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Donna Ailene Schlereth

Donna Ailene Schlereth

Jan 28, 2024

Donna Ailene Schlereth, 64, passed away January 28, 2024 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born April 1, 1959, Dodge City, Kansas. The daughter of Cecil Duaine and Doris A. Phillips Denton. She worked in the Health Care field until she retired at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She attended the United Presbyterian...

Martha V. Nuckolls

Martha V. Nuckolls

Jan 27, 2024

Burdett– Martha V. Nuckolls, 92, passed away January 27, 2024 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

She was born July 22, 1931 in Burdett, the daughter of Kenneth and Lena Blackwell Friend.

A lifetime area resident, she was a secretary and farmwife. She was a member of the Burdett United Methodist Women, Burdett United...

Nita Constant

Nita Constant

Jan 26, 2024

Nita Constant, 62, passed away January 26, 2024 at her home in Larned.

She was born October 9, 1961 in Liberal, the daughter of Charles Ray and Juanita Mathews Norton.

A longtime area resident, she was of the Christian faith. She was a cook at Country Living of Larned and liked to sew.

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Elmer Lee Musil

Elmer Lee Musil

Jan 25, 2024

E. Lee Musil Burdett and Great Bend, KS

Elmer Lee Musil, 74, died Jan. 25, 2024, at Azria Health in Great Bend. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Marysville, Kan., to Elmer Ray and Ellen Berniece Brownlee Musil. He was a farmer, cattleman, seedsman, journalist, community leader, husband and father.

Lee was president of...

Marcialee B. Lawrence-Mcdonald

Marcialee B. Lawrence-Mcdonald

Jan 14, 2024

Marcialee B. Lawrence-McDonald, 86, passed away January 14, 2024 at her home in Great Bend.

She was born November 23, 1937 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Dail Isaac and Ella Jane Mooney Lawrence.

A longtime area resident, she was a cosmetologist and a Licensed Mental Health Technician at Larned State Hospital. She attended First Southern...

Helen D. Haberman

Helen D. Haberman

Jan 13, 2024

Helen D. Haberman, 89, passed away January 13, 2024 at her home in Larned.

She was born August 31, 1934 in Kinsley, the daughter of Alphonsus J. and Helena Hahn Danler.

A lifetime area resident, she was a Licensed Mental Health Technician at Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...

Norma Jean Hooton

Norma Jean Hooton

Jan 11, 2024

Norma Jean Hooton, 70, passed away January 11, 2024 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born July 27, 1953 in Larned, the daughter of Shirley Ann Jackson Clark.

She was a lifetime area resident and worked as the Communications Supervisor at Larned Police Department. She was member of APCO International, and a past...

Carla Cleone Bowman

Carla Cleone Bowman

Jan 3, 2024

Great Bend – Carla Cleone Bowman, 80, passed away January 3, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend.

She was born September 3, 1943 in Great Bend, the daughter of Guy DeLos and Glennis Eleanor (Schultz) Carr.

Carla grew up in the Larned area and graduated from Larned High School in 1961. Following graduation, she...

Kim Annette Woelk

Kim Annette Woelk

Jan 3, 2024

The world bid farewell to a remarkable soul on January 3, 2024, as Kim Annette Woelk peacefully passed away at her home in Rozel at the age of 64. Born on February 26, 1959, she was the cherished daughter of John and Frances Wells Woelk.

Kim's legacy is intricately woven with the vibrant threads of her life....

Treva Beatrice Smith

Treva Beatrice Smith

Dec 31, 2023

Larned – Treva Beatrice Smith, 96, passed away December 31, 2023 at Country Living of Larned.

She was born November 4, 1927 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Gilbert Martin and Lena Margaret Bortz. Lifetime area resident, she was a farmwife and Activity Therapist in greenhouse at the Larned State Hospital.

She was a...

Mark Phillip Daubert

Mark Phillip Daubert

Dec 30, 2023

Austin, Texas – Mark Phillip Daubert, 52 passed on December 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Mark was born August 9, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Debora Lynn Peterson Daubert. He was raised in Ketchum, Oklahoma and involved in many sports, playing high school football, basketball and other activities, fishing, boating.

Mark...

Janice L. Scothorn

Janice L. Scothorn

Dec 28, 2023

Jetmore – Janice L. Scothorn, 82, passed away December 28, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center ISB, Jetmore.

She was born July 25, 1941 in Dodge City, the daughter of Raleigh and Nola Burdue Scothorn.

A lifetime area resident, she worked in physical therapy as a restorative aide. She was a member of Jetmore Methodist...

Arlyne Laruth Basom

Arlyne Laruth Basom

Dec 27, 2023

Arlyne LaRuth Drake Basom, 90, passed away December 27, 2023.

Arlyne was born July 3, 1933 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of (Earl) Arlyn Drake and Ruth E. Peterson Drake.

Arlyne was raised in Garfield, Kansas and graduated from Garfield High School. She attended Colorado Women's College, Wichita State University, Troy State College and...

Frank Arias Garcia

Frank Arias Garcia

Dec 26, 2023

Frank Arias Garcia, 75, passed away December 26, 2023 at his home in Wichita.

He was born February 7, 1948 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, the son of Lewis & Agapita Valerio Garcia.

Prior to moving to Wichita, he was a longtime Larned resident and worked as a Mental Health Aide for the Larned State Hospital....

Evelyn Darlene Reece

Evelyn Darlene Reece

Dec 25, 2023

Wichita – Evelyn Reece, passed away December 25, 2023, Larned, Kansas

Evelyn blessed this Earth for 86 years before returning to her Heavenly home. As the daughter of Kenneth and Glenna Showalter, she grew up knowing how important it was to be a woman of faith, show kindness to others, and to love her family beyond measure....

Rowena Smith

Rowena Smith

Dec 24, 2023

Rowena Nadine Smith, 85, passed away December 24, 2023 in Larned, Kansas.

She was born June 27, 1938 in Glen Elder, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Gladys Wadell Smith.  A longtime Wichita resident; she was a Licensed Practical Nurse.

She liked jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, crocheting and knitting.

Survivors include; two sons,...

Everett "Bruce" Jones

Everett "Bruce" Jones

Dec 24, 2023

Larned – Everett "Bruce" Jones, 55, died peacefully in his home on December 24, 2023.

He was born in Syracuse, Kansas, raised in Holly, Colorado, and moved to Larned, Kansas in 2005 to be closer to family. He loved the Denver Broncos and football. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on a farm with his friend, Joe....

Donald "Donnie" Lee Kazmaier

Donald "Donnie" Lee Kazmaier

Dec 11, 2023

Larned – Donald Kazmaier, 75, passed away December 11, 2023 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born March 2, 1948 in Spearville, Kansas, the son of Cecil W. and Donna L Covert Kazmaier. A lifetime area resident, He was a printer for Office Products Incorporated.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Glenn L. Hays

Glenn L. Hays

Dec 9, 2023

Larned – Glenn L. Hays, 66, passed away December 9, 2023 at Hays Medical Center.

He was born July 26, 1957 in Russell, Kansas, the son of Carl and Johnita (Zink) Hays. He manufactured trailers.

He was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and riding his Harley motorcycle....

Earleen J. Frauen

Earleen J. Frauen

Dec 9, 2023

Earleen J. Frauen, 94, passed away December 9, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born August 28, 1929 in Red Willow, Nebraska, the daughter of Warren Kirby and Frieda Amen Mackey.

Moving from Long Pine, Nebraska, she was a longtime Jetmore resident. She was a teacher for many years, a member of...

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