Lillian Maxine McLaughlin, 91, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 at Wheatridge Park Center in Liberal.

She was born Jan. 6, 1935 to Ervin and Ina (Dankers) Elder.

She married Jack McLaughlin Sept. 23, 1955. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 2000.

She graduated from high school in St. Joseph, Mo., where she was Valedictorian.

She was an accomplished golfer.

She also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and board games with family and friends.    

Survivors include four daughters: Debbie Sumner and husband Dean, Liberal, Rhonda McLaughlin and husband, Shaun Bookless, Dodge City, Rita Foster and husband, Clark, Liberal, and Deanna Burkhart and husband, Jerry, Liberal; grandchildren: Chad, Jesse, and Derek Sumner, Dustin and Preston Johnson, Cierra and Cherish Bookless, Mitchell and Kari Foster, and Alan and Joshua Burkhart; great-grandchildren: Jackson, Aubrey, Joslyn, Paisley, Arya and Kayden Sumner, Annie, Adrian and Wren Johnson, Mitchell, Jr (MJ) and Mason Foster, Jonas Temple, Rhett, Tate, Katie, Summer, Diesel, Jackie, Calvin and Eleanor Grace Burkhart; and great-great-grandchildren: Mayzie and Tripp Watkins, and Oliver and Milo Burkhart.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy McLaughlin; granddaughter, Kinsley Sumner; and four sisters: Helen, Joyce, Karol, and Kay "Jean."

• Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at Miller Mortuary in Liberal,  with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal, with Rev. Jeff Mitchell presiding.

Burial will follow at the Liberal City Cemetery in Liberal.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.