Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Alice Perez
Apr 22, 2023
Alice (Hernandez) Perez 82, of Humboldt, Kansas, entered God’s kingdom on, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Alice passed away unexpectedly at Neosho Memorial Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas with her family by her side.
Alice was born to Espedito and Clautilda Hernandez in Parsons, Kansas on May 1, 1940.
She graduated high school in Parsons, Kansas, in 1959.
She was united in marriage to...
Peggy J. Smith
Apr 21, 2023
Peggy J. Smith 77, of rural Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Peggy was born June 17, 1945, to David and Elsie (Masden) Powers in Fredonia, Kansas and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1963.
On August 17, 1963, Peggy was united in marriage to Joe D. Smith in La Fontaine, Kansas. To this union were born Lori and...
Betty Pauline Hoff
Apr 18, 2023
Betty Pauline Hoff, 93 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away on April 18, 2023, at Fredonia Regional
Hospital. Betty was born on April 11, 1930, to Fred and Gladys Marie (Mattix) Hasty in
Independence, Kansas. Betty graduated from Dodge City High School in 1948. Betty was united.
in marriage to Elwin Wayne Hoff on December 27, 1958. They were married for 61 years until
Elwin’s...
Robert Dean Grogan
Apr 9, 2023
Robert Dean Grogan, 84 of Catoosa, Oklahoma., passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Robert was born in Chanute, Kansas., on April 25, 1938, to Ira John and Velma (Turner) Grogan. He graduated from Chanute High School in the class of 1956. Following graduation, he went to serve his country with the U.S. Army.
On April...
Larry A. Gibson
Apr 3, 2023
Larry A. “Hoot” Gibson, 80, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Cherryvale, Kansas.
Larry A. Gibson was born September 11, 1942, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Edward Lauren Gibson and Goldie Marie (Burns) Gibson.
He attended and graduated from Independence High School in 1960.
His first job was being a paper boy for the Independence...
Juanita "Jonnie" Fadely
Apr 2, 2023
Juanita "Jonnie" Fadely, 98, of Fredonia peacefully left us on April 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter Becky Bauman and the caring ladies of Morningstar Care Home.
Graveside services will be held on Monday April 10, 2023 at Fredonia Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. A golf cart procession will start at 1:00 P.M. from Wickham Funeral Home continuing around the courthouse...
Laura Lynne Kustanborter
Apr 1, 2023
Laura Kustanborter, 51 of Chanute, Kansas, was greeted by her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, April 1, 2023, to join Him in Heaven. A place Laura had longed for, and in a Savior, she had put her faith and trust in. Her battle with cancer was finished, her pain and suffering ended, and her everlasting life began. What a...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Myers
Apr 1, 2023
Robert “Bob” Eugene Myers, 76, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Neodesha Nursing and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas with family by his side.
Robert Eugene Myers was born November 14, 1946, in Leroy, Kansas to Theodore and Geraldine (Cunningham) Myers. As a child they moved to Western Kansas. Bob is the oldest of seven children.
In 1968 Bob...
William "Bill" G. Huneycutt
Mar 22, 2023
William “Bill” G. Huneycutt, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
William Glen Huneycutt was born March 14, 1938, in Cherryvale, Kansas, the son of Glen W. Huneycutt and Vera (Plumley) Huneycutt. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1956. He also attended the University...
Leslie A. Dilts
Mar 22, 2023
Leslie A. Dilts, 60, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home in Cherryvale.
Leslie A. Dilts was born November 2, 1962 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Larry Dilts and Linda Leedy. She attended and graduated from Northville High School in Northville, Michigan in 1980.
She is survived by her longtime love Terry Clifton, and he survives...
Michael "Mike" David Rash
Mar 18, 2023
Michael (Mike) D. Rash, 49, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Michael David Rash was born March 24, 1973, in Denver Colorado, the son of Jack Rash and Debbie (Molidor) Rash. Mike graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1991.
Mike was united in marriage to Amy Hohler at Big Hill Lake in Cherryvale, Kansas, on August...
Kathy Marie (Jones) Wooten
Mar 15, 2023
Kathy Marie (Jones) Wooten, 62, of Pretty Prairie, KS, passed away on March 15, 2023, after a life long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Kathy was born on October 7, 1961, to Clara and Jimmie Jones in Fredonia, KS. After Kathy graduated from Fredonia High School in 1978, she married Philip Blane Wooten of Fredonia and had three children: Geoffrey, Ian and...
Robert Dean Morse
Mar 6, 2023
Robert D. Morse, 78, of Thayer, Kansas passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.
Robert Dean Morse was born October 14, 1944, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Joseph Morse and Darlene (Freeburg) Morse. He graduated from Manhattan High School.
He attended Coffeyville Community College obtaining a degree in Mechanics.
He served his country in the United States Air National Guard out of Belton,...
Valerie Rose Blume
Mar 5, 2023
Valerie Rose Blume, 24, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Valerie was born to Lori Blume on June 24, 1998, in Shawnee, Kansas.
When Valerie was 12 years old Victor Hernandez and April (Oharah) Hernandez were blessed to have become Valerie’s legal guardians.
Valerie graduated from Chanute High School in 2016, where her teachers adored...
Gary Kent Dodson
Mar 3, 2023
Gary Kent Dodson, 81, passed away March 3, 2023.
Celebration of Gary's Life will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Weakley Cemetery under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Fredonia, Kansas.
Carl L. Shultz
Feb 28, 2023
Carl L. Shultz 58, of rural Erie, Kansas passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home, after a short battle with cancer.
Carl was born September 25, 1964, to Dennis E. Sr. and Catherine (Johns) Shultz, in Chanute, Kansas.
He was a high school graduate of Erie High School in May of 1983, in Erie, Kansas.
Carl was united in marriage...
Roy Lee Thomas
Feb 26, 2023
Roy Lee Thomas, 89, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Roy was born July 12, 1933, in Fredonia, Kansas to Lee and Emma (Blakley) Thomas. Roy attended and graduated from Fredonia High School. He married Rose Thomas and she preceded him in death.
Roy served in the United States Army and was...
Robert Curtis Taylor
Feb 15, 2023
Robert Curtis (Curt) Taylor 63, of Chanute, Kansas passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family that loved him dearly.
Curt was born to DM Taylor and Ruth (Curtis) Taylor on October 17, 1959, in Emporia, Kansas.
Curt graduated from Emporia High School with the class of 1977.
He was united in marriage to Teresa Gettler on August...
Gary Lee Duckworth
Feb 9, 2023
Gary Lee Duckworth
Gary Lee Duckworth, 81, of rural Fredonia, died peacefully February 9, 2023, at Morning Star Assisted Living Facility. He was born July 13, 1941 to T.A. and Mary (Herb) Duckworth of rural Fredonia. Gary attended Fredonia High School, was active in FFA and 4-H, and graduated with the Class of 1959. After graduating, Gary attended Wichita Tech School,...
John E. "Crab" Lundine
Feb 4, 2023
John Eugene "Crab" Lundine, 69, passed away in his sleep at home in Humboldt, KS on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
He was born an only child to John A. and Juanita G. (Burton) Lundine on May 8, 1953, in Iola, KS. If asked, he would tell you he was an only child because his parents got it perfect the first...
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