DODGE CITY – Kathleen "Kay" Ann Ferguson, 85, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at Grand Plains Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Pratt.

She was born October 21, 1940 at Spearville, the daughter of Alexander and Melva Maria (Schmidt) Konrade.  She was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Offerle High School and received her certificate of Floral Design from Southwest Kansas Area Technical School and received her Associates Degree from Dodge City Community College.  She worked as a Substitute Teacher for USD 443 in Dodge City until she could not work any longer. She loved her animals, she enjoyed making crafts and making photo albums for family. She had a very kind heart and was willing to help anyone in need.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.

Survivors include: 4 children, Tammie Sanko and husband Jerry, Pratt, Kimberly Burns and husband Kenny, Jetmore, Darren Konrade, Protection and Tim Dunsworth, Denver, Colorado; 10 grandchildren, Taryn Rennaker (Josh); Jessica Ward (Chase), Justin Sanko (Kallie), Jordyn Sanko, Josh Burns (Kayla), Haley Karlin, Skyler Burns (Kassidy), Darian Konrade, Alec Konrade (Kirstin), Cody Konrade (Tatyana) 10 great grandchildren, Hudson, McKinley, Nash, Nora, Emma, Bentlee, Rosalee, Juniper, Brecklyn and Lily ; a brother, David Konrade, Dodge City; 3 sisters, Deanna Wissler, Mound City, Missouri, Bev Woolard, Kinsley and Charlene Murdie, Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Denny Konrade and Leslie Konrade and a sister Lisa Bradford.

Rosary will be at 10:00 am and Funeral Mass at 10:30 on Monday, February 16, 2026 both at St. Joseph Church, Offerle, with Fr. Tim Hickey presiding.  Burial will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery, Offerle.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am to service time Monday at the church.

The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Church or the Ford County Humane Society both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.