Gloria Lynn Walthers of Cuba, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 3 rd 2026 at
her home in Cuba at the age of 70.
Gloria was born Oct. 24 th 1955 in Belleville, KS to Davey and Lois Lahodny .
She graduated from Belleville High School in 1974. She was employed at First
National Bank in Belleville, KS as a teller before moving to Salina, Kansas. She then
worked at First Bank Kansas in Salina for seven years where she was promoted to
vault teller at just 23 years old.
Gloria married Dave Walthers on April 25, 1981 at the Presbyterian Church in
Salina, KS, and made their home in Cuba, Kansas.
Gloria began her career with Mary Kay in 1979 as a consultant. After just one year
she became a sales director and held the title of Mary Kay Sales Director for 46
years. She received several accolades through Mary Kay and was a member of the
Four Hundred Thousand Dollar Sales Club for several years. Her sales abilities
earned Gloria several pink Cadillac's for her hard work and dedication.
She also had a great love for animals especially her many cats that were a part of
her and Dave's family. Her special cat Mr. Paw Paw kept her company on a daily
basis looking for scratches and "lovey-dovey".
Gloria is survived by her husband Dave Walthers of Cuba, KS, mother, Lois J
Lahodny of Belleville, KS, sister Carol (Mike) Ballard of North Richland Hills, Texas,
brothers Bill (Denise) Lahodny of Concordia, KS, Bryan (Casi) Lahodny of
Montgomery, Texas, and Danny Lahodny of Belleville, KS.
Gloria was preceded in death by her father Davey Lahodny, and Brother David
Glenn Lahodny.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 8 th from 1:00-6:00pm at Bachelor-Surber
Funeral Home, Belleville, KS.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 9 th , 2:00 pm at the Cuba Presbyterian
Church, Cuba, KS.
Interment will follow at National Bohemian (Kopsa) Cemetery, Cuba, KS.
Memorials can be designated to the Cuba Presbyterian Church or KSDS Assistance
Dogs in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is assisting the family with
arrangements.