Recent Obituaries
Angel Sue Drybread
Apr 13, 2023
Angel Sue Drybread age 62, passed away at her home in Iola, Kansas on April 13, 2023. Angel was born on June 3, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Robert Whiles and Susan (Castleberry) Brooks. Angel was a caring person, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was her everything, she always put everyone before herself. Her grand and great-grandchildren...
Elizabeth "Beth" Foster
Apr 12, 2023
Elizabeth "Beth" Foster passed away with family at her side on April 12,2023, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Beth was the youngest child born to Robert F. and Hazel M. Andrews Dunlap on April 19, 1941, at St. John's Hospital in Gas, Kansas. Beth attended school in Iola, Kansas, and graduated with the class of 1959. Beth loved to dance...
Peggy Sue Ross
Apr 11, 2023
Peggy Ross, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Peggy is survived by her husband, Howard Ross, of Iola; and her son, Toby Ross and wife, Teresa. A private service will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to ACARF, and can be left in the care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Hwy 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749....
Norman Wayne Stine
Apr 10, 2023
Norman "Wayne" Stine age 64, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 10, 2023, after a tough battle with cancer. Wayne was the only son of five children born to Norman Grant and Audra Carol Stine on March 31, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Wayne met Lisa in 2006 and they became inseparable. Wayne and Lisa spent...
Victor "Vic" Raney
Apr 10, 2023
Victor Marion "Vic" Raney, age 74, passed away on April 10, 2023, at his home in Yates Center, Kansas. Vic was born at home, 1124 N. Cottonwood, in Iola, Kansas, to V.M. "Bud" Raney and Phyllis Raney. He had three sisters, Diana, Marilyn, and Marsha, as well as one brother, Vance. Vic attended Jefferson Elementary School and Jr. High School...
Pat Murphy
Apr 7, 2023
Patrick Charles Murphy, age 65, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away April 7, 2023, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Pat was born October 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles W. (Pat) Murphy and Loyce L. (Thompson) Murphy. Pat graduated in 1975 from Turner High School, Kansas City, Kansas. Pat worked as a truck driver, a job he dearly...
Johnna Gilman Slocum
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Johnna Leigh (Gilman) Slocum died in Burlington, Kansas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 46 years old. Johnna was born on April 7, 1976, in Pueblo, Colorado. She graduated from Centennial High School in 1994. She studied Criminal Justice at University of Southern Colorado (now CSU-Pueblo) and Pueblo Community College. Johnna...
Marie Anna Ohmie
Apr 5, 2023
Marie Anna (Kleinsorge) Ohmie, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, at Labette County Hospital in Parsons, Kansas. Marie was born on October 24, 1927, in Westphalia, Kansas, to William Herman and Philomena Johanna (Bettels) Kleinsorge. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school through the 8th grade. She later received her G.E.D. from Allen...
Marvin D. Hiestand
Apr 3, 2023
Duly recorded by Marvin D. Hiestand, the deceased, prior to his death! Marvin Hiestand moved on to a better home on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Topeka. Now for the quick summary of Marv's life accomplishments. Modestly speaking throughout, of course! God gave Marv the sense to marry a good woman named Trish who would stand by...
Ron Reninger
Apr 3, 2023
Ronald Craig Reninger, Sr., age 62, of Stark, Kansas, passed away April 3, 2023, as a result of a car accident. Ron was born September 18, 1960, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, to Dannie J. Reninger and Darlene J. (Burge) Reninger. Ron graduated in 1978 from Jayhawk Linn High School, Mound City, Kansas. He was a bridge builder. Ron will...
Clovis "Wes" Bell
Apr 1, 2023
Clovis "Wes" Bell, age 91, of Derby, Kansas passed away on April 1, 2023 at the hospital in Derby. Wes was born in Garnett, Kansas on September 28, 1931. He was the sixth of six children born to Clovis Bell and Bernice (Camp) Bell. He graduated from Garnett High School with the class of 1949. Wes then entered the US...
Charles "Butch" Elvis Henderson, Jr.
Mar 31, 2023
Charles "Butch" Henderson, age 62, of Garnett, Kansas passed away on March 31, 2023. No public services are planned at this time.
Leon Shrum
Mar 27, 2023
Vernie Leon Shrum was born May 14, 1930 at Kellogg, Iowa to Lillard O. Shrum and Elva P. (Mosler) Shrum. He died March 27, 2023 at Guest Home Estates in Garnett, Kansas. He attended rural schools at Chetopa, Kansas through the eighth grade when he had to drop out of school to farm for his father who had suffered leg...
William G. Maier
Mar 26, 2023
William Glen (Bill) Maier. Age 63, of Iola, Kansas, passed away March 26, 2023, at the Fredonia Regional Hospital, Fredonia, Kansas. Bill was born June 10, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, to John H. Maier and Norma Jean (Kunkler) Maier. Bill graduated in 1977 from Iola High School. He worked in the oilfields and for the City of Iola. Bill and...
M. LaFern McDonald
Mar 26, 2023
M. LaFern McDonald, age 87, went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2023. LaFern was the only child born to Amos and Dorotha (Baker) Barnes on January 31, 1936, in Iola, Kansas. She was very proud that she was the 4th LaFern in an unbroken line of seven 'LaFerns.' She attended McKinley Elementary, Iola Junior and Senior High...
William Franklin Winner
Mar 25, 2023
William Franklin Winner, age 67, passed at Allen County Hospital on March 25,2023, with family at his side. William was born to Seth and Mary (Welch) Winner on January 4, 1956, in Iola, Kansas, the third of five children in this marriage. William spent his youth years and attended school in Iola, Kansas. William was united in marriage to Karen...
Robert Andrew Meliza, Jr.
Mar 25, 2023
Robert Andrew Meliza, Jr. age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kansas. Bob was born on April 21, 1933, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Robert Andrew Meliza Sr. and Leota Ethel (Whitaker) Meliza. He was married to Franque Marcene Chilcote on February 3, 1963, in...
Stephen John Lickteig
Mar 25, 2023
Stephen John Lickteig, age 87, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab in Richmond, Kansas. Steve was born on February 23, 1936, in Greeley, Kansas, the third of thirteen children born to Alfred and Albertine (Peine) Lickteig. He attended Greeley High School, graduating with the class of 1954. After graduating high school,...
Robert LeRoy Bennett, Jr
Mar 23, 2023
Robert LeRoy Bennett, Jr. passed away March 23,2023 at his home in Iola, Kansas. Robert "Bobby" LeRoy Bennett, Jr. was born to Robert LeRoy Bennett Sr. and Mary (Dietrich) Bennett on October 9, 1983 in Iola, Kansas. Robert attended school at Crest Schools in Colony, Kansas and graduated with the class of 2003. Robert's passion was cooking and has been...
Darrell Dwayne Peters
Mar 22, 2023
Darrell Dwayne Peters, age 77, passed away with family at his side, on March 22, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Darrell was born December 4, 1945 in Liberal, Missouri the son of Eldon Peters and Frances (Truskett) Donald. He grew up in Missouri and Kansas. Darrell graduated from Moran High School in 1964. He enlisted in...