Recent Obituaries
Linda Kay Platt
Jul 10, 2026
Linda Platt, age 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Merriam, Kansas.
Linda was born on July 13, 1947, to Donald and Rua Couture in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy in creating a loving home for her family. On...
George Gerald Levans
Jul 5, 2026
George G. Levans, 87, of LaHarpe, KS, passed away at his home on July 5th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on September 27th, 1938, to George and Helen Hahn (Cleghorne) Levans in Philadelphia, PA, and was raised in the Philadelphia area. He attended and graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1958, where he excelled on...
James Vernon Coleman III
Jun 25, 2026
James V. Coleman III passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at his home with family by his side. James was born July 20, 1960, to James Coleman, Jr. and Joan (Fruit) Coleman at Olathe Community Hospital.Jim and Karen (Alexander) Hillbrant married July 11, 1998, at Silver Dollar City Chapel. They were married 28 years.James went by the names Jim,...
Rena M. Sehorn
Jul 10, 2026
Rena Sehorn, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Chanute, Kansas.
Born on August 24, 1936, in Mansfield, Arkansas, to Sam and Nell (Fuller) Hunter. Rena lived a life defined by devotion to family, service to her community, and a genuine desire to help others.
Rena met the love of her life, Bobby Sehorn, while they were...
Kate Donovan
Jul 3, 2026
Kytherine Irene Donovan, age 75, passed away July 3, 2026, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Kate was born December 9, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Owings and Dorothy (Hanners) Owings.
Kate married Dale Donovan, Sr. on April 4, 1968, in Drexel, Missouri.
Kate enjoyed following her husband in his military career. She liked their time together time as...
Michael Richard White
Jun 28, 2026
Michael Richard White would have hated a traditional obituary. He wouldn't have cared if you knew he was born October 1, 1955, in Pittsburg, Kansas, or that he was an avid golfer and quail hunter and a yell leader at Allen County Community College. He wouldn't have cared if you knew he earned his BA and MBA from Pittsburg State...
Andy Ray Yoder
Jul 7, 2026
Andy Ray Yoder, 65, of Welda, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Andy was born on March 29, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, to David T. and Sylvia S. (Miller) Yoder.
On September 20, 1986, Andy married Pamela Welsh in Selma, Kansas. Together they built a life centered on family and hard work raising their four sons. Pam said...
Donna J. Powell
Jul 2, 2026
Donna Jean Powell, 86, of Colony, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1939, in Lone Elm, Kansas, to Chester and Evelyn Wedeman.
Donna spent her early years in Lone Elm before making her lifelong home in Colony. On April 12, 1960, she married the love of her life, Cecil Powell. Together they built...
Irene Louise Louk
Jun 27, 2026
Irene L. Louk, age 84, of Bush City, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Moran Manor in Moran, Kansas.
Irene Louise Pinneo was born on September 8, 1941, at St. John's Hospital in Allen County, Kansas, the daughter of Francis and Lola Margaret (Carter) Pinneo. She graduated from Kincaid High School in 1959 and attended Allen County...
Lawrence Gene Law
Jun 25, 2026
Lawrence Gene Law, age 89, passed away at his home in Gas, Kansas on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Gene was born on December 18, 1936, in Osawatomie, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Edward and Della Ann (McCutcheon) Law.
Between 1954 and 1970, Gene served honorably in the United States Naval Reserve, then in the United States Army, and lastly in...
Barry Maley
Jun 20, 2026
Barry David Maley, age 68, of Moran, Kansas, Passed away June 20, 2026, as the result of a motorcycle and deer collision. Barry was born December 12, 1957, in Iola, Kansas, to Bobbie Dale Maley and Audrey Irene (Moore) Maley.
Barry graduated in 1975 from Marmaton Valley High School, Moran, Kansas. He worked as a mechanic and tow truck service...
Taylor Lane Davis
Jun 19, 2026
Taylor Lane Davis, 31, of Colony, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Taylor was born on April 28, 1995, in Iola, Kansas, to Bobby and Beth (Welsh) Davis.
Taylor will be remembered for his contagious silliness, generous spirit, and heart of gold. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need....
Ryan Walter
Jun 17, 2026
Ryan Walter, age 60, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
He was born on August 14, 1965, to Leland Walter and Alberta (Hager) Bishop in Garnett, Kansas. Ryan grew up in Garnett and graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1984. From an early age, he demonstrated the strong work ethic and determination that would...
Robert "Mike" Geffert
Jun 17, 2026
Robert "Mike" Geffert of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Mike was born to Frederick F. and Miriam R. (Dunkleberger) Geffert on April 27, 1953, in Iola, Kansas. Mike attended Prairie Dell grade school and graduated in 1971 from Humboldt High School. Mike was a rancher and farmer his entire life.
Mike and Barbara O'Malley were married May...
LaNelle I. Welsh
Jun 15, 2026
LaNelle Ione Welsh, age 90, of Selma, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Heartland Meadows in Iola, Kansas.
Born on February 24, 1936, in Anderson County, Kansas, she was the daughter of Lester and Loella (Klooz) DePoe. She graduated from Kincaid High School. On December 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to Gerald Welsh in Lone...
Marcus Chaney Miller
Jun 14, 2026
Marcus Chaney Miller, age 30, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away June 14, 2026, from an airplane crash near Butler, Missouri. Marcus was born July 23, 1995, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, to David (Duke) Miller and Janet (Herrmann) Miller.
Marcus graduated in 2013 from Marmaton Valley High School, Moran, Kansas, where he excelled in track and cross-country.
Marcus served his country...
Michael Culbertson
Jun 14, 2026
Michael Culbertson, age 40, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home following health complications.
Born on October 18, 1985, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he was the son of Noel and Eugenia (Culbertson) Royer. Michael was the proud "big" brother to his three younger sisters: Mariah, Maggie, and Martina. He graduated from Topeka High...
Lloyd Eugene Vincent
Jun 13, 2026
Gene Vincent, 87, of Colony, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home.
Lloyd Eugene Vincent was born August 22, 1938, in Elsmore, Kansas. He was the second of two children born to Robert and Alma M. (Jackson) Vincent. After graduating from LaHarpe High School in 1956, Gene served his country in the United States Army from 1958...
Susan K. Stanton
Jun 11, 2026
Susan K. Stanton, age 78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Parkview Heights in Garnett.
Born on April 7, 1948, in Ottawa, Kansas, Susan Kay McDonald was the first of two children welcomed by James E. and Cleta (Strobel) McDonald. While working as a waitress at the Emporia Eagle's Club in 1969, she met the love...
Steven Joseph Kipp
Jun 10, 2026
Steven Joseph Kipp, age 65, of Iola, Kansas, passed away unexpectly June 10, 2026, at his residence. Steven was born October 13th, 1960, in Iola, Kansas, to Anthony Kipp and Catherine Geraldine (Drain) Kipp. As a proud lifelong Kansan and an advocate of education and self-improvement for all, Steven graduated from Iola High School in 1979, received an Associate's degree...


