Glinda Sue “Susie” Mills, age 66, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Legacy at Park View in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born June 3, 1950, in Beaver, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roger W. and Dorothy Bessie (Smith) Mills. Susie grew up in Forgan, Oklahoma and graduated from Forgan High School in 1968. She was a dietary aid at Beaver Nursing Home in Beaver from 196...

Donna B. Schmiedeke, age 62, of Elkhart, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1954, in Greensburg, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Leona (Harris) Ball. Donna married Herb Schmiedeke on August 4, 1986, in Elkhart at the First Church of God. She loved being around people, especially children; and enjoyed crocheting and ...

David Caldwell, 57 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 4, 2017 in Wichita at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. He was born July 5, 1959 to Coeta Caldwell in Liberal, Kansas. David lived his entire life in the Turpin, Oklahoma community. He graduated from Turpin High School in 1977. He married Bobbi Wilson November 23, 2004. She survives. He worked for Bearing Headquarters and manage...

  Lorina Marie Gillen, age 89, formerly of Ulysses, passed from this earth on April 2, 2017 at her home in Namaste House in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on June 3rd, 1927, in LaGrande, Oregon, the daughter of Charles and Bonita Witty. Lorina married Herbert Nash Gillen on August 30, 1948, he preceeded her in death along with her parents Charles and Bonita Witty.  She was...

  Nila Belle (Hoskins) Nusser, age 90, of Elkhart, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart, Kansas. She was born November 7, 1926, in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Ora (Crismon) Hoskins. Nila Belle attended schools in the area and graduated from Texhoma, Oklahoma. She was a beautician’s apprentice when she met A...

Michael Leroy Betzold, 64, of Liberal, Kansas passed away on April 4, 2017 in Hereford, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1952 to Leo L. and Luella (Brooks) Betzold of Scott City, KS. He was a graduate of Scott Community High School. As well as MMI at Pheonix, AZ. Mike served his country in the U.S Army in Germany. Mike worked as a Truck driver for Carpe Diem and worked as a motorcycle mechanic...

  David A. Caldwell, 57, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis, Wichita, KS. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Brenneman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901....

Lanora Lucille Webb, 92, entered into glory on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center on what would have been her 72nd wedding anniversary. She was born April 25, 1924 at Hugoton, Kansas to Haven and Callie (Reese) Stevens.  Lanora and Delmer began dating while Lanora was still in high school.  Delmer was drafted into the army, and left for World War II, but not without asking Lano...

Timothy James Brown, age 62, died Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at his home in Liberal, after a 5 year struggle with cancer. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on March 20, 1955 the son of Charles James and Faye Irene (Matney) Brown. He moved to Liberal, Kansas with his family in 1968, when he was 13. Tim was married to Polly McAnarney on October 13, 1973 in Pratt Kansas. They were married for 43 Ye...

James C. Middleswart, age 80, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield, Kansas.   He was born May 6, 1936, at Fowler, Kansas, the son of Randolph Raymond and Anna J. (Way) Middleswart.  As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School.  After his graduation, he joined the United States Army.  After his discharge, he ...