Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Evelyn F. Short
Jan 13, 2018
Evelyn Frances Short, 90, a longtime resident of Altoona and Fredonia, Kansas peacefully died January 13, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center located in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born in Flint, Michigan on March 9th, 1927 to Agnes and Roy Jones. She was an only child. In a few years the Roaring Twenties would end, and the Great...
Carol L. Cessna
Jan 7, 2018
Carol L. Cessna, 70, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Carol Lynn Cessna was born February 28, 1947 in Benedict, Kansas the daughter of David Edward Culbertson and Eloise (Prunty) Culbertson. She attended Benedict and Fredonia, Kansas schools and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1965. She graduated from...
David R. Creager
Jan 6, 2018
David R. Creager, 75, of Fredonia, Kansas died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Medicalodges Nursing Home in Independence, Kansas. David Raymond Creager was born November 5, 1942 in Neodesha, Kansas the son of Giles Creager and Harriet (Adams) Creager. He lived his entire life in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1960. On December 2, 1991 in Miami,...
Kenneth A. Lyon
Dec 30, 2017
Kenneth Andrew Lyon was born in Fredonia, Kansas. His parents were Frank and Ruth Lyon. He passed away on December 30 in Louisville Kentucky at the age of 96. (He was blessed to be surrounded by family when he passed) He was preceded in death by his parents, his 1st wife Lorena, his 2nd wife Wilma, his oldest daughter, Vivian...
Marilyn R. Dean
Dec 28, 2017
Marilyn R. Dean, 62, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri. Marilyn Ruth Dean was born December 4, 1955 in Joplin, Missouri the daughter of Harry Allen and Helen (Shaw) Allen. She graduated from Galena, Kansas High School in 1973 and attended Pittsburg State University. She was a member of the...
Neva B. Plummer
Dec 24, 2017
Neva B. Plummer, 92, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Grace Cottage in Wichita, Kansas. Neva B. Plummer was born April 5, 1925 at home south of Sycamore, Kansas the daughter of Jeff Bryant and Alta (Henderson) Bryant. On December 24, 1942 in Neodesha, Kansas she was united marriage to Carl Plummer Sr. and he preceded...
Sylvia Sue Shaffer
Dec 20, 2017
Cremation has taken place with no services at this time. Obituary information is pending.
John D. Smith
Dec 18, 2017
John D. Smith, 62, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at home. John D. Smith was born August 10, 1955 in Independence, Kansas the son of James Raymond Smith and Vera D. (Anderson) Smith. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools. On November 26, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma he was united in marriage to Beth...
Glen E. Driskel
Dec 17, 2017
Glen Eugene Driskel; beloved husband, father, and grandfather, friend, musician and retired railroader passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 72. Born on May 16, 1945 in Winfield, Kansas to Franklin Eugene (Gene) Driskel and Kathleen (Kay) Janell Smith Driskel, Glen was a spirited, fun-loving man who loved life and his family above all else....
Katherine J. Phillips
Dec 13, 2017
Katherine J. Phillips, 100, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Katherine J. Phillips was born October 6, 1917 in Cherryvale, Kansas daughter of William Friley and Dora (Brougater) Friley. Katherine enjoyed stitching, knitting and quilting. She also enjoyed bowling and reading. She loved her children and grandchildren. Katherine was...
Theresa P. Mangan
Dec 6, 2017
MANGAN, THERESA PHILOMENA, 74, was called away peacefully to be with our Lord on December 6, 2017. Theresa was born on April 22, 1943, in Cherryvale, KS. She is predeceased by both her former husband, Robert Redeker, and her subsequent partner in life, Harry Westgate. Theresa leaves behind no children. Theresa is also predeceased by her parents, Gertrude W. and...
Rose E. Woldum
Dec 5, 2017
Rose E. Woldum, 92, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, Kansas with family at her side. Rose Ellen Woldum was born September 12, 1925 in Cherryvale the daughter of Earl James Dwyer and Ruth (Volk)) Dwyer. She grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale Schools. On June 1, 1943...
Aden E. Hogan Sr.
Dec 5, 2017
Aden E. Hogan Sr., 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord December 5, 2017 at Sharon Lane Nursing Home in Shawnee. Aden Elsworth Hogan Sr. was born September 4, 1928 in Sedan, Kansas the son of Chester Hogan and Birdie McAfee. On May 12, 1950 in Fredonia, Kansas he was united in...
Frances M. Schierlman
Dec 3, 2017
Frances Marie Schierlman age 90 was born December 27, 1926 in Gallatin, Missouri and passed away December 3, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She married Hubert “Doc” Schierlman on March 5, 1945 in Cherryvale, Kansas and he preceded her in death. Her parents were Nova and Elna Bauer Medsker and four brothers Nova, Marvin, John and Floyd also preceded her in...
Billy D. Decker
Dec 2, 2017
Billy D. Decker “Pops” formerly of Derby, Ks. passed away Saturday December 2, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Billy was born To Jack and Freda (Romine) Decker and raised in Wichita, Ks. He went to school in Wichita, Ks. and married Clara Belle Colburn right after high school. To this union five children were born. They later...
Rodney E. Williams
Dec 2, 2017
Rodney E. Williams, 55, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Rodney Eugene Williams was born March 19, 1962 in Sedan, Kansas the son of Frank Eugene Williams and Pearl Esther (Hey) Williams. He grew up in Moline and graduated from Howard West Elk High School in 1980. On October 14, 1988...
Barbara Anne Gorton
Nov 26, 2017
Barbara A. Gorton, 85 of rural Fredonia, Kansas passed away at 7:15 A.M., Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Barbara Anne Gorton was born August 15, 1932 in Buffalo, Kansas the daughter of Oscar Lance and Pearl (Cole) Lance. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1950. On September 23, 1950 in Bentonville, Arkansas she was united in...
Larry K. Mills
Nov 13, 2017
Larry K. Mills, 60, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 2:30 A.M., Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. Larry Kent Mills was born November 19, 1956 in Minneola, Kansas the son of Orval Mills and Thelma (Cross) Mills. He graduated later in life from Cherryvale High School in 2009. On June 15, 1991 in Garden City, Kansas he was...
Billy Joe Manning
Nov 7, 2017
Billy Joe Manning, 80, of Crane, Missouri formerly of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his home. Billy Joe Manning was born October 31, 1937 in Fredonia, Kansas the son of William Manning and Alpha Mae (Hardcastle) Manning. He grew up in Fredonia and attended Fredonia, Schools. On October 5, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas he was united...
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