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GREAT BEND – Dorothy Maneth, 95, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan.
She was born Feb. 25, 1930 to John and Margaret (Boor) Schneweis in Beaver.
She married Robert P. Maneth Jan. 9, 1950. He preceded her in death.
Victor E Henness, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 at his home in Liberal.
He was born March 10, 1938 to Edgar and Hazel (Pirtle) Henness.
He graduated from Turpin High School in 1957.
He married Lucinda C. Hardin March 10, 1979. She survives.
Dorka Herrera Mercedes, 77, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
She was born July 2, 1948 to Emilio Herrera and Altagracia Mercedes.
She pursued her education in the Dominican Republic, attending both high school and the University of the East (UCE).
Rondal Wayne Plunk, 91, died Dec. 29, 2025 at his home in Wichita.
He was born Nov. 4, 1934 to Clifton Plunk and Rena (Lewis) Plunk on the family homestead south of Baker, Okla.
He graduated from Eureka High School in Baker, Okla. in 1952.
Marcille LaNita (Reiss) Birney, 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at Johnson County Health and Rehab in Clarksville, Ark.
She was born Aug. 20, 1934 to Helena (Fowler) and Oscar Frank Reiss.
She graduated from Liberal High School in 1953.
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