Obituaries

JOHNSON – Lois Jean (Kilgore) Smith, 81, died Thursday, April 4, 2024.  

She was born Sept. 27, 1942, to Bernard and "Mikie" (Wheeler) Kilgore.

She married Mike Smith Feb. 6, 1971. Their union was a testament to devotion, spanning more than five decades of love and laughter.

Michael Lea Kinsinger, 74, died Monday April 8, 2024 at his home in Ulysses.  

He was born Sept. 12, 1949 to Ronald and Ida Verlea (Taylor) Kinsinger.

He married Patricia Pena June 6, 1991. She survives. 

Roxie Lynn (Albers) Pitts, 72, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Ingalls.

She was born Oct. 11, 1951 to Fred and Alice (Showers) Albers.

Roxie's career path took her through various jobs, but her most cherished role was that of being a devoted mother and grandmother. Her proudest accomplishments revolved around her family, whom she held dear above all else.

She spent many years going to various organizations hauling around her children and then later watching the grandchildren.

She was also known for being an exceptional cook and baker, delighting many with her culinary creations.

Survivors include daughter, Melissa VanderHamm and husband, Scott, Ingalls; son, Travis Pitts and wife, Jodi, Ingalls.; three brothers: Rick Albers and wife, Nancy, Salt Lake City, Randy Albers and wife, Sue, Topeka, and James Albers and wife, Christie, Bucyrus; sister, Jane Johnson and husband, Don, Garden City; brother-in-law, Tom Heady, Garden City; and four grandsons: Jhett and Logan VanderHamm, and Jaxson and Tryan Pitts.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Ethel Heady and Ann Smith.

• Funeral services took place place Friday, April 5, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Garden City.

Burial took place at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

A memorial has been established for Young Guns Rodeo Association, in the memo please put Roxie Pitts Scholarship. Memorials may be left in care of Robson Funeral Home, 620 N. Main Street, Garden City, KS 67846.