Recent Obituaries

Michael (Mike) Garver

Feb 3, 2025

Michael Lee (Mike) Garver, age 52, passed away February 3, 2025, at his residence in Iola, Kansas. Michael was born January 16, 1973, in Iola, Kansas, Steven Garver and Sandra Kay (Hiser) Garver.

Michael graduated in 1991 from Iola High School. He then attended trade school for his work. He worked for his grandfather, Wayne Hiser, at Hiser Implement. Michael...

Lawrence "Larry" Brock

Feb 2, 2025

Lawrence David Brock, Jr., known to most as "Larry," age 89, passed away on February 2, 2025 in Chanute, Kansas.

Larry was born on November 14, 1935 to Lawrence and Charlotte "Lottie" Brock, on a farm East of Buffalo, Kansas. He attended all eight years of grade school in Center Ridge country school. He graduated from Buffalo High School...

C.F. Mace Sr.

Jan 31, 2025

Charlie "Chuck" Mace Sr., age 90, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, with family by his side, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab in Richmond, Kansas.

He was born on January 6, 1935, in LeRoy, Kansas, to Clarence and Maude Mae (Baldwin) Mace.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Nadine Ramsey,...

Shirley Peck

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley Ann Peck, age 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Humboldt, Kansas. Shirley Ann Heisler was born to Clifford and Lois (Irene) Heisler on March 26, 1954, in Chanute, Kansas. She was the eldest of their four children, with younger siblings Max, Beth, and Kenneth.

At the age of 11, she responded to the touch...

Richard Canfield

Jan 26, 2025

Richard Lewis (Dick) Canfield, age 97, of Iola, Kansas, passed away January 26, 2025, at his residence. Richard was born December 29, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, to Lewis Canfield and Mabel (Butt) Canfield.

Richard was raised in Topeka, attended Topeka schools, and graduated from Topeka High School and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Richard and Wanda Mae Metzen...

James Tush

Jan 23, 2025

James W. Tush, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

A Life Well Lived

Born on June 6, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, James William Tush was the first of three children born to William John Tush and Roberta Louise (White) Tush. He graduated from Garnett High School in 1966. In July of...

Marilyn Payne

Jan 20, 2025

Marilyn Elaine (Marple) Payne, age 85, of Iola, passed away at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas, on January 20, 2025.

Marilyn was born on August 4, 1939, in Moran, Kansas to Roy and Violet (Armantrout) Marple. She attended school in Iola and graduated with the class of 1957.

In 1961, Marilyn married Homer D. Payne. They had two sons, and raised...

Dr. Jerald Padfield

Jan 20, 2025

Dr. Jerry Padfield, age 83, longtime resident of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Jerald Joe Padfield was born on November 12, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Joe and Eva (Saving) Padfield, and brother to his big sister, Joyce. He spent some formative years in Chanute, but the vast...

Martin Rouland

Jan 19, 2025

Martin Rouland, age 68, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at AdventHealth Ottawa.

He was born on April 2, 1956, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Glen O. and Frances J. (Falls) Rouland. Martin attended grade school in Garnett and the family later moved to Ottawa where he graduated from high school.

Martin was...

Edward Barber

Jan 17, 2025

Ed Barber, 98, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully at Jefferson Healthcare Nursing Facility on January 17, 2025, at 12:15 a.m.

Born at home in Greeley, Kansas to Eula Mae Edwards Barber and Clarence C. Barber, Ed arrived with a healthy start to this world in a bedroom that straddled two counties - Anderson and Franklin. Weighing 12...

Chelle Stewart

Jan 17, 2025

Michelle Christine Stewart, known as Chelle to most, age 43, passed away on January 17, 2025 in Iola, Kansas.

Chelle loved her children and her grand-baby, more than anything. Her favorite children were Lily, her beloved brussells griffon dog that passed away two years ago, and her youngest son, Kase. Her other children, Austyn and Ty, were jokingly known as her...

Arlene Roush

Jan 17, 2025

Arlene Roush, age 100, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.

Arlene Louise Culler was born on October 10, 1924, in Colony, Kansas, the oldest of four siblings including a brother and twin sisters, born to Robert and Clara (Murray) Culler. Arlene went to school at the Colony grade and high school,...

Jerry West Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Jerry West, age 75, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare.

Jerry Kirk West Sr. was born on March 27, 1949, to John and Elzorah (Cobb) West, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jerry attended school in Shawnee Mission and eventually went to work as a pipe insulator for the International Association of...

Pat Anderson

Jan 12, 2025

Patricia May Anderson, age 81, of Iola, Kansas, passed away January 12, 2025, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. Pat was born August 8, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to Walter Gardiner and Beaulah (Lynch) Gardiner.

Pat graduated from Pittsburg State University. She owned and operated Pat's Upholstery, her upholstery and used furniture business in Iola for 40 years...

Wilburn "Duane" Isaacs

Jan 9, 2025

Wilburn "Duane" Isaacs, age 87, of Branson, Missouri, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday January 9, 2025. At Duane's request, a private family graveside service will be held on January 16, 2025, and a celebration of life will be planned for early Spring in Bonner Springs, Kansas (details to be announced on social media).

Duane was born December...

David C. Strahl

Jan 6, 2025

David Clark Strahl passed away peacefully at his home in Overland Park, Kansas on January 6th, 2025, at the age of 67.

David was born on February 15, 1957, in Iola, Kansas, to Richard and Shirley (Applegate) Strahl. He graduated from Iola High School in 1976. He was a standout football player in high school, excelling as both a...

Stephen Poss

Jan 6, 2025

Stephen Charles Poss, age 72, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 11, 1952, in Garnett, Kansas, the fourth of six children to Earl Peter and Roberta Phyllis (Legan) Poss. Stephen attended grade school at St. John's in Greeley and graduated from Garnett High with the Class of 1970. Stephen...

Bonnie Stout-Perkins

Jan 5, 2025

Iola Jean Stout-Perkins, known as Bonnie to most, passed away on January 5, 2025 at Allen County Regional Hospital.

Bonnie was born on July 12, 1937 in Iola, Kansas. She was raised in Iola and graduated from Iola High School with the class of 1956.

Bonnie married Ron Stout on October 7, 1955, shortly before graduating high school....

David Dickes

Jan 4, 2025

David Joseph Dickes, age 65, passed away on January 4, 2025 at Richmond Healthcare. He was born on November 18, 1959 in Denver, Colorado to Robert and Frances Dickes.

David lived life to the fullest, never living a dull moment. He graduated from Alameda High School with the Class of 1978 and went on to earn his welding certification which was...

Eugene Gehlen

Jan 2, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Gehlen, age 72, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2025, at his home.

Eugene Vincent Gehlen was born on September 22, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Vincent and Betty (Leis) Gehlen of Moran, Kansas. They have preceded him in death along with his oldest sister Eileen Gehlen.

Gene loved to joke around, always teasing the grandkids...