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ULYSSES – Norman D. Blehm, 92, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Western Prairie Assisted Living in Ulysses.
He was born Nov. 14, 1931 to Ruben and Edna (Ochs) Blehm.
He married Diane Scranton Feb. 19, 1950. She preceded him in death.
Judy T. Butler, 82, died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
She was born Aug. 1, 1941 to Henry and Gladys (Sharp) Heller.
She married Jerry L. Butler Sept. 16, 1961. He survives.
Barbara Ann Roehr, 86, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Wheatridge Park Care Center.
She was born Feb. 13, 1938 to Lee and Carrie Still.
Melissa Burgess was born January 16, 1982 to Terry Dale Furgason and Phyllis Ann (Hall) Furgason in Amarillo, Texas. Melissa’s mother, Phyllis, married Kent McCarter, her loving stepdad, on Feb. 18, 1989 in Liberal, and Melissa immediately became “his girl”.
Melissa attended USD 480 schools and enjoyed an active childhood. Melissa was active in dance, volleyball, and basketball. Melissa graduated from Liberal High School in 2000 and attended college at Seward County Community College and Wichita State University. While in college at Seward Melissa was active as a Saints cheerleader.
Louise Tawater, 82, died Friday, April 26, 2024.
She was born April 12, 1942 to Hubert and Elizabeth Schoellman. She was born a twin; however, her sister did not survive her birth.
In spite of the challenges of raising six kids alone, she somehow managed to never miss her children's countless sporting events, talent shows, and pageants. She raised successful business owners, State Wrestling Champs, a Two-Time all American Collegiate Wrestler; one who was invited to train with the US Olympic Wrestling Team, and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
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