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Dr. Michael Shane Hanna
Jul 8, 2026
Dr. Michael Shane Hanna, 72, of Oakland, NE, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1954, in Dodge City, KS, the son of Vernon and Emma (Shepard) Hanna.
Mike was raised in Cimarron, KS, and developed a fondness for animals and farm life. During high school, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, reflecting the dedication...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Shawna Michelle Foskuhl
Aug 15, 2026
Shawna Michelle Foskuhl, 55, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the Minneola District Hospital in Minneola, She was born on January 26, 1971 in Dodge City, to James Foskuhl and Glenna (Gilbert) Birzer.Shawna grew up in Dodge City and was a 1989 graduate of Dodge City High School. She had her CNA license and worked at Trinity Manor nursing...
Willetta Ullom-Payne
Aug 13, 2026
Montezuma - Willetta Marvelle Dirks Ullom Payne was born February 18, 1938 to Albert and Marie (Unruh) Dirks in Marion County, Kansas. She was the 12th of 12 children. She passed away on August 13, 2026 at Bethel Home in Montezuma, reaching the age of 88 years.
On August 4, 1958, she married Jack Ullom. Willetta loved helping Jack on their...
Seferina Ayala-Guzman
Aug 12, 2026
Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida madre Seferina Ayala Guzmán, una madre muy querida, dedicada a sus hijos y ama de casa. Nació el 5 de septiembre del 1946 en, Zacatecas, México hija de Perfecto Ayala y Santos Guzmán. Tras una vida llena de amor, Seferina partió de este mundo en paz el 12 de agosto de...
Rafael Francisco Landa
Aug 12, 2026
Rafael Landa, 90, passed away on August 12, 2026, at his home in Dodge City, Kansas.
Rafael Landa was born on January 25, 1936 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Landa and Felipa (Banuelos).Rafael married Enelia Casas on July 2, 1965 in Mexico, she survives. He loved working in his garden, traveling, volunteering at the church and spending time with his family.
Rafael...
Marcolfa Jurado Garcia
Aug 7, 2026
Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Marcolfa Jurado García, una madre muy querida, dedicada ama de casa y apreciado miembro de su comunidad. Nació el 25 de abril de 1937 en San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua, México, hija de Jesús Jurado Armendáriz y Mercedes García. Tras una vida llena de amor y dedicación incansable, Marcolfa partió de este mundo...
Wayne Jackson
Aug 7, 2026
Harold “Wayne” Jackson, beloved husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 87 at his home in Dodge City. He was born on October 23, 1938, in rural Atchison County, Kansas, the son of Gilbert and Leona (Rohlfs) Jackson.
Wayne spent his childhood in Muscotah and graduated from Atchison County Community High School in...
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