Kenneth R. Van Winkle Obituary
In loving memory of Kenneth R. Van Winkle of Macksville, Kansas, who departed this world on June 24, 2025 at the age of 77. Kenneth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth R. Van Winkle to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Kenneth and Lillian Ruth Van Winkle (Grunder); and his son-in-law Ryan Jilka. He is survived by: his wife Paula J. Moore; his children, Kandee Blasini (Al) of Wichita, Kathy Jerke (Travis) of Bloomington, Kerrie Jilka of Wichita, Kristy Jerke (Chad) of Great Bend and Todd Van Winkle of Macksville; his grandchildren, Adam McManus (Madison), Alex McManus (Priscilla), Aiden McManus, Marc Blasini, Alyssa Jerke, Cassidy Jerke, Meghan Jerke, Natalie Jilka, Morgan Jilka, McKenna Jilka, Katy Barkow (Marshall), Max Jerke, Zoe Jerke and Noah Jerke; and his great grandchildren, Catalina McManus, Rowen McManus, Hendric McManus, William Barkow and Kinley Barkow.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 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 Friday, June 27th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (4100 Broadway Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530).
