Obituaries

Body Norma Jean Compton, 91, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Cheney. She was born to Sam and Gertrude Davis in Danville on May 25, 1932. Norma married Earl Compton in November 1952 and enjoyed 70 years of marriage until Earl passed away in 2023.

Body Joan A. Mies, 86, of Conway Springs, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita. Joan was born June 4, 1937, at Glenham, S.D., to Adolph Junker and Mathilda (Heimbuck) Junker. She moved with her family to Britton, S.

Body Ron Leabo, age 87, of Clearwater, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. A private family service is planned. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Letha Nell Leabo.

Body Jack L. Cox, 90, retired farmer and Cessna employee, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.

Body Jeanette C. Robben, 84, retired register nurse entered into the hands of the Lord on May 7, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1940 to Raymond and Leona (Gabel) Jostes in Beloit.

Body Darren A. Pokorski, age 47, of Haysville, Eagle Scout and master electrician, passed away, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. and funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., with a lunch to follow, on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Body Ed Garrison, 50, of Bucklin, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Catherine’s of Dodge City. He was born Sept. 16, 1973 in Wichita, the son of James and Donnie (Miller) Garrison. He was a graduate of Conway Springs High School and attended Hutchinson Community College.

Body Harry 'Gene' Long  

Body Duane J. Barkdull, 77, went to meet his Lord and savior on April 13, 2024, in Garden Plain, surrounded by his loving family.

Body William Trautner, age 83, of Cheney, sadly left us on March 29, 2024. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on June 16, 1940, to John Sylvester Trautner and Oridene Baker.