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MEADE – Robert E. (Bob) Wittman, 96, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade.
He was born May 11, 1929 to Alexander and Amolia (Schneider) Wittman.
He married Joyce Darlene Schrott May 15, 1955. She preceded him in death Feb. 13, 2014.
He graduated from Bazine High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy in September 1948, serving as a Metalsmith Second Class.
Ernesto Alaniz, Jr. 63, died Friday July 18, 2025 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
He was born Jan. 6, 1962 to Ernesto Alaniz Sr. and Josefina Ramirez.
He married Beatriz Medrano June 12, 2000. She survives.
Michael Alan Beckerman, 72, died Friday, July 18, 2025.
He was born March 1, 1953 to Fred and Judy Beckerman.
He was a graduate of Fowler High School and spent several years farming alongside his father.
He later went on to own and operate both a welding shop and a liquor store, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit.
ELKHART – Charles Wayne "Chuck" Oswald, 85, died Monday, June 30, 2025.
He was born June 14, 1940 to Raymond and Mabel (Sloan) Oswald.
He graduated with a class of 14 from Yarbrough High School in Eva, Okla. in 1958. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Henry Helmke, 81, passed away at home in Corinth, Texas, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born in Pratt to John and Margaret Helmke, Henry grew up on his family farm with his brothers, William and Walter.
After graduating from Kansas State University in 1965, he began his career in agriculture.
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