Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Patricia E. Chaloupek

Patricia E. Chaloupek

Dec 31, 2021

Patricia E. Chaloupek, 79, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at her son’s residence in Parsons, Kansas. Patricia Elizabeth Chaloupek was born August 29, 1942, in Longdale, Oklahoma the daughter of Roy and May (Nelson) Sumpter. She grew up in Longdale and attended Longdale Schools. On February 9, 1958, in Fairview, Oklahoma she was united in marriage...

Teresa Dianne Crawshaw

Teresa Dianne Crawshaw

Dec 28, 2021

Teresa Dianne (Tippie) Crawshaw, 65, of Altoona, KS, passed away December 28, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. She was born to Otis and Charlotte (Sears) Tippie, July 20, 1956, in Iola, KS. Teresa Graduated from Iola Senior High School with the class of 1974. She was united in marriage to Vern Crawshaw July 23, 1983,...

John  C.  Mears

John C. Mears

Dec 19, 2021

John C. Mears age 88 of Chanute Kansas passed away December 19th, 2021, at Santa Marta in Olathe Kansas. John was born June 28th, 1933, in Woodson County Kansas to Ivan & Luena Mears. John attended rural Woodson County schools, sometimes taught by his mother. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1951 and Neosho County Junior College in 1953...

John Robert Robb

John Robert Robb

Dec 16, 2021

John Robert Robb, 85, of Humboldt, KS, passed away on December 16, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. He was born to Harley and Mary Etta (Harclerode) Robb on October 2, 1936, at the family farm in La Harpe, KS. John graduated from Humboldt High School in 1954, following which he earned an Associate’s Degree from...

Michael Anthony Pickerill

Michael Anthony Pickerill

Dec 15, 2021

Michael Anthony Pickerill 26, of Chanute, KS passed away December 15, 2021, at his home. He was born in Hutchison, KS, to John and Connie (Wisely) Pickerill on July 13, 1995. Michael was a graduated from Union Town High School in 2014. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, walking, reading and loved video games. He is survived by his...

Monty Lee Marr

Monty Lee Marr

Dec 14, 2021

Monty Lee Marr – beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend – passed away December 14, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife and children. He will be desperately missed and remain in all our hearts. Graveside services will be held at Coyville Cemetery on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1 pm. Born March 3, 1951, in Fredonia, Kansas,...

Deloris  (Dee) Irene Mclaughlin

Deloris (Dee) Irene Mclaughlin

Dec 11, 2021

Deloris (Dee) Irene McLaughlin, 80, passed away peacefully in Cherryvale Ks on Saturday December 11, 2021. Dee was born February 2, 1941, in Independence Kansas to Uel and Hassie (Cutshall) Hagan, She was one of 11 children. Dee grew up and attended school in Cherryvale. On February 1, 1958, Dee married the love of her life, Raymond Joe McLaughlin at...

Justin D. Atkins

Justin D. Atkins

Dec 10, 2021

Justin D. Atkins, 43, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Justin D. Atkins was born May 13, 1978, to Darrel Atkins and Kathy Ann Allen. He grew up in Coffeyville and attended Coffeyville schools. He was married to Janet Ainesworth and she survives at the home. Justin worked as a mechanic...

Larry  Wayne Rensing

Larry Wayne Rensing

Dec 10, 2021

Larry Wayne Rensing 73, of Chanute, KS, passed away December 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born to Lloyd and Pauline (Dietrich) Rensing August 17, 1948, in Chanute, KS. Larry graduated from Chanute Senior High School and owned and operated his own painting business. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and loved camping and traveling. He...

Jimmie  Lee  Houchin Sr.

Jimmie Lee Houchin Sr.

Dec 8, 2021

Jimmie Lee Houchin Sr.

February 14, 1942 - December 8,2021

Jimmie Lee Houchin Sr. (Chicken Eye) age 79, of East Rose Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Wednesday December 8th, 2021, at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Jimmie was born on February 14, 1942, in Matfield Green, Kansas to Wilbur and Juanita Ferguson Houchin.

