GARY PENNINGTON
Gary L. Pennington, 72, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at HCA HealthONE Swedish Medical Center in Denver.
He was born Nov. 29, 1952 to Robert and Wilma (Kobs) Pennington.
He married Brenda Hunt in 1976. She survives.
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JODELLA HOLT
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jodella "Jody" Holt, 67, of Liberal, and Creede, Colo., who departed peacefully from this world on July 24, 2025. Jody spent her last days in her dream home nestled within the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by her family.
Born Oct. 14, 1957, in Perryton, Texas, Jody was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her.
KEITH POLACEK
Keith Sherman Polacek, 62, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Wichita.
He was born July 13, 1963 to Robert and Patsy Jean (Pickering) Polacek.
He graduated from Chester High School in Chester, Ill. in 1984.
CHARLES GATES
Charles "Chuck" Gates, 77, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at Wheatridge Care Park in Liberal.
He was born Dec. 3, 1947 to Allen and Ida (Manthe) Gates.
He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto with the Class of 1965.
ROSANNE PANTER
ELKHART – Rosanne (Jones) Panter, 94, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
She was born Jan. 27, 1931 to Boyd and Naomi Irene (Yohe) Jones.
She married her husband, Dee, June 16, 1950. He preceded her in death.
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