Obituaries

Jason Plummer

Jason Plummer

Nov 14, 2024

Jason Plummer, age 45, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 13, 1979, in Liberal, Kansas to Jim Plummer and Donna Lynne Nelson.

Jason completed the 12th grade and went on to work as a kitchen assistant for restaurants. He enjoyed spending time in nature fishing and camping. He loved music...

Jesus Monarrez Peña

Jesus Monarrez Peña

Nov 14, 2024

Jesus Monarrez Peña, age 91, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on October 15, 1933, in El Oro, Durango, Mexico, to Mariano Monarrez Diaz and Aurelia Peña Barron. 

Jesús was united in marriage to Gregoria Sánchez de Monarrez on August 15, 1954, in Indé, Durango, Mexico. He was a proud father of four...

Maria Guadalupe Molina

Maria Guadalupe Molina

Nov 2, 2024

Maria Guadalupe Molina, age 55, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

She was born on November 17, 1968, to Josefina and Daniel Vizcaino. Mary was united in marriage to Jesus Juarez on August 16, 2008, in Liberal, Kansas.

Mary was never scared to take on something new and did everything with honesty and love. She started every...

Adriana Rosales

Adriana Rosales

Oct 28, 2024

Adriana Rosales, age 33, died on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on November 20, 1990, in Downey, California to Luis Humberto Rosales and Laura Camacho Barrios. Adriana’s stepfather was Gabriel Ovalle Tellez. She was a Liberal High School graduate and she attended 1 year at Seward County Community College. Adriana worked for Walmart, was Co-Manager at...

Carolyn Faye Long

Carolyn Faye Long

Oct 24, 2024

Carolyn Faye Long, age 64, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on November 20, 1959, in Beaver, Oklahoma to John, Jr. and Vanita Mae Long. 

Carolyn graduated from Forgan, Oklahoma High School, and furthered her studies at the Liberal Area Vo-Tech, where she trained as a Medical Assistant. She worked as a night cashier for Dillon’s and...

Amanda Martinez Hernandez

Amanda Martinez Hernandez

Oct 23, 2024

Amanda Martinez, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on April 27, 1962, in Emiliano Zapata, Durango, Mexico, to Romulo Martinez Guzman and Maria del Refugio Hernandez de Santiago. 

Amanda held a bachelor's degree, which served as the foundation for her long career as a dedicated educator whose career spanned over three...

Beverly Waneen Malin

Beverly Waneen Malin

Oct 22, 2024

Beverly Waneen Malin, age 92, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on November 26, 1931, in Kismet, Kansas to Clyde and Nell (Hall) Headrick. Beverly graduated from Liberal High School in Liberal, Kansas in 1949 and continued her education at Southwestern College in Windfield, Kansas. 

Beverly was united in marriage to John David...

Elda Eileen Campbell

Elda Eileen Campbell

Oct 20, 2024

Elda Eileen Campbell, age 89, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on June 24, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Thomas and Celia (Matheny) Martin. Elda graduated from Logan High School in 1952 from Logan, Ohio. She was the loving mother of three sons,...

Lupe Segovia

Lupe Segovia

Oct 18, 2024

Lupe Segovia Duran, age 83, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on July 25, 1941, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Duran and Evarista Sigala.

Lupe was united in marriage to Carlos Segovia on April 8, 1965, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. They were married for 58 years until his death on June 17,...

Sue Falke

Sue Falke

Oct 12, 2024

Carolyn “Sue” Falke, 87 died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. 

She was born on April 10, 1937 in Hooker, Oklahoma, the daughter of Herman George and Maddie (Jones) Hitchcock. 

In October, 1975, she married David Lee Falke in Dalhart, Texas. He preceded her in death in 2018.

Sue worked for many years as a cashier at...

Christina Toscano

Christina Toscano

Oct 11, 2024

Christina Toscano, age 41, died on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas leaving this world too soon.

