Susan Kay Chain, 80, of Liberal, passed away on Saturday December 27, 2025 at Wheatridge Care Park in Liberal, KS. She was born on November 20, 1945 to Frederick and Anne (Radich) Kulisek at Seattle, WA. On August 30, 1969 she married Charles "Charlie" Chain at Rialto, CA. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2025. Growing up, Susan's family lived in many places due to her father's j...

Judith Marie Clarke, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Ulysses, Kansas, at the age of 74. Judith was born on November 17, 1951, in Hugoton, Kansas, to her parents, Delbert and Ermalee (French) Stuart. Judith graduated from Hugoton High School in 1969. She took immense pride in her children, her son Max Clarke and her late daughter, Kelly Jo Myers...

George Donald Kroeker, 92, of Turpin, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1933, to Henry and Sara (Doerksen) Kroeker at Inman, KS. On March 2, 1958, he married Shirley Dick at the Turpin Mennonite Church. George graduated from Central Christian Bible Academy in Hutchinson, KS. After high school he completed two years of alternative service in Colorado and Ca...

Larry Dwayne Quillen, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on March 29, 1961, in Hugoton, Kansas. He passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and friends. Larry graduated from Hugoton High School and subsequently enlisted in the United States Navy, where he spent six honorable years as a Spy Radar...

Herman Wilburn, 77, of Liberal, passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center. He was born on February 27, 1948 to Henry and Rosa (Bell) Wilburn at Pickens, AR. On May 20, 1970 he married Patricia Berry at the Dumas, AR. In 1967 he worked for Beechcraft. In 1968 he was drafted into the US Army where he served his country in Vietnam. Upon arriving back in the US he m...

Mary Florence Brinton, died on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on October 22, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, Mary dedicated over 30 years of her life to teaching as a middle school teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Liberal, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Brinton, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage, and her siblings: Barbara Knowlton, Harold Jame...

Xander Kane Garcia, 20 days old, went to be with the Lord at 7:25 pm on December 15th at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on November 25, 2025 to Ashton Garcia and Savannah Patton at Liberal, KS. During his 20 short days here on earth Xander touched many lives. He experienced holding hands with his mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from his family, and being told “I...

 James E. Winfrey, age 78, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society, Liberal, Kansas. He was born August 18, 1947, the son of William E. and Alice Louise (Shuman) Winfrey.  He attended Plains High School and Southwestern Heights High School, he was the first class to graduate from Southwestern Heights in 1966. James was an outstanding football play...

Randy Abe Milton Randle, age 78, of Rolla, Kansas, passed away from this life the morning of November 26, 2025, at his home. He was born, February 5, 1947, on the farm in Rolla, the son of Glen and Thelma (Dixon) Randle. Randy grew up in Rolla where he graduated from high school and first developed the work ethic and dedication that would guide him throughout his life. As a young man, he farm...

Ronnie Adrian Smith, age 76, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born on December 5, 1949, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of George Adrian and Norma Jean (Meyer) Smith. Ron lived in Burwell, Nebraska, for a few years, but spent most of his life in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High school in 1968. He attended Hutchinson Commun...