Recent Obituaries
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Bonnie Mae Beauchamp
May 26, 2026
Bonnie Beauchamp, age 88, of Chanute, Kansas, formerly of Garnett, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at CREDO Retirement Living Center in Chanute.Bonnie Mae Peters was born on July 31, 1937, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter (middle child) of Ellsworth "Pete" and Viola (Smart) Peters. She was born in a house that was located 1 1/2 miles south of...
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 on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at a Moran Manor, in Moran, Kansas.
Joe was born on June 22, 1937, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Hubert and Sylvia Ketcher.The Family is composing an obituary and will be published when complete.A Celebration of Life for Joe Dale Ketcher will be held at 2:00 P.M....
Patricia Ann McGinnis
Jul 27, 2026
Patricia Ann "Patsy" Moore McGinnis, 84, of Moran, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Moran Manor in Moran, Kansas.
Patsy was born on March 25, 1942, in Iola, Kansas, to Harold Roy and Beulah Ann (Scoville) Moore. She was raised in Iola, where she graduated with the Class of 1960 from Iola High School.
On November...
Christopher Lynn Koch
Jul 23, 2026
Christopher Lynn Koch, age 47, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away July 23, 2026, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Chris was born November 25, 1978, in Paola, Kansas, to Melvin R. Koch and LaDonna R. (Shields) Watts.
Chris earned an associate of science degree in aviation and airway management and operations from Kansas State University and a bachelor of...
Andy Miller
Jul 21, 2026
Andy S. Miller, age 80, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home.
Born on March 10, 1946, in McMinnville, Oregon, he was the seventh of seven children born to Sam B. and Wilma (Fry) Miller. When he was six years old, his family moved to Kansas. Andy often reminisced with fondness about sitting in...
Carol Powelson
Jul 21, 2026
Carol Jean Powelson, age 82, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.
Carol Jean Zwiener was born on November 6, 1943, she was the second of four children born to Raymond Edwin and Gladys E. (Talbot) Zwiener. Growing up rooted in a close knit and community oriented family, she carried those deep bonds throughout...
Virginia (Jones, Brunner) Everson
Jul 15, 2026
Virginia Ellen Everson (Brunner, Jones), of Iola, KS, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at Medicalodge of Iola, Iola, Kansas. Virginia was born August 25, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, to John Jones and Frances (Madison) Jones.
Virginia enjoyed working in public service jobs, interacting with customers and building relationships in the local community. Virginia cherished her children and grandchildren...
William "Bill" Mentzer
Jul 14, 2026
William 'Bill' Leslie Mentzer, age 95, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Bill was born on October 1, 1930, at home in Neosho Falls, Kansas, to Leslie George and Vesta Marie (Danielson) Mentzer.
Bill graduated from Iola High School, Class of 1948. Bill married Marjorie Hiser on October...
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 (Hardesty) 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...
Rena Mae 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...
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...
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...
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