Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2024

Lee Roy Hughes, II, born June 30, 1945, passed away December 29, 2024, at 79 years, five months, 29 days, at Winfield Senior Living Facility, peacefully in his sleep, after battling three serious complications from illness.

Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Beryl Pascal Reinwalt of Thorton, Colorado, his father Lee Hughes of Colorado, a...

Dec 27, 2024

Steven Ralph Lankton, 71, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at William Newton Hospital.

Born April 25, 1953, in Chanute, he was the son of Ralph Andrew and Ivy M. (Buckle) Lankton.  Steve was raised and received his education in both LeRoy and Kingman, graduating from Kingman High School in 1971.  Following high school,...

Dec 22, 2024

Catherine Lee Shiever, 78, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, at her home.

Born June 19, 1946, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Ralph Dean and Minerva "Janeanne" (Cardwell) Fry.  She was raised and received her early education in Winfield, before moving with her parents to Cairo, Egypt in 1953.  She attended...

Dec 19, 2024

Patricia A. Brewer, 88, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, at Villa Maria in Mulvane.

Born August 27, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Henry and Agnes Johnson.  Her family moved between Udall and Winfield, Kansas when she was very young, and she attended Winfield schools, graduating from Winfield...

Dec 16, 2024

Jocye Joyce Erkolein, 82, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024, at El Dorado Care and Rehab.

'Joyce' was born June 2, 1942, to Roy Hubert and Doris Pauline (Sinclair) Hunter in Winfield, Kansas. She attended school in Winfield up until her senior year 1959-60, when she eloped mid-year with Larry Bates and...

Dec 13, 2024

Kelly Fred Glock, 62, of Douglass, Kansas, passed away December 13, 2024, at his home.

Born October 8, 1962, in Park River, North Dakota, he was the son of Fred Emil and Harriet Raye (Hanson) Glock.  He was raised in Benton, Kansas, and received his education at Circle High School in Towanda, Kansas, where he graduated in...

Dec 13, 2024

Deanna Marlene Havens, 67, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away from Leukemia on December 13, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas city.

Deanna was born February 12, 1957, in Winfield, to John W. and Louise M. (Friend) Havens.  She was raised in Winfield, attending Stevenson and Irving Elementary schools, and graduating Winfield High School in May 1975.  Her...

Dec 11, 2024

Sandra J. Bittinger, 78, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home.

Born July 13, 1946 in Batesville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Arthur and Ida (Barre) Rogian.  Sandra was raised and received her education in Indiana.

She married Ramon Bittinger in 1965 in Shelbyville, Indiana where the couple made...

Dec 7, 2024

Gretchen Reed, 66, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at William Newton Hospital.

Born July 12, 1958, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Ralph and Nancy (Stenstrom) Miller.  She was raised and received her education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1976.  She then attended John Brown University and Emporia State...

Dec 6, 2024

Teresa L. "Terri" Higdon, 73, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, December 6, 2024, at her home.

Born October 30, 1951, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Barry and Mary Jo (McKeever) Holmes.  She was raised and received her education in both Udall and Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1969.  After living in...

Dec 4, 2024

Lucy Ann Combs, 89, of Branson, Missouri, passed away Wednesday evening, December 4, 2024, at Winfield Senior Living.

Born December 24, 1934, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Lavere J. "Casey" and Dorothy (Smith) May.  She was raised and received her education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School.  She then attended St. Mary's of the...

Dec 1, 2024

Merl Leonard "Mario" Hollis, 87, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Cumbernauld Village.

Born November 21, 1937, in Winfield, he was the son of Roy Jackson and Thelma Fay (Pieratt) Hollis.  He was raised and received his education in Oxford, later attending Southwestern College and WSU.  As a young man, Mario worked many...

Dec 1, 2024

Ly Tran Bach, 68, Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at Cumbernauld Village.

Born May 10, 1956, in Vietnam, she was the daughter of Tran Van Nhi and Nguyen Thi Thanh. In 1978, Ly married her husband, Anh Van Bach and shortly afterwards had their first son, Huong Van Bach.  Ly, Anh, and their newborn...

Nov 30, 2024

Lynn Marie Phillips, 41, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away at Wesley Medical Center on November 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

After three years, four months, and two days of fighting, I have finally won my battle, and now sit at the feet of Jesus.  I have been blessed to live my final years with my...

Nov 26, 2024

Mark W. Martin, 70, of Dexter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024 at his home.

Born October 29, 1954 in Arkansas City, Kansas, he was the son of Ray Harold and Eula Mae (Bair) Martin.  He was raised and received his education in Maple City and Dexter, graduating from Dexter High School in 1972.  He...

Nov 18, 2024

Betty L. Kaats, 84, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, November 18, 2024 at her home.

Born July 7, 1940, in McAlester, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of William and Dolly (Martin) Marshall. She was raised and received her education in the McAlester area, graduating from Crowder High School in 1958.

She was united...

Nov 16, 2024

Born silently on November 16, 2024, at Wesley Hospital

Eric Leo Osburn, affectionately known as Leo, entered the world surrounded by love. His parents, Madelyn and Eric, and his older siblings, Kaden and Emilia, eagerly awaited his arrival, ready to welcome him with open arms. Though his time with us was fleeting, his impact was profound.

Nov 15, 2024

Raymond R. Garner, 69, of Cambridge, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born June 29, 1955 in Sedan, Kansas, he was the son of Lawrence and Effie (Mosier) Garner. He was raised and received his education in the Dexter area, graduating from Dexter High School in 1973.

Raymond...

Nov 14, 2024

Deborah A. Norton, 72, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, November 14, 2024, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita. Born April 6, 1952, in Morris, Indiana, she was the daughter of Arthur and Ida (Barre) Rogian.  She was raised and received her education in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Debbie was united in marriage to Jerry Norton on October...

Nov 14, 2024

Richard D. Lillibridge, 80, passed away Thursday evening, November 14, 2024, at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.

Born August 16, 1944, in Marysville, Kansas, he was the son of Clifford R. and Alice M. (Lueers) Lillibridge.  He was raised and received his education in the Marysville area, graduating from Marysville High School in 1962.  He then...