Recent Obituaries
Evelyn Rose Bunnel
Apr 15, 2019
Evelyn Rose (Neuenswander) Bunnel, age 96, of Colony, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born January 29, 1923, in Cassoday, Kansas, to Reverend Irvin and Bethany (Swartz) Neuenswander, the third of twelve children. On November 25, 1943, she married Ralph E. Bunnel, and they made their home in or near Colony since...
Maxine R. Severns
Apr 13, 2019
Maxine R. Severns, age 108, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on April 13, 2019, in Hot Springs. Maxine’s amazing life began in Allen County, Kansas, on February 26, 1911, as she was welcomed to the world by her late parents, John and Rey Reilly Roedel. Her parents quickly noted she was gifted with both personality and intelligence. After graduating...
Daniel D. Schulte
Apr 12, 2019
Daniel D. Schulte, age 57, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born December 25, 1961, in Garnett, Kansas. Dan was the third of four children born to C.D. and Rhoda (Nickelson) Schulte. He was a lifelong resident of Garnett, graduating from Garnett High School with the class...
Ruby L. Cook
Apr 8, 2019
Ruby L. Cook, age 89, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. Ruby was born September 10, 1929, north of Fort Scott, Kansas, near Fulton, Kansas, to Claude Earnest Collins and Louisa Bessie (Sheat) Collins. Ruby graduated high school in Smithville, Missouri....
Karen S. Dible
Apr 4, 2019
Karen Sue Dible, age 69, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. She was born September 9, 1949, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Wyman “Cap” and Opal (Norvell) Zornes. Karen married Morris Dible in June 1977, this union blessed with three daughters. She enjoyed family growing...
Jessie Mae Jefferis-Ross
Apr 3, 2019
Jessie Mae Jefferis-Ross, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Medicalodges Nursing Center in Fort Scott, Kansas. Jessie was born on December 1, 1935, on the family farm near Bronson, Kansas, to Raymond Jackson and Bertha (Colgin) Jackson. Jessie received an associate’s degree from Allen County Community College, Iola, Kansas. She worked as a medical aid for many...
Mary E Decker
Apr 2, 2019
Mary E. Decker, age 99, of Iola, Kansas, formerly of Colony, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. She was born October 27, 1919, near Red Cloud, Nebraska, the daughter of Herbert and Lydia (Crawford) Rowley. Mary attended Kincaid Rural High School, Kincaid, Kansas. Mary married Martin Luther Decker on February...
Lana L Tucker
Mar 31, 2019
A faithful Christian, Lana Lureen Tucker, age 76, of Garnett, Kansas, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab, Richmond, Kansas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 16, 1942, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Lacy) Swope. Lana began kindergarten at the age of four, skipping first grade...
Leon Elmer Larson
Mar 31, 2019
Leon Elmer Larson, 90, of rural Savonburg, Kansas, passed away on March 31, 2019, surrounded by his family. Leon was born on May 10, 1928, to parents Elmer and Emma (Pierson) Larson in their white farmhouse west of Savonburg, which was to be his home for the next 90 years. He attended schools at Wannersburg and Savonburg and was part...
Phillip Eugene Brand
Mar 31, 2019
Phillip Eugene Brand, age 91, of Mont Ida, Kansas, passed away at Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kansas, on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Phil was born on December 4, 1927, in Parker, Kansas, to Clarence and Anna Brand. He attended school and graduated from Parker High School. As president of the 4H Club, enjoyed showing his dairy cattle at the...
Sandra Sue Houk
Mar 31, 2019
Sandra Sue Houk, age 78, of Moran, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday March 31, 2019, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Sue was born August 12, 1940, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Ollin Lynch and Wenona (Wing) Lynch. Sue attended high school in Yates Center. During high school she worked as a car hop and then a waitress. On...
Eileen Hillbrant
Mar 31, 2019
Joyce Eileen Hillbrant, age 79, Iola, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2019, at Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Eileen was born January 17, 1940, in Garnett, Kansas, to Garl Smith and Gail (McKisson) Smith. Eileen and John Hillbrant were married May 28, 1966, in Iola, Kansas. Eileen graduated from Iola High School in 1958. She graduated with a...
Connie S. Lickteig
Mar 29, 2019
Connie S. Lickteig, age 55, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away Friday March 29, 2019, at her home in Chanute, Kansas. Connie was born August 30, 1963 in Chanute, Kansas to Dewayne Ard and Janice (Laver) Ard. Connie graduated from Humboldt High School in 1982. On September 8, 1983 Connie married Kenny Lickteig, to this union three children were born. They...
Doris May Roe
Mar 26, 2019
Doris May Roe, age 96, formerly of LaHarpe, Kansas, died March 26, 2019, at Greystone Assisted Living Facility. She was born to Floyd and Mary Alcie “Elsie” (Cline) Spencer on August 9, 1922 in Arcadia, Kansas. Her family moved with her father’s work so she grew up in many communities in Kansas until the family settled northeast of Iola. She...
Renee Dee Holman
Mar 23, 2019
Renee Dee Holman, age 49, of Welda, Kansas, grew her wings and went to heaven on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born August 10, 1969, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Pam (Fagg) Holman. Renee attended Garnett High School through her freshman year. She then attended Crest High...
Christine Hawkinson
Mar 23, 2019
Effie Christine Hawkinson, 89, of rural Savonburg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Sunset Manor Nursing Home, Waverly Kansas. Christine was born January 26, 1930, on the family farm near Stark, Kansas. She attended Mount Zion country schools and High School, Stark, Kansas, graduating in 1947, and also attended Chanute Junior College and Pittsburg State Teachers College. She...
Jamie Lee Jones
Mar 23, 2019
Jamie Lee Jones, age 47, of Moran, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home. Jamie’s Autobiography, written April 5, 2007: I was born on September 2, 1971, in Iola, Kansas. I spent my childhood years in La Harpe, Kansas. I attended elementary school in La Harpe, Kansas and high school in Iola, Kansas. During my junior year...
Keith "Zeke" Shores
Mar 20, 2019
Keith "Zeke" Shores, age 81, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Keith was born March 3, 1938, in Latham, Missouri to Lank L. Shores and Priscella I. (Lyles) Shores. Keith graduated from Paola High School in 1956. Keith worked as a pipe fitter for Rock Island, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe, and Frisco...
George H. Hess
Mar 18, 2019
George Henry Hess, age 88, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Topeka Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on January 23, 1931, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Everett and Katherine (Setter) Hess. George graduated from Richmond High School in 1951. He attended Pittsburg State University and graduated with a Business Degree. George was...
Grace D. Cardell
Mar 18, 2019
Grace Diane Cardell, age 68, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home. She was born on January 1, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas. Grace was the youngest of seven children born to Glen and Faye (Boose) Robuck. Grace graduated from Lecompton High School in 1968. Grace was united in marriage to Robert Cardell on December...