Recent Obituaries
Juliana Elaine Mader
Aug 23, 2026
Juliana Elaine (Lickteig) Mader, age 93, of Garnett, Kansas, changed her address and died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by her family in the home she and Joe built.
She was born on September 19, 1932, the firstborn of ten children of August and Mary (Jockman) Lickteig. Julie was a lifelong resident of Anderson County. She married the...
Roxanna Luttrell
Aug 15, 2026
Roxanna "Roxie" Caudell Luttrell, 68, of Iola, Kansas, passed away at home on the morning of August 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. One of Roxie's final wishes was to spend her last days at home, and with the love and care of her family, she was able to do just that.
Roxanna was born April...
Donald Wayne Barnes
Aug 18, 2026
Donald Wayne Barnes, age 88, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri.
Donald was born on August 28, 1937, in Iola, Kansas, to Vernon and Alice (Madison) Barnes. He graduated from high school and later worked in the retail grocery industry.
Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delia Barnes; his...
Kenneth Jackson Groves
Aug 15, 2026
Kenneth Jackson Groves, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2026 under the hospice care of Harry Hynes at Credo Senior Living Facility of Chanute, Kansas.
He was born on January 3, 1945, in Eldorado, Kansas, to Gerald Wayne Groves and Mary Ann (Martin) Groves, who preceded him in death, along with his beloved wife, Gladys Jane Groves.
He...
William (Bill) Shirley
Aug 23, 2026
William Arthur "Bill" Shirley, 88, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 23, 2026, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola. He was born January 5, 1938, in Carrollton, Missouri, to Hugh K. Shirley and Thelma M. (Schall) Shirley.
Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 22 years. After retiring in January 1975, he joined his family in...
Fred David Cramer
Aug 23, 2026
Fred D. Cramer, age 76, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Chanute, Kansas.
Fred David Cramer was born on March 9, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, to Fredrick and Anna Cramer. He later built a career as a truck driver, working for Nelson Quarry.
Fred was a strong and dependable man who could fix just about...
George Robert Butts
Aug 21, 2026
George Robert Butts, age 74, of Piqua, Kansas, passed away August 21, 2026, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. George was born March 15, 1952, in Yates Center, Kansas, to John E. Butts and Etta A. (Calahan) Butts.
George attended school in Woodson County, Kansas. He and Mardetta Heckman were united in marriage on July 29,...
Alice Jane Schill
Aug 16, 2026
Alice Jane Feuerborn Schill, 93, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Alice was a loving sister and aunt and loved her neighbors and friends from all over the world. She was generous to many charitable groups locally, nationally and internationally.
Alice was born on February 18, 1933, at her home in rural Anderson County, Kansas. Alice...
Gail Jean Wolford
Aug 14, 2026
Gail Jean Wolford, age 72, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 14, 2026, at her home. Gail was born January 9, 1954, in Iola, Kansas, to Clarence June Wolford and Amanda Emmaline (Huskey) Wolford.
Gail graduated in 1972 from Iola High School. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Oral Roberts University.
Gail was a social worker...
Lois Ann Womelsdorf
Aug 14, 2026
Lois Ann Womelsdorf, age 88, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on August 14, 2026.
Lois Ann Marvin was born to John and Vera (Wilson) Marvin on June 9, 1938, in Iola, Kansas. She graduated from La Harpe High School and later worked as a clerk at a local pharmacy before retiring.
...
Johannah Irene Harmon
Aug 12, 2026
Johannah Irene Harmon, age 78, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 12, 2026, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. Jo was born March 17, 1948, in Iola, Kansas, to Beverly (Wells) Ewing.
Jo graduated in 1966 from Iola High School. She worked in data processing for truck parts.
Jo loved going to the state fairs, traveling with her...
Phyllis Carpenter
Aug 6, 2026
Phyllis Carpenter, age 89, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home.
Phyllis Jane (Fast) Carpenter, was born on August 12, 1936, at home in Barton City, Missouri, to Paul Cruiser Fast and Jane Alta (Gilmartin) Fast.
She went to high school in Liberal, Missouri, where she met Raymond Dean Carpenter. They were united in marriage on...
Dwight E. Grogan
Aug 4, 2026
Dwight Eugene Grogan, age 70, of Colony, Kansas, passed away August 4, 2026, at his residence. Dwight was born September 5, 1955, in Iola, Kansas, to Carl K. Grogan and Pauline (Madison) Grogan.
Dwight graduated in 1973 from Iola High School. Dwight enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 20 years.
Dwight and Linda Marsolek were...
Earl Frank Lizer
Aug 3, 2026
Earl Frank Lizer, age 91, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Earl was born on September 19, 1934 in Anderson County, to Earl T. and Adelia (Andrews) Lizer. Known as "Sonny Earl," he grew up on the family farm, where he learned to work hard and take responsibility....
Edward Eugene Prock Sr.
Aug 3, 2026
Edward Eugene Prock, Sr., age 78, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 3, 2026, at Via Christi - St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Ed was born February 28, 1948, in Iola, Kansas, to James Prock and Frances (Turner) Prock.
Ed graduated from LaHarpe High School. He worked as a self-employed electrician.
Ed and Alice Johnson were married September 20, 2003,...
Joe Dale Ketcher
Aug 2, 2026
Joe Dale Ketcher, 89, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Joe was born on June 22, 1937, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Hubert "Chub" and Sylvia Ketcher. Born at his grandmother's home, Joe spent his childhood in Miami, where he attended school through most of his high school years.
During his senior year of high school, Joe's family...
William Michael "Mike" McDonnell
Aug 1, 2026
William Michael "Mike" McDonnell, age 67, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Mike was born on January 19, 1959, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of John E. McDonnell and Betty J. (Edwards) McDonnell.
He was united in marriage to Rhonda Spencer on November 11, 1978. This marriage was blessed with three children, Justin, Jerrica, and Jamie....
Jeanette I. Hiatt
Jul 30, 2026
Jeanette Ione Hiatt, age 89, of Osawatomie, Kansas, formerly of Garnett, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Osawatomie.
Jeanette was born on October 27, 1936, at their family farm outside of Garnett. Jeanette and her twin brother, Jim Lankard, were born the third youngest out of 11 kids. Jeanette and Jim both weighed 4 pounds...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Wood
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Lee "Chuck" Wood, age 78, of Westphalia, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home.
Born on May 26, 1948, in Ottawa, Kansas, he was the son of Cleo Leroy and Naomi Irene (Anderson) Wood. A lifelong learner obsessed with reading from an early age, an uncle joked that he worried Chuck would get "too many...
Kendra (Hardy) Heimlich
Jul 27, 2026
Kendra Ann (Hardy) Heimlich, age 82, of Iola, Kansas, passed away July 27, 2026, at her residence. Kendra was born April 4, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, to Kenneth Lee Hardy and Trella Ileta (Miller) Hardy.
Kendra was a receptionist for Snodgrass & Dunlap accounting firm for 32 years.
Kendra was involved in the Iola Community Theatre and Vespers.
Kendra was...
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