Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Martha Ann Powell Williams 1924-2003
ROZEL - Martha Ann Powell Williams, 78, died Sept. 1 at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt. She was born Dec. 12, 1924, at Rozel, the daughter of Frank W. and Lola M. Fromong Powell. A resident of Rozel, coming from Amarillo, Texas, in 1985, she was a retired accountant with U.S. Government Department of Interior. Mrs. Williams attended the Methodist church in Amarillo. Survivors include two brothers, Joe Powell of Rozel and Jim Powell of Green Valley, Ariz.; and four sisters, Wanda Allen of Raytown, Mo., Jean Thomas of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Grace Powell of Seattle, Wash., and Barbara Powell of Grand Coulee, Wash. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Ann Goodyear; and one brother, Jack Powell. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Larned cemetery, with the Rev. Tony Horsley officiating. Memorials are suggested to Mayo Cancer Research or Rozel Fire Department, in care of Beckwith Mortuary Inc. of Larned.
Donna L. Gibbs 1933-2003
SCOTT CITY - Donna L. Gibbs, 70, died Sept. 2 at Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Colby, the daughter of Roland and Minnie Carpenter Griggs. She married
Ralph E. Gibbs May 29, 1949, in Colby. He died May 10, 2002. A resident of Scott City since 1954, coming from Colby, she was a retired school bus dispatcher for USD 466 in Scott City. Mrs. Gibbs was a member of Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Veteran's of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Baptist Women's Group, all of Scott City. Survivors include two sons, Mike Gibbs and Phil Gibbs, both of Scott City; one daughter, Susan Rohrbough of Scott City; one brother, Elton Griggs of Colby; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church of Scott City, with the Rev. Robert Nuckolls officiating. Burial will be at Scott County cemetery in Scott City. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Price & Sons Funeral Home of Scott City. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Southern Baptist Church or American Parkinson Disease Association, both in care of the funeral home.
Stephen Ray Duncan 1951-2003
Stephen Ray Duncan, 51, of Great Bend, died Sept. 2 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Nov. 16, 1951, at Garden City, the son of Vaughn A. and Margaret Ruthe Robbins Duncan. He was a graduate of Great Bend High School and attended Barton County Community College. He married
Debra D. McMullen May 28, 1982, at Great Bend. A resident of Great Bend since 1976, coming from Oklahoma City, Okla., he worked for USD 428 in the transportation and grounds departments. Duncan was a member of First Methodist Church of Pratt and Eagle's Lodge of Great Bend. He was a certified driver's training instructor, certified instructor of medic first aid and a certified children safety seat specialist. Survivors include one son, Ryan Garrett Cook of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Kynha Renee Duncan of Great Bend; his father of Great Bend; his former wife of Great Bend; and two brothers, Von Stewart Duncan of Hudson and David Brent Duncan of Wichita. He was preceded in death by one son, Brandon Nash Duncan. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Jana Baxter officiating. Burial will be at Larned cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to USD 428 for soccer field, in care of the funeral home.
George Homer Delaney 1915-2003
NESS CITY - George Homer Delaney, 88, died Sept. 2 at Ness County Hospital in Ness City. He was born April 17, 1915, at the family farm south of Ness City, the son of Daniel Boone and Dillie M. Harrison Delaney. He married
Fern R. Libby March 3, 1934, in Kinsley. A resident of Ness City since February 2000, coming from Ness County, he was a farmer and rancher. Delaney was a member of Odd Fellow Lodge of Ness City, Tired Iron Club of Kinsley and a former member of the school board of the old Cleveland School in Ness County. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Clayton 'Jake' Delaney of Great Bend and Gene Delaney of Ness City; one daughter, Sharon Munsch of Ness City; one brother, Lorin 'Bub' Delaney of Ness City; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; three stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Dechant; seven brothers, Harvey Delaney, Fred Delaney, Sam Delaney, Buford Delaney and three infants; four sisters, Elsie Turley, Elva Cranston, Ola Surprise and Leona Music; and one grandson, Stephen Dechant. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, with the Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will be at Ness City cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Ness County Bank Building Foundation Elevator Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Jeffrey Ray Santos Garcia 1981-2003
LARNED - Jeffrey Ray Santos Garcia, 22, died Aug. 29 near Larned. He was born May 29, 1981, at Kanohe, Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Joe and Annie Fe Duenas Garcia. He was a 2000 graduate of Larned High School and a February 2003 graduate of Brick Layer and Craft School of Wichita. A resident of Larned since 1991, coming from Oceanside, Calif., he was a brick layer. Garcia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned and Brick Layers Union Local Chapter 15 of Wichita. Survivors include his parents of Larned; one brother, Joe Garcia Jr. of Larned; one sister, Tiffany Garcia of Larned; and his grandmother, Ana D. Santos of Guam. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Dennis Reed officiating. Burial will be at Larned cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday, all at the mortuary chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Jeff Garcia Memorial Fund, in care of the mortuary chapel.
