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Patrick Jack Harrison, 65, passed away Sunday, July 13 2025 at his home in Cape Coral, Fla.
He was born Feb. 22, 1960 in Wichita, but grew up in Liberal. He was the oldest of three sons of Anna Fay Harrison (Wright) and Jack Merle Harrison, both from Liberal. He was preceded in death by both brothers, Mike Harrison of Green Valley, Ariz. and Tim Harrison of Kansas City.
He graduated from Liberal High School in 1978.
Donetta S. Dreitz, 76, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 at Northwest Hospital in Bentonville, Ark.
She was born Nov. 12, 1948 to Harold and Mary (Langacher) Lambert in Liberal.
She graduated from Southwestern Heights High School with the Class of 1966. She also attended Fort Hays University. She returned to school at Friends University, where she earned her bachelor's degree.
She married Joe Dreitz Jr. Dec. 6, 1975. He survives.
FOWLER – Eunice R. Padgett, 92, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at the Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade.
She was born July 16, 1933 to Elmer and Lula (Nichols) Gardner.
She graduated from Fowler High School in 1950. While in high school, she developed a love for art and had her design for the Fowler Goldbug chosen for the yearbook cover.
ELKHART – Gary Thomas Little, 81, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at Kansas Soldiers’ Home in Fort, Dodge.
He was born March 21, 1944 to Thomas and Florence (Vandervort) Little.
He earned his GED and went on to complete two years of college.
Rosa Hernandez Aguirre, 59, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
Born on August 30, 1965, in Canutillo, Durango, Mexico, Rosa was the beloved daughter of Cruz Hernandez and Tomasa Aguirre.
In 1987, Rosa married the love of her life, Manuel Gameros, in Mexico. Together they built a home filled with love, faith, and unwavering dedication. Their union was blessed with two children and, later, three adored grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life.
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