Joan Elizabeth Werth Obituary
The family of Joan Elizabeth Werth of Great Bend, Kansas announces her passing on September 14, 2026. Joan, born on November 17, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Werth and Bridget Werth (Jacobs); her husband Leon A. Werth; and her brothers-in-law, Duane Klaus, Danny Pfeifer, Wayne Jacobs and Roger Anschutz.
She is survived by: her children, Keith Werth (Ann) of Great Bend, Neil Werth (Fran) of Great Bend, Kurt Werth (Dionne) of Cimarron, Colleen Kohls (Doug) of Great Bend, Michelle Schenkel (Todd) of Topeka and Denise Thole (Tony) of Olathe; and her siblings, Norma Klaus of Hays, Emily Pfeifer of Hays, Clairella Jacobs of Hays, Cynthia Anschutz of Hays, Leland Werth (Janice) of Ellis and Les Werth (Shirley) of Schoenchen. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bryant Funeral Home (1425 S Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530). A prayer will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 4:00 PM and at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Rose Catholic Church (1412 Baker Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530). A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Memorials may be made out to Brookdale Activity Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530.
