Josephine Ann Skolaut, 94, died October 9, 2007, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born July 31, 1913 in Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Otto Joseph and Josephine A. Bahr Maneth. Mrs. Skolaut was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Barton County. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick, St. Patrick Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella, all of Great Bend. She was a volunteer for the Central Kansas Medical Auxiliary for 25 years and the American Red Cross for 5 years. Survivors include a son, Marvin Skolaut and wife, Marilyn of Olmitz, Kansas; three grandchildren, Marsha Miller, Monica Markiewicz, and Mark Skolaut; three great-grandchildren, Erika Helms, Cal Markiewicz, and Adam Markiewicz; and one step-great-grandson, Thomas Miller. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John Maneth, Bernard Maneth, Otto Maneth, Jr., and Freddie Maneth. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 13, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Wesley Schawe presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. Vigil Service will be Friday, October 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, October 12, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home.