Sarah Anne Pennington
Jan 21, 2026
Sarah Anne Pennington, a woman whose life was defined by the warmth of her heart, her selfless nature, and her artistic abilities, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026.
Born at the San Diego Naval Hospital on May 11, 1944, to Amy L. and Ernest C. Sturgeon Jr. Sarah’s arrival was marked by the history of the era; her father, Ernest...
Karen Elaine Baker
Jul 2, 2026
Karen Baker, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Dodge City on July 2, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1957, in Dodge City to Jess H. and Betty (Morris) Rucker.
Karen graduated from Dodge City High School in 1975 and went on to pursue her passion for education. She earned her bachelor's degree through Northern Oklahoma College in...
Patty L. Lampe
Jun 29, 2026
Patty Phillips Lampe, age 87, passed away at Manor of the Plains on June 29, 2026. Born on February 20, 1939, in Arkansas City, Ks to George and Cleo Beth (Laird) Phillips.
As a young girl, her family moved to Cimarron, KS where she attended school and graduated from Cimarron High School in 1957. On September 19, 1959, she married...
Milton A. Koehn
Jun 26, 2026
Milton A. Koehn was born on February 14, 1936, to Edward B. and Josephine (Dutton) Koehn on the farm near Montezuma. He departed this life on June 26, 2026, at Bethel Home in Montezuma, reaching the age of 90 years.Milton's growing up years were spent on the family farm. He and his identical twin brother, Wilton, developed an unbreakable bond...
Maynard Keith Unruh
Jun 20, 2026
Maynard Keith Unruh was born on September 29, 1957, to Melvin and Goldie (Schmidt) Unruh. He was the fourth child and the baby of the family. His life was tragically taken in a vehicle accident on Saturday, June 20, 2026 close to his home in Oakley, Kansas.
Maynard being the youngest of four was taken care of by his older sister,...
Celia Sotelo
Jun 16, 2026
Celia Sotelo, 85, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Trinity Manor of Dodge City. She was born on July 11, 1940 in Juarez, Chihuahua.
Celia married Cresencio Sotelo; he preceded her in death on May 28, 2015. She worked in housekeeping at the Dodge House.
Celia is survived by Son, Jose Sotelo of Dodge City, KS; and three grandchildren; and extended...
Sueann Koehn
Jun 7, 2026
Montezuma - Sueann Doris Koehn was born on January 5, 1946, to Willie and Gustena Dirks Koehn in Garden City, Kansas. She peacefully passed away on the morning of June 7, 2026, at Bethel Home, Montezuma, Kansas.
Sueann was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on March 5, 1961, by Minister Willard Johnson. She remained true to her vows to...
Richard Mininger
Jun 2, 2026
Richard Calvin Mininger was born to Herman and Clara Litwiller Mininger on September 19, 1935, on a farm in Gratiot County, Michigan. He peacefully crossed the Jordan River in the early morning hours at home on June 2, 2026. Dad reached the age of 90 years. He was raised on a small dairy farm near Harrison, Michigan, where he learned...
Nancy Irene Ridge
May 28, 2026
Nancy Irene Ridge, age 81, a lifelong resident of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on May 28, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1944 to John Henry and Ruby Irene (Thomas) Ridge.
After graduating from Dodge City High School, she went on to have successful careers at Fidelity State Bank & Trust and High Plains Journal before retiring. She loved...
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...
David Duane Romesburg
May 15, 2026
David Duane Romesburg, 54, passed away on May 15, 2026 at Sunporch in Dodge City. He was born on September 10, 1971 in Dodge City the son of Duane Romesburg and Sherry (Rice) Law. He worked as a welder for Broce Manufacturing and later as a driver for FedEx. David enjoyed going fishing, hunting and shooting guns in his spare...
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...
