Tonya

Droste

Tonya Droste, 56, passed away on November 10, 2026, in Cimarron. She was born on March 26, 1970 in Ashland, to Carl and Judy Droste.

Tonya graduated from Cimarron High School and went on to earn a cosmetology degree from Dodge City College. She worked as an CNA and a CMA for several years as well as a beautician for Edith's Hair Designers and JoAnn Reimert. Tonya loved working as a Para Professional for the Cimarron School District. She also had a passion for helping care for the clients at Arrowhead West and the residents at Trinity Manor.

Tonya is survived by her mother, Judy Droste of Cimarron; sister, Missy Droste of Cimarron; aunts and uncles, Craig Schomaker and wife Leann of Bristol, Colorado, Wayne Schomaker and wife Nancy of Pueblo, Colorado, and Bob Schuette of Dodge City. She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Droste; two daughters, Shay Droste and Ericka Droste; grandparents; a cousin, Trish Schomaker; and her aunt, Bonnie Schuette.

Graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026 the Cimarron Cemetery with Fr. Ben Green officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.