Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Betty Jane VanDyne
Feb 3, 2024
Betty Jane (Rogers) VanDyne transitioned to the next life on Saturday, February 3, 2024, after 97 years of love and service to her family and her community.
Betty Jane was born on May 20, 1926, to Wilbur and Eva Rogers at home. She is survived by her sister, Alice Taylor of Independence, Kansas; four children, Sharon (Glen) Dikes of Oklahoma City,...
Martha "Jane" Ferguson
Jan 30, 2024
Martha “Jane” Ferguson, a beloved former resident of Fredonia, Kansas passed away peacefully at 93 on January 30, 2024, at Richard Owens OSF Hospice in Peoria, Illinois.
Jane was the only child of Joseph Edwin Lewis and Martha J. Slough Lewis of Quincy, Kansas. She was born on July 28, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas. She attended and graduated from Toronto High...
Mary Virginia Stevens
Jan 27, 2024
Mary Virginia Stevens, 85, a longtime resident of the Benedict, Kansas area, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 27 at Restwell Home Plus in Oskaloosa, Kansas, with family by her side.
She was born on January 14, 1939, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of B.G. (Doc) and Rosella (Jones) Lewallen. Mary graduated from Meadville High School, moved to Independence, Missouri, where she...
Charlene Marie Riley
Jan 26, 2024
Charlene Marie (Grant) Riley, 78, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Charles S. Grant Jr. and Darlene M. (Ball) Grant. Charlene graduated from Uniontown High School in 1963 and furthered her education at Fort Scott Community College.
Charlene was a compassionate and caring...
Mickey Dwight Maddox
Jan 26, 2024
Mickey Dwight Maddox, 85, of Alva, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was born on October 13, 1938, in McPherson, Kansas to Harold and Lois Maddox. Mickey spent his early life in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Houston, Texas where he worked as a security guard for many years. Seeking a quieter life, he relocated...
Barbara E. Heck
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara E. Heck, 82, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Overland Park Reginal Medical Center in Overland Park Kansas.
She was born August 20, 1941, to Earl and Tillie Alice May in Independence, Kansas.
Barbara met the love of her life at the skating rink in Independence, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Louis Heck on June...
Carolyn Jean Cole
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Jean Cole, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Independence, Kansas.
Born on November 9, 1948, to Glen and Ann Lee (Barnes) Prather, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Independence, where she was known for her kindheartedness, generosity, and loving nature.
She attended Sycamore High School, Carolyn dedicated many years of service to Cobalt Boats in Neodesha and...
Katherine "Kathy" Suzanne Jones
Jan 18, 2024
Katherine Suzanne Jones, known to her loved ones as "Kathy," passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the age of 70 in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was born on January 2, 1954, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to John A. Jones and Gladys (Johnson) Jones.
Kathy was a kind, generous, and loving person. She had a warm heart and a compassionate nature that...
Sonja Marie Vogel
Jan 15, 2024
Sonja Marie Vogel, 83, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 15, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas. Sonja was born on October 5, 1940, to Lyle and Esther (Bredemeier) Sanders. She was a beloved member of her community. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband, Roland Vogel, whom she was...
Randy Gene Smith
Jan 11, 2024
Randy Gene Smith, 70, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on January 11, 2024, at his home in Chanute. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Iola, Kansas to Clark Smith and Katherine (Lowry) Smith. He was united in marriage to Maria Sanchez on February 14th, 1976. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Randy is survived by his wife,...
Laura Ann Groff
Jan 4, 2024
Laura Ann Groff, age 96, passed away on Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons, Kansas.
She was born on December 7, 1926, in Independence, Kansas to Richard Cole Housel and Alta Alleen (Smith) Housel. Laura, also known as "Larky," was a sassy and feisty woman who always spoke her mind.
Laura attended Cherryvale High School and graduated in...
Donna Mae Woods
Jan 2, 2024
Donna Mae Woods, age 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
She was born on April 23, 1940, in McAllister, Oklahoma, to Donald F. Davis and Delia (Mendenhall) Davis.
Donna attended Cherryvale High School, graduating in 1958. She had a fulfilling career, working for Prestige Cabinet Company in Neodesha, Kansas, for 26 years. She then...
Pedro Perez Stull
Dec 27, 2023
Pedro Perez Stull, 48, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida to Albert and Ernestina (Perez) Stull. Pedro was a father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Pedro is survived by his daughters, Hannah and Alana Garcia of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He...
Mina Lou Weston
Dec 23, 2023
Mina Lou Weston, 72, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Mina was born on July 11, 1951, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Jack Holcomb and Betty (Ellis) Holcomb.
Mina's gentle spirit and unwavering kindness touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She exemplified the virtues of...
Deborah Irene Wilson
Dec 9, 2023
Deborah Irene Wilson, 71, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 8, 1952, in Parsons, Kansas, to Billy Prater and Jacqueline (Spurgeon) Prater. Deborah was a loving and kind woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Deborah was a dedicated Home Health Caregiver, providing compassionate care to...
Jack Warren Clements
Dec 8, 2023
Jack Warren Clements, age 93, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2023. Jack was born in Humboldt, Kansas, on June 4, 1930, to Thad and Lena (Rapp) Clements. He will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Humboldt, Kansas, on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Jack grew up...
Brenda Gail Clemens
Dec 7, 2023
Brenda Gail (Hendrickson) Clemens age 64, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Ave. Chanute, Kansas.
Calvin Eugene Hansen
Dec 6, 2023
Calvin E. Hansen 72, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Cremation has been requested; a Memorial Service is being planned for a later date.
Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Chanute, KS.
Rita Ann Delatorre
Dec 3, 2023
Rita Ann (Serrato) DeLaTorre, 73, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Rita was born on October 22, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas to Alfred and Ruth (Abaloz) Serrato.
Rita attended Chanute Public Schools during her educational years. Following her schooling, she was united in marriage to Lucio DeLaTorre in Chanute, Kansas, they later divorced. Rita worked many years...
Betty Lou Holliday
Nov 26, 2023
Betty Lou Holliday, age 85, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Betty was born on December 5, 1937, in Wellsburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Holliday. Betty married Jerry Holliday on June 1, 1955. Their meeting and subsequent marriage is a serendipitous story due to her maiden name and married name being the...
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