Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
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...
Jensy M. Mcgowan
Nov 15, 2023
Jensy M. (Herring) McGowan, 78, of Yates Center, Kansas passed away on November 15, 2023, at Diversicare in Chanute, Kansas. Cremation has been requested with no services at this time.
Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral 500 North Forest Ave Chanute, Kansas 66720.
Jeanne Marie Housel
Nov 8, 2023
Jeanne Marie (Humphrey) Housel, 74, born on April 2, 1949, in Pratt, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 after enduring and fighting small cell lung cancer. Any donations can be made to Coffeyville Friends of Animals in her name, or the charity of your choice. A short Celebration of LIfe service will be held Saturday, November 25, 10:30...
Johnie Dean Walker
Nov 6, 2023
Johnie Dean Walker, 75, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Chanute. He was born on July 17, 1948, in Chanute to Richard James and Mary Agnus (Sweaney) Walker. John graduated from Chanute High School in 1967.
He served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Commander and was proud to be a part...
Thelbert M. Trimmell
Nov 5, 2023
Thelbert “Bert” M. Trimmell
Thelbert M. Trimmell, 88, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Bert, as he was known by many, was born in rural Greenwood County on February 8, 1935, to Luther “Big Boy” and Thelma (Ware) Trimmell. Bert often jokingly claimed he was born on a snowplow enroute to the hospital. He was raised...
Marvin Kent Ratzlaff
Nov 5, 2023
Marvin Kent Ratzlaff, 89, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born April 22, 1934 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Bernard J. and Helena “Lena” (Koehn) Ratzlaff.
He graduated from Emporia State Teacher’s College.
Marvin previously owned a nursery and landscape business in McPherson and retired from the McPherson United States Postal Service...
Charles Edward Jones
Nov 1, 2023
Charles Edward Jones, age 70, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away at his residence on November 1, 2023. Born on May 5, 1953, in Hepler, Kansas, to Edgar and Norma Lee (Cox) Jones, Charles, also known as Charley, had a vibrant and fulfilling life.
Charley was united in marriage to Christy Ann Morgan on May 24, 1974, and they shared many beautiful...
Thomas J. Jansen
Nov 1, 2023
Thomas J. Jansen, 77, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence.
Thomas James Jansen was born February 3, 1946, in Fredonia, Kansas. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School. After high school he served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam and was honorably discharged.
Cremation has taken place with private...
Dixie Lee Richwine
Oct 20, 2023
Dixie Lee (Stitt) Richwine, age 78, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on October 20, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1945, in Chanute, Kansas, to her late parents Howard and Nona (Moynihan) Stitt.
Dixie was a loving and caring individual who touched the lives of many. She was known for her humility, generosity, and hardworking nature.
She was united in...
George "Fred" Frederick Eisele Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
George Frederick Eisele Jr “Fred”
Fred was a lifetime resident of Wilson County, Kansas. He was born July 31, 1939, to George and Mabel Eisele at their home in North Altoona, Kansas. Their family, including his older sister Elaine, moved to the farm just northwest of Altoona when he was a toddler. The family lived there when his sister Betty Ann...
Geneva M. Stout
Oct 10, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Geneva Stout of Chanute, Kansas. Geneva passed away on October 10, 2023, she was 93 years old. Geneva is survived by her loving husband, Dale Stout, her two daughters, Mary Stout and Diana Pratt, one brother; Roger, and one sister; Geraldine, three grandchildren; Paisley, Andy, Carmen, and three great-grandchildren Sylas, Eden, and...
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