Recent Obituaries
Rebecca Ann VanEtten
Feb 15, 2026
Rebecca Ann VanEtten (Becky as she loved to be called), age 59, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 15, 2026 at St. Lukes North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Becky was born on September 28th, 1966 in Iola, Kansas, to Leroy Vernon Hill and Helen Pauline (Anderson) Hill.
Becky and Kip VanEtten were united in marriage on February 1, 1992...
Leonard Harry Delaughder
Feb 6, 2026
Leonard H. DeLaughder, age 76, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born June 8, 1949 in Junction City, Kansas, to parents, Hugh Leonard and Estella Blanche (Burns) DeLaughder. He traveled with his parent as an Army child, but loved his small town life.
Leonard engaged in various trades, from managing Midwest Security K-9 Center in Edwardsville, Kansas, where...
Randy Joseph O'Neil
Feb 14, 2026
Randy Joseph O'Neil, age 73, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home.
He was born on July 29, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Russell R. and Eileen Marie (Reiling) O'Neil. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City.
He worked as a commercial and residential carpenter for a majority of his...
Kent Douglas Uitts
Feb 13, 2026
Kent Douglas Uitts, age 68, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2026, at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. Doug was born February 1, 1958, in Iola, Kansas, to Pauline W. (Uitts) Cole.
Doug worked as a fire fighter and truck driver. He married Lori Gilbert on September 4, 2012, in Creston, Iowa.
Doug liked riding horses, motorcycles, fishing,...
Marcus Aaron Maley
Jan 24, 2026
Marcus Maley passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 51 in Los Angeles, California. Marc was born July 6, 1974 to Carl and Betty Maley in Garnett, Kansas. He was the second of three children born, Carla Maley Skiles, Marc Maley, and Lacey Maley Coyer. Marc worked a number of places around town. Some that he really...
Robert Elliott
Feb 12, 2026
Robert "Bob" Elliott, age 78, of Welda, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Burlington Life Care Center.
Robert Orville Elliott was born on April 19, 1947, in Fairbury, Nebraska, the son of Orville and Dorothy (Smith) Elliott. Bob attended school in Morrowville, Kansas, graduating with the Class of 1965.
Shortly after high school, Bob was united in...
Randee Kay Yowell
Feb 15, 2026
Randee Kay Yowell, 72, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on February 15, 2026. Randee was born September 19, 1953, in Chanute, Kansas, she daughter of E.L. "Mac" and Rogene (Baldwin) McCullough. She married her high school sweetheart, Dale Ray Yowell, on January 16, 1971, and was married for 46 years to...
David L. Kramer
Feb 10, 2026
David Lee Kramer, age 76, of Iola, Kansas, passed away at his home on February 10, 2026. David was born September 12, 1949, in Iola, Kansas, to Lawrence Kramer and Marjorie (Lair) Kramer.
David attended Piqua Grade School until eighth grade and graduated Iola High School in 1967. He then attended and graduated from Kansas State University in 1971 with...
Karen Richards
Feb 9, 2026
Karen Richards, age 86, of Garnett, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Parkview Heights in Garnett.
She was born on April 26, 1939, in Halstead, Kansas. Moundridge, Kansas became her hometown, where she was raised by her mother, Mary Wedel. She attended Moundridge schools through high school, graduating in 1957. She was active in...
Phyllis Diana O'Brien
Feb 6, 2026
Phyllis O'Brien, age 66, of Lane, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born on January 9, 1960, to Billy and Helen (Lile) Wilcox, at St. Luke's in Kansas City, Missouri.
Phyllis was a woman of deep character, remembered by those who knew her as a thoughtful, proud, and incredibly hardworking...
Kenneth Setter
Feb 6, 2026
Kenneth E. Setter, age 87, of Belton, Missouri, passed from labor to refreshment on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home.
Kenny was born February 10, 1938, in Iola, Kansas, the fourth of six children born to Ed and Rose Setter. He was a proud alumnus of St. John Catholic School and Greeley High School, graduating with the Class of...
Tom Higginbotham
Feb 2, 2026
John Thomas "Tom" Higginbotham, age 80, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Iola, Kansas.
Tom was born on March 14, 1945, in Gas City, Kansas, to Floyd and Myrtle (Adams) Higginbotham. He grew up in the Iola area and attended Allen County Community College. Tom spent over 30 years working as a custodian at Iola Middle...
Trine Ysusi
Jan 30, 2026
Trinidad Richard "Trine" Ysusi, 91, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away on January 30, 2026, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas, after a short stay, but year long illness.
He was born on January 11, 1935, in Marquez, Texas, the son of Heriberto Ysusi and Catalina (Gutierrez) Ysusi.
Trine grew up and received his education, graduating with the Chanute High...
Wallace L. (Wally) Hart
Jan 30, 2026
Wallace Lee Hart was born on November 15, 1928, in Sand Point, Idaho, to George W. Hart and Stella (Smith) Hart. He lived a life defined by hard work and commitment to his family and and the town of Humboldt. On June 2, 1946-just one day after graduating from high school-Wally married the love of his life, Mary Kathryn (Kate)...
Donna Morgan
Jan 28, 2026
Donna Marie Morgan, age 83, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza, surrounded by family.
She was born on February 6th, 1942, to Don and Freda (Nolte) Miller of rural Greeley, KS.
Donna was raised in a bustling farm environment with an older brother and five siblings to follow. Her...
Vicki Lynne Markham
Jan 27, 2026
Vicki Lynne Markham, age 59, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Robert "Bob" Bakken and Nancy (Buchholz) Bakken; her grandson, Jensen Hicks; and her fiancé, Mike Bromley. She is survived by her children, Melissa Hicks, Meghan Bakken, and Peyton Markham; her...
Tammy Matney
Jan 27, 2026
Tammy Matney, age 59, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family on January 27, 2026.
She was born on March 23, 1966, to Louis "Jack" and Velma (Croan) Hermreck in Garnett, Kansas. Tammy was united in marriage to Kevin Matney on May 18, 2006, and together they shared many years of love and companionship.
Tammy was a true country gal...
Angela Diane Gordon
Jan 25, 2026
Angela Gordon, age 56, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Angela Diane Gordon was born on September 15, 1969 to Roy A. "Pete" and Loretta Maxine Steward Gordon in Garnett, Kansas, the fourth child born to the family. Angie came into this world with many special needs. It was very important to Maxine for her children...
Laura Frances Gallagher
Jan 24, 2026
Laura Gallagher, age 62, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Olathe Hospice House, with her beloved husband of 37 years, Michael, holding her hand as she took her final breath.
Born on March 10, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to Robert and Anita (Carruth) Barnhill, Laura later made Kansas her home and graduated...
Ruby Elizabeth Davis
Jan 24, 2026
Ruby Elizabeth Moore Davis passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 111 in Shelbina, Missouri with her loving son by her side. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living person in Missouri and the 24th oldest in the United States at the age of 111 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Born...
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