KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sue A Reiser, 82, passed away Sept. 29, 2024, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Robert and Mary Ellen (Henson) Hamill. On Aug. 26, 1967, she married Larry Reiser in Great Bend. He passed on Aug. 17, 2011.

Prior to becoming a longtime resident of Great Bend, Sue started her working career in radio at WKY in Oklahoma City. Once she relocated, she worked in different areas of USD 428, working as a lunch lady, to school secretary for Lincoln Elementary, to secretary for the assistant superintendent. Sue was a member of Prince of Peace Parish while in Great Bend. After moving to Kansas City in 2011, she became a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Sue also enjoyed attending mass while a resident of St Anthony’s Senior Living. She was dedicated to her faith and church, volunteering where needed and serving as a youth mentor. Along with that, she was dedicated to her people, always putting everyone before herself and was a fantastic person, friend, family member. Sue had the gift of gab, could make anyone laugh, and was the best storyteller. Even as the life of the party, Sue understood the importance of a good cry and to never take anything for granted.

Survivors include daughter, Jennifer Reiser and partner Amy Fowler of Kansas City, Mo.; grandson, Ashton Reiser; sister, Mary Ellen Roberts and husband Cliff of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Hamill of St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Mark Reiser; her parents; and brothers, Robert Hamill, Jr. and Joseph Hamill.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, with the family receiving guest from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and vigil at 7 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to St. Peter’s School, 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, Oct. 3, 2024