In Loving Memory of Richard Lee “Dick” Hoskinson Be brave, loyal, and kind—but most importantly, be love. Your faith and your family should always come first. Those are the characteristics that described our dad. Once in a great while, a man comes along who shows the world what it means to truly be a man—a man who loves his wife and devotes his life to ensuring she always knows she is ...

Colby Spencer, age 38, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1987, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Garry and Merlene (Nickerson) Spencer. Colby was a lifetime resident of Grant County. While in high school, he was involved in FFA and graduated from Ulysses High School in 2006. In 2011, Colby was involved in a four-wheeler accident. From August until April, he was in r...

Alan Eugene Garey, 69, died peacefully in his sleep October 14, 2025, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 30, 1956, in Sublette, Kansas, to Melvin and Melba Garey of Big Bow, Kansas. Alan attended grade school in Big Bow, Kansas, until 1970 and graduated with the Johnson High School class in 1974. Following high school, he attended Garden City Community College in Garden Cit...

Velma L. (Stokes) Klassen, born July 7, 1942, in Pueblo, CO to Harold R. Stokes and Leona May (Curlis) Stokes and passed away October 14, 2025. She had two brothers, Raymond L. Stokes and Vernon L. Stokes. Velma lived north of Fowler, CO until 1950, then moved to Kansas, south of Coolidge. The family then moved into Syracuse in 1954. She lived the rest of her life in Hamilton County an...

Marilyn Sue (Evans) Ryan, 80, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at her son Devin's house in Kismet, Kansas surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on January 10, 1945 to Raymon and Margaret (Kilgore) Evans in Davenport, Iowa. Marilyn graduated from Kinsley High School in Kinsley, Kansas; class of 1963 She married Dean Ryan on November 20, 1966. Three child...

Laraine May Duran, 76, of Liberal, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at Wheatridge Care Park Care Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on December 3, 1948 to Lawrence and Mildred (Kaufman) Chapman at Garden City, KS. Laraine enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading her bible, and studying scriptures. She also enjoyed being with her family. She attended the Church of Christ in Liberal...

Francisco “El Roka” Javier Sevilla Guzman, age 40, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend died on Thursday, October 09, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado. Francisco was born on September 12, 1985, in Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico, to Miguel Angel Sevilla and Maria de la Luz Guzman Lepe. He graduated from Liberal High School and continued his education at SCCC Technical School where he studied Paint a...

Tanya E. Romero, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 54. Born on June 6, 1971, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Tanya was known for her good-hearted nature and her ability to connect with people. She had a gift for conversation and never met a stranger, making friends wherever she went. Tanya cherished her family above all else a...

Linda Kuhn, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Ulysses. She was born on August 23, 1949, the daughter of Harlan Sylvester and Lillian Mae (Warren) Skare. Linda was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and grew up in St. Cloud and Walker, Minnesota. She was married to Tony Stever and Lee Wright before marrying JR Kuhn on November 30, 1991, in Ulysses. Together,...

Carl Albert Sappelsa, 98, passed away at his residence at Brookdale Liberal Springs on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1927 in New York City, NY, to Joseph and Augusta Marie (Krack) Sappelsa. On October 1, 1950, he married Evelyn Marie Spinner in Franklin Square, Long Island, New York. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2006. Carl and Evelyn moved to Liberal i...