Obituaries

PLAINS – Zita Jean Bond, 73, died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her home in Girard.

She was born Aug. 1, 1950 to Merle LeRoy and Mary Jo (Hayse) Tournade. 

She married Carl Ray Bond Oct. 6, 1973. He survives.

Lavern L. Courtney, 77, died Monday, July 15, 2024.

He was born April 29, 1947 to William and Roletha Davis Courtney in Liberal.

He married Janice Ehrhardt Sept. 1, 1968. She survives.

MEADE – Alona Janette (Whidden) Kramer, 82, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Meade.

She was born Aug. 6, 1941 to Herbert and Ida Mae (Ballard) Whidden.

She married Ken Kramer Nov. 23, 1960. He survives.

MEADE – Ty Van Wasson, 33, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Wichita.

He was born March 30, 1991 to Barry and Deanna (Wallis) Wasson.  

He attended school in Meade and was a member of the Class of 2010.