Eva Jean Ratzlaff, 94, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at her home in Liberal.

She was born April 26, 1932 to Guy and Eva (Schriner) Daniels.

She moved to Liberal as a young adult and began working at a local store. She later worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone in Liberal. In the early 1960s, she began working as a bookkeeper at the Beef Mart and later for Morea Liquid Feed and even later, Supreme Feeders.

After retiring in the early 1990's, she traveled often, played bridge, and entertained in her new home. She enjoyed celebrating Christmas and creating many memories.

She had her own style, and that style was named BUSY, and she added zest to her home and neighborhood by being ready to try new things.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Liberal.

Survivors include daughter, Lynn Gerstenkorn, Spring Hill; granddaughter, Nicci Kelly and her sons lan, Isaiah, and Isaac of Greenbrier Ark.; granddaughter, Kati Voeller and husband, Kevin, and their daughter, Halle Sewell.

She was preceded in death by son, Marvin Ratzlaff; eight siblings; son-in-law, David Gerstenkorn; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Kelly.

• Per Jean's wishes, there will be no viewing and cremation has taken place.

A private family burial will take place at a later date at the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.