On Monday, Dec 30, 2024, Adena Towner, loving wife and mother passed away at age 95, Pioneer Manor, in Hugoton, Kansas. Adena was the first of ten children born to Ukrainian immigrants, Sam and Ruth Kostreva, in Pound, Wisconsin on May 13, 1929. She didn’t learn English until going to grammar school. She graduated from Clintonville, Wisconsin high school as salutatorian. Wandering of her pa...

Antonio (Tony) Salvador Ibarra, age 51, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on April 5, 1973, in Satanta, Kansas, the son Jose A. and Blanca Estela (Sosa) Ibarra.  Tony grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1992. He married Jenny Young on December 21, 2024, in Ulysses. Along with his dad he owned and operated ...

Sandra Malissa Eaton, 85, passed away on Friday December 27, 2024 at her home near Liberal, KS. She was born on June 13, 1939 to Edgar and Violet (Williams) Winter in Ponca City, OK. On July 25, 1960 she married Arnold L. Eaton in Liberal, KS. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2024. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, the outdoors and was an avid birdwatcher. Sandra loved taking care ...

Esther Marie Brown, 85, of Tyrone, OK passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on March 4, 1939 to Philip and Mabel (Bennett) Schultz at Las Vegas, NM. On April 19, 1957 she married Alvis C. Springmeyer; he preceded her in death on August 15, 1970.On January 15, 1971 she married Edgar "Ed" Brown in Perryton, TX; he preceded her in ...

Rebecca Jo Harmon, age 71, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on October 8,1953, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Charles J. and Mabel (Shorter) Harmon. Rebecca’s adventurous spirit found her taking on various roles throughout her career. She worked as a cosmetologist and did field work for Panhandle Eastern. But her true calling came when she ventured into the m...

Gregory Gaskill, loving husband, devoted dad, and adoring papa, 72, of Wichita, Kansas died peacefully in his sleep going home to his precious Lord and Savior on December 27, 2024. Remembering his passion for his faith, endearing love of his family, and dedication to his country is the legacy of Gregory Gaskill. Greg was a dedicated dad to his three children, Stephanie, Gillian and Barry. Fr...

Wilbur Dale French, 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home with his daughter Jolene French. He was born on January 6, 1929, at his family farm west of Liberal, Kansas to Jesse French and Dora Nevins and was the youngest of three boys. Wilbur graduated from Liberal High School in 1948, served in the United States Army in the Korean war, and was stationed in Alabama from ...

Maria “Emma” Mendoza On December 22, 2024, Emma Mendoza gained her angel wings and rejoined her heavenly family husband, Jose Mendoza and daughter, Olda Mendoza. She was 86 years old. Emma was well loved in Ulysses where she lived for over 60 years. She was an active member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church for many years. She was very devout in her faith even though she had hards...

Carrie Lynn Beaman, age 51, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born on April 25, 1973, Liberal, Kansas. Her parents are Steven and Rhonda (Helsel) McAdams. Carrie loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She also really enjoyed the time she got with her friends. She really liked being in dance as a kid, and could always kick some butt in car...

Ronald (Ron) Linwood McKee, age 86, died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was born on March 30, 1938, in Marshall, Missouri, to Olin Edward and Ada (Rader) McKee. Ron served in the United States Navy in 1955 being certified in aircraft hydraulics, structures & welding. On September 23, 1989 he was united in marriage to Anna Marie Vandever at the Emmanuel Baptist...