Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Jackie Mae (Barnett) Lindquist

Jackie Mae (Barnett) Lindquist

May 28, 2023

Jackie Mae Bennett Barnett Lindquist, 84, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by family.

Jackie was born January 29, 1939, in Fredonia, Kansas, to Ralph Bennett and Erna M. (Lacy) Bennett. She grew up in the Southeast part of Kansas. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Cherryvale, Kansas.

She was united...

Kevin  Lynn Stevenson

Kevin Lynn Stevenson

May 28, 2023

Kevin Lynn Stevenson, 51, of Elsmore, Kansas passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home.

Kevin was born July 18, 1971, to Joe Stevenson, and Roberta (Bobbi) Montgomery in Chanute, Kansas.

He was a Chanute High School graduate of 1989 and received his associate degree from Liberty University in Virginia. Kevin was united in marriage to Fanny Reed on August...

Mary Lee  Dye

Mary Lee Dye

May 24, 2023

Mary Lee (Welch) Dye, 72, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Mary Lee Dye was born September 22, 1950, in Laken, Kansas the daughter of Theodore “Kyle” Welch and B. Maxine (Eubanks) Welch. She graduated from Elk City High School in Elk City, Kansas.

On April 10, 1970, in Independence, Kansas she...

Justin Carl Vincen

Justin Carl Vincen

May 21, 2023

Justin Carl Vincen, 41 of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away May 21, 2023. Justin was born on December 5, 1981, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Brian Vincen and Robin (Hunt) Vincen. Justin attended School in Cherryvale, Kansas.

Justin was married to Helen (Warren) Vincen on April 20, 2012. Later separating.

Justin worked at Nowak Construction for city and rural water systems, Westoff Construction as...

Ronald "Ron" J. Eisenbart

Ronald "Ron" J. Eisenbart

May 19, 2023

Ronald “Ron” J. Eisenbart, 65 of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.

Ronald James Eisenbart was born October 8, 1957, in Torrance, California, the son of Bernard Joseph Eisenbart and Colleen Marie (Steffens) Eisenbart.

He attended and graduated Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas in 1975.

On September 25, 1999, in Cherryvale, Kansas he was united in marriage to Melody...

Susan "Sue" Renee Stephenson

Susan "Sue" Renee Stephenson

May 13, 2023

Susan Renee Stephenson, 58 of Fall River, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Sue was born on September 27, 1964 in Norfolk, Virginia to William and Martha (Faulk) Davenport. Sue attended Millington High School in Millington, Tennessee and later received her GED.

Sue was married to Raymond “Gene” Minor and he survives at the home. Sue enjoyed...

Bernard (Mike) Michael  Treiber

Bernard (Mike) Michael Treiber

May 11, 2023

Bernard (Mike) Michael Treiber, 70 of Chanute, Kansas passed away May 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bernard was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Johnston) Treiber on January 19, 1953, in Parsons, Kansas.

He graduated from St. Paul Kansas in 1972, and NCCC night school. Following his education, he joined the United States Navy and served his country for...

David Lee Middendorf

David Lee Middendorf

May 9, 2023

David Lee Middendorf, 71, passed away May 9, 2023, at his lifelong home in Humboldt.

David was born on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 1952, at the hospital in Chanute, the son of Ray and Pauline Middendorf. In a few days, he came home to the family farm where he always lived.

He attended Humboldt schools, graduating in 1970. He attended William Jewell...

Hattie Sue Gonce

Hattie Sue Gonce

May 1, 2023

Hattie Sue Gonce, 78, of Denver City, Texas, passed away May 1, 2023, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Hattie Sue Gonce was born, December 25, 1944, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of George B Deeds and Ida Faye (Bible) Deeds. She Graduated from Fredonia High School in 1962. She later attended Merry School of Nursing in Fort Scott, Kansas...

Betty  Ann Herrmann

Betty Ann Herrmann

May 1, 2023

Betty Ann (Evans) Herrmann, 91, formerly of Kincaid and Moran, Kansas, passed away May 1, 2023, at Country Place Senior Living in Chanute, Kansas. 

