Recent Obituaries
Sharon Benton
Nov 10, 2025
Sharon Kay Benton, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on November 10, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
She was born on March 17, 1944, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Ragan Benton and Arlene (Marcum) Benton. Sharon participated in many organizations during her youth life including...
John Huettenmueller
Nov 11, 2025
John Huettenmueller age 66, passed away November 11, 2025, at his home in Shawnee, Kansas.
The family is composing the obituary and it will be updated as soon as possible.
A rosary will be recited on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at St. John's Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas, with visitation following. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00...
Lois Drury
Nov 8, 2025
Lois June Drury, age 88, of Iola, Kansas, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute, Kansas. Lois was born October 8, 1937, in Wisner, Nebraska, to Clinton Trayler and June (Morgan) Trayler.
On September 21, 1958, Lois married Richard Drury in Iola, Kansas. They were happily married for 55 wonderful years. They made their home...
Dustin Vanatta
Nov 12, 2025
Dustin Eugene Vanatta, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away November 12, 2025.
Born in Iola, Kansas to Max and Kim (Dickerson) Vanatta, Dustin grew up with an ornery spirit, a competitive drive, and a deep respect for hard work that shaped every chapter of his life.
Dustin attended Neosho County Community College, studying general education before stepping confidently into the construction...
Maxine Redfearn
Nov 13, 2025
Maxine Redfearn, age 98, of Iola, Kansas, passed away November 13, 2025, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute, Kansas. Maxine was born August 8, 1927, in Buffalo, Kansas, to John Herb and Mary Etta (Boss) Herb.
Maxine graduated in 1944 from Toronto High School, Toronto, Kansas. Maxine and H.E. (Bud) Redfearn, Jr. were married August 29, 1948, in...
Hope For The Holidays 2025
Nov 13, 2025
If you are grieving this holiday season, you are not alone. We invite you to join us in Garnett for a Holiday Grief Support Group on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Whether your loss is a recent or distant one, you are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Lavada Bartley
Nov 9, 2025
Lavada Sharon (Rumbaugh) Bartley, age 83, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
She was born on April 16, 1942, in Clovis, New Mexico, the daughter of Charles and Ruthan (Lawson) Rumbaugh. Lavada graduated from Tempe Union High School in Tempe, Arizona, in 1960 and went on to spend the majority of her...
Carol Brown
Nov 3, 2025
Carol Brown 85, of Moberly, Missouri passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 16, 1940, the daughter of Tandy Rhodes Quisenberry and Ethel Day.
Carol was united in marriage to Donald Cline in 1952. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri and eventually settled in Shawnee, Kansas in the home Donald built himself....
Wendell P. Leis
Nov 3, 2025
Wendell Patrick Leis, age 71, of Yates Center, Kansas, was called home to the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas.
Wendell was born on March 17, 1954, in Iola, Kansas, to Florian and Dorothy Leis. He was raised on the family farm, where loving discipline and hard work were part of daily life....
Pamela Jane Shrum
Oct 30, 2025
Pamela Jane (Robertson) Shrum, age 73, of Iola, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2025, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute, Kansas. Pam was born July 9, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, to James Winston Robertson and Ruby Louise (Collins) Cook.
Pam attended school in Belton, Missouri. She worked as a nurse's aide in several area nursing homes for over 30 years.
Pam...
Vickie R. Church
Oct 30, 2025
Vickie Church, age 73, of Iola, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2025 at her home.
Victoria Ruth Church was born on November 5, 1951, in Artesia, California, to Wilbur T. and Ruby Ruth (McIntosh) Reed. Vickie obtained her Bachelors in Education from Pittsburg State University.
Vickie was united in marriage to Fred K. Church on April 7, 1992, in Las...
Joseph H. Hess
Oct 29, 2025
Joseph Harvey Hess, age 89, of Iola, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2025, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Joe was born December 28, 1935, in Archie, Missouri, to Joseph Henry Hess and Dorothy Mae (George) Hess.
Joe earned a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and an additional 60 hours beyond a master's degree in biology. Joe was a high school...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Whitcomb
Oct 29, 2025
Jackie Whitcomb, age 63, of Centerville, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas.
She was born on October 20, 1962, in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Gene and Mary (Coughlin) McCain. Jackie graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School with the Class of 1981 and earned her Associate of Arts degree from...
Joan Mary Young
Oct 25, 2025
Joan Mary Young, age 66, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away October 25, 2025, at Ascension St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joan was born April 5, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, to Darrell Don Ross and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) (Sicka) Ross.
Joan attended grade school at St. John's Catholic School in Iola and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1977. She married...
Dennis Wayne Guenther
Oct 23, 2025
Dennis Wayne Guenther passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Humboldt, Kansas. Dennis was born on July 24, 1943, in Iola, Kansas, to Lucas Daniel and Eunie Mae (Mooney) Guenther. Dennis grew up in Iola, Kansas, and graduated from Iola High School in 1961.
On February 29, 1964, Dennis married the love of his life, Jackie...
Rebecca Miller
Oct 22, 2025
Rebecca Miller, age 40, of Westphalia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Coffey County Hospital.
Rebecca Ellen Yoder was born on January 8, 1985, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Andy B. and Lucy (Gingerich) Yoder. She was the eldest of their children. Rebecca attended school in Mt. Ida, where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class.
On May...
Richard Burton
Oct 22, 2025
Richard Lynn Burton, age 73, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Richard was born on July 17, 1952, to Richard "Dick" Bartlett and Sarah "Sadie" (Sorenson) Burton. He was later adopted and raised by Lyle Burton, whom he loved and thought of as his dad. After being separated from his biological father for most of his...
Janice Ard
Oct 20, 2025
Janice (Laver) Ard, age 84, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2025, just where she wanted to be.
Janice was born on September 9, 1941, in the Iola, Kansas to Clyde and Verona Laver. From the very beginning, she was a fighter. Throughout her life, she faced and overcame incredible challenges , surviving three...
Robert Cain
Oct 19, 2025
Robert L. Cain "Tiny", age 70, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Bob "Tiny" was born on July 2, 1955, in Garnett, Kansas. He was the youngest of three half-sisters. Tiny was born to Illa D. (Ray) Walker and Robert W. Cain. He grew up in Garnett and Greeley, Kansas, and graduated from Prairie View High...
Steven Orcutt
Oct 19, 2025
Steven Marion Orcutt, age 80, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, at Heartland Meadows in Iola. He was born July 6, 1945, in Humboldt, Kansas, a son of the late Harvey M. and Velma A. (McIntyre) Orcutt.
Steven always appreciated growing up in the tight-knit community of Humboldt, where his parents and two teenage sisters (Betty...
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