peacefully June 28, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan.  She was born January 6, 1938, in rural Hoisington, Kan., to John Edward and Antonia Marie (Langer) Stoss.  Arlene married Vernon Adolph Yarmer May 22, 1956, in Olmitz, Kan.  He died June 21, 2008.

Arlene,...

Jun 21, 2024

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Carol Alice Clarke, 90, died June 21, 2024, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.  She was born October 10, 1933, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Faye (Chenoweth) Humphrey.  She attended schools in Hoisington and Jetmore, Kansas.

On July 22, 1950, she married Joseph Alanson "Joe" Clarke, Sr. in...

Jun 14, 2024

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V. Louise "Peggy" Rodriguez-Bryant, 87, died June 14, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus.  She was born January 3, 1937, in Branson, Missouri. Peggy graduated from Barton County Community College and then worked for the SRS Office and later for the Great Bend Tribune.

Peggy loved spending...

Jun 2, 2024

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Perry J. Krier, 62, died June 2, 2024, at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. He was born May 20, 1962, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Bernard J. and Marilyn R. (Straub) Krier. Perry graduated from Claflin High School in 1980 and then attended Barton County Community College.

A lifetime Claflin resident,...

Jun 2, 2024

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Thomas L. Demel, 87, passed away June 2, 2024, at Credo Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas.  He was born February 21, 1937, on the family farm west of Odin, Kansas, to Frank and Mary (Klug) Demel.  On May 6, 1961, Tom married Darleen Graves at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, and shared 63...

May 21, 2024

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Virginia Louise Deines, 96, died May 21, 2024, at St. Andrews at Francis Place in Eureka, Missouri.  She was born August 6, 1927, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Benjamin L. and Ada Correne (Maiden) Shull.  Virginia graduated from Hoisington High School in 1945.

On April 4, 1947, she married Reuben R....

May 13, 2024

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Bruce, 69, died May 13, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.  She was born July 21, 1954, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert R. and Lela V. (Zimmerman) Kennedy.

On November 1, 1974, she married Robert W. Bruce, Sr. in Ness City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 2,...