Marilyn A. Biggerstaff, ’68, Delta Delta Delta, 79, February 4, 2026, Henrico, Virginia.
Marion L. (Starcher) Burnham, ‘76, Alpha Chi Omega, 71, March 8, 2026, Idaho Springs, Colorado. Survivors include spouse, Robert Burnham, ‘77, son, Robin Burnham, ‘05, and daughter-in-law, Tara Burnham, ‘07.
Carol L. (Platt) Butler, ’51, Alpha Chi Omega, February 18, 2026, Hermitage, Tennessee.
Kimberly R. (Taylor) Epley, ’09 MAED, 55, January 20, 2026, Wichita, Kansas.
Anita J. (Brown) Ferrante, ’69, Zeta Tau Alpha, 78, January 24, 2026, Lenexa, Kansas. Survivors include, son, Evan Ferrante, ‘02, and daughter-in-law, Deanna Ferrante, ‘06 MBA.
Diann Pritt (Lee) Fullerton, ’58, Phi Mu, 90, March 4, 2026, Yuma, Arizona.
Jean B. (Bradley) Glasebrook, ’41, Delta Delta Delta, 105, December 12, 2025, Overland Park, Kansas. Survivors include daughter, Jane Harper, ‘66, and son-in-law Gary Harper, ‘65.
Mary Jane Hall, ’57, Zeta Tau Alpha, 89, August 12, 2025, Boulder, Colorado.
Jerrald “Jerry” R. Harnden, ’63, Zeta Chi, 84, January 15, 2026, Ottawa, Kansas. Survivors include daughter, Marianne Smith, ‘90.
Gwendolyn S. Jacobs, ’14 MSSL, 54, January 15, 2026, Shawnee, Kansas.
Steven P. Johnson, ’66, Delta Tau Delta, 81, February 22, 2026, Berryton, Kansas.
Shirley “Sue” W. (Walden) Jones, ‘69, Alpha Chi Omega, 79, January 29, 2026, Olathe, Kansas.
Kurt T. Jorgensen, ’77, Zeta Chi, 71, January 22, 2026, Overland Park, Kansas. Survivors include spouse, Sally (Stoll) Jorgensen, ‘79, and brother, Kyle S. Jorgensen, ‘79.
Debra “Debbie” Kendig, ’14 AA, 64, December 28, 2025, Dodge City, Kansas.
Anna (Dee) Kruse, ’50, Alpha Chi Omega, 96, March 5, 2026, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kathy Kurz, former student, 63, December 24, 2025, Raytown, Missouri.
Sharon “Sheri” D. Lee, ’94 BSN, 66, January 25, 2026, Topeka, Kansas.
Terry Lee Lieb, former student, 64, January 21, 2026, Toledo, Ohio.
Jo Ann Lowry, 86 MLA, 93, December 27, 2025, Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Earl A. Martin, ’16 EdD, 79, December 31, 2025, Olathe, Kansas.
Donald K. Meyer, ‘52, 95, February 22, 2026, Independence, Missouri. Survivors include spouse, Barbara Bragg-Meyer, ‘11 MBA.
William “Art” Rockhold, ’66, 82, January 14, 2026, Lawrence, Kansas.
Scot J. Schwartz, ’91, Zeta Chi, 57, December 21, 2025, Overland Park, Kansas. Survivors include sister-in-law, Kelly (Hobson) Schwartz, ‘82.
Michael S. Sears, ’65, Kappa Sigma, 82, January 29, 2026, Portland, Oregon.
Vickie E. Smith, ’02 AAB, 70, February 24, 2026, Olathe, Kansas.
D. “Denny” Southard, ’64, Kappa Sigma, 86, March 7, 2026, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Survivors include spouse, Judy (Leacox) Southard, ‘63.
Ricky O. Svennes, ’03 MBA, 52, January 23, 2026, Wausau, Wisconsin.
Edward Tinberg, ’69, 78, February 23, 2025, Gravois Mills, Missouri. Survivors include brother, Rick Tinberg, ‘67.
Doug Watkins, ’67, Kappa Sigma, 82, February 1, 2026, Overland Park, Kansas.
Paula Zimmerschied, ’82, Phi Mu, 65, December 27, 2025, Leavenworth, Kansas.



