Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

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Randolph "Randy" Scott Myers, 71, passed away September 15, 2025, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. He was born July 21, 1954, in Great Bend, to Dilton and Leeoda (Doughty) Myers.

Randy married Charlotte "Char" Clayton April 7, 1984, in Great Bend. He worked for Great Bend Police Department from...

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Ellen Carpenter, 100, passed away September 7, 2025, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on September 17, 1924, in Burbank, California, to Paul Dean and Heloise (Doane) Chance. During her growing up years, her residence shifted from California to Kansas. She graduated from Burbank High School. Moving back to Kansas, she met and married Robert...

Sep 6, 2025

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Larry David Foss, 83, passed away September 6, 2025, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan.  He was born October 1, 1941, in Wichita, to Donald C. and Alice G. (Westerhaus) Foss.  David married the love of his life, Dana Ruth (Orr) Kaiser Oct. 3, 1981, in...

Sep 6, 2025

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Philip Craig Donecker, 26, passed away surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle on September 6, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on July 9, 1999, in Hays, Kansas, to Jeffery Donecker and Michelle (Viescas) Smee.

Philip was a master installer for Renewal by Anderson. He...

Sep 6, 2025

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Kenneth D. "Ken" Shaheen, age 95, passed away September 6, 2025 at Regent Park Assisted Living Facility following a prolonged illness.

Ken was born August 28, 1930, in North Platte, NE, the youngest of ten children born to Mike and Mabel Shaheen. He graduated from Wichita North High School in 1947, attended...

Sep 4, 2025

Bob Baker, who passed away on September 4, 2025, will be remembered at a celebration of life at 10:30 a.m., on October 11, 2025, at the cemetery in Lucas. All who knew Bob are invited to join his wife; Doneida, children; Carrie Beach, Michelle Mettlen, and Kyle Baker and their families in honoring him and his friendships and life...

Sep 1, 2025

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Frederick Dale Seyfert, 81, passed away September 1, 2025, at Leisure Homestead in Stafford, Kansas.  He was born May 29, 1944, in Great Bend, to William and Connie (White) Seyfert.

Frederick worked many years on the railroad for Missouri Pacific Railroad. He then worked for Nestle Purina in Crete, Nebr., until his...

Aug 30, 2025

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Alan Oliver Goodrow, born September 22, 1985, gained his angel wings on August 30, 2025. He was born in Ness City, Kansas, the youngest of four children with older sisters.

He attended Ness City Elementary and Ness City High School, graduating from Great Bend High School then with his certificate in welding...

Aug 28, 2025

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Anna Louise Nordman, 101, passed away August 28, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at Azria Health Wichita, Kansas. She was born on July 30, 1924, near Bushton, Kansas, to Willam and Barbara (Kirmer) Oberle. On February 22, 1955, she married Henry Eugene Nordman in Bushton, Kansas. He passed on January 8, 2014.

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Aug 27, 2025

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Ivy Mae Webster, 97, passed away August 27, 2025, at Aster Estates, Great Bend, Kan.  She was born April 23, 1928, in Hodgeman County, Kan., to Clarence Elmer and Lelia Ruth (Ruff) Salmans. Ivy married James Bennett "J.B." Webster August 6, 1950, in Minneola, Kan.  J.B. passed away February 1, 2016.

Ivy,...

Aug 27, 2025

Barbara Ellen Dollar, 74, passed away August 27, 2025, at her home in Great Bend, Kan.  She was born May 30, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Frank and Lillian (Cook) Dollar.

Barbara, a resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and previously worked for Venture as a flagger.  She enjoyed puzzles, bingo, and scoring deals at Wal...

Aug 24, 2025

Gary LeRoy Morrison, 71, passed away August 24, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 6, 1954, in Great Bend to George & Faye (Miller) Morrison, Sr.

Gary's playful heart found joy being around kids but, especially his grandkids. He loved casting a line and going fishing. He...

Aug 22, 2025

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Donna Mary Fischer, 92, passed away August 22, 2025, at the University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on October 2, 1932, in Great Bend, to Alfred and Mary (Scarborough) Batchman. On October 8, 1950, she married Gerald J. Fischer at Peace Church in Hudson. He passed on August...

Aug 22, 2025

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Adam Joseph Bellendir, 33, passed away August 22, 2025, in rural Stafford County.  He was born September 9, 1991, in Great Bend, to Brian and Angela (Degenhardt) Bellendir.  Adam married Ana Estrella April 29, 2023, at Dodge City, Kan.

Adam, a lifetime resident of Barton and Stafford Counties, farmed and was employed...

Aug 19, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" Leighton, 79, passed away August 20, 2025, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born March 1, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, to James and Julia (Veach) Neff. On January 24, 1991, Judy married Michael "Mike" Leighton in Great Bend. He passed on July 2, 2016.

While Judy lived in multiple states throughout...

Aug 16, 2025

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Timothy Joseph Williams, 63, passed away August 16, 2025, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 18, 1961, in Naples, Florida to Jack & Joan (Kimpler) Williams. He married Kathy Jenisch on October 8, 1996, in Great Bend. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2017.

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Aug 14, 2025

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Robert Carlton "Robbie" Sloan, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family at home in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born December 4, 1955, in Great Bend, to Robert C., Sr. and Connie (Ewing) Sloan. He married June Hammeke on August 14, 1976, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in...

Aug 10, 2025

Norma Jean Kopke, 100, passed away August 10, 2025, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on November 5, 1924, in Great Bend, to Harry and Dovie (Kennemer) Gaunt.

A child of the Roaring Twenties and Prohibition era came and went smoothly enough, crashing into the Dirty Thirties and the Great Depression. This challenging time...

Aug 6, 2025

Linda Katherine Francis, 65, passed away August 6, 2025, surrounded by family at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on July 6, 1960, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Clifford "Cliff" and Janet (Polzin) Bieberle. On January 8, 1986, she married Todd Francis on a mountain top in Winter Park, Colorado.

A lifetime Great Bend resident,...

Aug 2, 2025

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Karen Lindberg, 80, of Great Bend passed into her eternal home August 2, 2025, at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas with family present. Born on August 23, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, Karen was the daughter of Merle E. Rinker and Ada M. (Dunn) Rinker. At just six months old, she moved with her family...