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Sarah Anne Pennington

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...

Chau A Thon

Chau A Thon

Feb 13, 2026

Chau Akuang Thon, 45, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on January 1, 1981, in Abuodit, Bor County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, to Akuang Thon Ajak and Akur Kuereng Anyang.

Chau was known for his compassion, kindness, and generosity, and he was deeply loved by those around him. He enjoyed watching...

Manuel "Pangie" Joseph Martinez

Manuel "Pangie" Joseph Martinez

Feb 6, 2026

Manuel "Pangie" Martinez, 72, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Norton, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1953 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of Manuel and Carmen Josephine (Espinosa) Martinez.

He married Mari Cochran on June 19, 1999 in Dodge City, she survives. He loved to watch NASCAR go fishing, play pool and make walking sticks. He also...

Rufus Milton Woods, Jr.

Rufus Milton Woods, Jr.

Feb 4, 2026

Rufus Milton Woods, Jr., 95, of Cimarron, Kansas, was led by his Savior, Jesus Christ, to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Junior was born to Rufus and Ruby Freidland Woods on June 21, 1930, at the family's farm near Kalvesta, Kansas.

In the mid-1940s, Junior met the love of his life, when Ramona Diane Paine moved to Kalvesta. The...

Michael R. Koehn

Michael R. Koehn

Jan 31, 2026

MONTEZUMA - Michael Ray Koehn, 75, passed away peacefully at the Artesian Valley Health System in Meade, Kansas, on January 31, 2026. Michael was born January 26, 1951 at the old Bethel Home in Montezuma, Kansas with Dr. Hull as attending physician. He was the youngest son of Orlie and Elda (Wenger) Koehn.

Michael grew up in Montezuma attending school kindergarten...

Jeffrey Boles

Jeffrey Boles

Jan 30, 2026

DODGE CITY – Jeff Boles, age 67, died on January 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jeff was born May 15, 1958, at Trinity Hospital in Dodge City. He was adopted by Dr. Robert Dale and Beth Boles (Hartwick) shortly after his birth.

He attended Dodge City High School and Dodge City Community College and was brought up in the Church...

Steve M. Jensen

Steve M. Jensen

Jan 29, 2026

Hanston – Steve M. Jensen, 67, died January 29, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Dodge City. He was born on July 7, 1958 at Kinsley, Kansas the son of Richard and Mildred (Fisher) Jensen.

The family moved to Dodge City in 1957 where Steve attended school. He worked for Jensen Floor cCovering as a floor covering installer. He then moved...

Ernesto O. Fernandez

Ernesto O. Fernandez

Jan 24, 2026

Dodge City - Ernesto O. Fernandez passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at his daughter's home in Fowler, Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born on November 11, 1927, in San Benito, Texas, to Eligio and Emilia Fernandez.

Ernesto loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Throughout his adult life, he worked in Nebraska and northern...

Delbert Roy Pickle

Delbert Roy Pickle

Jan 23, 2026

Delbert Roy Pickle

Cimarron - Cimarron- Delbert Roy Pickle 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 23, 2026. He grew up in Ingalls, Kansas and graduated from Ingalls High School in 1957. Delbert married the love of his life on January 31, 1960 in Cimarron.

He joined the Army in June 1960 and was stationed in Germany for a...

Shirley Ann Lucas

Shirley Ann Lucas

Jan 19, 2026

Garden City - Shirley Ann Lucas, 90, passed away on January 19, 2026 at Homestead of Garden City. She was born on February 6, 1935 at Satanta, the daughter of Milton and Gladys (McAhren) Blair.

She graduated from Satanta High School in 1953. Shirley was a majorette in high school and performed in school plays. She then attended nursing school at...

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith

Jan 15, 2026

Dodge City - Mary M. Smith, 83, died January 15, 2026 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on February 27, 1942 at Spearville, Kansas the daughter of Patrick James and Mary Bernice (Tully) Slattery.

She married Russell Smith on July 27, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dodge City, he preceded her in death on May 27,...

Garland Koehn

Garland Koehn

Jan 12, 2026

My husband, our father, grandpa and great grandpa was born on September 20, 1940 to Glenn and Luella Johnson Koehn in McPherson, Kansas. He so peacefully left us for his eternal reward Monday evening January 12, 2026 surrounded by his family in the living room of their apartment at Bethel Home. He reached the age of 85 years old.

He spent...

Grace Ann Robertson

Grace Ann Robertson

Jan 12, 2026

Cimarron - Grace Ann Robertson born and raised in Cimarron, Kansas. Born January 14, 1943. Passed away January 12, 2026 at her home.

She graduated from Cimarron High School in 1961 and later Dodge City Community College. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She worked on the farm south of Cimarron growing up and continued...

Jake W. Koehn

Jake W. Koehn

Jan 12, 2026

Our father, Jake W Koehn was born to William B and Kathryn Schmidt Koehn on September 26 1930 at Copeland, Kansas. Dad passed away on January 12 2026 with his wife holding his hand surrounded by family, reaching the age of 95 years.

Dad was the middle child of 9 children. Dad got his education at Sunnyside School ¾ mile west...

Valerie Denton

Valerie Denton

Jan 11, 2026

Ingalls – Valerie J. Denton, 74, died January 11, 2026 at her home in Ingalls, Kansas. She was born on September 17, 1951 at Healdsburg, California the daughter of Artino and Leola (Pulse) Muzzin.

She married Bruce Denton on April 10, 1993 in Reno, Nevada, he survives. She was a devoted wife to Bruce and especially proud of the 15 years...

Sally Ann Gresham

Sally Ann Gresham

Jan 9, 2026

Canton – Sally Ann Gresham, died January 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 13, 1944 in Dodge City, Kansas the daughter of Sidney and Irene Mae (Patchen) Warner.

She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Gresham several years ago. Sally enjoyed watching soap operas, talking on the phone, watching football and traveling with her friends....

George Troutt

George Troutt

Jan 9, 2026

Satanta - George Francis Troutt, 87, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 3, 1938, in Beaver, Oklahoma to Vinnie “Coy” and Emma June (Hummer) Troutt. His mother passed away when he was young and he and his dad “courted” Miss Clementine Lee, who later became his stepmom. He was...

David Anthony Timion

David Anthony Timion

Jan 7, 2026

David Anthony Timion, age 77, of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026. David was born on August 28, 1948, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Juanita and Nelson Timion, both of whom preceded him in death.

On March 1, 1973, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Torrez Timion , and together they built...

Bertha Treto Bañuelos

Bertha Treto Bañuelos

Jan 5, 2026

Dodge City - Bertha Treto Bañuelos, 43, passed away January 5, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 15, 1982; the daughter of Emilio Treto and Maria Treto Bañuelos.

She loved to spend time with her family, especially her children. Bertha worked as an assistant manager for Burger King in Dodge City. She loved to...

Lazaro Enriquez

Lazaro Enriquez

Dec 28, 2025

Dodge City - Lazaro Enriquez, 62, passed away on December 28, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on March 19, 1963 in Gran Morelos, Chihuahua, Mexico; the son of Isidro Enriquez Muñoz and Elisa Peña Perez.

He worked in construction for 35 years. He enjoyed going to the casino. Lazaro was a grill master; he loved grilling and having cookouts....

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