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Lloyd Elmer Woodard 1943 - 2021
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Lloyd Elmer Woodard

LARNED — Lloyd Elmer Woodard, 78, passed away Dec. 2, 2021 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born Jan. 27, 1943 in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Milton Glenn and Velda Jo Akin Woodard. A Larned area resident, he was of the Christian faith. After serving four years in the United States Navy, he worked as an airline manager. 

Survivors include sister, Wadonna (Leonard) King, Larned; seven nephews, Scott (Nancy) King, Victoria, Minn., Chuck (Pam) Woodard, Bridgeport, Texas, Randy (Carol) Woodard, San Angelo, Texas, Craig (Nancy) Woodard, Bridgeport, Texas, Kevin (Sharon) Woodard, Azle, Texas, Mark (Debbie) Woodard, Mont.. Vernon, Wash., Mike Woodard, Milton, Fla.; a niece, Marsha Woodard, Schertz, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bob Woodard and Bill Woodard.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Bob Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Memorials may be given to Tunnel2Towers in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.  Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Beckwith Mortuary 

P.O. Box 477 

Larned, KS 67550

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 5, 2021

David Charles ‘Animal’ Kozel 1957 - 2025
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David Charles ‘Animal’ Kozel

CHASE — David Charles ‘Animal’ Kozel, 68, of Chase, Kan., passed away Feb. 16, 2025, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1957, in Salina, Kan., the son of Charles Edward and Doris Lea (VanZandt) Kozel. David has resided in Chase for the past 30 years, formerly of Rogers, Ark., and Lyons, Kan. He graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1975. 

David drove truck for Jack Engelland, Lyons, Kan., Bar H Trucking, Marion, Kan., Branson Truck Line, Lyons, Kan., and for Lloyd Burnside. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, and attending car shows and cruises, and most of all spending time with his family. On April 27, 1975, David was united in marriage with Wanda “Jeanie” Burnside in Lyons. 

David is survived by his wife, Jeanie of Chase; mother, Doris Kozel of Ellsworth, Kan.; three children, Jeremy Kozel and wife Becky of Lyons, Kan., Marsha Belk and husband Jimmy of Chase, Kan., and Sam Kozel of Yukon, Okla.; brother, Larry Kozel of Arkansas; and three grandchildren, Austin Kozel, Walon Belk, and Carter Kozel. David is preceded in death by his father, Charles Kozel; brother, Ron Kozel; and granddaughter, Avery Belk.  

There will be a car cruise in April to celebrate David’s life. Memorials may be given to Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.


Funeral arrangements provided by

Birzer Funeral Homes

214 West Ave. South

Lyons, KS  67554

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 20, 2025