Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Anita Marie Savedra
Nov 10, 2025
Anita Marie Savedra, a beloved member of her community, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025, at St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. Born on October 28, 1955, in Chanute, Kansas, she was the daughter of James and Doris (Bowyer) Diskin, who precede her in death. Anita was also preceded by her sister, Annette Hively.
Anita’s dedication to her work was evident...
Richard Lane Franklin
Oct 14, 2025
Richard Lane Franklin was born on June 7, 1958 in Fredonia, Kansas to parents Orval Eugene Franklin and Mary Louella Fiscus Sale. He shared 4 other siblings, Randy Eugene, Mary Beth, Robert Lee and Michael David.
Richard started school at Ben Paulen, but eventually left school in the 8th grade. During his childhood years, Richard lost his father and his brother,...
Vicky Jean Speaks
Nov 9, 2025
Vicky Jean (Darby) Speaks, 79, passed away, Sunday November 9, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center. Vicky had just celebrated her 79th birthday, having been born October 27, 1946, in Velasco Texas.
While visiting her grandparents in Fredonia, she met the love of her life while cruising the Fredonia Square, Dennis Speaks. They were married November 14, 1964, where she spent her...
Karen Louise Hull
Nov 8, 2025
Karen Kingsbury Hull, 86, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, while on Hospice in her home in Chanute Kansas. She was born on June 25, 1939, in Fredonia Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Yola Kingsbury.
Karen was a graduate of the class of 1957 at Fredonia High School, in Fredonia, Kansas.
Karen Kingsbury married the love of her life, Dwayne Hull on...
Levi Aaron Nelson
Oct 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Levi Aaron Nelson on Monday October 27, 2025, at his home. Born on April 1, 1985, in Independence, Kansas, to Aaron Nelson and Lydia Collins. Levi's journey through life was marked by his kind heart.
A self-employed individual, Levi dedicated himself to his work. He attended Cherryvale schools. Levi was...
Phyllis J Bonner
Oct 25, 2025
Phyllis Joyceline Bonner, passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025, at Montgomery Place. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Kanapolis, Kansas, to Ted and Ruth Griffith Duncan, who preceded her in death.
Phyllis led a life full of dedication and hard work, as the owner of PJ's Chicken in Dumas, Texas. In addition to running her restaurant, she contributed to...
Robert "Bob" Lee Sweeney
Oct 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Sweeney, born on April 3, 1938, in Neodesha, Kansas, Fred and Cleo (Linvill) Sweeney passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at Neodesha Care and Rehab, in Neodesha Kansas.
He lived a life characterized by dedication and service, particularly noted for his work in cabinet shops in Neodesha and Cherryvale.
Bob graduated from Neodesha High School in 1957. He...
Pamela Rene Hockett
Oct 23, 2025
Pamela Rene Hockett, was born on February 12, 1970, in Stella, Missouri, to James and Sheila Kirk McCann, Pamela passed away on Thursday October 23, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose legacy will continue to resonate in the lives she touched.
Pamela was a proud graduate of Fredonia High...
Betty Louise Fehr
Oct 21, 2025
Betty Louise Fehr, 88, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.
Born on September 12, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas, Betty was the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (Miller) Bartlett. She was raised in Humboldt, Kansas, and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1955. She continued her education at Neosho...
Randall "Randy" D. Smith
Oct 19, 2025
Randall "Randy" D. Smith, 69, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was born on December 1, 1955, in Fredonia, Kansas at Dr. Rindt's office.
Randy had a deep-rooted connection to agriculture, dedicating his life to farming on a six-generation family farm. His passion for the...
Bobby Joe Johnson
Oct 15, 2025
Bobby (Bob) Joe Johnson, 86, of Chanute, Kansas, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on September 26, 1939, in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, to Luther L. and Leota R. (Chewning) Johnson.
On September 7, 1965, Bob married Margaret Ann Quaintance at Ely, Nevada. They...
Lilly Pearl Cheever
Oct 13, 2025
Lilly Pearl Cheever, a devoted caregiver and beloved family matriarch, passed away at her home on October 13, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on April 22, 1934, in Fontana, Kansas, Lilly was a graduate of Elk Falls, class of 1951. Throughout her long and fulfilling career, she worked as a caregiver, nurse's aide, and cook at various hospitals...
Billy Lee Hendry
Oct 11, 2025
Billy Lee Hendry, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 22, 1933, in Elk City, Kansas, to Lee and Edith Kelsey Hendry, he lived a life dedicated to hard work and family.
Billy was known as a Jack of All Trades, bringing his versatile skills to various...
Lorene Mae Hoffmeister
Oct 9, 2025
Lorene Mae Hoffmeister, passed away at her home in Rural Independence, Kansas, on Thursday October 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on April 2, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, Lorene was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and cherished friend to many.
She graduated from Silver Lake High School, class of 1948, then worked at SWB Telephone in Topeka for 12...
Phyllis Stanley
Oct 7, 2025
A celebration of life for Phyllis Stanley, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Murray – Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Ed. Lantz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at 10:30A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Altoona Cemetery in...
Dale Noblett Carlson
Oct 6, 2025
Dale Noblett Carlson, 90, of Earlton–Chanute, KS, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 6, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Born on October 24, 1934, in Chanute, Kansas, to George and Czerna (Hill) Carlson, Dale's journey began with his education at Chanute Schools. Following that, Dale proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Betty Lou Trumbull
Sep 24, 2025
Betty Lou Trumbull, 101 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.
She was born on February 4, 1924, in Erie, Kansas, to Herbert and Dewey (Clifford) Cox. Betty lived a long and fulfilling life, one that she dedicated to her greatest joy: her family. Betty married the...
Eleanor M. Gilstrap
Sep 20, 2025
Eleanor M. Gilstrap, 83, a beloved member of the Cherryvale community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Independence, Kansas, surrounded by family.
Eleanor was born on February 28, 1942, in Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of Lawrence "Bud" Henry Bernd and Leona (Steichen) Bernd. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1960 where she laid foundation for a life...
Marilyn P King
Sep 17, 2025
Marilyn P. King, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2025, in Independence, Kansas, at the age of 89. Born on September 13, 1936, in Fredonia, Kansas,
Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the area, born in her family’s farmhouse, who dedicated her life to her family. Her greatest joy was watching her children grow into...
Everett M Heins
Sep 17, 2025
Everett M. Heins, 85 of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Presbyterian Manor in Parsons, Kansas.
He was born on June 2, 1940, in rural Cherryvale, Kansas, the son of Carl A. Heins and Treva F. Curlis Heins. Everett lived a life deeply rooted in the land and his community. His dedication to farming and his...
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