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Nov 24, 2023

William Edward “Bill” Moon, 91, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at his sister’s home in Garnett.

Bill was born September 28, 1932 in Waverly, Kansas the son of Jum and Ora Cooper Moon. He attended school in Burlington and Halls Summit and later graduated from Lebo High School with the Class of 1950.

Bill worked at Pioneer Hardware in Burlington before...

Nov 19, 2023

David W. Evans, Jr., known to most as Buddy, died peacefully at home on November 19, 2023. He was 90 years old.

Buddy was born to David W. and Edith Sergeant Evans on October 1, 1933, at Newman Hospital in Emporia, KS. He attended Coal Creek School and graduated from Lebo High School in 1951. He went on to earn a...

Nov 17, 2023

Harold "Ralph " Sibold, 76, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Eskridge Care Center in Eskridge, Kansas.

he was born May 7, 1947 in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Harold Roles and Hazel Mae Campbell Siblod.

Ralph attended Fairview High School and graduated with the class of 1965.

Ralph was cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Nov 16, 2023

Mary Kathleen Goodwin, 88, passed away early Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Emporia.

She was born January 13, 1935 in Arvonia, Kansas the daughter of Ellis John Graham, Sr. and Essie Smith Graham. Mary attended Reading High School and graduated with the Class of 1953.

Mary was joined in marriage to William S. Goodwin, Jr., on August 13,...

Nov 16, 2023

Betty Small, 89, of Lebo, Kansas, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Neodesha, Kansas, Wilson Medical Center.

Betty Small was born Elizabeth Ann Johns on January 20, 1934, to Walter and Emma (Cook) Johns on their family farm in Reading, Kansas. Betty graduated from Reading High School and married Donald Small on August 31, 1952. She then traveled with him to...

Nov 15, 2023

Wanda Aileen (Steinhoff) King, 93 of Osage City, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, KS.

She was born on May 26, 1930, in Newton, KS, the daughter of Jess and Effie Fritts Steinhoff. She attended Osage High School and graduated in 1948. Wanda was united in marriage to Edward James King on October 14, 1950,...

Nov 12, 2023

Larry Don Truelove, 81, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.

Larry Don Truelove was born November 17, 1941 in Hartford, Kansas, the son of George Frederick and Mary Viola (Kammerzell) Truelove. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960.

He was joined in marriage to Velma J. Metzler on November 5,...

Nov 11, 2023

Marlen Dean Tyson, 68, passed away early Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home near Emporia after a short battle with leukemia.

He was born September 14, 1955 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Thomas Dean and Beverly Louise Cree Tyson. Marlen attended Emporia High School and graduated with the Class of 1973. While still in High School, Marlen began working...

Oct 28, 2023

Tony R. LaCrone, 61, died peacefully in his sleep at home on October 28th, 2023. Tony was born August 27th, 1962 in Iola, KS to Donald and Rena LaCrone (Kratz) of Neosho Falls, KS. 

Tony loved to ride his Harley every chance he had and also enjoyed fishing when possible. Tony was always willing to lend a helping hand if...

Oct 26, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” Slead Sauder, 90, passed away October 26, 2023 in Ohio.

She was born January 8, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Chris and Eunice Downs Slead. The family moved to Lebo when Ginny was only 8 years old. She loved the farm life, raising geese, gathering eggs and gardening. She was later a member of the local farm...

Oct 24, 2023

Dale Leroy Hellman was born on December 9, 1946 in Eureka Kansas. He was the son of Fred and Elsie Hellman. Dad married Mom, Patricia (Gibson) Hellman in Eureka KS, on November 27, 1970, and made their lifelong home in the Emporia/ Olpe, KS area. They made two beautiful daughters, Shantel Thomas and Cheri Nace.

Dale joined the Navy in 1964...

Oct 22, 2023

     Janice Kay (Rothe) Romeiser of Hartford, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2023. She was 79 years old. Janice was born at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, Kansas on September 12, 1944, to Herman and Vola Rothe of Rush County, Kansas. Janice was the oldest of five children. Janice began her formal education in a one-room...

Oct 20, 2023

John was born June 20, 1934, in Arvonia, Kansas, the son of John H and Trilby I Lewis.

John attended Emporia State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a licensure in Physical Education in 1958 and went on to earn his Master of Science in Physical Education in 1968.

John married Donna F. Pinkston on October 15,...

Oct 13, 2023

Haysville - Carolyn June Willis, 70, passed away October 13, 2023 in Wichita, KS at Reed’s Cove Health and Rehab under hospice care.

Carolyn was born August 25, 1953 in Larned, KS, the eldest daughter of Robert J. Fox and Patricia Hammond Fox. She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1971, moved to Wichita, KS to attend cosmetology school and obtained...

Oct 8, 2023

Shary Witter Hallgren, 80, of Osage City, died Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her home.

Sharoll Jane Witter was born November 10, 1942 in Hebron, Nebraska, the daughter of George E. and Ella R. (Wilken) Witter. She graduated from Belleville High School in Belleville, Kansas. In 1961, she graduated from Crumb’s Beauty School in Manhattan, Kansas.

Shary married Max L. Hallgren in...

Oct 3, 2023

 Karen Lynn Stromgren, 70, of Osage City, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Tuesday October 3, 2023.

 She was born June 18, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Albert and Letha Ecord Smith.  Karen attended Santa Fe Trail High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.

 She was joined in marriage to  Leroy Stromgren on April 26, 1975 in...

Oct 1, 2023

Jacob Walter Bellinger, 77 passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Peterson Assisted Living in Osage City.

He was born June 3, 1946, in Fulda, Minnesota the son of Freeman and Rensena Schuur Bellinger. Jacob attended Wellsville High School and graduated with the Class of 1964.

Jacob once owned and operated Jake’s Texaco in Ottawa. He later worked in the oil fields...

Sep 28, 2023

Joyce Morgan Fulmer, 98, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Osage Nursing Center in Osage City.

Joyce Arlene Zettervall was born February 23, 1925 in Brainerd, Minnesota, to John Enock and Pearl Christine (Fisher) Zettervall. At age 5, she was adopted by L. Irvin and Walberg Leontine (Zetterval) Morgan of Wichita, Kansas and was named Joyce Aileen Morgan.

Joyce attended...

Sep 4, 2023

Patricia Alice Whitaker, 72, of Emporia, passed away September 4, 2023 at Holiday Resort in Emporia, Kansas.

Pat was born April 1, 1951 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Frances (Finnerty) Whitaker. She attended Reading High School, graduating in 1970.

Pat worked as a laundry aid in motels and nursing facilities. For over 40 years...

Aug 2, 2023

Sheryl Lynn Hagman, 60, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her home north of Madison.

She was born May 8, 1963 in Olathe, Kansas the daughter of David J. and Sandra L. Victor Hagman. Sheryl attended DeSoto High School where she participated in track and field. Her hard work and athleticism earned her a trip to the State track meet...