Obituaries

Puri Plett

Puri Plett

Dec 17, 2024

Purification “Puri” Gonzalez Cobollo de Plett, a spirited wife, homemaker and cherished matriarch, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the remarkable age of 91. 

She was born on April 28, 1933, in Madrid, Spain, to Enrique Gonzalez Melendez and Esperanza Cobollo Augusto. Puri was united in marriage to Leo Von Plett on October 12, 1976, in Turpin, Oklahoma. Leo preceded...

David Allan Swanson

David Allan Swanson

Dec 13, 2024

David Allan Swanson, 68, died Friday, December 13, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

 He was born on August 22, 1956 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Lyle and Leah (Castor) Swanson.

 David graduated from Liberal High School in 1974. On July 1, 1978 He married Cynthia Hanna in Liberal.

 David worked as a warehouse manager for several Businesses.

 David loved his children and...

Trinidad "Trini" L. Ramirez

Trinidad "Trini" L. Ramirez

Dec 13, 2024

Trinidad “Trini” L. Ramirez, age 88, died on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on March 10, 1936, in San Miguel Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Teresa Lopez. 

She married Pablo Ramirez in Campo 45, Chihuahua, Mexico. He passed away in 2002.

She was a hardworking, generous lady always willing to help others. Trini was a loving wife, excellent mother...

Stanley Allen

Stanley Allen

Dec 2, 2024

Stanley Allen, age 82, died on Monday, December 2, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on March 13, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Floyd Hercules and Bertha Louise (Leard) Allen.  

He graduated high school and completed some college. Stanley was a caring and loving 

father to one son, and three daughters.

He is survived by his son, Patrick Allen of Liberal,...

Hector David Salgado

Hector David Salgado

Nov 29, 2024

Hector David Salgado, age 53, died Friday, November 29, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on July 20, 1971, in La Junta, Colorado, to Procopio Salgado and Lucy Cazares. 

Hector completed his education through the 10th grade, enjoying his life where the simplest pleasures held the most meaning. He found delight in the rhythm of brake dancing and shared laughter during...

Ramona Carolyn Engle

Ramona Carolyn Engle

Nov 27, 2024

Ramona Carolyn Engle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 91. Carolyn was previously a resident of Balko, Oklahoma, and Liberal, Kansas, before she relocated to Lee’s Summit.

Carolyn was born in Balko, Oklahoma, on June 26, 1933, to William McGlamery and Katherine...

Christopher Thomas Robledo Cabral

Christopher Thomas Robledo Cabral

Nov 25, 2024

Christopher Thomas Robledo Cabral, age 20, died on Saturday, November 25, 2024, in Sacramento, California.

He was born on February 29, 2004, to Tomas Robledo and Maribel Cabral - Robledo. 

In Loving Memory of Christopher Robledo – With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Chris whose adventurous spirit touched the lives of so many. A son, a brother, a friend, a traveler,...

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...

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