Hornung Family Funeral Home

06/09/2026

Charles Harper

Charles W. Harper, age 96, died on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Brookdale Liberal Springs in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on January 08, 1930, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Thomas Alfred and Linnie Letha (Hawk) Harper.

Charles graduated from Liberal High School and was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Hatfield on February 14, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. They were married for 71 years and made their home on the family ranch near Hugoton, Kansas, until her death on January 9, 2020. Together they raised their growing family. He was a member of the Lone Star Friends Church and a past member of the Hugoton School Board.

Throughout his life, Charles devoted himself to working on the family farm, where his steady dedication and strong work ethic reflected his deep love for the land, his community, and his family.

He is survived by his Daughter Paula Harrison of Deltona, Florida. Sons Rod and his wife Cindy Harper of Liberal,

Brent and his wife LaVonna Harper of Hutchinson, Kansas

Craig and his wife Cathy Harper of Liberal, Kansas. Grandchildren Dustin (Kathy) Harrison, Melissa (Justin) Shelton, Robin (Jeff) Blasi, Nick (Natalie) Harper, Amy Kitts, Jeremy Kitts, Zac Moon, Morgan (Ryan) Brown, Great Grandchildren Ashton Harrison, Derek Danser, Keelan Danser, Dani Danser, Rylee Harris, Brock Shelton, Avery, Burkley and Braxton Blasi, Hadley Harper, and Ella Harper, Madison Trotter, Hunter, Beckett and Oaklyn Moon, Jovi, Journi, and Jersey Brown.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Harper,

Parents, Thomas and Linnie Harper,

Brother, Alfred Harper,

Brother Thomas Harper,

Sister, Helen Higgins.

Son-in-law, Wendall Harrison,

Grandson, Aaron Harrison.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lone Star Friends Church, 2698 State Highway 51, Hugoton, Kansas. Pastor James Tower and Pastor Gary Damron will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lone Star Friends Church in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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06/08/2026

Harriett Ann Arnett

Harriett Ann Arnett, a loving wife, mother and grandmother age 89, died on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas.

Harriett’s journey began on January 11, 1937, in Liberal, Kansas, her parents were Authur and Frieda (Winkler) Lofland.

In 1956 she graduated from Liberal High School. Just a couple of months later, on July 22, 1956, she walked down the aisle to marry the love of her life, Richard Arnett. Together, Harriett and Richard built a beautiful life, sharing 54 incredible years of marriage, growing their family, and unwavering companionship until his passing on April 28, 2010.

Throughout her life, Harriett served her community as a stocker at Kmart, a materials clerk at Walmart, and a school bus driver for USD 480 until her retirement.

She belonged to Seward County 4-H, the Bluebell Extension Homemaker Unit, and the Red Hat Society. Harriett became leader of the pack in the organizations she joined, including serving as PTA president.

Her faith was her anchor. She was a devoted member of her Lutheran church, where she served her congregation through her involvement with the Dorcas Society Altar Guild.

Harriett enjoyed playing the piano and bowling, a favorite pastime of the simple pleasure of a good game and great company. She didn’t know a stranger and was very friends to many. Harriett legacy of love, hard work, and community devotion will live on in the hearts of all her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Arnett and his wife Angie of Yukon, Oklahoma,

Daughter Gail Owens and her husband, Galen of Liberal, Kansas,

Brothers, Udell Lofland and his wife, Terry of Liberal,

Galen Arnett and his wife, Pat of Wichita, Kansas,

Sister-in-law, Alana Drew of Bandera, Texas,

Nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Arnett,

Parents, Authur and Frieda Lofland,

Two sons, Rick Arnett and Dennis Arnett,

Sisters, Tina Leonard and brother-in-law, Bill Leonard,

Myrna Smith and brother-in-law, Sherman,

Brother-in-law, Cliff Jonson, and

Brother-in-law, Kevin Arnett,

Sister-in-law, Nedra Arnett.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1200 W. 11th Street, Liberal, Kansas Reverend Jason Toombs will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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05/25/2026

Remembering those who sacrificed for us this Memorial Day. Have a safe and blessed day.

05/21/2026

Kevin Jack Bishop

Kevin Jack Bishop, age 55, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Eula (Massie) Bishop.

Services are pending at this time.

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05/21/2026

Wriston Eldon Emmett

Eldon Emmett Wriston, age 83, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Sunporch of Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on November 27, 1942, in Liberal, Kansas, to Luel Theron and Alta Crites Wriston.

