Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Laura Ann Groff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David Marion Thornton

David Marion Thornton

Nov 26, 2023

David Marion Thornton

David Marion Thornton, 88, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away on November 26, 2023 at his residence with family by his side.

He was born on June 23, 1935 in Weiser, Idaho the son of Everett and Lilly (Dryden) Thornton. David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Thayer and graduated from Thayer High School in...

Charles Richard Daugherty

Charles Richard Daugherty

Nov 26, 2023

Charles Richard (Dick) Daugherty 91, of Chanute, Kansas passed away November 26, 2023, at Diversicare of Chanute. Cremation has been requested with no services planned at this time.

Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest Chanute, KS.

Dorothy Lee Wallace

Dorothy Lee Wallace

Nov 22, 2023

Dorothy L. Wallace 88 passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1935, in LaHarpe, KS, the daughter of Clarence Llyod and Melvia Mae Ransom.

On October 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to Willis Wayne Wallace in Newton, KS.

Dorothy and Wayne had made their home in Chanute since 1963. She was a...

Linda L. Dodson

Linda L. Dodson

Nov 21, 2023

Linda L. Dodson, 82, of Benedict, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home with family at her side.

Linda L. Dodson was born to Opal Irene Lawrence and Leland Kingsbury Sr. in Neodesha, Kansas on February 22, 1941.

Linda married Jackie Ray Joy Jr. in Independence, Kansas, November 15, 1958. They later divorced December of 1973.

She married Ronnie Dodson...

Robert "Bob" L. Norton

Robert "Bob" L. Norton

Nov 16, 2023

Robert L. Norton, 72, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1951, in Independence, Kansas. Known to his loved ones as "Bob," he will be remembered for his kind, generous, and proud nature.

Bob is survived by his children, Luke Norton and wife Carey of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dia Melton and husband Rob...

Jensy M.  Mcgowan

Jensy M. Mcgowan

Nov 15, 2023

Jensy M. (Herring) McGowan, 78, of Yates Center, Kansas passed away on November 15, 2023, at Diversicare in Chanute, Kansas. Cremation has been requested with no services at this time.

Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral 500 North Forest Ave Chanute, Kansas 66720.

Jeanne Marie Housel

Jeanne Marie Housel

Nov 8, 2023

Jeanne Marie (Humphrey) Housel, 74, born on April 2, 1949, in Pratt, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 after enduring and fighting small cell lung cancer. Any donations can be made to Coffeyville Friends of Animals in her name, or the charity of your choice. A short Celebration of LIfe service will be held Saturday, November 25, 10:30...

Johnie Dean  Walker

Johnie Dean Walker

Nov 6, 2023

Johnie Dean Walker, 75, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Chanute. He was born on July 17, 1948, in Chanute to Richard James and Mary Agnus (Sweaney) Walker. John graduated from Chanute High School in 1967. 

He served his country in the United States Army as a Tank Commander and was proud to be a part...

Thelbert M. Trimmell

Thelbert M. Trimmell

Nov 5, 2023

Thelbert “Bert” M. Trimmell

Thelbert M. Trimmell, 88, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Bert, as he was known by many, was born in rural Greenwood County on February 8, 1935, to Luther “Big Boy” and Thelma (Ware) Trimmell. Bert often jokingly claimed he was born on a snowplow enroute to the hospital. He was raised...

Marvin  Kent Ratzlaff

Marvin Kent Ratzlaff

Nov 5, 2023

Marvin Kent Ratzlaff, 89, of Newton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was born April 22, 1934 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Bernard J. and Helena “Lena” (Koehn) Ratzlaff.

He graduated from Emporia State Teacher’s College.

Marvin previously owned a nursery and landscape business in McPherson and retired from the McPherson United States Postal Service...