William D. Herman
Aug 22, 2026
William "Bill" Duane Herman, 78, died from complications of Parkinson's disease Aug. 22, 2026, at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. Herman was born July 2, 1948, in McPherson.
He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1966 and subsequently completed technical college courses in heavy machinery. He worked as a carpenter in construction for many years in locations across...
Janelle K. Standrich
Aug 19, 2026
Janelle K. Standrich, 54, of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on August 19, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas to Jerry and Catherine (Thurman) Standrich.
Janelle was a woman of many passions and a heart full a love. She earned her bachelor's degree in history and English, from Newman University, where she discovered a deep appreciation...
Isaak Guenther
Sep 23, 2026
Isaak Guenther, entered Heaven on September 23, 2026, at the tender age of 22. He was born on October 25, 2003, in Cuautemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Isaack and Katharina (Harms) Guenther.
Isaak was a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew him. In 2005, his family moved to the United States, settling in Nebraska and later calling Sublette their home. Isaak...
Richard L. Long
Sep 22, 2026
Richard L. Long, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on July 11, 1929, in Cleo Springs, OK to Frank and Laura (Camp) Long, Richard lived a full and adventurous life, touching the hearts of many along the way.His early years were spent in various places before the family...
Barbara Naasz
Sep 20, 2026
Barbara Naasz, 71, passed away on September 20, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Barbara Naasz was born on August 1, 1955 in Colby, Kansas, to Verle Miller and Twila (Liester) Miller.Barbara married Lee Naasz on July 20, 2001 in Dodge City, he survives. She enjoyed working with horses and taking care of her animals. Barbara loved spending time...
Violet Clay
Sep 18, 2026
It is with deep sadness and a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Violet Clay, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this world on September 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 16, 1935, in Carl, Oklahoma, Violet's journey through life was marked by her love for gardening and her passion...
Stephen Craig Michael Sr.
Sep 14, 2026
Stephen Craig Michael, Sr., 72, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on February 8, 1954 in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Roger and Sharon (Pierce) Michael.Stephen grew up in Indiana and joined the US Marines during high school. He moved to Dodge City in the early 80's and married Shirley Clark in...
Doris Evelyn Birney
Sep 9, 2026
Doris Evelyn Birney,86, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the Shepherd's Center in Cimarron with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 21, 1940, in Dodge City, the only daughter of Ben and Dorothy (Wade) Feuers.Her childhood was spent in Copeland. Doris graduated from Copeland High School in 1958. She then attended Business College in...
Karen Lea Gaut
Sep 7, 2026
Karen Gaut, 87, of Dodge City passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2026.Karen was born August 21,1939 in Gridley, Kansas.
Karen married Charles Smith and to this union three children were born, they later divorced. She married Gene Gaut on March 28, 1981 in Madison, Kansas and from this marriage she gained two more children. She enjoyed going...
Neil Rumford
Sep 3, 2026
Neil Rumford, 63, passed away on September 3, 2026, at his home in Dodge City, Kansas. Neil was born on January 2, 1963 in Dodge City, KS, to Orland Rumford and Lula (Hendrickson) Rumford.
Neil married Leona Wetter on July 3, 1993 in Dodge City, Kansas, she survives. Neil loved feeding the birds, playing card games as well as taking road...
Betty Borth
Sep 2, 2026
Our mother, Betty Sue (Copeland) Borth, 86, lost her battle with renal disease at Bethel Home with her family by her side on September 2, 2026.
She was born on March 4, 1940, to Evelyn and Mayo Copeland in McMinnville, Tennessee. She attended all her years of schooling in McMinnville and graduated in 1958 from McMinnville City High School. After graduation,...
Nicholas Troy Harms
Sep 1, 2026
Nicholas Troy Harms, 37, passed away on September 1, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 30, 1989 in Dodge City, KS, to Rocky and Tammy (Nichols) Harms.He earned an associate's degree in graphic design. Nick was known for his creativity when it came to building websites, sound systems and a passion for restoring old cars. His love...
Carla Frank
Sep 1, 2026
Carla entered into this plane on September 26, 1964 at Satanta Rural Hospital at 2pm. She was welcomed into heaven on September 1, 2026. She died suddenly, in her bed, after a brief stint in the hospital from a collapse.
She was the daughter of James Wayne and Rita Schmidt. Her father adopted her at 4 years old. They had a...
Georgia Soldan
Aug 29, 2026
Georgia Belle Soldan, 87, of Smithton, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born April 7, 1939, in Neosho, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sewell) Simmons.On June 15, 1956 in Salina, KS, she married Daniel Soldan who preceded her in death on October 24, 2003.Georgia was a devoted member of Smithton...
James F. Nau Sr.
Aug 28, 2026
James Nau Sr., 81, passed away on August 28, 2026, at his home in rural Spearville, Kansas.
James Nau Sr. was born on November 27, 1944 in Spearville, Kansas, to Joseph Nau and Mary (Dick) Nau.James graduated from Spearville High School in 1962.
James married Maryann Cruz on November 17, 1976 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge City, she survives. He enjoyed...
Susan Blanch Venegas
Aug 25, 2026
Celebrating the life of Susan Blanch Venegas, born on November 20, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, to Arthur and Antoinette (Cook) Noller, who passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, in her beloved home in Dodge City, Kansas.Susan worked as a dedicated cook at Muddy Waters, the Hitchin Post, and El Charro among many other establishments. She had a reputation of...
Pamela Marie Daniels
Aug 24, 2026
Pamela Marie (Brigman) Daniels, 65, was born February 15, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to James Edward Brigman and Ruth Derossette. She passed away August 24, 2026, at the home of her longtime companion, Clay Boardman, in Cimarron, Kansas.
Pam was known for her sense of humor and her remarkable talent for cooking. Her skills in the kitchen began when she...
Margaret Ann Sober
Aug 20, 2026
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Sober, 87, went to be with her Savior on August 20, 2026, at her home in Dodge City. She was born on March 22, 1939 in Lawndale, California, to George and Frances Smith.Peggy grew up in Kersey, Colorado and graduated valedictorian from Kersey High School. On January 12, 1958 she married Clyde Sober in Kersey. She was...
Joshua C. Koehn
Aug 18, 2026
Joshua Cabe Koehn was born in Dodge City, Kansas on October 15, 1980 to Bob & Kathy Koehn, and went to his eternal home in Heaven on August 18, 2026 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, Kansas, surrounded by his family. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Montezuma, where his love of farming blossomed and was nurtured beginning...
Calvin Dirks
Aug 16, 2026
Calvin Leslie Dirks was born on October 27, 1938 to Jesse and Marie (Unruh) Dirks at Hillsboro, KS. He went to sing with the angels on August 16, 2026 at Bethel Home Montezuma, KS, reaching the age of 87 years.
Dad's childhood was spent in various places in Kansas, moving frequently. He spoke often of the Burrton area, where his father...