Eldon graduated from Liberal High School in 1961 and went on to serve his community and state with distinction through many years of dedicated service in the Kansas National Guard. He worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. Eldon will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

He is survived by his two sons, Steven Wriston of Alabama, and

Eldon Wriston of Dallas, Texas,

Daughter, Nickie Wriston of Effingham, Illinois, and

Two grandchildren, Chance,

Limn, and

His close friends, Dean and Velda Royse.

A private burial will take place at Liberal Cemetery.

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05/20/2026

Jesus Esparza Alvarado

Jesus Esparza Alvarado, age 60, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on April 6, 1966, in Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuel Esparza Gomez and Manulela Alvarado Marquez.

Jesus had a high school education and worked as a Derrick Hand in the oilfield. He was united in marriage to Paulina Esparza in March of 1992 in Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jesus was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jesus was a hardworking man. He was very friendly and always put others first. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music, reading, and above all, working. Jesus never took days off and when he did, he continued to work at home with building projects, mechanic work, carpentry, and farming. He adored his granddaughters and kids more than anything and always made sure his family had what they needed.

He is survived by his wife, Paulina Esparza,

His parents, Manuel Esparza Gomez and Manuela Alvarado Marquez,

Three sons, Three sons, Aron Esparza and his partner, Jessica Garcia,

Alejandro Esparza, and

Jesus Manuel Jr. Esparza and his wife, Adrianna,

Daughter, Yessica Esparza,

Three grandchildren, Jocelyn Jenny Esparza,

Natalie Nichole Esparza, and

Jaylani Esparza,

Brothers, Luis Alonso Esparza Alvarado,

Alfredo Esparza Alvarado,

Sisters, Maria Guadalupe Esparza,

Maria del Rosario Esparza,

Martina Esparza, and

Velia Maraima Gomez.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Reverend Charles Seiwert will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

Jesús Esparza Alvarado, de 60 años, falleció el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026 en su domicilio de Liberal, Kansas.

Nació el 6 de abril de 1966 en Delicias, Chihuahua (México), hijo de Manuel Esparza Gómez y Manulea Alvarado Márquez.

Jesús tenía estudios de secundaria y trabajaba como operario de torre de perforación en los yacimientos petrolíferos. Se casó con Paulina Esparza en marzo de 1992 en Rosales, Chihuahua, México.

Jesús era un esposo, padre y abuelo cariñoso. Jesús era un hombre muy trabajador. Era muy amable y siempre anteponía a los demás. Disfrutaba pasando tiempo con su familia, escuchando música, leyendo y, sobre todo, trabajando. Jesús nunca se tomaba días libres y, cuando lo hacía, seguía trabajando en casa en proyectos de construcción, mecánica, carpintería y agricultura. Adoraba a sus nietas y a sus hijos más que a nada y siempre se aseguraba de que su familia tuviera lo que necesitaba.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Paulina Esparza,

sus padres, Manuel Esparza Gómez y Manuela Alvarado Márquez,

tres hijos, Arón Esparza y su pareja, Jessica García,

Alejandro Esparza y

Jesús Manuel Jr. Esparza y su esposa, Adrianna,

su hija, Yessica Esparza,

tres nietos, Jocelyn Jenny Esparza,

Natalie Nichole Esparza y

Jaylani Esparza,

sus hermanos, Luis Alonso Esparza Alvarado,

Alfredo Esparza Alvarado,

Hermanas: María Guadalupe Esparza,

María del Rosario Esparza,

Martina Esparza y

Velia Maraima Gómez.

El velatorio tendrá lugar de 9:00 a 17:00 horas, el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026, en la funeraria Hornung Family Funeral Home, situada en 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

El rosario tendrá lugar a las 19:00 horas del lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua, situada en 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

La misa fúnebre se celebrará a las 10:00 horas del martes 26 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua, oficiada por el reverendo Charles Seiwert.

A continuación tendrá lugar el entierro en el cementerio de Liberal.

Pueden enviarse las condolencias a la familia a través de www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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05/14/2026

Cutberto Adame-Visoso

Cutberto Adame-Visoso, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 3, 1956, in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico, to Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso.

