Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Tonya J. Tanner

Tonya J. Tanner

Aug 27, 2024

Tonya Jolene Tanner, 53, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, left this world on August 27, 2024, after years of brave and courageous battles with illness. 

Tonya Jolene Pound was born May 21, 1971 in Fredonia, Kansas. It was here that she would also attend school and spend much of her life. It was also here that on Feb. 14th, 1989, Tonya married musician...

Peggy L. Lundine

Peggy L. Lundine

Aug 24, 2024

Peggy Lynn (Herrmann) Lundine, 69, entered this world on January 7, 1955, in Colony, Kansas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and loved ones on August 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Betty (Evans) Herrmann. She had an amazingly happy childhood and attended Crest schools in Kincaid, KS. She attended the...

Clarice Louise Reinhardt

Clarice Louise Reinhardt

Aug 23, 2024

Clarice Louise Reinhardt, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed from this world on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas. 

She was born on June 28, 1937, to A. Lee Spencer and Lois (Sias) Spencer in Fredonia, Kansas. Clarice attended Fredonia High School, graduating in 1955, and furthered her education at Pittsburg State University. 

On June 28, 1959, she was united...

Loren Lee "Butch" Showalter

Loren Lee "Butch" Showalter

Aug 13, 2024

Loren "Butch" Lee Showalter, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his residence on August 13, 2024, He was born in Erie, Kansas on April 5, 1943, to Lawrence and Ellen (Robinson) Showalter. Butch was a graduate of Erie High School. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Dillow) Showalter, on December 21, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas where...

Melvin L. Crain

Melvin L. Crain

Aug 7, 2024

Melvin “Monty” L. Crain, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Monty was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 17, 1956 to Melvin L. Crain and Margaret M. (Clark) Crain. He obtained his GED and continued his education at DeVry University. Monty worked many years in construction around Independence, Kansas...

Willa Mae Findley

Willa Mae Findley

Aug 5, 2024

Willa Mae Findley, 87, of Fredonia, Kansa passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, Kansas.

 She was born on September 9, 1936, in rural Fredonia, Kansas to Sylvia Mae (Sissom) Glover and Willard Lee Glover.

 On March 6th, 1955, Willa Mae married her trusted partner for life, James "Jim" Robert Findley at the Church of the...

Randolph "Randy" K. Burns

Randolph "Randy" K. Burns

Aug 2, 2024

Randolph "Randy" K. Burns, 78, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away after a short illness with his family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia. 

Randy was born on January 9, 1946, in Neodesha, Kansas to Francis A. Burns and Treva Alice (Lee) Burns. He married the love of his life, Nancy Smith, on August...

Edward Wayne Wall

Edward Wayne Wall

Jul 30, 2024

Edward Wayne Wall, 83, of Altoona, Kansas has sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Neodesha, Kansas. 

He was born on June 12, 1941, in Fredonia, Kansas the son of Edward Wilson Wall and Ella G. Wall.

On May 31, 1968, in Independence, Kansas he was united in marriage to Norma Ann (Sutton) Wall, and she...

Michael Benjamin Neighbors

Michael Benjamin Neighbors

Jul 27, 2024

Michael Benjamin Neighbors, 36, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home in Cherryvale, Kansas. 

Michael was born on May 13, 1988, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a graduate of Hesparia High School in Hesparia, California.

Michael was known for his love of video games, fishing, bowling, watching wrestling and never saying no to a delicious meal. He had...

Clete Wesley Hudson

Clete Wesley Hudson

Jul 26, 2024

On July 26, 2024, Chanute, Kansas, lost a cherished member of its community with the passing of Clete Wesley Hudson (60). He passed away peacefully with his children by his side.

Clete was born on September 4, 1963, to Cale and Janie (Mitchell) Hudson in Parsons, Kansas. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1982 and furthered his education at the...

Wilma Louise Olson

Wilma Louise Olson

Jul 20, 2024

Wilma Louise (Jones) Olson, 90 years young, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024.

She was born October 28, 1933, to Raymond and Bethal (Hancock) Jones. Her Grandmother Hancock, who had been a midwife for many years, delivered her at the family home near Big Cabin, Oklahoma. 

Wilma attended NEO A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma where she was a member of the...

Mary Sue Carlson

Mary Sue Carlson

Jul 17, 2024

Mary Sue (Ward) Carlson went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Chanute, Kansas, to Clayton and Mary Jane (McMinimy) Ward. Mary Sue's passing has left a void in the hearts of her surviving family and friends.

She graduated from Chanute High School with the class of...

LuAnn Rhodes

LuAnn Rhodes

Jul 17, 2024

LuAnn Rhodes, 68, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. 

She was born on August 19, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to proud parents Paul and Lea Mae (Riggs) Norris. LuAnn graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1973 and went on to touch the lives of many as a paraprofessional at Labette County...

Paul Leo Engels

Paul Leo Engels

Jul 13, 2024

Paul Leo Engels, born on June 30, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away at his residence on July 13, 2024. 

Paul was a cherished individual known for his kindness and the lasting memories he created with everyone he encountered. He was born to Clarence and Joyce Engels in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Andale High School. Throughout his career, Paul dedicated...

Douglas David Yates

Douglas David Yates

Jul 5, 2024

Douglas David Yates, a devoted serviceman, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home in Cherryvale, Kansas. 

He was born on April 15, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington the son of Donald Yates and Margaret (Lyons) Yates. Throughout his life, Douglas led an exemplary journey filled with diverse experiences and meaningful connections.

Douglas embarked on a noble career path by serving...

Glenadean Harriet Stomp

Glenadean Harriet Stomp

Jul 2, 2024

Glenadean Harriet Stomp, 104, passed away on July 2, 2024, in the town she called home Cherryvale, Kansas.

 

Born on May 30, 1920, to Alma (Stockton) Cunningham and Glen Cunningham in Cherryvale, she was a beloved member of the community. She grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools.

 

She was united in marriage to Harry Austin in Carthage, Missouri in 1940...

Arlene Faye Hegwald

Arlene Faye Hegwald

Jun 30, 2024

Arlene “Abby” Faye (Abernathy) Hegwald started her life journey on January 23, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the first of five born to June and Arless Abernathy.

She began her education in Topeka and graduated from high school in Yates Center, Kansas. She attended Clark’s Business School in Topeka.

Abby was united in marriage to Ralph Hegwald in 1964 and the...

Johnny L. Cohee

Johnny L. Cohee

Jun 27, 2024

Johnny L. Cohee, 79, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Medicalodges Nursing Home in Independence, Kansas.

Johnny Lynn Cohee was born October 7, 1944, in Fredonia, Kansas the son of Marvin Cohee and Jeannette (Adkins) Cohee.  He grew up in Fredonia and attended Fredonia schools.  He served his country with the United State Navy and was later...

Muriel Anne Mullikin

Muriel Anne Mullikin

Jun 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, Muriel Mullikin joined her Heavenly Father.  Muriel Anne Grisell was born on December 28, 1934, to Steven Albert and Muriel Luella (Hindman) Grisell. 

She was the youngest child and adored her older brother and sister, who also adored their mischievous youngest sister. She would recount stories of how her sister Donna would lend her a coat to...

Shirley Marguerite Horn

Shirley Marguerite Horn

Jun 24, 2024

Shirley Marguerite Horn, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend graduated to glory at the age of 81 on June 24th, 2024 at Morningstar Care Homes, with God at her side.

 Shirley’s life began on February 25, 1943, in Neodesha, Kansas, born to Ralph Cook and Florence (Lowers) Carter. She was first married to Frank Cohee, then to Tony Rodriguez, before...