Obituaries

Becky Lenae Bailey, 58, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home outside of Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Aug. 14, 1965, in Ellsworth to Jimmy Joe Morris and Karen (Rollet) Petty. Becky married John Bailey in Kanopolis, Kan., on July 14, 1985.

Lloyd William Kottman, 75, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born Nov. 20, 1948, in Ellsworth to John and Merne (Hunter) Kottman. Lloyd was a lifetime resident of the Ellsworth area where he was a farmer and rancher. He married Carol Lyne in Ellsworth on Dec. 30, 1972.

Reta Gaynell Brouillette passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Aug. 5, 1948, to George and Mildred Egbert in Dodge City, Kan.  Reta obtained her teaching degree from Fort Hays State University.

Burl E. Brooks, 79, of Girard, Kan., died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in the Girard Medical Center, Girard.Burl was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Pritchett, Colo., a son of George and Arthenia (Hardy) Brooks.

Brian M. Pancake, 65, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 8, 1958, in Salina, to Gerald and Albina (Zvolanek) Pancake.Brian worked for many years for Systems 4, R&R Plumbing and Heating and Pavers Construction.

Lenette Lucille Moyer Kottas, 85, of Harper, Kan., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. Lenette was born June 19, 1938, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Harrison and Frieda Moyer, one of four siblings. She graduated from Ellsworth High School and completed some college.

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.

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.