Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Wilma Jean Mishler

Wilma Jean Mishler

Nov 26, 2019

Wilma Jean Mishler, 91, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away November 26, 2019, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She was born September 2, 1928, to Richard Williams and Gladys Floyd Williams in Humboldt, Kansas. She attended school in Humboldt, Kansas and enjoyed reading. Wilma was united in marriage to James W. Mishler on February 12, 1946. Wilma is...

Louise  Adeline (East) Morrison

Louise Adeline (East) Morrison

Nov 25, 2019

Louise Adeline (East) Morrison, age 90, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home in Fredonia, Kansas. Louise was born June 3, 1929 to Earl Edward Massey and Mabel Helen (Burris) Massey in Wichita, Kansas. Louise was one of four children including her brother, Clyde Edward Massey, sister Virginia Lee Massey and brother, Paul Eugene Massey. The Massey...

Jerry W. Rice

Jerry W. Rice

Nov 24, 2019

Jerry Wayne Rice, former mayor and longtime resident and businessman of Fredonia, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019 at Wascana Grace Hospice in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was 66. Jerry was born February 23,1953 in Independence, Kansas, the son of James P. and Dora A. Swisher (Dene Rice). After graduating from Fredonia High School he attended the Kansas City School...

Peggy Lee Loessin

Peggy Lee Loessin

Nov 21, 2019

Peggy Lee Loessin, 70, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on October 13, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas to parents Melvin Baker and Dorothy (Tice) Baker Peggy was a fun-loving grandmother and mother. She liked to cook and was an all around good person who loved...

Hazel Aurora Lee Hines

Hazel Aurora Lee Hines

Nov 17, 2019

Hazel Aurora Lee Hines,19 months, of Chanute, KS, passed away on November 17, 2019, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She was born on April 5, 2018, to Dustin Hines and Olivia Berryman. Through all of her health issues, Hazel was an extremely happy little girl, and she loved giving kisses. Hazel is survived by her parents of...

Donna  D.  Gaddy

Donna D. Gaddy

Nov 12, 2019

Donna D. Gaddy, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas died at 6:02 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Donna D. Gaddy was born April 13, 1962 in Parsons, Kansas the daughter of Billy Joe Fought and Jacqueline (Todman) Fought. She attended Thayer Schools and later received her GED. She was united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma to...

Jimmy C. Shinn

Jimmy C. Shinn

Nov 11, 2019

Jimmy C. Shinn, 84, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas. Jimmy was born November 18, 1934 to Jack S. Shinn and Rena G. (Ritter) Shinn in New Albany Kansas, one of 5 brothers. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1952, lettering in football and track. Out of high school, Jimmy went to...

James  "Buzz" I.  Millar

James "Buzz" I. Millar

Nov 6, 2019

James Irwin Millar, “Jim,” 84, a resident of Wilson County, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Neodesha, Kansas. Jim, known as “Buzz,” to his family and friends, was born on June 6, 1935, to William C. and Eva (Harris) Millar. He grew up in Wilson County and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1953. He married Norma Tehee,...

Bonnie J. Booe

Bonnie J. Booe

Nov 2, 2019

Bonnie J. Booe, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bonnie June Booe was born to Lawrence “Doc” Garland and Erma Louise (Cottle) Garland on June 1, 1938, in Joplin Missouri. She attended school at Oswego High School and graduated in 1956. Bonnie was united in marriage to...

Marion T. Nelson

Marion T. Nelson

Nov 1, 2019

Marion Thomas “Bubba” Nelson, 67, of Chanute, KS passed away November 1, 2019, at Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Marion was born to Leroy and Kathryn (Jackson) Nelson, April 19, 1952 in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from Pittsburg high school in 1970. Marion enjoyed reading his Bible and watching tv. Marion served in the United States Army for 2...

Santiago Rea Sanchez

Santiago Rea Sanchez

Oct 26, 2019

Santiago Rea “Jimmy” Sanchez, age 67, passed away on October 26, 2019 at St. Francis Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas. Santiago was born on May 16, 1952 to Louis Sanchez and Francis Rea Sanchez in Chanute, Kansas. He attended school in Humboldt, Kansas, graduating in 1971. Santiago was united in marriage to Rita Vincent on October 15, 1988 in Humboldt,...

Dinah R. Mullins

Dinah R. Mullins

Oct 21, 2019

Dinah R. Mullins, 58 of Chanute, KS, passed away Monday October 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1960 to Jack Mullins and Mildred A. Moore. Family and friends are welcome to sign the Guest book at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 821 W. Main, Chanute, KS, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday October 29, 2019. Cremation...

Winona  Mae (Cary) Wilmoth

Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth

Oct 16, 2019

Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth It was a long and good life for Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth when she went to rest in her Savior’s arms on the evening of Oct 16, 2019. As resident of Eagle Estate in Independence, KS for the last 5 years she continued to profess Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. To honor her life...

Ronald G. Price

Ronald G. Price

Oct 14, 2019

Ronald G. Price, 84, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence. Ronald Gene Price was born June 2, 1935 in New Albany, Kansas the son of Marion O. Price and Florence F. (Morgan) Price. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1953. He was united in marriage in 1955 in Fredonia to Laretta Reynolds and...

Charles "Chuck" E. Splechter

Charles "Chuck" E. Splechter

Oct 14, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Edward Splechter, 61, long time resident of Buffalo, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 as a result of injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident in Woodson County. Charles Edward Splechter was born July 16, 1958 in Neodesha, Kansas to Frank and Norma Louise (Bishop) Splechter. He graduated from Altoona Midway in 1976 and Auctioneer College in...

Virginia Lee Petty

Virginia Lee Petty

Oct 12, 2019

Virginia Lee Petty 83 passed away October 12, 2019 at Diversicare of Chanute. She was born February 8, 1936, to Jack L. and Gladys (Livengood) George in Minden Mines, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Darold Petty in Miami, OK. Virginia is survived by: Children, Charlia Mitchner (Butch) of Chanute, KS, Charlie Smith (Ellen) of Loucust Grove, Virginia, Dennis...

Helen M. Morris

Helen M. Morris

Oct 11, 2019

Helen M. Morris Helen M. Morris, 93, a lifelong resident of Wilson county, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born in Fredonia, Ks. the daughter of Lillian and Jim Culbertson. She was a domestic engineer having worked in the home and in the fields all her life. On March 8, 1945 in Fredonia, Helen...

Linda F. Ketcham

Linda F. Ketcham

Oct 10, 2019

Linda F. Ketcham, 68, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Linda Faye Ketcham was born March 21, 1951 in Bakersville, California the daughter of O.C. Wright and Javine Wilametta (Howard) Wright. She graduated in 1970 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. On December 17, 1971 she was united in marriage...

Jeanette M. Thompson

Jeanette M. Thompson

Oct 8, 2019

Jeanette Thompson Jeanette Marie (Johnson) Thompson, a resident of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at home. She was born Aug. 4, 1948, to Amos and Wilmetta (Cunningham) Johnson in Neodesha. She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1966 and then from Pittsburg State Teachers College. She had a career in banking and later completed pharmacy training to work...

Marilyn I. Streets

Marilyn I. Streets

Oct 7, 2019

Marilyn I. Streets, 78 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Neodesha Health and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas. Marilyn I. Streets was born February 14, 1941 in rural Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of F.C. Miller and Hazel (Benson) Miller. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1959 and attended Kansas State University for 2 years studying Home...

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