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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.
Wilmer D. Bennett Sr., 82, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home in Liberal.
He was born Sept. 29, 1942 to Alfred and Zella Marie (Chamberlain) Bennett.
He married Sharon Sims Nov. 1, 1959. She preceded him in death.
Rodney Paul Urwin, 71, died Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home in Liberal.
He was born Nov. 4, 1953 to Lynn and Mary (Gechter) Urwin.
He married Gwendolyn (McAdams) Urwin Jan. 1, 1996. She preceded him in death.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, with notable service in Germany.
Sybil Zoe Wagner, 80, died Monday, June 23, 2025 in Wichita.
She was born Feb. 2, 1945to Harold and Wanda (Shank) Greenwald.
She married Stanley Wagner Sept. 24, 1968. He preceded her in death.
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