Obituaries

Body Kathy Rae (McNulty) Wanker, aged 71, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.Born on September 9, 1953, Kathy was known for her vibrant zest for life and her love for crafts. She cherished the companionship of her pets and deeply valued the time spent with her family.

Body Lucy Vontrice Kennedy, born on October 13, 1926, in Garfield, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at Homestead Assisted Living of Russell, Kansas, on July 4, 2025. She was the beloved middle daughter of John Seaburn and Sarah Elizabeth (O'Neil) Clark.

Body John “Jack” William Couse, 82, passed away at his home in Plainville on June 21, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1942, to Arthur and Eleanor (Carr) Couse in Syracuse, New York. On August 22, 1964, Jack married Barbara Hollar at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville.

Body Terence (Terry) Joseph Henke, 72, passed away June 13, 2025, at his home in Plainville. He was born March 31, 1953, to Joseph and Marie (Reinert) Henke in Concordia, Kansas.

Body Dee Ann "DeeAnn" (Bouchey) Desair, 77, of Hays, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born on July 11, 1947, to Raymond "Buck" and Mary Alberta (McKisson) Bouchey in Hays. DeeAnn grew up in Palco, Kansas, and graduated from Palco High School.

Body Leon Breckenridge, 93, Spokane, Wash., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.He was born to Harold and Esther (Atchison) Breckenridge on September 10, 1931, in Beloit, Kansas. He married Virginia Boulanger on November 23, 1952, at the United Brethren Church in Woodston, Kansas.

Body Tony Ray Horner, a lifelong resident of Phillips County, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, at the age of 67.

Body Donna Mae Allen, 95, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 27, 2025, at The Veraden Senior Living Center in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Body Andrew Keith Pfannenstiel, 48, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1976, to Duane (Whitey) Pfannenstiel and Sally Jo (Mapes) Hanhardt.