OBITUARIES
Naomi Ruth Finney
Feb 22, 2024
Naomi Ruth Finney, 89, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at The Sunflower Care Home in Emporia.
She was born June 24, 1934 in Greenwood County the daughter of James Olen and Ruth Inez McNett Mackey. As a child, Naomi grew up on the family farm N.W. of Madison and attended a one room schoolhouse just down the road.
She was joined...
Linda Ann Hopkins
Feb 20, 2024
Linda A. Hopkins, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home in Burlington after a long and courageous fight with breast cancer.
Linda was born October 17, 1964 in Independence, Kansas. Gary and LeeAnn (Turner) Tallman. Gary was later remarried to Norma Tallman who adopted, nurtured, supported and loved Linda. Their unique bond was stronger than most mother/daughter bonds...
Deborah Kay Black
Feb 17, 2024
Debbie K. Black of Hartford, KS, passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024 in New Strawn, KS with family by her side. Debbie was born on August 31, 1956 at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City to Bruce and Willie Meier. She attended various schools throughout her childhood, as the family moved frequently. She started in Kansas City and graduated from...
Connie Rae Hess
Feb 14, 2024
Connie Rae Smith Hess, 71, of Madison, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Emporia, Kansas, following a brief battle with cancer.
Connie was born to Fred and Arlene Heldt Smith in Sterling, Kansas, on July 17, 1952. Through family members, Connie was introduced to David Lee Hess, and their first date was at the Kansas State Fair. This became...
Donald Lee Harp
Feb 12, 2024
Donald Lee Harp, 70, passed away Monday, February 12 at his home in Lebo, Kansas.
He was born on April 6, 1953, in Jellico, Tennessee, the son of Bernice (Bennett) Rollins. He attended Hays High for a short time then joined the US Marines. He later received his GED and graduated from the Kansas Police Academy in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Donald married the...
Jeffrey Heinzle Simmons
Feb 12, 2024
Jeffrey Heinzle Simmons, 67, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home in Burlington, Kansas.
He was born on August 1, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Dayton Joseph and Marguerite Heinzle Simmons. Jeffrey attended El Dorado High School and graduated with the Class of 1975. He attended both Emporia State University and Kansas State University. His academic...
Frances Jean Parker
Feb 11, 2024
Frances “Jean” Parker, 78 of Lebo, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home in Lebo.
Jean was born November 29, 1945, to Ed and Belle (Hilligas) Kellerman in Westphalia, Kansas.
Jean went to Welda Grade School through half her 5th grade year and the family then moved to Westphalia to her Grandma Kellerman’s home where she finished her 5th...
Beverly Jean Welsch
Feb 8, 2024
Beverly J. Welsch, 84, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Peterson Assisted Living in Osage City.
Beverly Jean Soendker was born April 8, 1939 in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Weller) Soendker. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1957.
She was joined in marriage to Gene Croucher in 1959 until his death in 1966. She later married...
Leroy Eugene Frye
Feb 2, 2024
LeRoy E. Frye, 92, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Osage Nursing Manor in Osage City.
LeRoy Eugene Frye was born November 28, 1931 in Auburn, Kansas, the son of Tom Roy and Jennie Pearl (May) Frye. He attended school in Auburn.
He served in the United States Army.
LeRoy was joined in marriage to Archlean A. Peterson on July 3, 1952...
Terry Ray Fankhauser
Jan 29, 2024
On Monday, January 29, 2024, we bid farewell to Terry Fankhauser, a beloved figure born in Eureka, KS, on October 16, 1970, to Larry and Mary Clark Fankhauser. Terry's journey began at Madison High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1989, later pursuing football at Ft. Scott Community College, and earning his undergraduate and Masters in Ruminant Nutrition...
Steven Craig Christlieb
Jan 27, 2024
Steven Craig Christlieb, 73 of Emporia, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2023 at Flint Hills Nursing Center.
Steve was born April 20, 1950 in Chase County, Kansas the son of Elmer and Esther Potter Christlieb. He attended Emporia High School where he graduated with the Class of 1968.
Steve was joined in marriage to Rhonda Carpenter on December 21, 1968 in Emporia....
Edward Lafayette Williams Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Edward Lafayette Williams Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Holiday Resort in Emporia.
E.L. was born January 22, 1938 in Shirley, Arkansas the son of Edward L. Williams Sr. and Helen Elebulus Bradford. He attended Madison High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. He later attended Hutchison Jr. College before transferring to Emporia State University.
E.L. was...
Dorothy Marion Chisham
Jan 20, 2024
Dorothy M. (Morehead) Chisham, 101, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osage City.
Dorothy Marion Morehead was born December 12, 1922 near Osage City, the daughter of James Marion and Amanda A. (Brown) Morehead. She attended school till the 8th grade at the Rapp School.
She was joined in marriage to Joel H. Chisham on...
Geneva M. Phillips
Jan 20, 2024
Geneva M. Phillips, 93, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Holiday Resort in Emporia.
She was born on November 19, 1930 in Lebo, Kansas the daughter of Harvey and Nellie Childers Arb.
Geneva was raised on a farm S.W. of Lebo. Her father died during her eighth grade year and she was needed at home to help run the farm. She...
Douglas Elliott Hutchcraft
Jan 17, 2024
Douglas Elliott Hutchcraft, 79, passed away early Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home in Ottawa, Kansas.
He was born February 5, 1944 in Paradise, Kansas the son of Loren and Blossom Elliott Hutchcraft. He attended Plainville High School and graduated with the Class of 1962.
Doug went to work with his father after high school learning the ins and outs of...
Charles Lloyd South
Jan 10, 2024
Charles “Lloyd” South, 65, of Larned, KS passed away January 10, 2024 at Life Care Center of Burlington, KS after a long battle with cancer.
Lloyd was born July 10, 1958 to parents Louis I. and Lois J. (Ford) South in Wichita, KS. For many years Lloyd worked in construction as a roofer. He loved to go fishing, especially if it...
Barbara Ann Bohm
Jan 2, 2024
Barbara Ann Bohm, sister to Margene Crane, peacefully passed into her heavenly home during the night on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
She had lived at the Life Care Center in Burlington for the past 8 years. She had a life-long passion for science and was a member of Mensa. Barbara achieved a Masters Degree in mathematics from the University of Kansas....
Bernice E. Spielman
Dec 27, 2023
Bernice E. Spielman 97, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
She was born February 23, 1926 in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of William Loren and Nina Clarke Marshall. Bernice attended Osage City High School where she graduated with the Class of 1944.
Bernice attended Washburn University for two years. During college, Bernice worked summers at the...
June Elizabeth Workman
Dec 24, 2023
June Elizabeth (Carlson) Workman, 97, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.
June was born June 3, 1926 in Osage City, KS; the daughter of Fred William and Jessie Leota (Newman) Carlson. She grew up in Osage, attending Osage City High School, before uniting in marriage with Phil Workman on January 14, 1943. In...
Jack Alan Casebier
Dec 16, 2023
Jack Alan Casebier, 79, of Reading, KS passed away peacefully, and in the comfort of his home, on December 16, 2023.
Jack was born in Emporia, KS on August 30, 1944, the son of Guy Orvis and Abbie Marie (Renner) Casebier. He grew up with his 9 siblings in Reading, KS, where he farmed for many years on the Casebier Farm....
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