Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Barbara E. Heck
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara E. Heck, 82, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Overland Park Reginal Medical Center in Overland Park Kansas.
She was born August 20, 1941, to Earl and Tillie Alice May in Independence, Kansas.
Barbara met the love of her life at the skating rink in Independence, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Louis Heck on June...
Carolyn Jean Cole
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Jean Cole, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Independence, Kansas.
Born on November 9, 1948, to Glen and Ann Lee (Barnes) Prather, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Independence, where she was known for her kindheartedness, generosity, and loving nature.
She attended Sycamore High School, Carolyn dedicated many years of service to Cobalt Boats in Neodesha and...
Katherine "Kathy" Suzanne Jones
Jan 18, 2024
Katherine Suzanne Jones, known to her loved ones as "Kathy," passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the age of 70 in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was born on January 2, 1954, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to John A. Jones and Gladys (Johnson) Jones.
Kathy was a kind, generous, and loving person. She had a warm heart and a compassionate nature that...
Sonja Marie Vogel
Jan 15, 2024
Sonja Marie Vogel, 83, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 15, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas. Sonja was born on October 5, 1940, to Lyle and Esther (Bredemeier) Sanders. She was a beloved member of her community. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband, Roland Vogel, whom she was...
Randy Gene Smith
Jan 11, 2024
Randy Gene Smith, 70, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on January 11, 2024, at his home in Chanute. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Iola, Kansas to Clark Smith and Katherine (Lowry) Smith. He was united in marriage to Maria Sanchez on February 14th, 1976. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Randy is survived by his wife,...
Laura Ann Groff
Jan 4, 2024
Laura Ann Groff, age 96, passed away on Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons, Kansas.
She was born on December 7, 1926, in Independence, Kansas to Richard Cole Housel and Alta Alleen (Smith) Housel. Laura, also known as "Larky," was a sassy and feisty woman who always spoke her mind.
Laura attended Cherryvale High School and graduated in...
Donna Mae Woods
Jan 2, 2024
Donna Mae Woods, age 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
She was born on April 23, 1940, in McAllister, Oklahoma, to Donald F. Davis and Delia (Mendenhall) Davis.
Donna attended Cherryvale High School, graduating in 1958. She had a fulfilling career, working for Prestige Cabinet Company in Neodesha, Kansas, for 26 years. She then...
Pedro Perez Stull
Dec 27, 2023
Pedro Perez Stull, 48, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida to Albert and Ernestina (Perez) Stull. Pedro was a father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Pedro is survived by his daughters, Hannah and Alana Garcia of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He...
Mina Lou Weston
Dec 23, 2023
Mina Lou Weston, 72, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Mina was born on July 11, 1951, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Jack Holcomb and Betty (Ellis) Holcomb.
Mina's gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She exemplified the virtues of...
Deborah Irene Wilson
Dec 9, 2023
Deborah Irene Wilson, 71, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 8, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas, to Billy Prater and Jacqueline (Spurgeon) Prater. Deborah was a loving and kind woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Deborah was a dedicated Home Health Caregiver, providing compassionate care to...
Jack Warren Clements
Dec 8, 2023
Jack Warren Clements, age 93, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2023. Jack was born in Humboldt, Kansas, on June 4, 1930, to Thad and Lena (Rapp) Clements. He will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Humboldt, Kansas, on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Jack grew up...
Brenda Gail Clemens
Dec 7, 2023
Brenda Gail (Hendrickson) Clemens age 64, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Ave. Chanute, Kansas.
Calvin Eugene Hansen
Dec 6, 2023
Calvin E. Hansen 72, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Cremation has been requested; a Memorial Service is being planned for a later date.
Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Chanute, KS.
Rita Ann Delatorre
Dec 3, 2023
Rita Ann (Serrato) DeLaTorre, 73, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Rita was born on October 22, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas to Alfred and Ruth (Abaloz) Serrato.
Rita attended Chanute Public Schools during her educational years. Following her schooling, she was united in marriage to Lucio DeLaTorre in Chanute, Kansas, they later divorced. Rita worked many years...
Betty Lou Holliday
Nov 26, 2023
Betty Lou Holliday, age 85, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Betty was born on December 5, 1937, in Wellsburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Holliday. Betty married Jerry Holliday on June 1, 1955. Their meeting and subsequent marriage is a serendipitous story due to her maiden name and married name being the...
David Marion Thornton
Nov 26, 2023
David Marion Thornton
David Marion Thornton, 88, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away on November 26, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.
He was born on June 23, 1935 in Weiser, Idaho the son of Everett and Lilly (Dryden) Thornton. David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Thayer and graduated from Thayer High School in...
Charles Richard Daugherty
Nov 26, 2023
Charles Richard (Dick) Daugherty 91, of Chanute, Kansas passed away November 26, 2023, at Diversicare of Chanute. Cremation has been requested with no services planned at this time.
Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Chanute, KS.
Dorothy Lee Wallace
Nov 22, 2023
Dorothy L. Wallace 88 passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1935, in LaHarpe, KS, the daughter of Clarence Llyod and Melvia Mae Ransom.
On October 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to Willis Wayne Wallace in Newton, KS.
Dorothy and Wayne had made their home in Chanute since 1963. She was a...
Linda L. Dodson
Nov 21, 2023
Linda L. Dodson, 82, of Benedict, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home with family at her side.
Linda L. Dodson was born to Opal Irene Lawrence and Leland Kingsbury Sr. in Neodesha, Kansas on February 22, 1941.
Linda married Jackie Ray Joy Jr. in Independence, Kansas, November 15, 1958. They later divorced December of 1973.
She married Ronnie Dodson...
Robert "Bob" L. Norton
Nov 16, 2023
Robert L. Norton, 72, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1951, in Independence, Kansas. Known to his loved ones as "Bob," he will be remembered for his kind, generous, and proud nature.
Bob is survived by his children, Luke Norton and wife Carey of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dia Melton and husband Rob...
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