Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Leslie A. Dilts
Mar 22, 2023
Leslie A. Dilts, 60, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home in Cherryvale.
Leslie A. Dilts was born November 2, 1962 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Larry Dilts and Linda Leedy. She attended and graduated from Northville High School in Northville, Michigan in 1980.
She is survived by her longtime love Terry Clifton, and he survives...
Michael "Mike" David Rash
Mar 18, 2023
Michael (Mike) D. Rash, 49, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Michael David Rash was born March 24, 1973, in Denver Colorado, the son of Jack Rash and Debbie (Molidor) Rash. Mike graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1991.
Mike was united in marriage to Amy Hohler at Big Hill Lake in Cherryvale, Kansas, on August...
Kathy Marie (Jones) Wooten
Mar 15, 2023
Kathy Marie (Jones) Wooten, 62, of Pretty Prairie, KS, passed away on March 15, 2023, after a life long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Kathy was born on October 7, 1961, to Clara and Jimmie Jones in Fredonia, KS. After Kathy graduated from Fredonia High School in 1978, she married Philip Blane Wooten of Fredonia and had three children: Geoffrey, Ian and...
Robert Dean Morse
Mar 6, 2023
Robert D. Morse, 78, of Thayer, Kansas passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.
Robert Dean Morse was born October 14, 1944, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Joseph Morse and Darlene (Freeburg) Morse. He graduated from Manhattan High School.
He attended Coffeyville Community College obtaining a degree in Mechanics.
He served his country in the United States Air National Guard out of Belton,...
Valerie Rose Blume
Mar 5, 2023
Valerie Rose Blume, 24, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Valerie was born to Lori Blume on June 24, 1998, in Shawnee, Kansas.
When Valerie was 12 years old Victor Hernandez and April (Oharah) Hernandez were blessed to have become Valerie’s legal guardians.
Valerie graduated from Chanute High School in 2016, where her teachers adored...
Gary Kent Dodson
Mar 3, 2023
Gary Kent Dodson, 81, passed away March 3, 2023.
Celebration of Gary's Life will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Weakley Cemetery under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Fredonia, Kansas.
Carl L. Shultz
Feb 28, 2023
Carl L. Shultz 58, of rural Erie, Kansas passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home, after a short battle with cancer.
Carl was born September 25, 1964, to Dennis E. Sr. and Catherine (Johns) Shultz, in Chanute, Kansas.
He was a high school graduate of Erie High School in May of 1983, in Erie, Kansas.
Carl was united in marriage...
Roy Lee Thomas
Feb 26, 2023
Roy Lee Thomas, 89, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Roy was born July 12, 1933, in Fredonia, Kansas to Lee and Emma (Blakley) Thomas. Roy attended and graduated from Fredonia High School. He married Rose Thomas and she preceded him in death.
Roy served in the United States Army and was...
Robert Curtis Taylor
Feb 15, 2023
Robert Curtis (Curt) Taylor 63, of Chanute, Kansas passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family that loved him dearly.
Curt was born to DM Taylor and Ruth (Curtis) Taylor on October 17, 1959, in Emporia, Kansas.
Curt graduated from Emporia High School with the class of 1977.
He was united in marriage to Teresa Gettler on August...
Gary Lee Duckworth
Feb 9, 2023
Gary Lee Duckworth
Gary Lee Duckworth, 81, of rural Fredonia, died peacefully February 9, 2023, at Morning Star Assisted Living Facility. He was born July 13, 1941 to T.A. and Mary (Herb) Duckworth of rural Fredonia. Gary attended Fredonia High School, was active in FFA and 4-H, and graduated with the Class of 1959. After graduating, Gary attended Wichita Tech School,...
John E. "Crab" Lundine
Feb 4, 2023
John Eugene "Crab" Lundine, 69, passed away in his sleep at home in Humboldt, KS on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
He was born an only child to John A. and Juanita G. (Burton) Lundine on May 8, 1953, in Iola, KS. If asked, he would tell you he was an only child because his parents got it perfect the first...
Grant A. Krout
Feb 1, 2023
Grant A. Krout
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Grant Alvie Krout, loving brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 56 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita with his brothers and sisters at his side.
Grant was the first of twin boys born to Bill and Thresa “Terry” (Craig) Krout on July 4, 1966, in Independence, MO. At the...
Curtis Bradley Aikins
Feb 1, 2023
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Curtis Bradley Aikins, loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Dad passed away at the age of 53 with his parents by his side at his home in Greeley, Kansas.
Curtis was born in Chanute, Kansas to Jack and Beverly Aikins on September 20th, 1969. He completed his High School education and graduated in 1988.
He worked...
Mary Louise Grove
Jan 30, 2023
Mary (Louise) Grove, 86, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 4:45 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home in Cherryvale.
Mary Louise Grove was born October 6, 1936, in Robeson County, North Carolina, the daughter of Paul Strickland and Annie Lee (Lovin) Strickland. She grew up in Robeson County and attended Lumberton schools through the 11th grade.
On December 20, 1953...
Rick Bryan Bell
Jan 27, 2023
Rick Bryan Bell, 64, of Chanute Kansas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 27th, 2023.
Rick was born to Raymond and Freda (Pugh) Bell on July 6, 1958, in Chanute.
Rick grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1976. He then attended College at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe,...
Mary Ann Bryan
Jan 26, 2023
Mary Ann Bryan, 75, of Thayer, Kansas passed away at her home on January 26, 2023.
Mary Ann was born to Walter Warden and Jessie June (Tafoya) Bryan on December 29, 1947, in Neodesha Kansas.
She graduated from Neodesha, Kansas with the class of 1966.
Mary Ann was united in marriage to Larry Charles Sandbothe, who preceded her in death, then married Billie...
Herbert E. Matlock Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
Herbert Eugene Matlock Jr. 80 of Erie Kansas peacefully passed away on January 23, 2023, at Heritage Health Care Nursing Home in Chanute Kansas. He was born on February 13, 1942, to Herbert and Pauline (Walker) Matlock in Chanute, Kansas. He graduated from Chanute High School class of 1960.
Herbert was united in marriage to Sharon (Brooks) Matlock on June 3,...
Dorothy Ann Bailey
Jan 16, 2023
Dorothy Ann Bailey (Humphrey) aged 84 of El Dorado, KS, formerly of Cherryvale, passed away January 16, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice unit of St. Francis Hospital of Wichita, KS.
Born April 24, 1938, to John Benjamin (Buck) and Erma Fern (Fink) at their home in Cherryvale. She was known to most as Ann.
She attended McKinley Grade School and then...
Robert "Bob" Joe Compton
Jan 16, 2023
Robert, “Bob” Joe Compton, 93, long time resident of LaFontaine, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.
Bob was born May 22, 1929, to Clarence Arthur and Dorothy Mae Clemans Compton in Alva, Oklahoma.
Bob was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 when he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
On...
Lonnie Gene Riley
Jan 15, 2023
Lonnie Gene Riley, 73, of Chanute, Kansas passed away on January 15, 2023, at Kanas City Hospice House in Kanas City, Missouri.
He was born on April 15, 1949, to Melvin and Grace (Smith) Riley in Fairland, Oklahoma. He graduated from Quapaw High School in 1967.
Lonnie was united in marriage to Charlene (Grant) Riley on August 29, 1992, in Chanute, Kansas...
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