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ULYSSES – Walter D. Schmidt, 94, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at Bethel Home in Montezuma.
He was born June 21, 1931 to Daniel and Lena Koehn Schmidt.
He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Aug. 18, 1947, at the age of 16 by his stepfather, Minister Henry B. Koehn.
He married Alda Koehn Jan. 10, 1954. She preceded him in death March 30, 2007.
Deborah “Debbie” Gail Smith, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
She was born Feb. 28, 1961 to John and Kathryn (Hobson) Harper in Guymon, Okla.
She graduated from Liberal High School in 1979.
She married Galynn Smith Nov. 10, 1984. He survives.
ULYSSES – Ron Schultz, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses.
He was born Jan. 17, 1944 to Lewis and Anna (Bailey) Schultz.
He married Judy Dishman May 24, 1964. She survives.
He worked as a shop foreman at Fairbanks Int’l, and throughout his life worked in many roles. He owned and operated Ron’s Tree Service. He also worked at Latters Dairy and Fairmont Foods L.E. Schultz & Sons Distribution.
Dorothy Velasquez Millen, 84, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal.
She was born Oct. 28, 1941 to Alfonso and Mary (Fuentes) Velasquez.
She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino.
MEADE – Sandra K. Ergott, 82, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.
She was born Sept. 2, 1943 to Kenneth and Velma (Pippitt) Pemberton.
She graduated from Meade High School in 1961.
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