Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Edith L. Ferrell
Dec 16, 2024
Edith L. Ferrell, born on June 16, 1938, in Akin, Colorado, passed away early Monday morning, December 16, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 86. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, (GiGi) who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
Edith lived in several places throughout her life, including Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas. After...
Brenda E. Dawson
Dec 15, 2024
Brenda Evelyn Dawson, 81, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away at home with her family, Sunday, December 15, 2024. Brenda was born November 27, 1943, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Paul Clarence Gehman Jr. and Anna (Martin) Gehman.
She attended and graduated from Nazareth Area Senior High School in Nazareth, Pennsylvania in 1962. She attended The Institute of Christian Service of Bob Jones...
Carolyn Sue Fulps
Dec 13, 2024
Carolyn Sue (Matlock) Fulps, 83, of Chanute, Kansas, a beloved mother, devoted wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 15, 1941, in Chanute, Kansas to Eliga Matlock and Eva Pauline (Chase) Matlock, Carol was a vibrant spirit who lit up the lives of everyone she encountered.
While she was known...
Glenna Pearl Kuhn
Dec 9, 2024
Glenna (Fairchild) Kuhn was born on August 12, 1928, and peacefully passed away on December 9, 2024. She was born to Leo and Anna (Dryden) Fairchild. She grew up on a farm Northwest of Earlton, Kansas.
Glenna attended Summit Hill Grade School and graduated from Chanute High School in 1946. She then continued her education at Neosho County Community College and...
Donald Eugene Grogan Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Donald Eugene Grogan Sr. was born on April 21, 1937, in Chanute, KS, to Earl and Dorothy (Gray) Grogan, and departed this life peacefully on December 6, 2024, with his oldest son by his side at Heritage Health Care. He lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love of family.
He was a proud graduate of Chanute High...
Kathryn Louise Holmes
Dec 5, 2024
Kathryn Louise Holmes, lovingly known as "Louise", 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Fredonia, Kansas.
She was born on Saturday, November 20, 1937, in Parsons, Kansas: the daughter of Kathryn Stallard Frame and Howard Morrison Frame.
In 1956 she took a train to Washington, D.C. to meet her fiance, Lewis Dwayne "Homer" Holmes who...
Shirley Ann Tucker
Nov 22, 2024
Shirley Ann (Cox) Tucker, a devoted and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas.
She was born on April 1, 1936, in Howard, Kansas, to Ben and Myrtle (Heisler) Cox. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Tucker on July 5, 1953, in Howard, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2011.
Shirley...
Linda Sue Fuller
Nov 17, 2024
Linda Sue Fuller, 76, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Linda was born on September 7, 1948, the daughter of Charles Newton Harshman and Betty Jean (Schoonover) Harshman. She lived a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many around her
She attended Neodesha Schools and was and graduated from Altoona...
Matthew Evan Sullivan
Nov 16, 2024
Matthew Evan Sullivan 27, passed away at 9:30 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was born December 30, 1996 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Randall (Randy) and Michelle (Locke) Sullivan. He grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas where he graduated from high school. He enjoyed playing guitar with his brother when he was in high school.
Matthew moved...
Connie Sue Witten
Nov 14, 2024
Connie Sue Witten, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the age of 79.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd, and Florence (Swiler) Hines; her beloved husband, Tom; her sister, Sharon and her brothers, Carl, and Charles. Survived by loving sons Dennis and Delbert; daughters, Danta Dixon, and Rosalyn Vail; sisters Clarinda...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Schaplowsky
Nov 14, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Schaplowsky, 94, of Cherryvale, Kansas, departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Advena Living in Cherryvale, Kansas.
Elizabeth Lois Schaplowsky was born on March 13, 1930, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Lewis Molidor and Elizabeth (Bauer) Molidor.
Betty completed her education by graduating from Cherryvale High School in 1948, followed by obtaining an associate degree from...
Sharon Louise Wheeler
Nov 13, 2024
Sharon Louise Wheeler, a beloved member of her community and a cherished matriarch, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on November 21, 1941, in St. Paul, Kansas, she was the daughter of Fred and Esther (Hubin) Rehmert. Sharon had a fulfilling career as a cook for Thayer Schools, where her contributions to the lives of...
Herbert William Adams
Nov 10, 2024
Herbert (Herb) William Adams, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence in Fredonia, Kansas. Herb was born on September 7, 1955 , in Fredonia, to Charles Adams and Julia (Manning) Adams. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication to his family.
Herb pursued his early education and graduated from Fredonia High School in...
Janet Lucille Burke
Nov 2, 2024
Janet Lucille Burke, age 87, of Fall River, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Born on February 28, 1937, in Fall River, she was the daughter Claud Milton and Alice Geneva (Benson) Gipe. Janet graduated from Fall River High School in 1955 and pursued her passion for beauty by studying at the Independence School of...
Clyde Raymond Lowe
Oct 31, 2024
Clyde Raymond Lowe, a man dedicated to his family, square dancing, and the land he cherished, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 23, 1944, in Chanute, Kansas, to Harold R. and Vida (Scogin) Lowe.
Clyde was raised in a community he loved and later graduated from Altoona Midway in the...
Marvin Eugene Adams
Oct 30, 2024
Marvin Eugene Adams,93, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Medicalodges Nursing Home in Independence, Kansas.
He was the son of Harry Albert Adams and Mabel Martha Boss. Born June 22, 1931, on a farm west of Fredonia in Wilson County, Kansas. He began his education at Gardner Grade School west of Fredonia. Continued his education around Toronto,...
Bruce Alden Strickland
Oct 28, 2024
Bruce A. Strickland,71, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Cherryvale, Kansas.
Bruce Alden Strickland was born on December 17, 1952, in Levelland, Texas, the son of Forrest Strickland and Barbara (Blackburn) Strickland. Bruce graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1971 and attended Independence Community College.
On December 21, 1981, in Miami, Oklahoma he was united in marriage...
Gregory Lopez Jr.
Oct 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory Lopez Jr announces his passing. He left this world unexpectedly on October 27th, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri due to an automobile accident. This vibrant soul was born on November 24, 2004, in New Braunfels, Texas, to Gregory Lopez Sr. and Angela Ketcherside.
Gregory is proudly celebrated by Chanute High School, class...
Andrea M. Bacani
Oct 26, 2024
Heaven gained a beautiful, funny, intelligent, strong, and adventure-loving angel, who blessed the world with love, laughter, and joy for 78 years.
Andrea Marasigan Bacani, born on July 28, 1946, in Gumaca, Philippines, passed away peacefully in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was a remarkable woman who led a life full of purpose and ambition, leaving behind...
Patrick Shawn Mansfield
Oct 26, 2024
Patrick Shawn Mansfield, 57, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home.
Born March 2, 1967, in Independence, Kansas, he was the son of Floyd “Poogie” and Ruby (Pearson) Mansfield. He was raised and received his education in Cherryvale. Following school, Pat enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He proudly served his country four years before...
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