Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

August "Augie" Schaplowsky

August "Augie" Schaplowsky

Jul 12, 2015

AUGUST "AUGIE" SCHAPLOWSKYAugust "Augie" Schaplowsky, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas"passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.August "Augie" Schaplowsky was born January 31, 1930, in Andale, Kansas the son of August G. Schaplowsky and Mary (Armbruster) Schaplowsky. He graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and later graduated from Independence Community College. He also received correspondence...

Darlene Hess

Darlene Hess

Jul 4, 2015

Darlene Hess, 87, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Lakepoint Nursing Center, Augusta, Kansas Edna Darlene Cameron was born to Edward H. and Melvina (Button) Cameron on January 30, 1928 in Fort Scott, Kansas. Darlene grew up in Bell Town and attended school in Fort Scott. On February 20, 1947, Darlene married Wayne R. Hess in Independence, Kansas. Following...

Sandra L. Phillips

Sandra L. Phillips

Jun 19, 2015

SANDRA LEE PHILLIPSSandra L. Phillips, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at her home.Sandra Lee Phillips was born August 8, 1949 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania the daughter of Walt Stewart Jr. and Leona (Gertrude) Stewart.She was united in marriage to David McKenzie in 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they later divorced. She was later united in marriage to Johnny Joe...

Harold S. (Steve) Ward

Harold S. (Steve) Ward

Jun 11, 2015

Harold Stephen (Steve) Ward, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 11, 1953 to Harold and Phyllis (Bentley) Ward in Fort Scott, Kansas. Steve graduated from Altoona-Midway High School in 1971. He attended Neosho Community College for one year and then attended Kansas State University,...

Dorothy A. Minniear

Dorothy A. Minniear

Jun 7, 2015

DOROTHY A. MINNIEARDorothy A. Minniear, 95, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Elm Haven West Nursing Home"in Parsons, Kansas.Dorothy A. Minniear was born October 19, 1919 in Alluwe, Oklahoma the daughter of James Overfelt and Maude (Herring) Overfelt. She grew in Alluwe and attended schools there.On March 15, 1940 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma she was united in...

Richard Wayne Miller

Richard Wayne Miller

Jun 5, 2015

Richard Miller, 63, a longtime resident of New Albany, Kansas, died Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home. He was born March 21, 1952 in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Richard G. and Winnie Jo (Vantrease) Miller. Richard was a graduate of Neodesha High School and served in the Kansas National Guard. On December 14, 1972 in Neodesha, Richard was...

Larry D. Chaloupek

Larry D. Chaloupek

Jun 4, 2015

NEWS MEDIA NOTIFIICATION " CHERRYVALELARRY DEAN CHALOUPEKLarry D. Chaloupek, 73, of Cherryvale, KS"passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 3:15 A.M. at his home.Larry Dean Chaloupek was born December 1, 1941 in Longdale, Oklahoma the son of Joe Chaloupek and Rosa Dale (Ensminger) Chaloupek.He grew up in Oklahoma and attended schools there.On February 9, 1958 in Fairview, Oklahoma he was...

Freda M. Griffin

Freda M. Griffin

Jun 2, 2015

FREDA M GRIFFINFreda M. Griffin, 72, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Freda M. Griffin was born June 13, 1942 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Henry Gall and Emma (Biederman) Gall. She grew up in Independence and attended Independence Schools graduating in 1960. She also attended Independence Junior College.On March...

Ruth Lorene Lance

Ruth Lorene Lance

Jun 1, 2015

Ruth Lorene Lance, 84, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Monday, June 1, 2015 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born May 10, 1931 in Fredonia, the daughter of Addison M. and Cleo G. (Cook) Bauman. Ruth was a graduate of Fredonia High School. Throughout the years she had been employed at Klassy Cleaners, Kansas Bank Note Company and...

Eva Schultz

Eva Schultz

May 30, 2015

Eva Schultz, 100 years old, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Moundridge Manor in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born February 28, 1915 in Coy, Oklahoma, the daughter of Peter and Helena (Nightengale) Schultz. Eva was employed by Klassy Cleaners in Fredonia for several years and then worked as a housekeeper in the Fredonia area....

Helena (Carroll) Dalton

Helena (Carroll) Dalton

May 29, 2015

Helena (Carroll) Dalton, 89, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born September 29, 1925 in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Edd and Gracie (VanHouden) Carroll. She was a graduate of Fredonia High School. Helena worked as a bank teller at State Bank of Fredonia for 28 years, retiring in...

Warren D. Capehart

Warren D. Capehart

May 25, 2015

Warren D. Capehart, 77, of Fall River, Kansas, died Monday, May 25, 2015 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Cremation has taken place and no funeral services are planned. Timmons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert E. Parnell, Ii

Robert E. Parnell, Ii

May 23, 2015

Robert E. Parnell II, 57, resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Fall River and Eureka, died Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. He was born August 20, 1957 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Robert E. and Mary Ann (Tice) Parnell. He served in the United States Army and the National Guard. On...

Albert Warren Abbe

Albert Warren Abbe

May 14, 2015

Albert Warren Abbe, 77, resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. He was born October 26, 1937 in Allen County, Kansas, the son of Clarence B. and Ellen I. (Vanderslice) Abbe. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army. Albert worked for more than 20 years as truck driver...

William H. Farmer

William H. Farmer

May 8, 2015

William H. Farmer, 55, resident of Altoona, Kansas, formerly of Burlington, Kansas, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born June 8, 1959 in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Charles E. and Edna B. (Louia) Farmer. William was a graduate of Fredonia High School and attended Emporia State University. He...

Wayne E. Hallowell

Wayne E. Hallowell

Apr 16, 2015

WAYNE E. HALLOWELLWayne E. Hallowell, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his children by his side.Wayne Eastin Hallowell was born August 20, 1933 in Glendale, California the son of Floyd Hallowell and Dorothy (Young) Hallowell. He attended and graduated from Glendale High School in 1952. He went on to...

Mary Louise Riley

Mary Louise Riley

Apr 16, 2015

Mary Louise Riley, 82, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Brookdale College Square in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born July 29, 1932 in Oswego, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Clarinda Sara (Caldwell) Hazley Sr. Mary was a graduate of Chetopa High School. She was a homemaker. On November 13, 1951, Mary was...

Debra J. Linnebur

Debra J. Linnebur

Apr 15, 2015

DEBRA JO LINNEBURDebra Jo Linnebur, 56, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at her home.Debra Jo Linnebur was born May 18, 1958 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Patterson and Phyllis (Duncan) Patterson. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1976. She graduated from Independence Community College in 1990 with a...

Amberly Ruth (Carter) Bradley

Amberly Ruth (Carter) Bradley

Apr 12, 2015

Amberly Ruth (Carter) Bradley, 36, a resident of Stilwell, Oklahoma, formerly of Wellington, Kansas, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 9, 1978 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Richard and Karen (Smith) Carter. Amberly was a 1996 graduate of Grace Christian Academy in Wellington. She received a...

Wilma W. Benning

Wilma W. Benning

Apr 8, 2015

WILMA WAYDENE BENNINGWilma W. Benning, 93, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Independence.Wilma Waydene Benning was born July 19, 1921 in rural Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Hugh Lasley and Edith (Harrison) Lasley. She attended McKennon Grade School, Valeda High School where she was a member of the Women"s Basketball team in 1935...