Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Alfred Gerald Ferguson

Alfred Gerald Ferguson

Mar 17, 2015

Alfred Gerald Ferguson, 100, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Toronto, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Alfred Gerald Ferguson, the son of James Henderson and Anna Mary (Senn) Ferguson was born November 22, 1914 on their farm southwest of Toronto. In 1919, the family moved to a farm near Toronto so their children...

Rose M. Elliott

Rose M. Elliott

Mar 13, 2015

ROSE MARIE ELLIOTTRose M. Elliott, 91, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Montgomery Place in Independence, KS.Rose Marie Elliott was born October 16, 1923 in Petaluma, California the daughter of John Meeks and Margaret (Peterson) Meeks. She grew up in Petaluma and attended Petaluma schools.On March 15, 1946 in Carson City, Nevada she was united...

William "Bill" Edward Weston

William "Bill" Edward Weston

Mar 3, 2015

William Edward "Bill" Weston, 60, a lifetime resident of Buffalo, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. He was born January 27, 1955 in Chanute, Kansas to Eloyce (Bishop) Weston. He served in the United States Navy. Bill was the owner and operator of his own trucking company, and was currently leased to...

Margaret Darlinsky Doss

Margaret Darlinsky Doss

Mar 2, 2015

Margaret Darlinsky Doss, 92, a resident of rural Fall River, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Neodesha. She was born May 21, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Daniel Andrew and Tilda Jane (Swearngin) Ferguson. She was a homemaker. On June 6, 1999, she was united in marriage to...

Robert "Rob" C. Gill

Robert "Rob" C. Gill

Mar 1, 2015

ROBERT "ROB" CURTIS GILLRobert "Rob" C. Gill, 58, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.Robert Curtis Gill was born May 20, 1956 in Independence, Kansas the son of James "Jim" Gill and Harriett (Dwyer) Gill. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1974. He later...

Timothy "Tim" A. Myers

Timothy "Tim" A. Myers

Mar 1, 2015

TIMOTHY "TIM" ALLEN MYERS"Timothy "Tim" A. Myers, 48, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Tim was born on February 2, 1967 to Allen and Karen (Morris) Myers in Independence, Kansas. He attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from Labette County High School in 1985.Tim was a lifelong farmer and cattle...

Dale R. Temple

Dale R. Temple

Feb 28, 2015

DALE ROYAL TEMPLEDale R. Temple, 76, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, KS.Dale Royal Temple was born February 2, 1939 in War Road, Minnesota the son of Eugene Temple and Pauline (Madison) Temple. He attended schools in War Road and later enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was honorably...

Terry James Topham

Terry James Topham

Feb 25, 2015

Terry Topham of Fulton, Illinois and part-time Fredonia, Kansas resident, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Terry James Topham was born May 7, 1946 to James Darwin and Rena (Ubben) Topham in Newton, Kansas. He attended schools in Benedict, Altoona and Independence Community College. Terry served in the U.S. Navy 1965-1969. He married...

June Marie Miller

June Marie Miller

Feb 24, 2015

June Marie Miller, 66, a longtime resident of New Albany, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her home. She was born July 3, 1948 in New Albany, the daughter of William C. and Eva M. (Harris) Millar. June attended school in New Albany and Fredonia High School, graduating in 1966. On December 14, 1972 in Neodesha, June was united...

Mary A. Tice

Mary A. Tice

Feb 21, 2015

MARY AILENE TICEMary A. Tice, 74, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home with family by her side.Mary Ailene Tice was born May 30, 1940 in Dade County, Missouri the daughter of Robert Huston Smith and Eva I. (Gray) Smith. She attended the Fort Scott Bible School in Fort Scott, Kansas.On June 28, 1963 in...

Gayle Vandorn Smith

Gayle Vandorn Smith

Feb 7, 2015

Gayle VanDoren Smith, 90, a longtime resident of Altoona, Kansas, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas. He was born January 6, 1925 in Berkley Springs, West Virginia, the son of Karl V. and Louise (Miller) Smith. When Gayle turned 18 years old, he was called to active duty with the U.S. Army, where he...

Virginia K. "Ginger" Hougardy

Virginia K. "Ginger" Hougardy

Feb 2, 2015

VIRGINIA K. "GINGER" HOUGARDYVirginia K. "Ginger" Hougardy, 75 of Cherryvale died Monday, February 2, 2015 at St. Francis/Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Virginia Kay Hougardy was born July 17, 1939 in Fredonia, Kansas the daughter of Clyde Smalley and Bernice (Barnes) Smalley. She lived most of her life in the Southeast Kansas Area and attended local schools.She loved going to...

Garry D. Perry

Garry D. Perry

Feb 1, 2015

GARRY DEWAYNE PERRYGarry D. Perry, 53, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Garry Dewayne Perry was born November 14, 1961 at Fresno, California the son of Dan Perry and Mary E (Phillips) Perry. He lived in the Cherryvale area most of his life.He loved to fish and play his Xbox and loved...

Robert Ellis Louia

Robert Ellis Louia

Jan 28, 2015

Robert Ellis Louia, 76, a longtime resident of Altoona, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Neodesha, Kansas. He was born January 9, 1939 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Edmond Pete and Clara Louise (Valdois) Louia. Bob was a retired farmer and dairy farmer. He was also retired from Square Deal Alfalfa, where he...

Theda Mozell Allen

Theda Mozell Allen

Jan 23, 2015

Theda Mozell Allen, 86, a resident of Salina, Kansas, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, January 23, 2015 at her home in Salina. She was born February 6, 1928 in Squires, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence and Rena (Hardcastle) Frye. Theda was a homemaker. She was united in marriage to Jimmie A. Allen, Jr. He preceded her in death June...

Martha A. Maher

Martha A. Maher

Jan 22, 2015

MARTHA AUGUSTA MAHERMartha A. Maher, 100, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at her home.Martha Augusta Maher was born August 2, 1914 in Morrowville, Kansas the daughter of Ernest Isle and Emma (Gussman) Isle. She grew up in Cherryvale, Liberty and Montgomery County area and attended Independence schools.On June 1, 1933 in Liberty, Kansas she was united...

Vera "Louise" Eikenberry

Vera "Louise" Eikenberry

Jan 19, 2015

VERA LOUISE EIKENBERRYLouise Eikenberry, 92, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS.Vera Louise Eikenberry was born September 8, 1922 in Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of Marion Adam Kolb and Mary Elizabeth (Sessions) Kolb. She grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale Schools.On March 18, 1940 she was united in marriage...

Betty Sue Dudas

Betty Sue Dudas

Jan 16, 2015

Betty Sue Dudas, 78, a resident of Neodesha, Kansas died Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home. She was born July 4, 1936 in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of John and Margaret Jennie (Hall) DeLong. In 1958, in Everett, Washington, Betty was united in marriage to John Dudas. He preceded her in death. In 1992, Betty retired as the store...

Ruth Azelda Philpot

Ruth Azelda Philpot

Jan 13, 2015

Ruth Azelda Reinke Philpot was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 13, 1912, the only child of Daisy (Lytle) and John Reinke. After graduating from high school at the age of 18, Ruth moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked for the federal government, eventually becoming an accountant for the United States Navy on Coronado Island in San Diego,...

Shirley Jean Posch

Shirley Jean Posch

Jan 13, 2015

Shirley Jean Posch, 74, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born September 10, 1940 in Mt. Hope, Kansas, the daughter of Neil and Betty (Rogers) Austin. Shirley was a graduate of Severy High School. During her school years, she was very active in 4-H, especially showing...