OBITUARIES
Darrell Clifford Jones
May 3, 2023
Darrell C. Jones, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Flint Hills Care and Rehab in Emporia.
Darrell Clifford Jones was born April 12, 1940 in Reading, Kansas, the son of James Earl and Mary Elizabeth (McGregor) Jones. He graduated from Emporia High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was joined in marriage to...
Rebecca Yvonne Criqui
May 3, 2023
Rebecca Yvonne Criqui, 50, years old of Lebo, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at the Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas.
She was born May 22, 1972 in Merriam, Kansas the daughter of Perry and Michaeline Vasquez Criqui. Becky attended Lebo High School and graduated with the Class of 1990.
Becky began working in the cafeteria at I.B.P. while she was...
Wendell Scott Mclean
Apr 29, 2023
Wendell Scott McLean, 52, of Emporia passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Wendell had battled cancer for over two years.
He was born on December 27, 1970 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of Amery G. McLean III and Rita G. Adams McLean. Wendell attended Blue Valley High School in Randolph, Kansas and graduated with...
Douglas Lynn Sherman
Apr 17, 2023
Douglas Lynn “Doug” Sherman, 70, of Lebo, KS, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka.
Doug was born in Eureka, KS on August 30, 1952, the son of James and Eleanor (Drake) Sherman. While he was growing up, Doug attended the Emporia area schools and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Emporia High School. He was...
William E. Weingartner, Jr.
Apr 14, 2023
William E. Weingartner, Jr., 73, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home north of Madison.
He was born August 18, 1949 in Pratt, Kansas the son of William E. Sr. and Bobbie Moore Weingartner. Bill attended Madison High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. Bill furthered his education through the Flint Hills Vo-Tech in Emporia where he...
Bryce Leland Grecian
Apr 13, 2023
Bryce L. Grecian was born April 27, 1959 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington. His parents were Max and Dolores Grecian. Bryce passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Bryce attended Finch Elementary, Glover Junior High and was a graduate of Shadle Park High School, class of 1977.
He accomplished becoming an Eagle Scout...
Theda Louise Wolford
Apr 9, 2023
Theda Louise Wolford, 96 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
She was born February 2, 1927 in Ottumwa, Kansas the oldest of seven children of Leonard and Opal Summa Siebuhr. Theda attended Hartford High School and graduated with the Class of 1945.
Theda married the love of her life, Billie Stanton Wolford on August 12, 1945...
Sharon Lee Hoover
Apr 8, 2023
Sharon Lee Hoover, 77, passed away Saturday, April 8. 2023 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
She was born July 1, 1945 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Stuart Clyde and Iola Blanche Barnett Cowan. Sharon attended Reading High School and graduated with the Class of 1963.
Sharon married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hoover on December 1,...
Lowell Howard Graham
Apr 2, 2023
LeRoy- Lowell Howard Graham, 82 went to be with Lord at home on April 2, 2023 with his family around him. He was born March 28, 1941 at his parents’ home in rural LeRoy. He went all 12 years of school at LeRoy schools. He graduated from LeRoy High School in 1959. He then went Allen County Community College and...
Jeffery Dean Fellers
Apr 2, 2023
Jeffery Dean Fellers, 54, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home in Emporia.
He was born December 31, 1968 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Glenn Dale and Ellen M.
Korbe Fellers. Jeff attended Waverly High School and graduated with the Class of 1987.
Jeff worked at Dream Homes in Lebo in the years following graduation. In 1991 Jeff took a...
James Ralph Wallace
Mar 29, 2023
James Ralph “Jim” Wallace, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He had been at home near Lebo until two weeks prior to his death when he moved to the V.A. Community Living Center. He fought a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born July 17, 1946 in El Dorado, Kansas the son of Leo...
Jimmy A. Flowers
Mar 20, 2023
Jimmy A. Flowers, 82, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home in Eudora.
He was born on February 27, 1941 in Nowata, Oklahoma the son of Herbert L. and Bonnie L. Thorpe Flowers.
On May 25, 1959, Jimmy entered the United States Air Force. Jimmy proudly served his country until receiving a honorable discharge on April 9, 1964.
He had worked...
Winnie Kincheloe Seeman
Mar 19, 2023
Winnie Seeman, 105, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Peterson’s Assisted Living in Osage City.
Winnie Belle Kincheloe was born January 6, 1918 in Mayview, Missouri, the daughter of Phillip and Eunice Marie (Welliver) Kincheloe. She graduated from Higginsville High School in Higginsville, Missouri. She served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII.
She was joined in marriage to James...
Rettie Rose Doan
Mar 17, 2023
Rettie Rose Doan ,76, of Lyndon, Kansas passed away peacefully March 17, 2023 with family by her side. She was born February 1, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas to Fred and Rettie (Smith) DeVosha
Rettie met the love of her life Richard in 1964, they were united in marriage on May 10, 1965. Shortly after, they settled down and had their...
Eldon Ray Croucher
Mar 13, 2023
Eldon Ray Croucher, 71, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.
Eldon was born on July 2, 1951 in Emporia, KS to Kenneth Leon and Delpha Maye Butterfield Croucher. He grew up in Osage City, KS, graduating from Osage City High School in 1969.
Eldon was truly a jack-of-all trades, working...
Jerry Couch
Feb 26, 2023
Jerry J. Couch ,88, passed away early Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
He was born September 24, 1934 in Chillicothe, Missouri the son of William and Susie (Denney) Couch. Jerry attended Chillicothe High School and graduated with the class of 1952.
Following high school he took a job with a highway construction company which led him to...
Adele M Boljack
Feb 25, 2023
Adele M. Bolejack, went to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, February 25, 2023. She was 94 years old.
Adele, was born October 7, 1928, in Wheaton, Kansas, at her parents home, Fredrick William August Stelter and Marie Louise Teske Stelter.
On April 26, 1952 she was married to Adryn Buford Bolejack at the Christian Church In Ottawa,Kansas. Adryn, passed...
Georgia J. Rush
Feb 24, 2023
Georgia J. “Nita” Rush, 95, of Topeka, a long time resident of Eskridge, Kansas, passed away February 24, 2023.
She was born August 18, 1927 in Paxico, Kansas the daughter of George and Inez Miller Lietz. In 1941 Nita moved to Eskridge to attend high school. She lived with several area families until her parents could get moved to Eskridge. Nita...
Kenneth R. Allan
Feb 22, 2023
Kenneth R. Allan, 93, passed away late Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Emporia, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 25, 1929 in Melvern, Kansas the son of Richard “Dick” and Edith Criqui Allan. Kenny spent the majority of his early life in and around Melvern. He lived with his family in California before returning to Melvern...
William John Thomas
Feb 21, 2023
On February 21, 2023, John walked into the open arms of Jesus with his final earthly breath and a brief smile as I believe he heard “Welcome home my good and faithful servant!”
William John Thomas was born November 30,1951 to William M Thomas and Agnes P Thomas in Emporia, KS. He was the youngest of five siblings. He loved growing...
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