Betty was born November 9, 1931, in Bush City, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Besse (Cavender) Evans. She attended Willow Branch School through 8th grade then Kincaid High School, graduating in 1948. Betty earned a...

Charles David Mitchell

Charles David Mitchell

Apr 30, 2023

Charles David Mitchell, 77, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Charles David Mitchell was born June 26, 1945, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Willard Mitchell and Ruby (Plotner) Mitchell.

On October 4, 1969, in Parsons, Kansas he married Joyce Lynda Christine Ballew, and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2012.

Charles enjoyed fishing, riding...

Leona Lee Hansen

Leona Lee Hansen

Apr 29, 2023

Leona Lee (Boan) Hansen, 85, of Chanute, KS., passed away in Chanute on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

The funeral service will be on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:30 am at Wickham Family Funeral Home, Chanute. Leona was born July 19, 1937, to James Ray Boan and LaVerne Storey of Burden, KS. Leona was married and later divorced from Thomas Eugene...

Billie  Joe Ott

Billie Joe Ott

Apr 27, 2023

Billie Joe Ott passed away April 27, 2023 with his wife Linda by his side.

Bill was born on July 4, 1936 to Martin and Opal Ott.

He attended Cherryvale schools where he graduated in 1954,

While in school he played the trombone for the band and was a for the

“Fighting Cherries” football team. While on the team they had the most wins...

Amy D. Tuggle

Amy D. Tuggle

Apr 26, 2023

Amy D. Tuggle, 49, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home in Cherryvale.

Amy Diane Tuggle was born January 31, 1974, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the daughter of Richard Creek and Adah (Phillips) Creek. She grew up in Arkadelphia and graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1993. She also attended Labette County Community College.

She worked as a...

Alan Frederick Midcap

Alan Frederick Midcap

Apr 24, 2023

Alan Frederick Midcap, 54, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.

Alan was born on September 29, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas to Charles Fredrick Midcap and Roma Payne Henley. His father passed away when Alan was a year old. Alan graduated from Fredonia High School in 1987. He later attended Neosho County Community College and graduated from Kansas State...

John "Tim" Timothy Preston

John "Tim" Timothy Preston

Apr 23, 2023

John “Tim” Timothy Preston, 60, of Oswego, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

John Timothy Preston was born July 8, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, the son of John Timothy Preston and Mary (Copeland) Preston.

He attended and graduated from Independence Bible School in 1981.

John was a Truck Driver where he was the owner/operator and later...

Wanda Jean Timmons

Wanda Jean Timmons

Apr 22, 2023

Wanda Jean Timmons, 72, of Shawnee, Kansas (formerly of Fredonia, Kansas) passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was surrounded by family when she lost her battle with cancer.

Wanda was born November 29, 1950, in Crosby, North Dakota, the daughter of Wilford Pritchett and Lois Cook (Hyde). She grew up in Fredonia...

Alice Perez

Alice Perez

Apr 22, 2023

Alice (Hernandez) Perez 82, of Humboldt, Kansas, entered God’s kingdom on, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Alice passed away unexpectedly at Neosho Memorial Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas with her family by her side.

Alice was born to Espedito and Clautilda Hernandez in Parsons, Kansas on May 1, 1940.

She graduated high school in Parsons, Kansas, in 1959.

She was united in marriage to...

Peggy J. Smith

Peggy J. Smith

Apr 21, 2023

Peggy J. Smith 77, of rural Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Peggy was born June 17, 1945, to David and Elsie (Masden) Powers in Fredonia, Kansas and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1963.

On August 17, 1963, Peggy was united in marriage to Joe D. Smith in La Fontaine, Kansas. To this union were born Lori and...

Betty Pauline Hoff

Betty Pauline Hoff

Apr 18, 2023

Betty Pauline Hoff, 93 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away on April 18, 2023, at Fredonia Regional

Hospital. Betty was born on April 11, 1930, to Fred and Gladys Marie (Mattix) Hasty in

Independence, Kansas. Betty graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948. Betty was united.

in marriage to Elwin Wayne Hoff on December 27, 1958. They were married for 61 years until

Elwin’s...