Ardis Loraine Branstine
Jan 26, 2025
Ardis Loraine (Westphal) Branstine passed away at her home in Liberal, Kansas on Sunday January 26, 2025, following a long illness.
Ardis was born on September 26, 1937, in State Center, Iowa, to Ferdinand and Myrtle Westphal. She grew up surrounded by her two siblings, many cousins, aunts , uncles, and farm animals that she occasionally adopted as pets, such as...
Rodney Kapp
Apr 19, 2025
Rodney Lynn Kapp, 72, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
He was born on June 17, 1952 to Morris Lynn and Marilyn Ann (Slemp) Kapp in Hugoton, KS.
On December 21, 1972 he married Carolyn Hardin in Liberal, KS.
Rodney was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1970. He currently worked...
Sherman Morlen
Apr 14, 2025
Sherman R. Morlen, 104, of Liberal, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Wheatridge Park Care Center.
He was born on January 16, 1921 to Elvis and Dora (Gorforth) Morlen at Ellsinore, MO.
He married Dorothy M. Robertson - Peebles on October 19, 1940 in Springfield, MO. She preceded him on July 6, 2001. They resided in several places before...
Teresa A. Garza
Apr 12, 2025
Teresa A. Garza, age 74, of Kismet, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2025, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas.
Born on June 7, 1950, in Victoria, Texas, she was the daughter of Eliseo and Patricia (Ramos) Arellano.
In 1970, she married her beloved husband, Samuel Garza, and they created a loving home in Kismet, Kansas.
Teresa dedicated a significant part...
Ngu T Pham
Mar 28, 2025
Ngu T Pham, 84, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025 at her home in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on February 20, 1941 in Hai Phong, Vietnam, the daughter of Thong Van Pham and Ty Thi Pham.
On January 1, 1956 she married Toan Van Dinh in Vietnam; he preceded her in death on November 21, 2019.
In March 1983 she and...
Monty Cooper
Mar 27, 2025
Jack Monty Cooper, 93, of Blackwell, OK passed away on Thursday March 27, 2025 in Liberal, KS.
Monty was born on a farm north of Belle Plaine, KS at his grandparents house, to John Leonard and Mary Nancy (Bishop) Cooper on August 23, 1931.
The family traveled extensively as his father worked in construction later on getting into the Oilfield. They later...
Daniel Wohlgemuth
Mar 26, 2025
Daniel Frank Wohlgemuth, 76, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Liberal, KS.
There will no viewing as cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service may be announced at a later date.
Brad Johnston
Mar 23, 2025
Bradley Alan Johnston, 37, of Liberal, KS formerly of Vancouver, WA passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025 at his home in Liberal.
He was born on November 21, 1987 to Jeffrey and Brenda (Day) Johnston in Vancouver, WA.
Brad was a graduate of Skyview High School in Vancouver, WA, Class of 2006. He then obtained his Bachelor degree in History from...
Maria Macias de Maldonado
Mar 23, 2025
Maria Isabel Macias De Maldonado, 67, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025 at her home.
She was born on September 30, 1957 to Rafael Macias Ramos and Celsa Caraveo Gonzalez at Cd. Cuahutemoc, Chihuahua Mexico.
On January 16, 1971 she married Roberto Maldonado Villegas at Cd. Cuahutemoc, Chih. Mexico. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2025.
Before retiring,...
Jarel Galen Spruell
Mar 22, 2025
Jerel Galen Spruell 71, passed away on March 22, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Galen was born in Canadian, Texas to Glen Spruell and Ruby Baker. He attended Caprock High School and graduated in 1972. He was employed at Sav-A-Stop Warehouse as a forklift operator and receiving clerk from September 1972 to February 1985. He was also employed at Mead Containers...
Peggy Merklin
Mar 9, 2025
Margaret R. “Peggy” Merklin, 80, of Hutchinson, died March 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 2, 1944, in Hugo, Colorado, to Archie and Isabell (Sutliff) Shouse.
On June 4, 1944, she married Marlin Merklin, in Burlington, Colorado. They shared nearly 64 years together before her death.
Peggy graduated Burlington High School in Colorado and obtained her associates degree...
June Andersen
Mar 8, 2025
Bessie June Andersen, 94 years wise, Liberal Kansas, passed away March 8, 2025 in Liberal. June was the youngest of five children, adopted by Richard Willis and Nettie Pearl Boyd. Born May 19, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., June was raised on a farm outside Meade Kansas. She drove a tractor by the age of 8 preferring to work with...
Shelia Limbocker
Mar 6, 2025
Shelia Jeanette Limbocker, 68, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home.
She was born on August 1, 1956 to John and Irene (Hardin) Brock at Amarillo, TX.
On May 31, 1994 she married Tommy Limbocker in Lexington, OK.
Shelia worked as a Coordinator for the American Red Cross. Shelia loved God, her church, family,dogs, and she loved helping...
Gus Riley
Feb 23, 2025
Augustus James "Gus" Riley, 16, of Liberal, passed away early Sunday, February 23, 2025 near his home.
He was born on August 25, 2008 to David and Heidi (Rhine) Riley at Liberal, KS.Gus was a Sophomore at Liberal High School where he excelled in the classroom with many academic achievements. He was an adamant gamer, adventurous, loved animals, exploring, and an...
Danny Brown
Feb 19, 2025
Danny Earl Brown, 85, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Society.
He was born on July 25, 1939 to Andrew and Juanita (Short) Brown at Oklahoma City, OK. Danny left Noble, OK at the age of 16 because his school principal insisted that he shave his beard. He came to Liberal and found...
Darrel Webb
Feb 19, 2025
Darrel Allen Webb, age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 19 at Homestead Estates Home Plus in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on September 1, 1949 in Liberal, Kansas to Delmer and Lanora (Stevens) Webb. He attended Liberal High School where he graduated in 1967, Kansas State University where he graduated in 1971 and then earned a Masters degree from Ball State...
Darrell Bryan
Feb 17, 2025
Darrell Wayne Bryan, 62, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home.
He was born on September 12, 1962 to Larry and Judy (McDaniel) Bryan at Liberal, KS.
Darrell was a graduate of Tyrone High School; class of 1980. He went on to obtain his Agricultural Certification through the Liberal Area Votech in 1981. He grew up...
Jon Kleiner
Feb 16, 2025
Jon Kleiner, 54, of Liberal, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born on April 18, 1970 to Eric and Yvonne (Bushart) Kleiner at Lackland Air Force Base Hospital in San Antonio, TX.
Jon graduated high school in Ft. Worth, TX and later went on to obtain his Associate Degree. He was an aviation enthusiast and enjoyed...
Dianna Rae Oglesby
Feb 12, 2025
Dianna Rae Oglesby, 69, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025 at the Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS.
She was born on September 29, 1955 to Jackie and Betty (Baker) Oglesby at Liberal, KS. She attended school in Liberal, KS. Dianna worked at Kings BBQ. She enjoyed playing pool, watching Little House on the Prairie, M&M's, and...
Wanda Morrell
Feb 10, 2025
Wanda Marie Morrell, 71, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Monday February 10, 2025 at her home.
She was born on September 7, 1953 to Kenneth Nelson and Carolyn (Daniels) Rittenhouse at Macomb, IL.
On May 24, 1972 Wanda married Scott Morrell in Macomb, IL; he preceded her in death on February 14, 2023 after 50 years of marriage.
Wanda had worked...
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