Roseanna Gayle Poeverlein

Roseanna Gayle Poeverlein, born Roseanna Gayle Looney, passed away at home on Friday November 13, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1956, in Great Bend, Kansas.

Roseanna married William "Bill" H. Poeverlein in Dodge City Kansas on August 5, 1971, they were married until his passing on June 3, 2016.

Roseanna grew up in Kansas and attended Ford High School and Mullinville High School. She was raised Baptist. She later worked for many years as a cashier at Walmart in Chanute, where she became a familiar and friendly presence to many before retiring.

She found happiness in simple and meaningful things. Roseanna enjoyed yardwork, reading, and mowing, and going to the casino. She also loved going trucking with her husband, sharing that time and those miles together. More than anything, she treasured spending time with her grandkids and with her family, and those moments remained close to her heart.

Roseanna was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” H. Poeverlein; her parents, Leonard and Annabelle (Killingsworth) Looney; her sons, Christopher Lee Poeverlein and Matthew Wyatt Poeverlein; and her brothers, Lee, Jim, and Randy Looney.

She is survived by son Earnie and Heather Poeverlein of Altoona, Kansas, and by daughter Jessica and James Swink of Thayer, Kansas. She is also survived by her sisters, Brenda and (Joe) Rowley of Wichita, Kansas, and Vicki (Jimmie) Rowe of Ellinwood, Kansas. Roseanna is survived by 5 grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be remembered with love by her family and by all who knew her.

Roseanna’s life was marked by hard work, devotion to family, and enjoyment of everyday blessings. Her memory will remain a comfort to those who loved her.

Cremation has taken place, with a Celebration of Life Service held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 510 N. 7th Street, in Fredonia, Kansas.