Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Barbara May (Poston) Bollig
Apr 27, 2025
Barbara May (Poston) Bollig passed away in Chanute, Kansas on Sunday April 27, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was born on April 7, 1937, in Iola, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Inez (Archer) Wiggins.
Barbara dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Fredonia Regional Hospital, where her kind and compassionate nature touched...
Philomena Marie Blaes
Apr 30, 2025
Philomena Marie Blaes, 92, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.
She was born on April 26, 1933, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joe and Hazel (Deeds) Doebel.
Philomena was united in marriage to Raymond Blaes in St. Paul, Kansas on October 24, 1955, and he preceded her in death on March...
James F. Fine Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
James F. Fine Jr., a member of the Cherryvale community, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cherryvale, Kansas, at the age of 65.
He was born on March 2, 1960, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of James Floyd Fine Sr. and Janice Earlene Norton
Throughout his life, James made significant contributions to his community and industry. He had a...
Myles Victor Haspiel
May 5, 2025
Myles Victor Haspiel, born on July 23, 1946, in Maryland, to Marice and Leah (Singer) Haspiel, passed away at the age of 78, peacefully on May 5, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
He was a remarkable individual whose career as a talented Mechanical Engineer significantly contributed to the construction of VA Hospitals, providing essential services to countless veterans....
Robert D. Boyd ll
Apr 25, 2025
Robert Dean Boyd II, born on January 15, 1954, to Robert and Maxine (Brown) Boyd, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was 71 years old. Robert, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A proud 1972 graduate of Humboldt High...
Harry Allen Cunningham
Apr 21, 2025
Harry Allen Cunningham, born on July 16, 1939, in Independence, Kansas, passed away in Cherryvale, Kansas, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 85. A loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Harry leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and dedication to his community.
A proud graduate of Cherryvale High School, Class of 1957, Harry dedicated his life to both...
John Olen Williams
Apr 13, 2025
John Olen Williams, 83, of Chanute, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2025. Born on January 8, 1942, in Harper, Missouri. John lived a fulfilling life marked by both hard work and deep connections with his children.
In 1970, John and his family moved to Chanute, Kansas, where he became a prominent figure in the community. Upon arriving...
Duane Edward Moyer
Apr 12, 2025
Duane Edward Moyer, 89, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at his home with his wife and two sons by his side.
Duane was born July 30, 1935, in Rural Yates Center, KS, the son of Albert Henry and Frances Alberta (Storer) Moyer, the youngest of seven children. He spent his childhood in rural Yates Center and would later relocate...
William Joe Timmons
Apr 3, 2025
William Joe "Bill" Timmons, a beloved man known for his kind heart, gentle soul, and sense of humor, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, at the age of 80, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 6, 1945, in Fredonia, Kansas.
Bill was a graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1963, followed by...
Francis T. Berthot
Mar 31, 2025
Francis Thomas Berthot, 90, of Neodesha, Kansas, formerly of Chanute, Kansas, was born on April 8, 1934, to Harry and Agnes (Gaughan) Berthot. He peacefully left this world on March 31, 2025, in Wilson County Medical Center, his spirit continuing to soar among the angels. Francis was a proud graduate of Chanute High School, class of 1952, laying the groundwork...
Helen Viola Donohue
Mar 29, 2025
Helen Viola Donohue passed away on Saturday, March 29th, just a few days short of celebrating her 99th birthday.
Born April 3, 1926, northwest of Buxton in Wilson County Kansas she was the middle child of Arthur F. and Rica M. (Williamson) Pryor. Helen was born during a 10-inch snowstorm and arrived before her father could bring the doctor with his...
Nadine Compton
Mar 22, 2025
Lois Nadine Compton, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Morningstar Care Home of Fredonia.
She was born on November 3, 1933, in Neodesha, Kansas, Nadine was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, great grandmother and a steadfast member of her community.
Nadine was a graduate of Fredonia High School, with the class of 1951. On September 14, 1952,...
Jerry Lee St. Clair
Mar 21, 2025
Jerry Lee St. Clair, born on November 24, 1958, in Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Joplin, Missouri.
Jerry spent much of his life working in construction and was known as a "Jerry of all trades." Most recently, he was with B&L Trenching in Cherryvale, where he was appreciated for his skills and dedication. He graduated...
Helen Louise Arbuckle
Mar 20, 2025
Helen Louise Arbuckle, born on November 20, 1927, in Grenola, Kansas, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Fredonia, Kansas. She lived a life dedicated to her family.
Helen attended Grenola High School and cherished her roots in the town where she spent her early years. Throughout her life, she found joy in various interests and hobbies. She had a passion...
Marvin Robert Budd
Mar 19, 2025
Marvin Robert Budd, passed away at his home in Wichita, Kansas, on March 19, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on May 28, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri, Marvin lived his life filled with dedication, hard work, and a passion for classic cars, NASCAR and genealogy.
A graduate of West High School in Wichita, graduating in 1962, Marvin embarked on a lengthy...
Paul Donald Johnston
Mar 19, 2025
Paul Donald Johnston, known as Don, was born on March 25, 1939, in Labette County, Kansas, and he passed away on March 19, 2025, in Cherryvale, Kansas. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Don graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas, as a member of the Class of 1957. He embarked on a successful career at M&M...
James "Jim" Graydon Keath
Mar 17, 2025
James (Jim) Graydon Keath, age 56, of Afton, Oklahoma formerly of Erie, Kansas passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home in Afton, Oklahoma.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Thayer Christian Church, 8495 Dorn Rd., Thayer, Kansas with the Pastor Gene Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m....
Raye Lynn Moran
Mar 15, 2025
Raye Lynn Moran of Cherryvale Kansas passed away on March 15, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons Kansas. She was 73 years old.
Raye Lynn Smith was born on October 16th, 1951 to James and Vera (Anderson) Smith. She was born in Independence Kansas and was raised in Cherryvale Kansas. She attended Catholic School as a child and graduated from Cherryvale...
Donald Wayne Pope
Mar 14, 2025
Donald W. Pope, age 87, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Donald Wayne Pope was born February 1, 1938, in Independence, Kansas the son of Ernest Pope and Nora (Pennington) Pope. He grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1956. He served with United states Army National Guard from 1959...
Timothy Wayne Hughes
Mar 11, 2025
Timothy Wayne Hughes, 47, born on May 7, 1977, in Chanute, Kansas, to Jerry Hughes and Sandra Boone-Hughes-Patton, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
He was a beloved husband, father, son, and grandpa, whose warm spirit and unwavering dedication to his family will be remembered.
A proud graduate of Chanute Senior High School, Tim furthered...
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