Anthony Moreno Sr., Kansas City, Mo.

Anthony “Tony” Moreno Sr., 87, Kansas City, Mo., died peacefully February 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith.Born April 17, 1937, Tony was the son of John Moreno and Dolores Zacarias.In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S.

Gerald Dyer, 92, Grove, Okla.

Gerald Eugene Dyer, 92, Grove, Okla., died March 19, 2025.Born December 31, 1932, in Broken Arrow, Okla., Gerald was the son of Otis and Augusta Dyer.

Frances Eck, 79, Oswego

Francis “Frank” Eck, 79, Oswego, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born January 29, 1946, in Colwich, Frank was the son of Alphons and Ceclia (Spexarth) Eck. He graduated from high school in Andale. Prior to moving to Oswego in 1969, Frank was selfemployed as a farmer.

Keith Dunn, 68, Lawton

Keith R. Dunn, 68, Lawton, died March 18, 2025.Born April 13, 1956 in Amarillo, Texas, Keith was the son of Roy and Leona (Jewel) Dunn.He served his country in the US Army until his retirement in 2013.

Shirley Casey, 89, Oswego

Shirley Ann (O’Hara) Casey, 89, rural Oswego, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed died peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the Oswego Health and Rehab Community.

Chester Smith Jr., 57, Baxter Springs

Chester Eugene “Skip” Smith, Jr., 57, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025.Born July 22, 1967, in Wichita, Skip was the son of Chester Eugene Smith and Linda Kay (Brotherton) Wilson.He graduated from the Haysville School District at Campus High School in Wichita, with the Class of 1985.

Wanda Elmer, 95, Miami, Okla

Wanda Aleen Elmer, 95, Miami, Okla., died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.Born September 1, 1929, at their home in Racine, Mo., Wanda was the daughter of Curge and Bertha Burkhart.Wanda grew up in Racine, Mo. She lost her mother when she was seven years old.

Lloyd Walsh, 74, Cherokee

Lloyd Roger Walsh, 74, Cherokee, died at 3:44 a.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025 in the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City.Born March 25, 1950 at Greenbush, Lloyd was the son of Lawrence E. and Winnifred N. (Conner) Walsh.

Nancy Paradee, Carl Junction, Mo.

Nancy Ann Paradee, 73, Carl Junction, Mo., died at 10 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital following a sudden illness.Born April 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo., Nancy was the daughter of Herbert Massey and Mildred (Moore) Hartje. Raised in Joplin, Mo.

Gloria Iley, 74, Pittsburg

Gloria Ann Iley, 74, Pittsburg, died at 12:23 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg following a short illness.Born March 7, 1951 in Pittsburg, Gloria was the daughter of Frank and Fronia (Vandry) Huston.