Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

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Jacquelyn "Jackie" Beth Monroe, 87, passed away February 13, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. She was born March 12, 1937, in Otis, Kan., to Jacob and Bonita (Brack) Brack. Jackie married Don Eulert and they later divorced.  On April 14, 1976, Jackie married Orville Monroe in Albuquerque, New Mexico....

Feb 12, 2025

Francis Eugene "Gene" Smith, Jr., 80, passed away February 12, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend, Kansas. He was born in Dighton, Kansas, on August 28, 1944, to Francis Eugene, Sr. and Marjorie Etta (Tustin) Smith. On October 17, 2017, he married Cindy Lee in Great Bend.

Gene was a veteran of...

Feb 11, 2025

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Gwyn Eileen Boepple, 78, passed away February 11, 2025, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born January 24, 1947, in Junction City, to Clay and Geraldine (Edwards) Moreland. Gwyn married Harold Edward Boepple June 19, 1966, in Hoxie.  He passed away September 19, 2011.

Gwyn worked as a med-aide for...

Feb 11, 2025

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Camilo Martinez, 73, passed away surrounded by family, February 11, 2025, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born July 18, 1951, in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico to Maximiliano & Maria De Jesus (Torres) Martinez.

Camilo married Guadalupe Flores December 26, 1980, in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico.  They moved to the area,...

Feb 10, 2025

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Anita (Reif) Ellison, 71, passed away February 10, 2025, at Leisure Homestead, Stafford, Kansas, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 16, 1953, in Great Bend, Kansas, to James and Laura (Debes) Reif. Anita married John Ellison; they later divorced.

Anita graduated from Hoisington High School, Barton Community...

Feb 9, 2025

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Genevieve "Jenny" Darlene Lamb, 82, passed away February 9, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born July 26, 1942, in Wichita, to Roy and Ella May (Davis) Dewing.

Jenny married Keith Lamb July 29, 1962, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They made Great Bend their home in 1966. She was a long-time...

Feb 7, 2025

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Deanne R. Weathers, 84, passed away February 7, 2025, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on April 27, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, to Alvin "Al" and Bertha (Tammen) Hanken. On October 28, 1965, she married Larry Weathers in Great Bend, Kansas.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, Deanne was...

Feb 7, 2025

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Lynette M. Blakeslee, 97, formerly of rural Great Bend, died February 7, 2025, at Diversicare of Larned, Kansas. She was born on August 27, 1927, at rural Seward, Kansas, to Bruno and Emma (Weigt) Fischer. On May 29, 1955, she married George W. Blakeslee, Jr. at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church (now Peace Church)...

Feb 6, 2025

Laura Ellen DeWerff, 58, passed away with family by her side, February 6, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born August 24, 1966, to Vernon and Mary Ann (Desemo) Schartz in Larned.

Laura married Scott DeWerff September 10, 1999, in Great Bend. She owned and operated delivering hay around the area. She held her CDL and...

Feb 5, 2025

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Lowell Elvin Elder, 83, passed away February 5, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 24, 1942, in Sullivan, Illinois to Everett and Thelma (Stirrett) Elder.

Lowell was an American at heart and a patriot which led him to serve with The United States Army. He married Leatitia Corrine Maxedon...

Feb 4, 2025

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Rodney "Rod" Bryan Furrow, 65, passed away February 4, 2025, in Ellinwood, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1959, to Dale and Shirley (Ebbers) Furrow in Sterling, Colorado. Rod married Renetta Coakley February 22, 1980, in Sterling, Colorado.

Rod and Renetta made Ellinwood their home in 1988, where he began working for...

Feb 4, 2025

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Jason "J.R." Balding, 38, passed away February 4, 2025, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born July 14, 1986, to Robin Hill and Tracy Thacker in Larned. He was later adopted by Gary and Kathy Balding, who lovingly raised him. Jason was also blessed to have Fredrick McNett as a caring...

Feb 3, 2025

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Sister Alvina Miller, 106, died February 3, 2025, at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse in Great Bend.  She was born February 17, 1918, in Catherine, Kansas, the daughter of Adam and Alvina Miller.  She entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1932 and pronounced vows in 1935.  This year marks her 90th  year of...

Feb 3, 2025

Judy Lynne Christiansen, 76, went to be with her heavenly Father, February 3, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born September 9, 1948, in Great Bend to Larry and Helen (McMullen) Green.

Judy married Gary Jerome Christiansen December 1, 1992, in Great Bend.  He preceded her in death September 3, 2011. Judy worked for Venture transferring...

Jan 30, 2025

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Rose Louise Kelly, 90, passed away January 30, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on April 20, 1934, in Meeteesee, Wyoming, to Charles Myrle and Agnes (Sayles) Dixon. On October 26, 1956, she married Carroll Kelly in Wamego, Kansas. He passed on May 21, 1998.

Jan 28, 2025

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Imogene Ione (Nolte) Christiansen, 94, passed away, with family at her side, January 28, 2025, at River Bend Assisted Living in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born February 17, 1930, in Stafford County to John and Elizabeth (Ukens) Nolte.

Imogene married Jesse Duane Christiansen December 18, 1951, in Raton, New Mexico.  They...

Jan 28, 2025

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John Thomas Koochel, 80, passed away January 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on January 31, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Olin and Dorothy (Wilhelm) Koochel. On June 10, 1964, he married Shirley Mauler at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, Kansas.

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Jan 26, 2025

Reuben James Flagor, 88, passed away January 26, 2025, at Clara Barton Hospital, in Hoisington, Kansas. He was born August 28, 1936, to Reuben Earl and Sarah E. (Lolly) Flagor in Deerfield, Missouri.

Reuben married Frances Jean Connor-Shreve April 28, 1962, in Hoisington. They were married for 56 years until her passing April 19, 2019. Reuben was...

Jan 25, 2025

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Larry Dean Teichmann, 82, passed away January 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Clara Barton Medical Center, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Ellsworth Oscar "Bud" and Merica Elaine "Mickey" (McGinnis) Teichmann.

Larry was a long time Great Bend resident having grown up on...

Jan 24, 2025

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Beverly P. Komarek age 90 died January 24, 2025, in Wheaton Illinois. She was born October 2, 1934, in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Earl Madison and Frieda P. (Horney) Phillips. Beverly graduated from Great Bend High School in 1952 and attended Kansas State University as a Child Psychology Major. Beverly was a...