Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Michelle E. Adams
Jan 13, 2023
Michelle E. Adams, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.
Michelle Eileen Adams was born on November 29, 1958, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Gilbert Lamon and Marion (Walrath) Lamon. She grew up in New York and graduated in 1976 from General Brown High School in Dexter, New York. She later attended...
Larry Craig Harris
Jan 13, 2023
Craig Harris, 66, passed away at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS due to an illness. He was born on June 27, 1956, to Calvin Sr. and Bessie (Johnson) Harris.
He attended Chanute Schools where he played football, basketball, and ran track, all during his school attendance, and was well known for his athletic talents. Growing up Craig also played...
Darrell D. Thompson
Jan 7, 2023
Darrell D. Thompson, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.
Darrell was born on May 5, 1937, in Superior, Nebraska to Leslie and Leona (Thieman) Thompson. Darrell graduated from Superior High School.
On September 11, 1981, in Glade, Kansas he was united in marriage to Jeanette Zimbelman and she survives at the home.
Darrell...
Brandon J. Losh
Jan 5, 2023
Brandon J. Losh, 34, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his residence.
Brandon Jay Losh was born July 24, 1988, in Virginia Beach, Virginia the son of Troy and Renee (Walker) Losh. He attended and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 2007.
Brandon enjoyed looking up bible verses, playing guitar, shopping, fishing, telling jokes, going out to eat,...
Lawrence "Butch" Henry Cox
Jan 3, 2023
Lawrence “Butch” H. Cox, 78, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023 at Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas.
Lawrence Henry Cox was born May 23, 1944 in Wellington, Kansas the son of Lawrence G. Cox and Colleene (Gasper) Cox. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1962. He later attended Pittsburg...
Richard (Mert) Myres
Dec 31, 2022
Richard D. “Mert” Myres, 90 years old passed away peacefully, December 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family that loved him dearly.
He was born to Jesse A. and Beulah B. (Lehman) Myres on October 3, 1932.
Mert graduated from Chanute High School in 1951 and enlisted with the United States Navy on May 27, 1951, with honorable discharge in 1955.
He was...
Carl John Rice
Dec 27, 2022
Carl John Rice was born February 5, 1970, in Oklahoma and was 52 years old when he passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas.
He was united in marriage to Karen Bleicher,...
Doris M. York
Dec 26, 2022
Doris M. York, 87, of Fredonia, Kansas formerly of Neodesha, Kansas passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.
Doris Maxine York was born December 4, 1935, in Gentry, Arkansas the daughter of Melvin Thomas Wilson and Eva Irene (Elliott) Wilson. She grew up in Neodesha and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1953.
In 1953 she married Wayne...
Dean Duane Strack
Dec 26, 2022
Dean Duane Strack of Chanute, Kanas, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Medicalodges Senior Care in Iola, Kansas.
Dean was born in Humboldt, Kansas to Glen and Mildred (Dixon) Strack on July 26, 1935.
On November 11, 1956, he was united in marriage to Jeannine Crumrine at Grant Avenue Baptist Church, in Chanute.
After graduating from...
John Charles Hampton
Dec 22, 2022
John Charles Hampton Jr., 52, of Earlton, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place with no services planned at this time.
Preston Ward Walker
Dec 21, 2022
Preston Ward Walker, 64, of Altoona, KS, formerly of Broken Arrow, OK, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born Tuesday, May 13, 1958, in Neodesha, KS, to John and Geraldine (Johnson) Walker.
Preston graduated from Altoona Midway High School in 1976 and later attended Kansas City Community College earning a degree in mortuary...
Mary Louise Rettmann
Dec 20, 2022
Mary Louise Rettmann, 90, lifelong resident of Altoona, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her home. Mary was born May 29, 1932 in Fredonia, Kansas to Forest and Ruth (Tefft) Jarred. Mary married Charles Wilson Rettmann on February 24, 1951, in Fredonia, Kansas. To this union, were born two children, Glenn and Teresa. Charles preceded Mary in death...
Jack R Ragan
Dec 20, 2022
Jack R. Ragan, 92, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at home surrounded by family Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Jack was born on May 1, 1930, in Cherryvale, Kansas to Laude and Delia Ragan. He lived in Cherryvale his entire life. He married Billie June Hills on December 26, 1951. She preceded him in death in 2010 after 59 years of marriage.
Jack...
Joanne Rash
Dec 17, 2022
Joanne Rash, 68, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at her home.
Joanne Rash was born February 21, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Ott Dickenson and Lanora (Green) Dickenson. She graduated from Goddard High School in 1972.
She was a certified nurse aid and worked at the hospital in Independence for many years.
Joanne enjoyed reading, swimming, getting...
Connie Louise Mccormick
Dec 12, 2022
Connie McCormick was born in Santa Barbara, California May 28, 1964, to Charlotte Perry. She was raised in Bakersfield California by her mother, a former actress and housewife along with her brother and sister.
Connie was preceded in death by her mother, her brother, Ron Sammons, a sister Leala Frye, her daughter, MaryJane Robertson and the love of her life...
Ronald Dean Reed
Dec 7, 2022
Ronald (Ron) Dean Reed 83, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas.
Ron was born in St. John, Kansas on October 9, 1939, to Jesse T. Reed Sr. and Alma (Gailey) Reed. He attended and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1957. On November 1, 1963, in Chanute., Kansas he was united...
Joan Marie Chamberlain
Dec 5, 2022
Joan Marie Chamberlain, 95, long time resident of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Joan was born on November 22, 1927 in Cedarvale Kansas to Vardry and Vesta (Bohanan) Hutton. Joan graduated from Fredonia High School in 1944. She married Bill Chamberlain in Fredonia, Kansas. They later divorced.
At the age of 17, right of high school, Joan and...
Clara Orlena Jones
Dec 4, 2022
Clara Orlena Jones, 81, of Fredonia, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Prairie Sunset in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Clara was born October 21, 1941 in Coyville, Kansas at her childhood home to parents Ralph and Gay (Wilson) Spillman.
On March 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to Jimmie G. Jones in Fredonia, Kansas. To this union were born three daughters,...
Ryan Matthew Holcomb
Dec 3, 2022
Ryan Matthew Holcomb 45, of Chanute, Kansas passed away tragically, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Allen County Kansas.
Ryan was second child born to Norman and Emma (Jones) Holcomb, on October 17, 1977, in Chanute, Kansas.
He graduated from Chanute Senior High School with the class of 1996.
Ryan was united in marriage to Tammy Eich in May of 2010, in Miami, Oklahoma.
He...
Ramona Yvonne Thornton
Dec 2, 2022
Ramona (Mona) Yvonne Thornton 70, of Thayer Kansas, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home.
Mona was born in Topeka, KS., to Robert and Bertha (Ackerman) Boyer, February 13, 1952.
She was ecstatic with her achievement of receiving her GED in the 1980’s. She was very proud of the accomplishment and continued to accomplish many more things in her lifetime....
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