Brenda Lee LaShell, age 64, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.  She was born November 2, 1953, in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Leo Edward and Donnetta Lee (Kiser) LaShell.   Brenda grew up on the farm near Utica and graduated Valedictorian of her class from Utica High School.  While in high school, she enjoyed playing sp...

Duane J. Snook, age 80, of Johnson, Kansas, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson, Kansas. He was born August 5, 1938, in Ford Kansas, the son of Leroy Dee and Nellie Ruth (Padget) Snook. Duane has lived in Johnson since he was a freshman, graduating from Johnson High School. He then served four years in the U.S. Navy. Duane attended Kansas State University ...

Jake Z. Friesen was born March 27, 1913, on a farm near Meade, Kansas and passed away September 10, 2018.   He was the fourth child born to Jacob R. and Susana (Friesen) Friesen.  His mother passed away on March 18, 1919, when Jake was nine days short of being six years old.  As a child Jake understood his need of a Savior and put his trust in God. He was baptized in May of 19...

Darrell D. Langhofer, 88, died September 7th, 2018, at Newton Medical Center, Newton, Kansas. He was born on July 21, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of William (Bill) and Noval Langhofer. He attended the Plains school system and graduated in 1948. After graduation, he farmed and ranched until joining the Army. He served from 1954-56 spending a year in Germany. On June 11, 1961, he marr...

Deb Serrato, age 64, of Elkhart, Kansas, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at her home. She was born January 31, 1954, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne H. and Margaret G. (Sanford) Robertson. Deb was a beautician, and had worked at Anadarko Petroleum and Robertson Tank Service. She loved spending time with family and enjoyed attending her kid’s and grandkid’s sports events. Deb also...

Elisa Camargo, age 44, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born April 4, 1974, in Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Alfredo and Juanita (Martinez) Garza. Elisa was a lifetime resident of Ulysses, graduating from Ulysses High School. She will be remembered for her caring spirit, big heart, and beautiful smile. Elisa’s joy...

Louvernia "Tootie" Lucille Parkin, 75, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Wheatridge Care Park in Liberal, KS. She was born on May 21, 1943 to Vernon and Lucille (Kirk) Woodward at Tahlequah, OK. Tootie grew up in Tahlequah, OK; she came to Liberal, KS in 1958. In 1977 she moved to Greensburg, KS where she worked at Burkes Cafe until 1984. She then moved back to Libera...

Pastor Manuel Pena Pérez, age 73, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Saturday, September 8, 2018, at his home.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 30, 1945, the son of Manuel Mendez Perez and Flora Pena Perez, both have passed away. His brothers were Teresa, Nena, John, Annlee, Jerry, and Dina. They settled in Brownsville, Texas, where he graduated High School and entered the United States Army ...

Dale Boicourt Coen was born January 15, 1922 on the Coen homestead south and west of Rolla, Kansas.  He was the middle son of seven boys born to Edgar and Rena Coen and passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Morton County Hospital, Elkhart, Kansas.  Dale was born in the home he was raised in, which was a dugout consisting of two rooms with dirt walls and floors.  Very humble beginnings in...

PLAINS – Vera Mae Winfrey, passed away in her family home seven miles north of Plains, Kansas, at the age of 84, on September 7, 2018.   She was born March 13, 1934, in Meade, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Rowena (Stanton) Harris. As a young girl she was raised on the family farm six miles northwest of Plains, on the Harris Farm.  Like most farms in the 1930’s and 40’s, times were ...