Recent Obituaries
Ronald D. "Ron" Hanks
Apr 18, 2022
Ronald D. "Ron" Hanks, age 70, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home in Iola, Kansas. Ron was born July 22, 1951, to Herman "Carl" and Frances Leona (Shepard) Hanks in Tuscumbia, Missouri. He graduated high school from Camdenton, Missouri. On January 16, 1971, Ron married Barbara Hunter in Camdenton. He dedicated his career to working in construction,...
Susan Caron
Apr 17, 2022
Susan Simons Caron, 84, of Garnett, KS, passed away on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2022, when her caring heart gave out after a lifetime of sharing it with all who passed through her charming home or spent time with her. Susan is survived by her brother, Charles W. (Patti) Simons and sister-in-law, Helen Caron Shields; her children Steve (Ginger)...
Linda S. Shaw
Apr 15, 2022
Linda Sue Shaw, age 74, of Iola, Kansas, passed away April 15, 2022, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. Linda was born April 23, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, to Orville Dunmire and Emma Sue (Tinsley) White. Linda and James Shaw married on July 10, 1975, in Iola, Kansas. She worked for Haldex Brake Manufacturing in Iola for over thirty years....
Thelma W. Main
Apr 10, 2022
Thelma W. Main, age 93, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Rock Run Memory Care in Joliet, Illinois. Thelma was born March 1, 1929, to Elmer and Susie (Judge) Norman in Moran, Kansas. She moved to Chicago in 1948 raising her family there while her husband Tom (Jr) Main was employed by the railroad, returning to her home state...
Michael Henry Worley
Apr 9, 2022
Michael Henry Worley, age 61, of Iola, Kansas, entered eternal life April 9, 2022. Mike was born August 9, 1960, in Emporia, Kansas, to Fred D. Worley and Inez M. (Bailey) Worley. Mike graduated in 1978 from Independence High School, Independence, Kansas. Mike grew up in Independence and attended Independence Community College. Mike loved his family, his pet dog, Lee,...
Frank Specht
Apr 6, 2022
On April 6, 2022, Frank Specht passed on to his eternal home. He leaves behind his wife, Mandy; two children, Anita and John; and a sister, Mary Collins. Frank was born on November 7, 1934, to Carl and Mary (Konen) Specht in Piqua, Kansas. Frank attended elementary school at St. Martin's grade school in Piqua, and then went to Iola...
H. Berdean Wall
Apr 5, 2022
H. Berdean Wall, age 96, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Berdean was born June 20, 1925, to Roy L. and Nina (Lawson) Jarred in Altoona, Kansas. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Altoona High School. After high school, she furthered her education at Pittsburg University. On March 9, 1944,...
Ilena Miller
Apr 4, 2022
Ilena L. Miller, age 92, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, on Monday, April 4, 2022. Ilena was born on September 4, 1929, in Garnett, Kansas, into the Mabel and Delos Lawellin family and ten siblings. F. Ilena Lawellin married Melvin L. Miller on June 8, 1946, in Garnett, Kansas, to this union,...
Annette Meek
Apr 4, 2022
Marie Annette Meek, age 57, of Moran, Kansas, passed away April 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital - Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri. Annette was born January 30, 1965, in Iola, Kansas, to Ronald E. Meek, Sr. and Peggy A. (Jones) Meek. Annette worked as a waitress in various restaurants, a bartender at Rockin B, and the garment factory in Chanute,...
James Yeager
Apr 3, 2022
James (Jim) Yeager, age 78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his home. He was born August 22, 1943, in Harris, Kansas, to Frank C. and Katie A. (Sumner) Yeager. Jim graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1962. During his sophomore year, he met the love of his life, Carol Randall. They...
Mary J. "Jeannie" Michael
Mar 31, 2022
Mary Jean "Jeannie" Michael, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeannie was born August 17, 1959, to Clarence James "Jim" and Mary "Louise" (Grenell) Hedman, in Chanute, Kansas. She graduated from Iola High School in 1977 and then furthered her education at Allen County Community College in Iola, Kansas. She...
James L. Hawkins
Mar 30, 2022
James "Jim" Hawkins, age 68, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Ottawa, Kansas. Jim was born on June 17, 1953, the son of Mary Ruth Combs Hawkins and Arnold Hawkins. He grew to adulthood in the Mapleton/Blue Mound area. As a young adult, Jim became involved with Tri-Ko and attained independent living status for the...
Eugene (Gene) Henry
Mar 30, 2022
Eugene Wayne Henry, age 40, of Piqua, Kansas, passed away March 30, 2022, at his place of employment in Iola, Kansas. Gene was born June 21, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri, to Lloyd E. Henry and Marlene L. (Hassenger) Langwell. Gene received his GED in 2012. He dearly loved his job at D of K Vaults, Iola, Kansas. Gene and Nicole...
Patti June Trowbridge
Mar 25, 2022
Patricia "Patti" June Trowbridge went to be with her maker and her mother in heaven on Friday, March 25, 2022. She died at Allen County Regional Hospital at the age of 55, outliving her life expectancy. Patti was born July 1, 1966, in El Dorado to Eldon and Bernice (Riebel) Trowbridge. Patti was born with Down syndrome at a time...
Sarah Lorraine Smith
Mar 23, 2022
Sarah Lorraine Smith, age 68, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away March 23, 2022, at her residence. Sarah was born September 18, 1953, in Iola, Kansas, to Homer Smith and Margaret (Strieby) Smith. Sarah graduated in 1971 from Humboldt High School. She earned an associate's degree from Neosho County Community College, Chanute, Kansas, and received her bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State...
Carolyn Inez Gellhaus
Mar 19, 2022
Carolyn Gellhaus, age 61, of Greeley, Kansas , passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland park, Kansas, of a non-Covid related illness. She was born November 22, 1960, in Fulton County, Georgia, the daughter of William and Roemetta (Roper) Lazenby. Carolyn graduated from Rockdale County High School, in Conyers, Georgia. She married Martin...
JoAnn Fritz
Mar 19, 2022
JoAnn Fritz, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at St. Luke's Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 11, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Herman and Josephine (Leslie) Smithey. JoAnn graduated from Turner High School, Kansas City, Kansas. JoAnn married Joseph W. Fritz on March 27,1960 in Kansas City, Kansas,...
Jaime Lynn Ellis
Mar 14, 2022
Jaime Lynn Ellis, age 45, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. Jaime was born February 25, 1977, in Cumberland County, North Carolina to Susan Lynn Sherrill and James A. Glaze Jr. She graduated high school from Iola, Kansas, with the class of 1995. After high school, she furthered her education at Allen Community College before receiving her Massage Therapist License...
Nasha Gregory
Mar 14, 2022
Nasha Gregory, age 15, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Nasha was born May 15, 2006, to Lori Gregory in Wichita, Kansas. Nasha was attending school in Chanute, Kansas, at Chanute High School where she was a sophomore. Nasha is preceded in death by grandmothers, Roberta Gregory and Tish Reynolds; grandfather,...
Loren Mitchell
Mar 14, 2022
Loren Mitchell, age 84, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Loren was born May 30, 1937, to Elvyn and Anna (Daniels) Mitchell, in Independence, Kansas. He married Marvilla (Zeigler) Mitchell on May 16, 1959, in Sacramento, California. Their union was blessed with four children. Loren served in the United States Navy and...
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