Recent Obituaries
Patricia A. Karr
May 23, 2026
Patricia Ann Karr, age 69, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi - Saint Francis, Wichita, Kansas. Trish was born May 20, 1957, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Ray Black and Frances (Baker) Schmitt.
Trish and John Karr were married December 22, 1984, in Morrilton, Arkansas. Trish was a homemaker.
Trish enjoyed baking and cooking, and...
Lavern Franklin Hartman
May 29, 2026
Lavern "Vernie" Franklin Hartman, 86, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. Born in Garnett, KS and raised around Blue Mound, KS area. Vernie was a man who carried a contagious smile, a quiet demeanor, and a legendary streak of mischief throughout his entire life.
In his younger years, Vernie learned the value of hard work farming alongside his father, but...
Christopher Bowen
May 25, 2026
Christopher Bowen, 36, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Chris was born on March 11, 1990, in Garnett to Jackie Bowen. He grew up in Garnett and attended school there, building lifelong friendships.
Chris was known for his strong work ethic and caring heart. He spent time working in the oil fields...
Lori Ann Ensminger
May 26, 2026
Lori Ann Ensminger passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lori Mitchell was born on May 22, 1964, in Sacramento, California, to Loren and Marvilla "Bobbie" (Zeigler) Mitchell. She later made her home in Iola, Kansas, where she grew up and formed many lifelong friendships. Lori graduated from Iola...
Cynthia M. Dustin
May 21, 2026
Cynthia Dustin, age 72, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett. A Rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M. prior to service at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett. Inurnment will take place...
Bill Poovey
May 25, 2026
Billy Max Poovey, age 73, of Westphalia, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home on the farm after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.
Bill was born on February 12, 1953 in Garnett, Kansas , the son of Waldo Poovey and Ethel (Green) Poovey. Bill grew up on the family farm, surrounded by wheat fields, gravel...
Mavis Kline
May 30, 2026
Mavis LeAnn Kline, age 2, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mavis was born on March 15, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas, to Tim and Ciara Kline. Though her time on earth was far too brief, her life was overflowing with love, laughter, and joy. In just two short years,...
Chuck Hutton
Jun 2, 2026
It is with profound sorrow, yet hearts full of gratitude and cherished memories, that we announce the passing of Charles Nolan Hutton Jr. ("Chuck"), age 70, of Iola, Kansas, who passed peacefully June 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. Known for his unwavering love, steadfast wisdom, clever wit, and twisted humor, he leaves behind a legacy that will echo in...
Harley Maley
May 13, 2026
Harley Joseph Maley, 25 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Harley was born on October 26, 2000, in Wichita, KS to Jennifer Smith and Marc Maley. Harley was just a big baby boy who loved life.
As a young boy, Harley enjoyed fire trucks, helicopters, swimming, reading books, coloring,singing and fishing. Harley enjoyed many other things as...
Lois Miller
Jan 26, 2026
Lois J. (Fessler) Miller, age 91, of Camden, Arkansas, was born April 9, 1934 near Garnett, Kansas. She passed away on January 26, 2026 at Silver Oaks Nursing and Rehab. She was the daughter of Will and Leona (Edwards) Fessler. Lois grew up on the family farm in Anderson County Kansas, graduating from Garnett High School in 1952. She was...
Betty Ann Rees
May 11, 2026
Betty Ann Rees, age 89, of Garnett, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center in Garnett.
Betty Ann Streeter was born on February 4, 1937, in Topeka, the third of seven children born to Jack and Bernice (Vowels) Streeter. She graduated from Seaman High School with the Class of 1955. Following high school,...
James Carl Glidewell Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
James Carl Glidewell Jr., age 80, passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Jim was born on April 2, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, the first of three children born to Carl and Myrna Glidewell. He grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High School. It was in middle school that Jim met the...
Nellie Fern Kelley
Jul 23, 2025
Nellie Fern Kelley, age 102, passed away peacefully in Loveland, Colorado, on July 23, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and a legacy of love that will not soon be forgotten.
Nellie was born in Garnett, Kansas, to Walter and Lochia (Hart) Pugsley on November 7, 1922. She was the youngest of six children, all of whom preceded...
Joyce Keilen
May 27, 2026
Joyce Keilen, age 75, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home.
Joyce Arlene McCullough was born on August 29, 1950, in Colony, Kansas. She was the sixth of six children born to Loren and Violet (Ewing) McCullough. She was raised in Iola, Kansas, where she attended school.
On July 2, 1982, Joyce was united...
Irene Leola Clark
May 27, 2026
Irene Leola Clark, age 80, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on May 27, 2026.
Irene was born on July 22, 1945, in Buffalo, Kansas, to Raymond and Elaine (Laude) Hardin. She grew up in southeast Kansas and graduated from Altoona Midway High School in 1964. Later she attended cosmetology school in Independence, Kansas, where she developed her passion for helping...
Wilson Blow
May 26, 2026
Wilson Eugene Blow, age 77, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.
He was born on August 10, 1948, the son of Nelson E. and Mary Irene (Taylor Robarge) Blow. Wilson was raised in many different areas but primarily in the Reading and Topeka...
Lois Marie Bradford
May 26, 2026
Lois Marie Bradford, age 93, of Iola, Kansas, passed away May 26, 2026, at Greystone Assisted Living, Iola, Kansas. Lois was born September 8, 1932, in rural LeRoy, Kansas, to Arthur Miller and Merle (Dreisbach) Miller.
Lois and John O. Houston were married May 27, 1950. This union had three children: Brenda, Denise, and Russell. John preceded Lois in death...
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.
A Celebration of Bonnie's Life will be held later this summer in Garnett. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com
Susan Catron
May 25, 2026
Susan Catron, age 50, peacefully passed away in May 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was born to George and Shirley Catron and was their youngest daughter.
Growing up as the fifth out of six children, she was a very independent and rambunctious individual. You could not keep her from being outside either playing with her friends...
Katie Keim
May 23, 2026
Katie Esther Keim, age 54, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. Katie courageously faced her cancer battle before going home to be with the Lord.
She was born on June 23, 1971, to Floyd and Lorene (Yoder) Keim, the oldest of 11 children.
Katie grew up on the family dairy farm. Life consisted of...
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