In 1975, Cutberto married Reyna Marino in Mexico, and together they built a life centered on hard work and family. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil and gas industry and milo fields, and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Reyna Marino of Liberal, Kansas,

Sons, Jesus Adame Marino and his wife, Jordan of Liberal,

Emanuel Adame Marino, and

Christopher Adame Marino of Liberal,

Daughter, Donna G. Adame Marino and her husband, Adolfo Najera of Satanta,

Grandchildren, Julian Adame, Jaylei Adame, Josiah Adame,

Genaveve Najera-Adame, Sebastian Najera-Adame,

Elias Adame, and

Adriel Mateo Adame,

Brothers, Leonardo Adame,

Mario Adame,

Sisters, Altagracia Adame, and

Carmen Adame.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso,

Sisters, Gloria Adame, Guillermina Adame, and Marta Adame,

Brother, Pedro Adame.

Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.

Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

Cutberto Adame-Visoso, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 3, 1956, in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico, to Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso.

In 1975, Cutberto married Reyna Marino in Mexico, and together they built a life centered on hard work and family. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil and gas industry and milo fields, and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Reyna Marino of Liberal, Kansas,

Sons, Jesus Adame Marino and his wife, Jordan of Liberal,

Emanuel Adame Marino, and

Christopher Adame Marino of Liberal,

Daughter, Donna G. Adame Marino and her husband, Adolfo Najera of Satanta,

Grandchildren, Julian Adame, Jaylei Adame, Josiah Adame,

Genaveve Najera-Adame, Sebastian Najera-Adame,

Elias Adame, and

Adriel Mateo Adame,

Brothers, Leonardo Adame,

Mario Adame,

Sisters, Altagracia Adame, and

Carmen Adame.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso,

Sisters, Gloria Adame, Guillermina Adame, and Marta Adame,

Brother, Pedro Adame.

Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.

Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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05/12/2026

James "Dickie" Richard Howell

James Richard Howell (Dickie to his family and friends), passed away at his home on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 90.

Dickie was born September 26, 1935, in Meade, Kansas to James A. and Martha M. (Sawyer) Howell. He attended his school years in Meade, graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954. He served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1957 with the rank of Sergeant.

He was an active oilfield consultant most of his life and owned his own company, How Co., in Liberal, Kansas until his retirement.

Dickie was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in 2011.

He married the love of his life, Anna Marie Allen on July 25, 1959. She passed away May 8, 2022.

He is survived by his three children, Valencia Hernandez of Halstead, Kansas,

and Deanna Howell of Wichita, Kansas, and

James “Jimmy” R. Howell II of Henderson, Nevada,

Three grandchildren,

Kera Snyder of Kansas City, Kansas,

Adreanne Hernandez of Liberal, Kansas, and

Anthony Hernandez of Kansas City, Kansas,

eight great grandchildren,

Sister, Laverta Delong of Meade, Kansas, and

A host of nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Martha M. Howell, and

Two sisters, Nadine Stanley and Babe Kelmer.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 12, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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05/05/2026

Dorothy "Liz" Starkey

Dorothy “Liz” Starkey, age 70, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Texas Specialty Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on October 17, 1955, in Glenville West Virginia, to Oren and Dortha Gillespie Hess.

Liz graduated high school and went on to serve in the Army working as an Army nurse at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, where she met Michael Logan Starkey. They married on June 21, 1975, in Denver, Colorado. Michael preceded her in death on October 1, 2021.

Liz was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who prioritized her family.

Her kindness and dedication left a lasting mark on everyone she met, and her absence will be deeply felt by all whose lives she touched.

Liz cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She also had a deep compassion for all animals and loved family camping trips, especially sharing stories around the campfire. Liz was an avid reader. Riding motorcycles with Michael gave her a sense of adventure. Liz's legacy lives on through the joyful moments she created and the love she gave so freely.

She is survived by two sons, Christopher Logan Starkey, and wife, Lindsay Starkey, of Liberal, Kansas,

James Samuel Starkey, and wife, Cassie Starkey, also of Liberal, Kansas,

Grandchildren, Shanna Starkey, Zoey Starkey, Peyton McDaniel, Everlee Colter, Clara Starkey, and Harley Starkey

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Doretha Hess.

husband, Michael Starkey,

brother, Orlen Glenn Hess,

Brother-in law, Edward Starkey, and

Sister-in-law, Mildred Jones.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, W. 10th Street, Liberal, Kansas. Jack Cooley will be officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Angels for Animals or Liberal Animal Shelter in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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