Obituaries

VICKIE  LEE CROSLEY

VICKIE LEE CROSLEY

Mar 28, 2013

Vickie Lee Crosley, 58, loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many, is now at rest in Heaven watching over those people she touched during her life on earth. Vickie was born September 20, 1954 in Hugoton, KS to Bennie & Loyd Bing.˜ She passed away peacefully March 23, 2013 in Denver, CO. Vickie attended Liberal public schools and graduated...

MARY  ALICE LEWIS

MARY ALICE LEWIS

Mar 28, 2013

Mary Alice Lewis was received by her lord and savior on March 25, 2013 at the age of 71.˜ She had bravely battled pancreatic cancer for months and succumbed to the disease while a patient at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Mary was born on July 1, 1941 in Pratt, KS to Elvis Delbert Gibbons (1918-2007) and Anita Laverne...

NORMAN  RAY SCHAWO

NORMAN RAY SCHAWO

Mar 27, 2013

Norman R. Schawo, 69, died Saturday March 23, 2013 at Satanta District Hospital, Satanta, KS. He was born September 12, 1943 in Liberal, KS, the son of Elmer F. and Rosalie A. (Ridenour) Schawo. He married Bobbie Gunn at Shawnee, OK in 1996. She survives. ˜Norman was in the Air Force for 26 years.˜ He was retired. Other survivors include...

DONALD  H. SCOTT

DONALD H. SCOTT

Mar 26, 2013

Donald H. Scott, 86, died Monday, March 25, 2013 at Wheatridge Park Care Center. He was born April 29, 1926 at Syracuse, KS, the son of Frank and Faye (Thompson) Scott.˜ He married Rosalee "Rose"˜ McCarter December 26, 1950 at Tucumcari, NM.˜ She survives. He attended Liberal schools.˜ He was a carpenter for Johns Construction and Cox Construction.˜ He was...

ADDIE W. "Winnie" BRUNER

ADDIE W. "Winnie" BRUNER

Mar 26, 2013

Addie W. "Winnie" Bruner, 95, died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Minneola District Hospital, Minneola, KS. She was born February 3, 1918 at Chetopa, KS, the daughter of John Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Nethery) Blundell. ˜She married David A. Williams.˜ He was killed in World War II.˜ She married Roland F. "Ray" Bruner.˜ He preceded her in death. She graduated...

BERNALINE BLANCHE "Sally" MARTIN

BERNALINE BLANCHE "Sally" MARTIN

Mar 23, 2013

Bernaline Blanche "Sally" (Foster) Martin was born January 4, 1928, in Pawnee City, NE, to Bernie U. Foster and Mary Aline (Green) Foster.˜ She died March 22, 2013 in Liberal, KS. Sally graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1946 and attended the University of Nebraska.˜ She married John F. Martin on February 17, 1950, in Pawnee City.˜ They lived...

WILLIAM "Bill' M. DELGADO

WILLIAM "Bill' M. DELGADO

Mar 11, 2013

William (Bill) Macedonio Delgado, 65, our beloved brother, uncle, father and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Liberal, KS.˜ He was born on May 6, 1947 in Garden City, KS to William and Avelina Delgado.˜ He attended Panhandle State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree.˜ He is survived by his son, Anthony, Enid, OK; sister...

GRACE  MARIE CHURCHILL

GRACE MARIE CHURCHILL

Mar 10, 2013

Grace M. Churchill, 80, died Saturday March 9, 2013 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center, Liberal, KS. She was born August 12, 1932 in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of Joseph S. and Goldie V. Smith Neil.˜ She moved to Liberal in 1990.˜ She was a housecleaner and worked in housekeeping in numerous locations. She is survived by sons David Belden,...

ESTEBAN  RAY SALINAS

ESTEBAN RAY SALINAS

Feb 25, 2013

Esteban R. Salinas, 28, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at his home. He was born July 13, 1984 in Liberal, KS, the son of Ismael "Mylo" Salinas and Juanita Ramos. He attended school in Turpin, OK and worked in the oilfields. He is survived by two daughters, Angela Salinas, Big Springs, TX ; Layla Salinas, Greenville, PA; two sons, Seth...

RICHARD  LEE CASADY,  SR.

RICHARD LEE CASADY, SR.

Feb 18, 2013

Richard Lee Casady, Sr., 84, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his home in Amarillo, TX. He was born October 17, 1928 in Liberal, KS, the son of Lee Leo and Effie May Billups Casady. He married Jean Shain October 3, 1947 in Pueblo, CO.˜ She died August 18, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Pamula Lehner and husband Howard, Haven,...

