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ULYSSES – Jacob M. Collum, 49, died Nov. 8, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson.
He was born Aug. 15, 1975 to Jesse and Robin (Rundell) Collum Jr.
Survivors include his parents; brother, Jesse Collum III, Las Vegas; two nephews; and many aunts and uncles.
PLAINS – Terry Lynn Shelton, 60, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
She was born Dec. 28, 1964 to Wayne and Theresa (Williams) Collins.
She married Mike E. Shelton Aug. 12, 1989. They later divorced.
Merle Dean Roberts, 88, passed away February 10, 2025 in Siloam Springs, Ark.
He was born in Liberal, KS, June 16, 1936 to Tom and Grace Roberts.
Merle spent his boyhood mowing for the family business, farming and working in the family business, Robert´s Machine Shop, as well as participating in sports and many school activities.
Maria Del Socorro Lozoyo, 79, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home in Liberal.
She was born Aug. 20, 1945 to Manuel Sandoval and Ana Maria Huerta.
She married Hermilo Lozoyo in Canoga Park, Calif. He survives.
ULYSSES – Alie Allen Loewen, 93, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City.
He was born Feb. 17, 1932, to Elizabeth Siebert Loewen and William Loewen.
He married Eleanor (Jackson) Haun Oct. 18, 1959 in Coldwater. She preceded him in death.
He became friends with Doris Sperry, and they spent many years together. She preceded him in death in December 2018.
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