Weldon 'Leroy' Miller 1926-2003
Weldon 'Leroy' Miller, 77, of Great Bend, died Sept. 1 at Hays. He was born March 3, 1926, at Rooks County, the son of Robert Henry and Lulu Weems Miller. He married
Shirley Ann Benoit Jan. 5, 1957, in Norton. She died July 20, 2003. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired oilfield driller for Slawson Drilling. Miller was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, George Miller and Robert Miller, both of Great Bend; three daughters, Kathy Robinson of Panama City, Fla., Mary Cooley of Great Bend and Cheryl Roa of Hays; one brother, Leland Miller of Brighton, Colo.; 22 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, William Miller, Cleo Miller, Virgel Miller and Earl Miller; and three sisters, Helen Paden, Lucille Miller and Louella Miller. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Shannon Vogelesang officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday, both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family, in care of the funeral home.
John 'Jake' J. Hays 1904-2003
LARNED - John 'Jake' J. Hays, 98, died Sept. 1, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned. He was born Oct. 17, 1904, at Zook, the son of John Henry and Lucy Matilda Buhrer Hays. A resident of Pawnee County since 1987, coming from Montana, he was a farmer. Hays was a member of Larned United Methodist Church and past member of Eagles Lodge of Wichita. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include one brother, Albert Hays of Zook; and one sister, Goldie Horton of Zook. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned, with the Rev. Charles Grant officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley cemetery in Zook. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday, both at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Zook Women's Club, in care of the mortuary.
Brian Kent 'Tuna' Frenzl 1963-2003
Brian Kent 'Tuna' Frenzl, 40, of Great Bend, died Sept. 1 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Aug. 18, 1963, at Hoisington, the son of Bill and Mary Ann Hickel Frenzl. A lifetime area resident, he formerly worked for DS&W and was employed by Claflin Pump and Supply. Frenzl was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Great Bend Side Winders. Survivors include his parents of Great Bend; his fiancé, Rita Budig of Great Bend; three brothers, Keith Frenzl of Great Bend, Bob J. Frenzl of Salina and Roy Frenzl of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and three sisters, Linda Stukey of Great Bend, Kathy Gosser of Clay Center, Neb., and Connie Stanley of Bella Vista, Ark. Vigil will be at 7 tonight at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Reginald A. Urban officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of the funeral home.
Charles E. Barker 1918-2003
WICHITA - Charles E. Barker, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, died Aug. 26 in Wichita. Services were held Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wichita, with burial at Resthaven cemetery, Wichita. Charles was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Osceola, Mo. The family moved many times throughout Missouri, western Kansas and eastern Colorado. Charles graduated from Lakin High School in Lakin. Charles entered the Army in March 1942 and served in the Aleutian Islands until he was discharged in November 1945. Charles married
Beulah Snyder, Scott City, Nov. 5, 1942. After his discharge from the Army, they resided in Scott City until 1968. While in Scott City, Charles was the purchasing agent for Wheatland Electric. In 1968, the family moved to Great Bend, where Charles was the contract manager for Western Power until he retired in 1985. Charles and Beulah moved to Wichita in 2001. Charles was an active member of the Scott City community. He served on the city council, taught Red Cross First Aid classes and was a member of First Baptist Church, Lion's Club, American Legion, Masonic Lodge and the Shrine. Charles is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beulah; three daughters, Charlene Fyler and husband Ken of Wichita, Valjean Hackerott of Wichita and Sandi Krewson and husband Richard of Spearville; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67212.
