Obituaries

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.

Bruce Lee Stansberry, 88, died Monday, March 31, 2025 at the family ranch.

He was born March 22, 1937 to John Wesley and Majel Marceille (Lowrey) Stansberry in Oxford.

He married Dixie L. McCammon Aug. 7, 1960 in Freedom, Okla. She survives.

He graduated from Liberal High School in 1955.