Jimmie was a loving, nurturing and devoted family man. Nothing pleased him...

Royce E. Mustain

Royce E. Mustain

Dec 6, 2021

Royce E. Mustain, 73, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Royce Eugene Mustain was born September 4, 1948, in Neodesha, Kansas the son of Otis Wayne Mustain and Anna Grace (Failor) Mustain. He grew up in Salida, Colorado and graduated from Salida High School in 1966. After high school...

Dorothy E. Duckworth

Dorothy E. Duckworth

Dec 5, 2021

Dorothy E. Duckworth Dorothy, quietly passed away, December 5, 2021, at the Health and Rehab Center in Yates Center, Kansas. She was born to Bryon and Ruby (Maxwell) Porter of rural Fredonia on October 20, 1939, she grew up on the farm, with her parents and brother, Wayne. Dorothy was involved in 4-H growing up, graduating from Fredonia High School...

Guy   "Lew" Lewis Kidd

Guy "Lew" Lewis Kidd

Dec 5, 2021

Guy "Lewis" Kidd Lewie was born Oct. 19, 1943 in Independence, KS to Thelma Mangan and Kenneth Kidd. He attended Holy Name and St Francis grade schools and Neodesha High School where he graduated a proud Bluestreak in 1961. He was an outstanding athlete who lettered in all sports. He was proud and grateful to know that his passion for...

Thelma  Louise Schultz

Thelma Louise Schultz

Dec 5, 2021

The family of Thelma Louise (Smalley) Schultz is sad to report that she passed away peacefully the morning of December 5, 2021, two months after celebrating her 101st birthday. Thelma was born October 15, 1920 to Neal and Anna (Cooper) Smalley of rural Neodesha, Kansas. At Moorhead High School, she served as the pianist for many of the musical groups,...

Francis L. North

Francis L. North

Dec 4, 2021

FRANCIS L. NORTH Francis Leroy North, our father, was born to Francis T. and Bonnie (Young) North on Dec 3, 1943 at Leroy, KS. He quietly passed away at Yates Center Heath and Rehab in Yates Center, KS, just reaching the age of 78 years on Dec 4, 2021. He grew up in the Wilson County, KS area with his...

Charles Thomas Reaves

Charles Thomas Reaves

Dec 1, 2021

Charles Thomas Reaves passed away at his home, December 1, 2021, which enabled him to join his heavenly family for his mother’s birthday. Charles was born in Chanute, Kansas on August 30, 1937 to Edmund Noah Reaves and Ora Belle (Byram) Reaves. Charles grew up along the banks of the Neosho River in Humboldt, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High...

Thomas Eugene Matlock

Thomas Eugene Matlock

Nov 30, 2021

Thomas Eugene Matlock 68, of Chanute, KS, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born March 15, 1953 to Daniel and Edith (Ball) Matlock in Chanute. Tom had a passion for drinking beer and flirting with the ladies. He is survived by his brothers; Dan Marion (Cheryl) Matlock, Cecil (Tish) Matlock, Clarence (Sherry) Matlock, Robert (Audrey) Matlock, Herbert Vance and...

Ginger Lee Taylor

Ginger Lee Taylor

Nov 24, 2021

Ginger Lee (Lassen) Taylor 56, of Chanute, KS passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. She was born to Paul and Louis (Kimery) Lassen, on March 11, 1965, in Chanute, KS. Ginger graduated from Moran, KS High School. She was united in marriage to Jeff Taylor July 6, 1985 in Humboldt, KS. She was a...

Shirley Mae Logan

Shirley Mae Logan

Nov 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that our beloved mother, Shirley Mae Logan, passed away at Labette Health Hospital on November 23, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. Born in Cherryvale, Kansas as the 2nd of 4 children to Eva and Warden Hills, she was 86 years old when she earned her wings and will join her parents, only brother Mike...

Donnie Ray Dial

Donnie Ray Dial

Nov 15, 2021

Donnie R. Dial, 67, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Cremation has taken place with the family holding services at a future date. Full obituary details will follow at a later date Wickham Family Funeral Home, 510 North 7th, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.