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Joanne Bare

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Luke Lewis Gean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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