Former Stockton resident Robert “Bob” L. Brungardt, 84, of Seward, Neb., passed away on November 8, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebr., at the age of 84 years.

He was born on June 27, 1938, to Mike and Mary (Kaberlein) Brungardt in Russell, Kansas.

He graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, Kansas in 1956. He served in the United States Army from July 17, 1957, to May 6, 1958.

Lois E. Cooper, 90, of Lucas, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson.

She was born on November 20, 1933, in rural Osborne County, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Mildred (Smith) Robinson. She grew up on the family farm north of Lucas and graduated from Lucas High School in the Class of 1951 and attended one year of college at Ft. Hays State University.

Therean L. Towns, of Palco, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville.

He was born August 24, 1936, in Palco to Russell and Edna (Thyfault) Towns. Therean grew up in Palco, and after graduating from Palco High School, he attended Kansas State University, earning a B.S. in Animal Science in 1957. He later received his Master’s in Education from Fort Hays University.