Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Linda  Marie Cadwallader

Linda Marie Cadwallader

Apr 1, 2022

Linda Marie (Park) Cadwallader, 80, of Chanute, KS, left this world for her eternal home in Heaven Friday April 1, 2022. Linda was born to Joseph and Katie (Carlton) Park on August 25, 1941, in Kilgore, TX. She graduated from Midland High School in Midland TX, received her associate degree from Chanute Junior College, and received her bachelor’s degree in...

Wayne E. Keplinger

Wayne E. Keplinger

Mar 28, 2022

Wayne E. Keplinger, age 63, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on March 28, 2022 at the Labette County Medical Center, in Parsons, KS. He was born in Iola, KS on November 22, 1958 to Roy and Kathleen Keplinger. Wayne grew up in Cherryvale where he attended Cherryvale High School and graduated in 1976. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business...

Larry  J. Rash

Larry J. Rash

Mar 25, 2022

Larry J. Rash, 79, of Cherryvale and Moline, Kansas passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 25, 2022 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin Missouri. Larry Joe Rash was born on February 26, 1943 in Cherryvale, KS to Lloyd Lollar and Mary Louise (VanCleave) Rash. He graduated High School from Cherryvale in 1960 and attended Independence Community College where he played football...

Gordon Alan Sharp

Gordon Alan Sharp

Mar 17, 2022

Gordon Alan Sharp, 65, passed away at his home on March 17, 2022. Alan was the son of Dale and Patricia (Marshall) Sharp. He was born on May 12, 1956 in Eureka, KS. Alan was a 1974 graduate of Altoona-Midway High School. He then pursued his education at Kansas State University where he graduated in 1977 Cum Laude with a...

Gary David  Martin Sr.

Gary David Martin Sr.

Mar 17, 2022

Gary David Martin Sr., 79, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Gary was born December 19, 1942, to David Martin and Hazel Irene (Crane) Maxwell in Dodge City, Kansas. He attended Derby High School graduating in 1960. On September 9, 1961, Gary was united in marriage to Patricia A. Schuster, she survives at the home. Gary served...

Lyle E. Weaver

Lyle E. Weaver

Mar 10, 2022

Lyle E. Weaver, 98, decided his work on earth was done and wanted to join the love of his life, Blossom, and his only son Don, “Butch”, on March 10, 2022. Lyle Edwin Weaver was born June 7, 1923, in Sedan, Kansas to Lulu (Briggs) and Lester S. Weaver. He graduated from Sedan High School in May 1942. Lyle and...

Kevin  Lee Wilson

Kevin Lee Wilson

Mar 9, 2022

Kevin Lee Wilson, 59, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his residence. Kevin was born in Chanute, KS, to Charles and Carlene (Powell) Wilson, on March 13, 1962. He is survived by his sister; Sylvia (Ron) Umbarger, brother, Jim Wilson, both of Chanute, KS., and his very best friend Tom Cooper. Kevin is preceded in death...

Kenneth L. Bennett

Kenneth L. Bennett

Mar 8, 2022

Kenneth L. Bennett, 80, of Cherryvale, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening, March 8, 2022, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Kenneth Lynn Bennett was born April 15, 1941, in Fredonia, Kansas the son of Ralph Bennett and Erna Mae (Lacy) Bennett. He attended Altamont High School in Altamont, Kansas. On October 9, 1965, in...

Jill A. Colwell

Jill A. Colwell

Mar 5, 2022

Jill A. Colwell, 51, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Joplin, Missouri. Jill Ann Colwell was born December 8, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Leonard Keeling and Patricia (Howell) Keeling. After graduating at Cherryvale High School, Jill obtained her BSN from Pittsburg State University and worked as a nurse for...