ROBERT  F. ROMME

ROBERT F. ROMME

Jan 25, 2013

Robert F. Romme, 81, died Saturday January 19, 2013 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS. Cremation has taken place.˜ Memorial Services will be announced at a later date by Miller Mortuary. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of ROBERT F. ROMME please visit our Sympathy Store.

LILLIE  MAE COFFMAN

LILLIE MAE COFFMAN

Jan 18, 2013

Lillie Mae Coffman, 84, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Pioneer Manor, Hugoton, KS. She was born April 12, 1928 in Beaver County, OK, the daughter of Lee Roy Coffman & Clara G. Carter. Lillie worked at the Golden Derrick and was the night auditor for the Gateway Inn for 17 years, retiring in the mid 90?s.˜ She was a...

MARY SUZANNE PFEIFER FELTS

MARY SUZANNE PFEIFER FELTS

Jan 15, 2013

Mary Suzanne Pfeifer Felts was born May 28, 1949 in Liberal, Kansas, to Lois Katherine Sallee and Karl Frederick Pfeifer. She grew up on the family farm two miles south of Forgan, Oklahoma, attending school in Forgan for 12 years. She attended Oklahoma Christian College for a time then studied nursing at St. Anthony Hospital School of nursing graduating with...

RUTH  M. WITZKE

RUTH M. WITZKE

Jan 10, 2013

Ruth M. Witzke, 81, died Sunday January 6, 2013 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS. She was born in Liberal, KS February 23, 1931, the daughter of Irving and Velma Toot Grabeel. Ruth married David Witzke in 1953.˜ He died February 16, 1972. She is survived by two sons, Rodney Witzke, Olathe, KS; Jim Witzke, Olathe, KS; two daughters, Linda...

LOIS  KATHERINE PFEIFER

LOIS KATHERINE PFEIFER

Jan 9, 2013

Lois K. Pfeifer, 85, Liberal, KS, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Wheatridge ˜Park Care Center, Liberal, KS. ˜She was born August 2, 1927 at Liberal, KS, the daughter of Clarence Alfred˜and Norma Kate Taylor Sallee. Lois married Karl Frederick Pfeifer February 13, 1945 at Liberal, KS. Hedied September 11, 1978. ˜She graduated from Forgan High School in 1945 then...

GREGORIA  J CHAPA

GREGORIA J CHAPA

Jan 8, 2013

Gregoria Juarez Chapa, 85, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS. She was born April 18, 1927 at Martindale, TX, the daughter of Agruelio and Catalina Navaro Juarez. She married Alfredo Chapa July 4, 1954 at Martindale, TX.˜ He died May 24, 1996. Survivors include two sons, Fernando Chapa, Liberal, KS; Gus Chapa and wife Bonnie,...

Bernard Carlile

Bernard Carlile

Dec 24, 2012

Bernard E. Carlile, 86, died December 21, 2012 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born April 28, 1926 in Liberal, KS to Jack and Myrtle Carlile.˜ He attended Liberal, KS public schools. He enlisted U.S. Navy in 1943 at age of 17, serving as a Gunner's Mate Second Class on the U.S.S. Tucson. In WWII, his ship was deployed in final...

CORA  JEAN GROVES

CORA JEAN GROVES

Dec 20, 2012

Cora J. Groves, 83, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS. She was born May 24, 1929 at Liberal, KS, the daughter of Harry C. and Annie E. Lowe Lockas. Cora graduated from Liberal High School.˜ She worked at Southwest Daily Times and Williams Shoe Store. She married Merle R. Groves August 28, 1949 at Perryton,...

ALVIN  L HITTLE

ALVIN L HITTLE

Dec 14, 2012

Alvin L. Hittle, 83, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, KS. He was born August 31, 1929 in Barber County, KS the son of William H. and Eva Palmer Hittle. Alvin worked agriculture and was a master carpenter.˜ He loved hunting & fishing. He married Gloria Hall on October 12, 1954 at Clayton, NM.˜ She...

WILBUR  S. HARVEY

WILBUR S. HARVEY

Dec 13, 2012

Wilbur S. Harvey, 75, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Liberal Good Samaritan Center, Liberal, KS. He was born October 13, 1937 in Seward County, KS, the son of Thomas Vivien and Abby Elnora Rawlings Harvey. Wilbur graduated at Kismet High School in 1955.˜ He was a member of the High School Little Eight League title winners in 1952 &...