Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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....

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...

Dec 9, 2023

Susy Diaz (Claudia Susana Diaz Herrera) 43, passed away December 9, 2023 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

She was born March 23, 1980 in Guanajuato, Mexico; the daughter of Graciela Herrera.  A resident of Jetmore for the last 10 years, moving from Dodge City; she worked many jobs, some of which include, National Beef, Nusser's, and owner of...

Dec 1, 2023

Kyra Jean Bauer, 22, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.

She was born the daughter of Mark and Veronica Bauer on November 1, 2001, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Kyra graduated from Hayden High School in 2020 and was a Junior at Washburn University.

Kyra was a bright light in everyone's world. Her...

Nov 30, 2023

Jolane Shaffer passed away with the love of her life by her side, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Newnan, GA. Jolane was 80 years old.  While heaven received one of their own, her family feels the loss. She was the pillar of her family, an encouraging friend, and a vessel of God's love to all. Jolane instilled in...

Nov 29, 2023

Larned - Larry Jack Armstrong passed away on Nov 29, 2023, in Larned, KS surrounded by family and friends.

Jack was born on Oct 5, 1939 to Keith and Hazel (Hartman) Armstrong, in Larned. He was the youngest of four.

Jack joined the Navy after high school, but was honorably discharged after the death of...

Nov 28, 2023

Larned – Katherine L. George, 90, passed away November 28, 2023 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born April 7, 1933 in Pawnee County, the daughter of Albert and Olivia Jenisch Debes. She graduated from Zook High School in 1951.

A former resident of Boulder and Louisville, Colorado, their family moved to the Larned area...

Nov 19, 2023

On the afternoon of November 19, 2023, Betty Louise Toot passed away at the age of 98, in Amarillo, TX. Born on July 16, 1925, in Belpre, KS, Betty was the ninth child of Maurice and Mabel Montgomery. With 11 sisters and three brothers, there was always someone to play with and Betty remained close to her siblings throughout...

Nov 18, 2023

Larned – Mary Alice Klinge, 78, passed away November 18, 2023 at Country Living of Larned Home Plus.

She was born December 28, 1944 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Martin and Elsie Podraza Klinge.  A longtime area resident, she was a retired director of medical records for Central Kansas Medical Center and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital....

Nov 14, 2023

Jetmore – Maudene L. Fakes, 92, passed away November 14, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born October 4, 1931 in Jetmore, the daughter of Roy and Estella Elizabeth Bickel Corey.  A lifetime area resident, she was a food service supervisor for twenty-five years at the Fort Dodge Kansas Soldiers' Home.

She...