Naomi Pearl  Tasche

Naomi Pearl Tasche

Mar 5, 2022

Naomi Pearl Tasche, 93, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Friday, March 5, 2022 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center with her children by her side. Naomi was born in Earlton, Kansas, to Warren Johnson and Bessie Mae (Young) Johnson on April 6, 1928. She attended schools in Earlton and Chanute, Kansas. Naomi caught the eye of a young farmer named...

Elizabeth Ann Armstrong

Elizabeth Ann Armstrong

Mar 3, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Armstrong, 78, lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, March 3, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. Elizabeth was born March 12, 1943, in Fredonia, Kansas to Thomas and Ina (Robertson) O'Brien. She attended Fredonia High School and graduated with the class of 1962. She was partnered to James Millar, and he preceded her in death on November...

Wayman J Epp

Wayman J Epp

Mar 2, 2022

Wayman J Epp, 83, of Chanute, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Medical Regional Center in Chanute, KS. He was born to John and Susie (Taylor) Epp on September 15, 1938, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. Wayman graduated high school with the class of 1957 in Perryton, Texas, and furthered his education at Harding University. He was united...

Marlene K. Thompson

Marlene K. Thompson

Mar 2, 2022

Marlene K. Thompson, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Marlene Kay Thompson was born February 27, 1941, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma the daughter of Edward Bearden and Stella Boyer. She received her GED and later her Associates Degree from Independence Community College in 1993. On July 3, 1956, in Miami,...

Tommy E. Ranes

Tommy E. Ranes

Mar 1, 2022

Tommy E. Ranes, 73, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Tommy Edward Ranes was born January 22, 1949, in Independence, Kansas the son of Lawrence and Adeline (Benning) Ranes. He graduated from Altamont High School in 1967. He served his country with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. On...

Leslie L.  Spicer

Leslie L. Spicer

Feb 27, 2022

Leslie L. Spicer Leslie L. Spicer, 61, of Neodesha Kansas; passed away on Sunday, February 27th 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Leslie was born to Darrell and Donna (Salmons) Spicer on April 27th, 1960 in Decatur Illinois. The family moved to Wichita Kansas, and Leslie graduated from Wichita South High...

Douglas L. Spencer

Douglas L. Spencer

Feb 20, 2022

Douglas L. Spencer, 68, of Fredonia, KS. passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Wilson County Medical Center Neodesha, KS. He was born on March 10, 1953 in Redding, CA. to Donald L. and Esther (Weingartner) Spencer. He attended Independence KS High School graduating in 1971. On July 2, 1978 Douglas was united in marriage to the love of his...

Helen Maxine  (Morrison) Wilson

Helen Maxine (Morrison) Wilson

Feb 18, 2022

Helen Maxine (Morrison) Wilson, 93, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. A longtime resident and popular figure in Fredonia, she had relocated to Wichita four years ago to be near family. She was born on December 11, 1928, and raised in Neodesha, Ks. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1946. In October of that year, she eloped with...

Edward Leroy Loudabarger

Edward Leroy Loudabarger

Feb 18, 2022

Edward Leroy Loudabarger Jr., 91, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home. Edward Leroy Loudabarger Jr. was born May 17, 1930 in Altoona, Kansas the son of Edward Leroy Loudabarger Sr. and Lavinna (Gentry) Loudabarger. He graduated from Altoona High School. After high school he served his country with the United States Army attaining the...

Jessie L. Lickteig

Jessie L. Lickteig

Feb 16, 2022

Jessie L. Lickteig, 96, longtime resident of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away early Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022, at Cherryvale Care Center in Cherryvale. Jessie Lucille Lickteig was born November 3, 1925, in Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of Jesse Nicholson and Nora (Blinn) Nicholson. She grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1943. On April 25, 1949,...

Jerry  R.  Ludlum

Jerry R. Ludlum

Feb 15, 2022

Jerry R. Ludlum, 70, of Chanute, KS., passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Jerry was born to Harvey and Ethel (McAnulty) Ludlum, June 21, 1951, in Chanute, KS. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1969. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He...

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