BURLINGAME, Kan. – Arthur Alonzo Boren, 78, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home near Burlingame, Kan., surrounded by his family. He was born March 24, 1948, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Malcolm and Verna (Wilson) Boren.
Art lived most of his life in Osage County. He worked for the Burlington, Northern and Santa Fe Railroad with the bridge and building gang, and retired in 2008 after 33 years of service. He was a life member of the Santa Fe Trail Plainsman-Black Powder Group.
On Nov. 12, 1971, Art was united in marriage to Gayle Tufts, in Scranton, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Verna; two sisters, Betty Lou Fitzhugh and Mary Ann Harville; and brother, George Lee Boren.
Art is survived by his wife, Gayle, of over 54 years; two daughters, Aimee Thoennes (Scott Dobler), of Topeka, and Camille Gann (Jeremy), Blue Springs, Mo.; three sisters, Kim Collinge (Dennis), Paula Fay and Diane Walters; six grandchildren, Josh Quaney (Jace Reese), Brandon Quaney (Katie), Joey Thoennes, Madilyn Gann (Deacon Leonard), Andrew Gann and Olivia Gann; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Quaney; and other relatives and friends.
By Art’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.
Donations can be made to Midland Care Hospice at https://midlandcare.org/support-us/donate-online/. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
