Obituaries

Rene R. Pennington, 85, passed away March 11, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born Nov. 18, 1938, to Orville E. and Josephine (Salazar) Pennington in Liberal, Kan. He married Edith Schwerdtfeger in Liberal on June 16, 1962.For many years, he owned Mobile Home Specialist in Garden City.

Carol Ann Tanton, 85, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom and cherished memories.She was born April 10, 1938, to James and Elsie (Belt) Urbanek in rural Ellsworth.

Kathryn Marie “Kay” Bailey, 70, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Feb. 6, 1954, in Ellinwood, Kan., to John and Loretta (Achatz) Kaiser. Kay married David Bailey on Aug. 2, 1974, in Ellsworth.

Thomas Wayne Warttig, 72, passed away Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in rural Ellsworth County. He was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Ellsworth to Benno H. and Elda Marie (Bruning) Warttig. He was a farmer and stockman and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth.

Marilyn Jo Homolka, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Salina, Kan. She was born March 19, 1944, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Joe and Emilie (Mattas) Lank. Marilyn married James Homolka in Ellsworth on Nov. 9, 1968.

Stephanie Lou Doubrava, 71, passed away Feb. 24, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born on Jan. 27, 1953, in Wichita, Kan., and was welcomed home to Don and Virginia (Britton) Small. She married Craig Doubrava on Aug. 3, 1972, in Wichita.

Susan Sebesta Clough, 78, died Jan. 1, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.Services will be held March 15. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Ellsworth Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.

Frank W. Kroboth, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kan. He was born Nov. 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Raymond and Frances (Kratky) Kroboth. Frank was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth County, where he pursued a career as a farmer and stockman. He was a devout member of St.

Ronald “Ron” H. DeVolder, 81, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Ron was born June 16, 1942, to Victor A. and Rachel A. (Hemeryck) DeVolder in Detroit, Mich. He graduated from Edwin C. Denby High School in 1959. He married Jacquelyn P. (Laquerre) in 1964. Ron was a member of St.

Jeannie (Meador) Thrasher passed away peacefully in Wilson, Kan., on Feb. 8, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on April 3, 1947, in Anthony, Kan., to Warren and Marcy (Vancyoc) Meador.