Robert “Bob” Wayne Kessler, age 90, died on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Wheatridge Park Center in Liberal, Kansas. He was born on September 10, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Frieda (Becker) Kessler. Bob received his GED and worked as a mechanic for Panhandle Eastern. He was talented in many aspects to include diesel and auto mechanics and a meticulous painter of autos an...

Patricia Parnell, 84, formerly of Liberal, passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice House on Sunday December 21, 2025 in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born on May 27, 1941 in Akron, Iowa to Ronald and Martha Violet (McDougall) Burke. Patricia graduated from Westfield High school back in 1950's in Iowa. She married Donald E. Parnell Febuary14, in the 1980s. He preceded her in death on Decembe...

Betty Lavonne Meador was born on November 28, 1931, at the home in Ingalls, KS, to Melvin and Myrl “Stebbins” Frazier. She passed away early Saturday morning, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 94, in Watonga, OK surrounded by her loving family. Betty graduated from high school in Ingalls, KS, as valedictorian. Shortly after graduating, she married her childhood sweetheart, Roy Meador, on Oc...

Aaron Bradley Patton, age 26, died on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Seward County, Kansas. He was born on December 15, 1999, to Donald E. and Teresa L. (Van Buren) Patton. Aaron graduated from Liberal High School in 2018 and attend SCCC Vocational Technical School. He worked as a technician on windmill generation systems. Aaron enjoyed any activity outside, golfing with his friends, skiing...

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...