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Micaela (Mickey) A Perez
Oct 3, 2020
Micaela (Mickey) A. Perez, 86, passed away October 3, 2020 at The University of Kansas Heath Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.
She was born January 22, 1934 in Dodge City, Kansas; the daughter of Domingo and Angela Espinoza Gonzales. A longtime resident of Larned; she was a CNA at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned.
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Harolyn A. Sanders
Oct 3, 2020
Harolyn A. Sanders, 68, passed away October 3, 2020 in Wichita.
She was born September 29, 1952 in Larned to Harold L. and Lucille L. Caro Jackson.
A lifetime area resident, she was a Registered Nurse for Larned State Hospital and a member of Escue Chapel CME church.
On February 28, 1972 She...
Harold Duane Kirkham
Sep 24, 2020
Larned - Harold Duane Kirkham, 86, passed away September 24, 2020. Duane as he was known to many was born on June 23, 1934 to John F. and Effie M. (Montgomery) Kirkham.
He was a lifetime Larned resident.
Harold enlisted in the Army in 1952. He served as a sergeant in the Corp of Engineers...
Elnora L. Jinks
Sep 23, 2020
Larned - Elnora Leone (Lynn) Jinks passed away on September 23, 2020 at Midlothian, TX. She was born on April 30, 1925 at Scott City, KS to Edward J. and Maggie (Miller) Schultz. The family moved to Pawnee County, Kansas when she was very young, and later moved into Larned. Her nickname in High School was "Dutch" and she...
Ann Louise Gatterman
Sep 21, 2020
Larned - Ann Louise Gatterman, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home in Larned.
She was born February 23, 1955 in Larned; the daughter of Stanley and Geraldine (Hogan) Young.
She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1973, and Hutchinson Junior College in 1975, where she was a member and Captain...
Robert J. Bergmann
Sep 19, 2020
Jetmore – Robert J. Bergmann, 76, passed away September 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.
He was born July 1, 1944 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Joseph William and Rita Marie Knaup Bergmann. A longtime area resident since 1968, he was a business teacher for 34 years for USD 227 Jetmore, KS. He also...
Mark Douglas Kraisinger
Sep 18, 2020
Mark Douglas Kraisinger, 63, passed away at his home in rural Pawnee Rock, Kansas. He was born November 2, 1956 in Mission, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Dean Kraisinger and Beverly L. Kolb, and stepfather, H.A. "Sandy" Kolb.
He is survived by two brothers: Anthony "Tony" Kraisinger of Pawnee Rock, Kansas; Bruce...
Gary R. Grandy
Sep 14, 2020
Rozel – Gary R. Grandy, 77, passed away September 14, 2020 at his home in Rozel.
He was born October 2, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Preston and Grace Olive Pfenninger Grandy.
A lifetime area resident, he was a member of the Rozel United Methodist Church, where he served on many boards and...
Matthew Lee Blattner
Sep 10, 2020
Matthew "Matt" Lee Blattner, 57, passed away September 10, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.
Matt was born on August 2, 1963 in Larned, the son of Calvin and Lois Wimberly Blattner and was raised in Rozel, Kansas.
Throughout life Matt enjoyed bowling, sports, boating and camping with his family.
On March 1, 2003 he...
Joan E. Molleker
Sep 4, 2020
Larned- Joan E. Molleker,72, passed away September 4, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.
She was born May 5, 1948 in St. Francis, KS. the daughter of Amil Earnest and Jessie Marguerite Morlan Stunkel.
An area resident since May of 1980, she was a legal secretary for Smith, Burnett and Larson. She was...
Juanda Burdine
Aug 29, 2020
Larned - Juanda Burdine, 58 passed away August 29, 2020 at University of Kansas Health System, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.
She was born March 22, 1962 in Larned; the daughter of Dale Jones and Sarah Beatrice Moore. She worked in Housekeeping and was a Mental Health Technician at Larned State Hospital. Wanting to improve her life, she...
Joseph L. Griffie
Aug 23, 2020
Burdett – Joseph L. Griffie, 71, passed away August 23, 2020 at his home in Burdett.
He was born May 17, 1949 in Dewitt, Arkansas to William E. and Mary Helen Jowers Griffie Sr.
A longtime area resident, he was a retired fuel department manager for Golden Valley Coop. He was of the Christian faith...
Steven H. Appel
Aug 17, 2020
Steven H. Appel, 61, passed away August 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System's Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.
He was born November 6, 1958 to Harley B. Appel and Nancy Brinkman Appel in Minneola, Kansas. They later divorced and Suzanne Appel became his second mother.
Steve and Rogene Kees Appel married December 31,...
Vernon Lee Pitts Sr.
Aug 8, 2020
Vernon Lee Pitts, Sr., 89, resident of The Gardens at Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, 64153, departed this life for his home with The Lord Jesus Christ on August 8, 2020. Vern was born on August 23, 1930 in Jetmore, Hodgeman County, KS, the seventh child and fifth son to Oren Earl Pitts and Elizabeth Julia (Love) Pitts of...
Herbert E. Kier
Jul 25, 2020
Herbert E. Kier, 64, passed away, July 25, 2020, at his home, Larned.
He was born October 8, 1955 in Ness City, Kansas; the son of Richard Lee and Laberta Lee Brown. A Larned resident since 1988, moving from Norton; he was a Licensed Mental Health Technician at the Larned State Hospital.
Herb graduated from...
Francis Hey Jr.
Jul 23, 2020
Francis Hey Jr., 81, passed away Thursday July 23, 2020 at the Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.
He was born September 26, 1938 in Hodgeman County, the son of Francis and Clara (Schwab) Hey Sr.
A lifetime area resident he was a farmer and a rancher. He was a member of the United...
Donald Roy Parde
Jul 20, 2020
Larned – Donald Roy Parde, 69, passed away July 20, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.
He was born August 28, 1950 in Simla, Colorado to Virgil Oscar and Evelyn Clara Ruth Fienne Parde.
Moving from Belleville, he was an area resident since 2007 and he was of the Catholic...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Nau
Jul 18, 2020
Jetmore – Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Nau, 74, passed away July 18, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City, KS.
She was born August 8, 1945 in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Alphons Francis and Anna Mary Beller Nau. A longtime area resident, she was a retired cook at the Larned State Hospital.
She...
Roy Dean Hargadine
Jul 11, 2020
Roy Dean Hargadine, 69, passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.
He was born August 15, 1950 in Greensburg, KS, the son of Curtis Leroy and Emma Faye (Sloan) Hargadine.
Roy graduated from Mullinville High School with the Class of 1968. He then got his BS in education from Fort...
Tenny R Griffin
Jul 10, 2020
Larned – Tenny Griffin, 88, passed away July 10, 2020 at Medicalodge of Great Bend.
She was born July 29, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Margaret Crowe Vincent.
A longtime area resident, she was of the Christian faith and a registered dietician at Larned State Hospital.
On October 21, 1988 she...
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