Jean Cole, 90, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her home.

Jean was born on October 30, 1928, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Grace (Hathaway) Lytle. The family moved to Dodge City, Kansas, in 1935, then to Great Bend, Kansas, in 1940.

On July 8, 1945, she married Norman Thompson. In 1962 they moved to Medicine Lodge. This marriage ended in 1966.

In 1969, Jean married Lloyd Cole. She was a clerk at Ben Franklin Store and Rodgers Grocery. Retiring in 1973, Jean and Lloyd enjoyed traveling.

After Lloyd's death in 1994, Jean continued to travel with her ch...