Esther Mueller 1920-2003
HUTCHINSON - Esther Mueller, 82, died Aug. 29 at Hutchinson Hospital. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, at Hudson, the daughter of Max and Minna Nolte Teichman. She attended Emporia State Teachers College and Fort Hays State University and received a teaching certificate. She married
Allen F. Mueller June 7, 1943, at Hudson. He died Oct. 20, 1995. A resident of Hutchinson since 1946, coming from Hudson, she was a former teacher, homemaker and longtime employee of Kansas Job Service. Mrs. Mueller was a member of First Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, Mike Mueller of Wichita; two daughters, Susan Fullmer of Hutchinson and Sandra Yarrish of Wichita; one brother, Walter Teichman of Hudson; two sisters, Rosine Parrish of Great Bend and Elsie Daniels of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Hugo Teichman and Otto Teichman; and two sisters, Ida Nonamaker and Velma Parrish. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Matt Stafford officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity cemetery in Hudson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday, all at Elliott Mortuary in Hutchinson. Memorials are suggested to the church endowment fund, in care of the funeral home.
Ronald D. Smith 1955-2003
SALINA - Ronald D. Smith, 48, died Aug. 31 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1955, in Hoisington, the son of Calvin Emitt and Betty Jean Carroll Smith. He was a graduate of Hoisington High School and Salina Area Vo-Tech. A resident of Salina, he was a driver for United Parcel Service in Salina. Survivors include one daughter, Chelsey Kay Smith of Salina; his parents of Hoisington; and three sisters, Rhonda Dezotell of Haysville, Virginia L. Smith and Dee Ann Smith, both of Hoisington. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Smith's home, 1245 N. Fairchild, Salina. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory of Salina.
Bessie Lamb 1921-2003
Bessie Lamb, 82, of Great Bend, died Aug. 30 at Great Bend Heath and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend. She was born Feb. 25, 1921, at Bladen, Neb., the daughter of Charles Jr. and Lucile Remes Novak. She married
Elwin D. 'Pete' Lamb Sept. 24, 1945, at Smith Center. He died Sept. 26, 1985. She was a resident of Great Bend for 56 years, coming from Red Cloud, Neb. Mrs. Lamb was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend. Survivors include four sons, Jerald A. Lamb, Danny D. Lamb and LeRoy G. Lamb, all of Great Bend, and Ricky L. Lamb of Hoisington; two daughters, Sandra M. Miller of Kanopolis and Glennis F. McNett of Great Bend; one sister, Julia Jennings of Albion, Neb.; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy C. Lamb; one brother, Charles L. Novak; and two sisters, Mary Smith and Josephine Bintz. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Dwight Dozier officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Maude cemetery in Cunningham. Friends may call from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family, in care of the funeral home.
Frank Joseph Flamik 1916-2003
RUSH CENTER - Frank Joseph Flamik, 87, died Aug. 31 at Presbyterian Manor Health Care Center. He was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Banner Township, Timken, the son of Joseph J. and Anna Rita Oliverius Flamik. He married
Clydai Marie Schaffer June 15, 1949. She died in 1973. A resident of Arkansas City, coming from Rush Center, he worked for Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company as a field meter man in the Otis and Macksville areas. Flamik was a member of Western Fraternal Life Association, Lodge 95 of Timken and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3147. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in 19th Coast Artillery. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Byrne of Arkansas City and Linda Shuman of Snyder, Texas; one brother, Oliver Flamik of Rush Center; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Flamik. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Locust Hill cemetery in Rush Center, with the Rev. Vern Richerson officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Care of Kansas or Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Leona LaRayne Reed 1927-2003
LARNED - Leona LeRayne Reed, 76, died Aug. 30 at Beverly Healthcare in Neodesha. She was born April 5, 1927, at Belpre, the daughter of Albert and Stella Meckfessel Strader. She married
Marvin Reed June 28, 1947, at Kinsley. He died May 27, 1988. A resident of Neodesha, coming from Pratt, she worked in the dietary department of Larned State Hospital and was a homemaker. Mrs. Reed was a member of Christian Church in Larned. Survivors include one son, Randy Reed of Pratt; four daughters, Sharon Hinds of Independence, Marilyn Perez and LaRayne Naugle, both of Larned, and Jackie Hedges of Elk City; one brother, Albert 'Sonny' Strader of Olathe; two sisters, Alberta Lee Wils of Great Bend and Donna Cauble of Larned; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Diane Reed. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Larned cemetery, with the Rev. Dan Lundgren officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m to 8 p.m. today at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned. Memorials are suggested to Pratt Senior Center, in care of the mortuary.
