All Obituaries

ELLSWORTH   Lloyd William Kottman, 75, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born November 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 December 30, 1972. Lloyd was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association and a member of the Kansas Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, Three Corners...

ELLSWORTH   Becky Lenae Bailey, 58, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home outside of Ellsworth, KS. She was born August 14, 1965 in Ellsworth to Jimmy Joe Morris and Karen (Rollet) Petty. Becky married John Bailey in Kanopolis, KS on July 14, 1985. She was a Registered Nurse at the Ellsworth Clinic for many years and a secretary at the Ellsworth County Appraiser’s Office and later for TK Company.   Becky is survived by husband John Bailey of Ellsworth; sons,...

ELLSWORTH   Rene R. Pennington, 85, passed away March 11, 2024 in Ellsworth. He was born November 18, 1938 to Orville E. and Josephine (Salazar) Pennington in Liberal, KS. He married Edith Schwerdtfeger in Liberal on June 16, 1962. For many years, he owned Mobile Home Specialist in Garden City. In his later years, he and Edith moved to Ellsworth where he worked at the Pines Apartments in Ellsworth, and for five years, he and Edith were camp hosts at Venango campground at Kanopolis...

ELLSWORTH   Carol Ann Tanton, 85, a 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. Carol had five siblings: Betty Koerner, Marilyn Gardinier, Norma Johannes, Donald Urbanek, and Dale Urbanek.   On September 2, 1962, Carol was united in marriage to Max Edward Tanton in Ellsworth. She was a devoted mother to...

ELLSWORTH   Kathryn Marie “Kay” Bailey, 70, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 in Ellsworth, KS. She was born February 6, 1954 in Ellinwood, KS to John and Loretta (Achatz) Kaiser. Kay married David Bailey on August 2, 1974 in Ellsworth.   Kay is survived by her husband David of Ellsworth; sons, Mitchell Bailey of Shawnee, KS and Gabriel Bailey (Jenny) of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, Quinn, Keira, and Elias Bailey and Emery, Oliver, and Thomas Bailey; and sister Ann...

ELLSWORTH   Thomas Wayne Warttig, 72, passed away February 29, 2024 at his home in rural Ellsworth County. He was born October 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 of rural Ellsworth. He also served his country in the US Army and was a proud member of the NRA.   Tom is survived by his sister, Susan Hulse of Kanopolis; nephew, Joshua Hulse (Melissa) of Culver; nephew, Toby...

ELLSWORTH   Marilyn Jo Homolka, 79, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 in Salina, KS. She was born March 19, 1944 in Ellsworth, KS to Joe and Emilie (Mattas) Lank. Marilyn married James Homolka in Ellsworth on November 9, 1968. She was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where she was a member of Ellsworth Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 174 Auxiliary. She worked at Citizen’s State Bank for 43 years, retiring as a loan officer in 2010.   Marilyn...

ELLSWORTH   Stephanie Lou Doubrava, 71, passed away February 24, 2024, in Ellsworth, Kansas. She was born on January 27, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas and was welcomed home to Don and Virginia (Britton) Small. She married Craig Doubrava on August 3, 1972, in Wichita.   Stephanie is survived by her husband, Craig Doubrava of Ellsworth; daughter Amy Callahan (Eric) of Ellsworth; daughter Angie Froese (Jerry) of Ellsworth; brother, Donovan “Britt” Small (Rita) of Colorado;...

ELLSWORTH   Frank W. Kroboth, 74, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Wichita, KS. He was born November 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, 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. Bernard’s Catholic Church. On July 14, 2000, he married Lori Potts in Emporia, KS.   Frank is survived by his wife, Lori, of Wilson; his son, Dalton, of Emporia; his...

ELLSWORTH   Carol Sue Hicks, 78, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family, in Ellsworth. She was born July 29, 1945 in Arkansas City, KS and adopted by Ernie and Aileen (Choitz) Mehl. She married Dale Robert “Bob” Hicks in Holyrood on August 11, 1963. Carol was a longtime resident of Ellsworth where she was an LPN at the hospital, owner and operator of Carol Lee Donut Shop, receptionist at H&R Block, clerk at Ampride, and most importantly a...