Obituaries

Nov 5, 2020

Albino Estrella-Soto, 72, died November 5, 2020 at his home in Dodge City.  He was born on February 15, 1948 in Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Filiberto Estrella and Basilisa Soto.

Albino spent his childhood in Mexico.  On December 26, 1971, he married Gudelia Perez.  He moved to the United States in 1980. Albino worked at Cargill...

Nov 1, 2020

Dodge City- Kenneth Lee Schmidt, 77, died November 1, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dodge City. He was born on February 15, 1943, in Dodge City, the son of Edward J. and Mary (Burke) Schmidt.

As a child, Ken loved all sports, but was especially fond of baseball.  He would say that because he was...

Oct 28, 2020

Dodge City - Francis Looney Sr., 79, died October 28, 2020 at Sun Porch of Dodge City.  He was born on August 26, 1941 at Coffeyville, the son of Alvin M. and Audrey (Franklin) Looney.

Francis grew up and attended schools in Coffeyville. On February 11, 1962 he married Deanna Ross at Coffeyville. In 1975 they moved...

Oct 27, 2020

Cimarron - Judy Kay Stand, 66, died October 27, 2020 at the Minneola Hospital.  She was born on August 13, 1954 in Dodge City, the daughter of Leonard and Emily (Thomas) Woods.

Judy's childhood years were spent in Kalvesta.  She was a 1972 graduate of Cimarron High School.  While in high school she met Dan Stand at...

Oct 27, 2020

Dodge City – Vern Russel Schweitzer, 89, died October 27, 2020 at his home in Dodge City surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 11,1931 at Dodge City, the son of Ezra and Virginia (McComas) Schweitzer.

Vern was united in marriage to Blossom (Dossie) Gerrond on March 8, 1958 in Hugoton, she survives. Vern grew...

Oct 26, 2020

Bill Walker, 79, of Dodge City, went home to be with the Lord October 26, 2020 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, due to complications stemming from Covid -19. He was joined in heaven by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Sally (Pyle) Walker, 77, when she succumbed to illness due to the virus on November 28,...

Oct 20, 2020

Dodge City - Phyllis Joyce Ross, 84, passed peacefully on October 20, 2020 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on January 27, 1936 in Franklin, Pennsylvania the daughter of George Sherman and Kathryn Louise (Robbins) Watt.

Phyllis grew up in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, where she graduated high school. She attended Youngstown State University and later...

Oct 16, 2020

Dodge City – Charles G. Briseno, 70, died October 16, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on October 27, 1949 at Dodge City the son of Lupe and Bertha Briseno and Isabel (Torrez).

He married Lucy Ontiberos on October 15, 1969 in Dodge City, she survives. Mr. Briseno loved to go on...

Oct 16, 2020

Robert Loyd Koehn was born August 29, 1922 to John and Lygia Nightingale Koehn at McPherson County. Dad left us for his eternal home in the evening hours on October 16, 2020 at age 98 in Bethel Home, Montezuma.  Until the last few months, Dad enjoyed good health. He passed away from complications due to old age.

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Oct 15, 2020

Dodge City - Vera O'Neal, 102, died October 15, 2020 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on June 26, 1918 in London, England, the daughter of Albert and Marie (Thorpe) Thompson.

Vera spent her childhood in London. She married Jack Smith. Vera later married Fred O'Neal during World War II. She was a faithful...

Oct 14, 2020

It is with profound sadness that the family of JoAnn Blea Sanchez, 70 years old, announces her passing on October 14, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on September 3, 1950 in Dodge City, Kansas the beloved daughter of Henry and Lila Blea.

Mother, Grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin and modern day...

Oct 14, 2020

Houston David Burton, 89, was called home to his Heavenly Father on October 14, 2020, surrounded by love, his family.  He was born on July 13, 1931 at Stover Ridge, Delaware County, Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Josie (Duncan) Burton.

Houston completed the 8 th grade, when he left school to work and help with financial...

Oct 13, 2020

Cimarron - Bonnie M. Hardesty, 92, died October 13, 2020 at the Shepherd Center in Cimarron. She was born on the family farm near Meade on November 30, 1927, to Virgil and Ella Mae (Lowry) Keltner.

Bonnie spent her childhood in Meade. She graduated from Meade High school in 1945. After graduation, she went to work as...

Oct 11, 2020

Dodge City - Robert B. Claycomb, 71, died October 11, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City.  He was born on September 21, 1949 at Garden City, Kansas the son of Benny and LaVeta (Christings) Claycomb.

He was a very avid Chiefs fan. Robert loved attending Dodge City Days events every year, and also competing...

Oct 11, 2020

Dodge City – Helen Blea Perez, 76, died October 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born on February 26, 1944 at Dodge City, Kansas the daughter of Henry and Lila Blea.

She married Tom Perez on October 29, 1959 in Dodge City, he survives. Helen loved to go dancing, traveling, playing cards...

Oct 10, 2020

Terry Wayne Shearmire , 74 , passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at The Shephards Center in Cimarron . He was born on July 15, 1946 in Garden City, the son of Walter (Bud) and Velda Wheeler Shearmire.

Terry was a lifetime resident of Scott City. He worked as a mechanic.

Oct 10, 2020

Dodge City - James Eugene Foskuhl, 79, died October 10, 2020 at SunPorch of Dodge City.  He was born on March 21, 1941 in Ford, the son of John and Helen Ina (Carroll) Foskuhl.

James spent his childhood in Ford.  He graduated from Ford High School in 1959.  After graduation, James went to work for Fairmont Ice...

Oct 7, 2020

Keith "Zeke" L. Dittman, 76, died October 7, 2020 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City.  He was born on November 9, 1943 in San Francisco, California the son of August W. and Marguarite Geraldine (Cherry) Dittman.

As a child, Zeke moved to Kansas.  He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1961.  Zeke went on to further his...

Oct 6, 2020

Dodge City - Rosella S. Rodriguez, 100, died October 6, 2020 at SunPorch of Dodge City.  She was born on September 20, 1920 at Dalhart, Texas the daughter of Sarasio and Jesusita Olivia Sanchez.

Rosie grew up in Dalhart, Texas and married Salvador P. Rodriguez on December 27, 1942. He preceded her in death on December 24,...

Oct 4, 2020

Cimarron - Beverly Ann (Bev) Unruh died on October 4, 2020 at The Shepherd's Center in Cimarron, Kansas from age-related dementia and complications from COVID-19. She was born on February 21, 1930 to Georgia (Henry) Hutchinson and Kenneth Hutchinson.

Bev graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948.  As a teenager, Bev became an accomplished musician, playing...