Recent Obituaries
Linda Lou Brown Minkler
Jan 11, 2020
On January 11, 2020, Linda Lou Minkler of Kincaid, Kansas passed away with her husband by her side at Saint Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri after a fierce battle with cancer. She was 72. Linda was born October 3, 1947 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Gerald “Jerry” and Vera Brown. She attended school in Hume, Missouri, and graduated high...
Howard Arthur Purcell
Jan 11, 2020
Howard Arthur Purcell, age 80, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at KU Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born January 6, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Ralph Emerson and Arleen Edna (Wade) Purcell, the oldest of identical twins. Howard was the original manager at the Garnett Rec Center, helping countless...
Ralph J. "Jim" Romig
Jan 10, 2020
Ralph J. “Jim” Romig, age 82, of Lone Elm, Kansas, passed away on January 10, 2020, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Ralph was born on April 10, 1937 to Ralph “Bud” Harrison and Hazel Irene (Dunn) Romig in Lindsborg, Kansas. He graduated from Madison High School in 1955. In 1980 he graduated from Neosho County Community...
James Bernard O'Malley
Jan 10, 2020
James Bernard O’Malley, age 66, of Parsons, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020,at Parsons State Hospital, Parsons, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Walter B. and Jo Ann (Haag) O’Malley. He attended Garnett grade schools and lived most of his adult life at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center in Parsons, Ks....
James William Hill
Jan 9, 2020
James “Jim” William Hill, age 74, of Colony, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. He was born May 19, 1945, in Rockford, Iowa, the son of Myron C. and Yvonne (Clark) Hill. Jim graduated from Parker High School with the Class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1969,...
Darrel Catron
Jan 9, 2020
Darrel Catron, age 71, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020. Darrel was born in Iola, Kansas to Clarence Ray Catron and Lucille Catron. Darrel married Deborah Nilges Catron on June 8, 1985 in Iola. Darrel graduated from Iola High School in 1966, ACCC in 1968, and Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's of Science in 1984. He...
Margaret Louise Bruenger
Jan 8, 2020
Margaret Louise Bruenger, age 92, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Margaret was born in Iola, Kansas to Newton Vern and Esta May Austin on April 28, 1927. Both of Margaret's parents died when she was a young child, and she was then raised by her Aunt Nellie Austin. Margaret graduated from...
F. Marvelle Harris
Jan 7, 2020
Frances Marvelle Harris, age 84, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola. Marvelle was born February 23, 1935, at Centerville, Kansas to Charles O. and Frances I. (Brown) Grosdidier. Marvelle attended and graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1953. That same year Marvelle and Delbert Ray Harris were united in marriage...
Billy E Culp, Jr.
Jan 7, 2020
Billy Edward Culp, Jr., age 45, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Bill was born January 31, 1974, to Bill Culp, Sr. and Barbara (Allen) Culp. Bill graduated from Chanute High School. For the last nine years he has worked at Gates Rubber Company as a forklift operator. Bill enjoyed...
Richard Ard
Jan 7, 2020
Richard Leon Ard, age 75, of Elsmore, Kansas passed away on January 7, 2020, with family at his bedside at Arrowood Lane Humboldt, Kansas. During the final hours of his life, Richard’s family sat next to him, holding his hand, talking about old memories, and sharing stories of how he had touched their lives. They also shared scripture readings and...
Carol J Higginbotham
Jan 6, 2020
Carol Jean Higginbotham, age 65, of Iola, Kansas passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Carol was born June 20, 1954, to Harry J Lee, Sr. and Violet (Raymer) Lee in Iola, Kansas. Carol graduated from Iola High School in 1972. Carol was a stay at home mom and housewife. Carol...
Mr Haroldo Leo Bass
Jan 6, 2020
Haroldo Leo Bass, age 82, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Leo was born March 23, 1937, to Jessie and Margarite (Fisher) Bass at Chanute, Kansas. He grew up in Chanute, graduating from Chanute High School. Leo then attended Neosho Community College until he was drafted into the United...
Rick A Ohmes
Jan 5, 2020
Richard “Rick” A. Ohmes, age 69, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, of his home. He was born July 15, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bernard and Mary (Hawk) Ohmes. He graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1968. Rick attended Flint Hills Vo-Tech School in Emporia for agriculture but shifted...
John D. Roeckers
Jan 1, 2020
John D. Roeckers, age 73, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of John H. and Evelyn B. (Brummel) Roeckers. On December 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Guilfoyle at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greeley,...
Ronald W. Mersman
Dec 31, 2019
Ronald W. Mersman, age 76, of Scipio, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas. Ron was born on April 1, 1943, at Garnett, Kansas. He was the first of four children born to Ralph and Florence (Wolken) Mersman. Ron grew up on the family farm near Scipio, Kansas and graduated from Garnett High...
Edna M Peck
Dec 30, 2019
Edna Peck, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. Edna Marie Morris was born on December 16, 1925, in rural Galesburg, Kansas. She was the first of nine children born to James Oliver and Josephine (Dawson) Morris. Edna grew up in the Stark and Porterville area, attending country schools. In 1943 Edna married Kenneth...
Aimee Sue Billingsley
Dec 28, 2019
Aimee Sue Billingsley, age 72, of Iola, Kansas, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. Aimee was born on October 6, 1947 in Moran, Kansas to Harry and Prudence (Lower) Fronk. Aimee graduated from Iola High School in 1968. After graduating, she attended Pittsburg State University. She worked for many years as an addiction therapist....
Edna Ruth Boots
Dec 27, 2019
Edna Ruth Mitchell Boots passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at The Parke Assisted Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Edna was born in Westphalia, Kansas on March 30, 1924, the oldest of three children born to Edwin and Pearl (Lankard) Mitchell. After high school in Westphalia, Kansas, Edna taught school at Glenwood School in Coffey County, Kansas for two years. During...
Bill Owens
Dec 27, 2019
Bill Owens, 84, of rural Humboldt, Kansas, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Windsor Place of Iola. William E. Owens was born December 14, 1935, in Gas City, Kansas. Bill was the first of four children born to Clyde and Martha (Bulk) Owens. He grew up in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School. Following school, Bill entered the US Army...
Marlene Setter
Dec 26, 2019
Marlene Marie (Carr) Setter, age 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on December 26, 2019, at her home. Marlene was born on September 30, 1936, in Garnett, Kansas. Marlene was one of four children born to Clyde and Esther Carr. She remained close to her siblings Joan, James, and Richard throughout her lifetime. Marlene grew up in Garnett, graduating from...
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