Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Douglas Eugene Fickel
Oct 22, 2024
Douglas Eugene Fickel, 72, a cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 22, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
He was born on July 30, 1952, in Chanute, Kansas to Leo and Beth (Nichols) Fickel. Doug grew up on the family’s dairy farm near Urbana. He graduated from Thayer High School in 1970.
Doug married Marcia Heaton on...
Timothy Searles
Oct 22, 2024
Timothy Searles, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 65.
Timothy Alan Searles was born on September 6, 1959, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of William Searles and Josephine (Cunningham) Searles. Timothy lived a life rich in love and dedicated to family and community.
Tim attended and graduated...
Jarold Leon Timmerman Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
Jarold Leon Timmerman Jr., 76, passed away in his home in Cherryvale, Kansas, on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Jarold was born on May 1, 1948, in Yuba City, California the son of Jarold Timmerman Sr. and Floydean (Mason) Timmerman the oldest of 14 children. Jarold's educational journey began at Rio Linda High School in California and continued through America Junior College...
Helen Louise Weese
Oct 21, 2024
Helen Louise Weese, age 75, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at Heritage Health Care, surrounded by her loved ones. Helen was born on October 4, 1949, in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Donald and Effie (Sparks) Cornell,
Helen's vibrant spirit and dedication to her family will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Helen was...
Orville Eugene VanWinkle
Oct 10, 2024
Orville Eugene VanWinkle, 79, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away at his home on October 10, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1945, in Berryville, Arkansas, to Orville and Cordia (Strahan) VanWinkle.
Eugene graduated from Chanute High School in 1965, served in the Army National Guard, and was a member of the Chanute American Legion. His career as a draftsman spanned...
Diana Lynn Drake
Oct 9, 2024
Diana Lynn Drake, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at Advena Living in Cherryvale, Kansas, at the age of 67.
She was born on June 5, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Melvern Schoonover and Betty (Arnold) Schoonover. Diana spent her formative years in Neodesha where she attended Neodesha High School.
On November 20, 1976 in Independence, Kansas she was...
Patricia Ann Martin
Oct 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother, Sister, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, just shy of her 81st birthday. Born Patricia Ann Schuster on October 4, 1943, she was the cherished daughter of Fred and Anna (Ayers) Schuster, who welcomed her into the world in Kansas...
William Hugo
Sep 13, 2024
William Bruce Hugo, known as "Bruce",82, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at St. Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Bruce was born on November 27, 1941, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Eugene Hugo and Hilda (Royer) Hugo. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School.
He was united in marriage to Carol Blackburn, and they...
Dwight Edwin Blackwood
Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Dwight E. “Dr. B” Blackwood, 91, of Chanute Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family.
Dwight was born on May 7th, 1933, in Chanute to C. D. and Mary Blackwood. On September 25th, 1955, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Beach.
Dwight earned a full ride to Washburn University with an...
Aaron Lemuel Bowlin
Sep 1, 2024
Aaron Lemuel Bowlin, a beloved husband, father, and son, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2024, at the age of 57.
Born on June 25, 1967, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Aaron lived a life marked by service and dedication, and a proud veteran, Aaron served his country in the United States Navy for four years. His dedication to family...
Randal E. Neely
Aug 31, 2024
Randal E. Neely, known as Randy, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 21, 1951, in Chanute, Kansas, to George and Mary (Castle) Neely. Randy was a true servant of Neosho County who will be deeply missed.
Randy's early years were spent on a farm south of Chanute, where he absorbed the values of hard...
Charles Nathan Hole
Aug 31, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Nathan Hole was born on July 22, 1935, in Shaw, Kansas to Nathan and Eula (Barker) Hole. Charlie passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his beloved family. He lived a life filled with hard work and cherished memories, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be missed by all.
Charlie was united...
Theodore Earl Dillow
Aug 29, 2024
Theodore (Ted) Earl Dillow, 91, of Chanute, Kansas, was born on May 8, 1933, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to John and Maude (Pruett) Dillow. Ted passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas. He is survived by his devoted wife, Loretta, of 39 years.
Ted worked for Kansas Department...
Tonya J. Tanner
Aug 27, 2024
Tonya Jolene Tanner, 53, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, left this world on August 27, 2024, after years of brave and courageous battles with illness.
Tonya Jolene Pound was born May 21, 1971 in Fredonia, Kansas. It was here that she would also attend school and spend much of her life. It was also here that on Feb. 14th, 1989, Tonya married musician...
Peggy L. Lundine
Aug 24, 2024
Peggy Lynn (Herrmann) Lundine, 69, entered this world on January 7, 1955, in Colony, Kansas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and loved ones on August 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Betty (Evans) Herrmann. She had an amazingly happy childhood and attended Crest schools in Kincaid, KS. She attended the...
Clarice Louise Reinhardt
Aug 23, 2024
Clarice Louise Reinhardt, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed from this world on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas.
She was born on June 28, 1937, to A. Lee Spencer and Lois (Sias) Spencer in Fredonia, Kansas. Clarice attended Fredonia High School, graduating in 1955, and furthered her education at Pittsburg State University.
On June 28, 1959, she was united...
Loren Lee "Butch" Showalter
Aug 13, 2024
Loren "Butch" Lee Showalter, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his residence on August 13, 2024, He was born in Erie, Kansas on April 5, 1943, to Lawrence and Ellen (Robinson) Showalter. Butch was a graduate of Erie High School. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Dillow) Showalter, on December 21, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas where...
Melvin L. Crain
Aug 7, 2024
Melvin “Monty” L. Crain, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Monty was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 17, 1956 to Melvin L. Crain and Margaret M. (Clark) Crain. He obtained his GED and continued his education at DeVry University. Monty worked many years in construction around Independence, Kansas...
Willa Mae Findley
Aug 5, 2024
Willa Mae Findley, 87, of Fredonia, Kansa passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, Kansas.
She was born on September 9, 1936, in rural Fredonia, Kansas to Sylvia Mae (Sissom) Glover and Willard Lee Glover.
On March 6th, 1955, Willa Mae married her trusted partner for life, James "Jim" Robert Findley at the Church of the...
Randolph "Randy" K. Burns
Aug 2, 2024
Randolph "Randy" K. Burns, 78, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away after a short illness with his family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia.
Randy was born on January 9, 1946, in Neodesha, Kansas to Francis A. Burns and Treva Alice (Lee) Burns. He married the love of his life, Nancy Smith, on August...
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