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Joanne Bare
May 21, 2019
JoAnne Bare, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Satanta District Hospital in Satanta, KS. Born October 7, 1927, at Dodge City, KS, she was the daughter of William and Dolla Bella (Mulliken) Jones.
JoAnne was a long-time resident of Clark County, KS, previously living in Sierra County, NM, and recently living in Laverne, OK....
Mark Anthony Williams
Apr 18, 2019
Mark Anthony Williams, 52, passed away suddenly, Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his home in McPherson, KS. Born August 29, 1966, at Coldwater, KS, he was the son of Donald Wayne and Marquita Lee (Parkin) Williams.
Mark attended Coldwater Grade School and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1984. He received a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from...
Patricia "Pat" Prue
Apr 17, 2019
Patricia "Pat" Prue, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson, KS. Born November 4, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Andrew and Mary Horvath, she was a longtime resident of Coldwater, KS.
She is survived by two daughters: Marion Fulls and husband Dallas of Offerle, KS and Valerie...
Ron Delane Maris
Apr 16, 2019
Ronald "Ron" Delane Maris, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, KS. Born January 3, 1949 at Ashland, KS, he was the son of Raleigh Warren and Esther Irene (Rieff) Maris.
Ron was a lifetime resident of Comanche County, KS. He graduated from Protection High School in 1967 and attended...
Tommy Lee Salas
Apr 16, 2019
Tommy Lee Salas, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, KS. He was born on July 7, 1949 in Newton, KS the son of Raymond and Levrada Salas.
Tommy moved to Pioneer Lodge in April of 2000. It wasn't long before he became a well-known face around town. He collected empty...
Mary Elizabeth Offield
Apr 4, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Offield, 79, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at her residence in Coldwater, KS. Born November 9, 1939, at Clarksville, AR, she was the daughter of Calvin and Ann (Schweppnestedde) Gean.
Mary was a long-time resident of Coldwater, KS, moving there in 1972, previously living in Haysville, KS and Salina, KS. After graduating from high...
Gayle Arlene Gillet
Apr 4, 2019
Gayle Arlene "Lady" Gillet, 84, passed away Thursday morning, April 4, 2019 at her home in Tangelo Grove with Della by her side. Gayle was a lifelong resident of Coldwater, KS until her husband Clarence of 59 years passed away and she moved to Phoenix, AZ, to be close to her girls, their husbands and her wonderful grandkids.
...Luke Lewis Gean
Mar 15, 2019
Luke Lewis Gean, born October 15, 2012, gained his police badge on Friday, March 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving parents. His mended heart is now whole.
He is watching over his family now; parents: Blaze and April; siblings: Jaden, Kyle, and Milee; Nana and Papa: Don and Sue; Mimi and Pops: Liz and Russ; Grandpa and...
Maxine Vivian Herd
Mar 11, 2019
Maxine Vivian Herd, 103, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Pioneer Lodge in Coldwater, KS. Born August 19, 1915, on a farm northeast of Wilmore, KS, she was the daughter of Charles and Hattie (Uhl) England.
Maxine was a lifetime resident of Comanche County, KS. She attended Sunnyside Country School, graduated from Coldwater High School, and...
Nellie Victoria Lohrding
Mar 4, 2019
Nellie Victoria Lohrding, aged 100 years 3 months and 4 days, passed away the morning of March 4, 2019. She was born the fourth child of William and Pauline (Schlegel) Lehl at Ingersoll, OK, on December 1, 1918. Her middle name was given to her because of her mother's love of Queen Victoria.
Nellie was baptized in...
Bambi Gay Russell
Feb 23, 2019
Bambi Gay (Stark) Russell passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born October 15, 1949 in Ashland, KS to Victor Stark and Donita (Darroch) Stark of Coldwater.
A lifetime resident of Coldwater, KS, she was known to most for her friendly welcomes to all as the...
Kay Raymond Klepinger
Feb 18, 2019
Kay Raymond "K.R." Klepinger passed from this life on February 18, 2019 in Choctaw, OK. Born July 3, 1933 in Pratt, KS, he was the only child of Ralph and Dorothy (Seely) Klepinger, who preceded him in death.
He was a Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his spouse of 43 years:...
Betty Jane (Bliss) Hoffman
Feb 14, 2019
Betty Jane (Bliss) Hoffman, 91, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Alva, OK. Born February 27, 1927, she was the youngest child of Charles Malcolm and Iva Willard (Henricks) Bliss. She walked or rode horseback to attend Mound Ridge School, which was northeast of the Bliss family's home, graduating from the 8th grade in May 1941. She then...
Richard Wilmer Ward
Feb 13, 2019
Richard Wilmer Ward, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Protection Valley Manor in Protection, KS. Born August 7, 1930, at Lake City, KS, the son of Wilmer and Ethyl (Mills) Ward, he was a farmer and rancher.
Richard was a lifetime resident of the Protection, KS area. He graduated from Protection High School and received...
Earlene Faye Vermillion
Feb 8, 2019
Earlene Faye Vermillion, 79, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Asbury Park in Newton, KS. Born September 28, 1939 in Russell Springs, KS, she was the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Deaver) David.
Earlene was a resident of Newton, KS, previously living in Coldwater, KS for 28 years, Mullinville, KS for 25 years, Cunningham, KS, Sawyer,...
Leroy Fose
Jan 22, 2019
LeRoy Fose, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his residence in Coldwater, KS. Born January 30, 1951 at Coldwater, KS, he was the son of LeRoy Fose and Patsy (Darroch) Fose Harper.
LeRoy was a lifetime resident of Coldwater, KS. He attended Coldwater Grade School, graduated from Coldwater High School in 1969, and attended Pratt...
Carolyn N. Smith
Dec 19, 2018
Carolyn N. Smith, 70, died December 19, 2018, at her Wichita, KS home, following a lengthy illness. She dedicated her career to and retired from Via Christi Health Care System, St. Joseph Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Freman B. Smith and Edith E. (Beatty) Smith Black; sister: Patricia Ann Smith; and brother: John...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Priddy
Dec 3, 2018
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Priddy, 73, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Born June 27, 1945, in Topeka, KS, she was the daughter of Hugh Hall and Irene M. (Firestone) Priddy. Kathy grew up in Topeka, KS, attending Holy Name Grade School and graduating from Hayden High School. She was a long-time resident...
Carol Timmons Wade
Nov 18, 2018
Carol (Timmons) Wade, 69, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. Born July 22, 1949 in Ashland, KS, she was the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Sutherland) Timmons. She is survived by her husband: Larry Wade of Austin, TX; and one son: Michael Wade of Austin, Tx. She was preceded in death by...
Gracie Mclaughlin
Nov 3, 2018
Gracie McLaughlin, 85, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, KS. Born February 7, 1933, at Sitka, KS, she was the daughter of Stacy and Grace (Hilyard) Wilson. Gracie was a lifetime resident of the Protection, KS area. She attended Sitka Grade School and graduated from Ashland High School in 1951. On April 8, 1951,...
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