Natalia M. Swaim
May 4, 2026
Natalia Swaim passed from this life leaving behind a legacy as colorful, spirited, and memorable as the life she lived. Born on February 19, 1936, in rural Cloud County, Natalia was the daughter of Floy A. (Hunter) Johnson and Sidney C. Johnson. A child of the Great Depression, she carried throughout her life the strength, determination, resilience, and resourcefulness shaped...
Andee Fry
May 21, 2026
Andee Lee Fry, born on December 28th, 1942 to Ernest Carl and Margaret (Höhner) Fry, at St. Anthony Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas, died peacefully at home on May 21st, 2026 at the age of 83.
He graduated from Montezuma High School in 1960 and briefly attended Dodge City Junior College. On November 28th, 1964, he married the love of...
Virginia M. Brown
May 21, 2026
Virginia Brown, 86, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Wichita, KS. Virginia Brown was born on April 16, 1940 in Kinsley, KS, to Leo and Esther (Westfall) Stach.She married Hearshel Brown on October 2, 1960 at the Lutheran Church in Kinsley, Kansas. Virginia worked at Southwestern Bell telephone company for 31 years. She enjoyed gardening and traveling the world...
Hermelinda Loya
May 19, 2026
Our beloved mother and cherished wife, Hermelinda Loya, departed this life on May 19, 2026, just days shy of her 79th birthday. Born on May 28, 1947, in Cienega de Loya, Chihuahua, Mexico, Hermelinda spent her formative years in a vibrant community steeped in rich customs and traditions, instilling in her a deep appreciation for family, culture, and the joy...
Judy A. Konrade
May 18, 2026
Judith Ann Konrade, 74, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. She was born on September 11, 1951 in Spearville, Kansas to Fred and Ivra (Tieben) Heiland.Judy graduated from Windthorst High School and on May 12, 1973 she married Robert (Bob) Konrade at Windthorst.
She worked for Speed King Manufacturing in Dodge City and the USD...
Sherry Foskuhl
May 16, 2026
Sherry Foskuhl passed away on May 16, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on October 7, 1953 in Dodge City to Raymond and Shirley (Johnston) DuPree, Born and raised in Dodge City, Sherry brought warmth and laughter to everyone she met.She was a 1971 graduate of Ford High School. Following graduation, Sherry worked for Cimarron...
Jennie Orrinne Winsor
May 16, 2026
Jennie Orrinne Winsor of Dodge City died on May 16, 2026 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, Kansas. Orrinne was born on October 4, 1935, in Cimarron, Kansas, the third child of Leroy and Jennie (Hickman) Zimmerman.
She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1954. She started to work for Western Light & Telephone Company a week after she...
Lizette Rosa Mendez
May 15, 2026
Lizette Rosa Mendez, 38, of Dodge City, passed away at her home in Dodge City on May 15th, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. Lizette was full of life and known for her generous heart, always willing to give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was a loving...
Rebecca Craghead
May 14, 2026
Our beloved Rebecca Craghead left this world on May 14, 2026, at the age of 60. She was born on October 12, 1965, in Houston, Texas to Raymond Robert and Gala Lucille (Catlin) Gwin.Rebecca spent her early childhood in Texas before moving to Kansas when she was 18. She began her career as a CNA and eventually became an RN,...
Ronald James Overstreet
May 14, 2026
Ronald James almost didn’t make it into this world. His parents, James Vesta (pronounce Vesteee) and Pauline Behrendt Overstreet, went from their home in Keyes, OK, to Shattuck, OK, so Pauline could have surgery to remove a tumor. The doctor there confirmed instead thatthey were pregnant, and the baby was born on December 26, 1946, Ron sometimes referred to himself...
Enrique Molinar Vargas
May 13, 2026
Enrique Molinar Vargas, 79, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Ingalls. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Emiliano Zapata, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Miguel Molinar and Sabina Vargas. He was a hardworking farmer and rancher in Mexico and Married Marcela Carmona Gonzalez. Enrique loved music especially singing and playing guitar. He also enjoyed horse riding, dancing and was...
Jane Althea White
May 13, 2026
Jane "Althea" White, aged 90 passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Dodge City, Kansas. She will be remembered fondly for her devotion as a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, and for the many talents she shared with those around her. Born on August 27, 1935, in Jetmore, Kansas, she was the daughter of Harry Oliver and Helen Katherine...
James Edward Groff
May 12, 2026
James Groff, 77, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the Kansas Soldier's Home in Fort Dodge. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Hays, Kansas, to Albert and Deloris (Dawson) Groff.James is originally from Stockton, Kansas. He joined the Army and fought two years in Vietnam. James was a purple heart recipient. After his discharge, he moved to...
Charles W. Meade
May 9, 2026
Charles W. Meade, 91, passed suddenly on May 9, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital of Dodge City. He was born on January 10, 1935 in Hodgeman County to Logan and Pearl (Kurth) Meade.Charlie grew up in Hodgeman County and was a graduate of Hanston High School. He served in the US Army where he was a driver for the General's...
Cristina Quezada-Leon
May 7, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Cristina Quezada-Leon, 25, a cherished daughter, sister, and devoted paraprofessional, who left this world far too soon on May 7, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Dodge City, Kansas. Born on April 7, 2001 to Severiano and Marianela Quezada. Cristina illuminated the lives of those around her with her vibrant...
Betty Jo Koepke
May 6, 2026
Betty Jo Koepke passed away on May 6, 2026, at Hays Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on October 8, 1928, in Monett, Missouri, to Claude "Arthur" Clements and Iva Myrtle (Clark) Clements. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her five siblings: Irene Bridges, Doyle Clements, Fern Raines, Opal Stover, and Rosalie Folds. Betty...
John Ney
May 4, 2026
John Thomas Ney, 73, of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 12, 1952, in Larned, Kansas, to Joseph and Pearl (Cure) Ney.
On July 28, 1973, John married the love of his life, Roberta Sandoval, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Dodge City. Together they built a life...
Carlon Guy Alberty
Apr 27, 2026
Carlon "Wolfie" Alberty Sr., 58, passed away on April 27, 2026, at his home in Dodge City, He was born on August 12, 1967 in Wichita, to Clifford Carter and Arlena Patterson.Wolfie married Karla Reed on February 27, 1989 in Dodge City. He worked at Cargill and was the meat market manager at Dillons. Wolfie owned Alberty's Gormet Meats in Dodge...
Lynetta Kay Skaggs
Apr 27, 2026
Lynetta "Nettie" Kay Skaggs 81 passed away on April 27, 2026 at Trinity manor in Dodge City. She was born on March 15, 1945 in Ransom, Kansas the daughter of Josephine (Schwartzkopf) Bauer and John Bauer.She was the second oldest child of 11 children. She grew up in Arnold, Kansas and was a graduate of ransom High School. She married...
Debra Vang
Apr 24, 2026
Debra Vang passed away on April 24, 2026 at Via Christi St. Frances in Wichita at the age of 68. She was born on April 16, 1958, in Pueblo, Colorado to Jerry and Harriett (Pickerel) Vang.Her early childhood was spent in Pueblo, Colorado. When Debra was 5, the family moved to Dodge City. She graduated from Dodge City High School...
