Dorothy Yvonne “Dot” Vainer, 86, passed away Aug. 31, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. She was born on Dec. 18, 1937, in Phillipsburg, Kan., to John and Levena (Belveal) Pflieger. On Nov. 5, 1957, she married James “Jim” Vainer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salina, Kan. 

Dot had been a resident of Great Bend since 1971, coming from Concordia. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 50 years alongside her husband in the glass industry, including for Quality Glass. Dot was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Altar Society, and former member of AMBUCS. She volunteered to work at polling places during elections. Dot enjoyed spending time at the lake, boating and camping, and especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include two sons, David Vainer and wife Pam, and John Vainer and wife Lori, all of Great Bend; daughter, Debbie Quinn and husband Jim of Dover, Delaware; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Matt, Megan, Kylie, Dalton, Katlin, and Aron; and 11 great grandchildren, Jackson, Lincoln, Brooke, Olivia, Valerie, Blair, Isaac, Ethan, Kennedie, Blaklie, and Oliver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents; and two brothers, J.R. and Rich Pflieger.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will take place noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 p.m. and Vigil at 7 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 5, 2024