Christina Toscano was born on January 2, 1983, in Los Angeles, California to Jose Toscano and Josefina De La Torre. 

She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Christina's extraordinary dedication to her family stood as a testament to...

Norman E. Roehr

Norman E. Roehr

Oct 10, 2024

Norman E. Roehr, 86, passed away peacefully at his farm in the home he built surrounded by his family on October 10, 2024.

Norman was born November 19th, 1937 to Vergil E. and Mildred (Reiss) Roehr. He lived his whole life on the family farm NW of Kismet, KS. He was the oldest of three children and loved his brother Larry...

Susan Zielke

Susan Zielke

Oct 8, 2024

Susan Marie Zielke was born on October 18, 1952, to Lawerance ‘Ike’ and Myrtle (Moran) Eisenhauer at Emporia, Kansas. Susan went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. 

As a child Susan lived in Emporia and attended the Catholic grade school in Kismet, Kansas. She graduated from Southwestern Heights High...

Ruth Paulson Bartel

Ruth Paulson Bartel

Oct 1, 2024

Ruth Paulson Bartel was born on April 23, 1922, to Andrew and Nora Valnes Paulson at Claremont, South Dakota. Ruth went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Village Green Memory Care Community in Conroe, Texas.

While a young child her family moved to Amherst, South Dakota where she attended the Western Consolidated Schools. After graduating...

Serjio "Coyote" Rutiaga

Serjio "Coyote" Rutiaga

Sep 29, 2024

Serjio “The Coyote” Rutiaga, age 41, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Turpin, Oklahoma.

He was born on September 3, 1983, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Maximiliano and Elisa (Quezada) Rutiaga. 

Serjio went to school in Liberal, Kansas. He worked as a pipe welder in refrigeration. Serjio will be greatly missed and remembered by his family and friends.

He is survived...

Agustin Gallegos Velazquez

Agustin Gallegos Velazquez

Sep 21, 2024

Agustin Gallegos Velazquez, age 57, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the University Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

He was born on August 23, 1967, to Amador Gallegos Garcia and Cirila Velazquez in Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. 

Agustin was united in marriage to Maria Garcia on April 14, 1986, in Mexico. He was a devoted father to three sons, and two daughters and...

Donald E. Witzke

Donald E. Witzke

Sep 18, 2024

Donald Eugene Witzke, age 90, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedicated service in both his professional and community endeavors.

Don was born on June 23, 1934, in Bessie, Oklahoma to Leonard and Miriam Witzke.

After graduating from Turpin High School, he furthered his studies for one year at Oklahoma Panhandle State...

David Alan Patrick Thomas

David Alan Patrick Thomas

Sep 11, 2024

David Alan Patrick Thomas, age 19, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas.

He was born on March 21, 2005, in Liberal, Kansas to Walter Patrick and Kelly Ann Thomas. 

David attended Liberal High School. He worked in sales for retail Carquest Auto Parts. David’s favorite pastime was working on cars and motorcycles. He was dearly loved by his family...

Margaret Herrera

Margaret Herrera

Sep 10, 2024

Margaret Leann Herrera, age 54, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas.

Margaret, a warm-hearted and dedicated individual, was born on April 5, 1970, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Ernest Herrera and Betty (Johnson) Garcia.

Margaret graduated from Liberal High School in 1988 before attending the Liberal Area Vo Tech. Margaret's professional life was characterized by a remarkable 35-year career...

Elena Isabel Smollock Torres

Elena Isabel Smollock Torres

Sep 6, 2024

Elena Isabel Smollock Torres, of Liberal Kansas was born on August 18, 2024, the beautiful daughter of Brett and Liz Smollock Torres. Elena was called back to heaven on September 6, 2024. 

She made a very loving impact on her Brother Kayden Florence, her Grandparents Maria and Jose Rodriguez & George and Rachel Smollock. 

A Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2024,...

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