Beulah Marie Ratzlaff, 90, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 at Health Care Resort of Olathe.

She was born Dec. 25, 1934 to Patsy John (Bud) Gleeson and Katie (Bolt) Gleeson.

She graduated from Liberal High School.

She married Marion Lee Ratzlaff. He preceded her in death.

She worked as a secretary for an insurance agency, and for the Meade Methodist Church.

She was a member of the Methodist Church and Young at Hearts Senior Citizens in Plains, Kansas.

Survivors include her children, David (Michele) Ratzlaff, Plains, and Farley (Kayla) Ratzlaff, Paola; grandchildren: Leslie Ratlaff, Daniel Ratzlaff, Jared (Amanda) Ratzlaff, Clayton Ratzlaff, Jessica Ratzlaff, Kristina (Kyle) Blevins-DeLeon, and Casey Stafford; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Rodney Ratzlaff; one brother; and one sister.

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

Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warriors or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com.

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