Christene Berger, age 70, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born on October 16, 1954, in Tripoli, Libya, the daughter of Thomas Henry and Mildred Donna (Lea) Cowper. Christene lived in Africa and Scotland, eventually settling in Amarillo, Texas, where she lived most of her life. Raised with love and guidance by her mother and stepfather,...

Travis Olson, 49, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on October 11, 1975 to Ronald and Linda (Brack) Olson at Liberal, KS. Travis was a graduate of Liberal High School; class of 1994. He was the owner of A2B Audio in Liberal. Travis enjoyed Supporting Ethan at his weightlifting events and Porsche at her Basketball games. He ...

Janet Lynn Kilgore, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas, at 73. Janet was born on April 20, 1952, in Liberal, Kansas, to her parents, Rex Logsdon and Wilma Jean (Phillips) Brown. She dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally as a registered nurse and personally as a devoted family member. Janet and Ri...

Janet Fay Mongold, 65, of Liberal, Kansas, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Janet was born on May 18, 1960, in Liberal, Kansas, to Alvis and Esther (Shultz) Springmeyer. She graduated from Tyrone High School with the class of 1978. In 1979, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Richard Mongold, beginning a lifelong journey f...

Billy W. Watson, 77 of Liberal, passed away on Friday June 13, 2025 at his home. Billy was born on December 5, 1947 in Perryton, Texas to Riley and Edna Watson (Edwards). Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Liberal, Kansas where he spent most of his life. He married Linda J. Brechbuhler on December 16, 1970, she survives. Together they had a daughter, Mandy Watson and a son, Par...

Johnnie Ruth Love, 90, passed away on Thursday June 12, 2025, the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on April 29, 1935, in Brownsville, Tennessee to Bennie Mills and Sally Ann Campbell. On May 19, 1966 she married Robert Love Sr. in Liberal, KS. Affectionately known to many simply as “Johnnie Ruth,” she dedicated the majority of her professional life to serving ...

Shirley Mae Williams, age 87, died June 10, 2025, at her home in Ulysses, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on May 21, 1938, in Montrose, Colorado, the daughter of Floyd Elias and Cleo Louise (Tope) Pointer. Shirley was raised by her mother, Cleo and stepfather, Ralph Earnest. Shirley grew up in Kendall, Kansas, where she attended school. She married James “Jim” Williams on Ju...

Bertha Cordova, 75, formerly of Liberal passed away on June 5, 2025, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born on February 23, 1950, in Holly, CO to David and Susie (Ortiz) Llewellyn, Bertha lit up the lives of those around her with her caring nature and strong commitment to her family. On September 17, 1965 she married Henry Cordova at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church i...

Walburga “Walli” Everett, age 78, of Johnson, Kansas, died June 7, 2025, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses. She was born on December 21, 1946, in Augsburg, Germany, the daughter of Anton and Johanna (Heider) Schwarzbauer. After completing high school, Walli went to work in a sewing factory. She met Richard Everett while he was serving in the United States Army and st...

William “Bill” Roger Bain, age 89, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at SunPorch of Dodge City in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on May 10, 1936, in Wadena, Minnesota, the son of William Charles and Pearl Leona (Warnecka) Bain. Bill grew up in Minnesota and began working at age 13 years. From that time on he had a very strong work ethic which he instilled in his children. Bill married Joan...