Obituaries

Carol Jean Benedick, 83, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at her home.

She was born Oct. 8, 1940 to Margaret and Frederick Coble in Denver. She had two brothers, Freddie and Lester, and one sister, Sandra.

She married Kenneth Ingels July 3, 1957, and they had three children: Robert E. Ingels, Sherry J. Neifert (Ingels), and Susan C. Leatherman (Ingels). They divorced in May 1985. H

Gary Dean Trogdon (84) died peacefully at his home in Arma, on Aug. 21, 2024 surrounded by the presence of his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 55 years to the love of his life, Myrtle ‘Sug’ Cauldwell. Proud father of his two daughters whom he loved unconditionally, Sherry (Pat) McCool and Shelly (Mike) Bodensteiner, and loving grandfather of Luke and Christian McCool.

Pauline J. Murray, 92, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at Liberal Good Samaritan Society in Liberal.

She was born June 26, 1932 to William and Mary Jane (Kent) Heston.

She married James Alfred Murray Dec. 26, 1949. He preceded her in death June 27, 2010.

Lynne Eugene Stefan, 67, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 in Liberal.

He was born Nov. 20, 1956 to Peter Stefan and Clara Marie (Dreiling) Stefan.

He was a longtime resident with Mosaic in Liberal, where he made many friends throughout the years.