Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Herbert H. Jabben

Herbert H. Jabben

Feb 27, 2014

Herbert H. Jabben, 82, born February 18, 1932, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Independence, KS, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014." He was born to Carl S. and Theda (Hinrich) Jabben on a farm near Jefferson, KS, the fifth of thirteen siblings." He attended Springdale Rural and Zion Lutheran elementary schools, and graduated from Independence High School in 1950.Herbert served...

Julie J. Kiister

Julie J. Kiister

Feb 26, 2014

JULIE JEANANN KIISTERJulie J. Kiister, 53, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at her home with her family at her side.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Cherryvale United Methodist Church with Bill Booe, officiating." Interment will held at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.Friends may sign the register book...

Bernadine P. Zane

Bernadine P. Zane

Feb 19, 2014

Bernadine P. Zane, 86, a resident of the Whitehall Bay area at Fall River Lake, and formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at her home. She was born December 23, 1927 in Mansfield, Missouri, the daughter of John Ernest and Cora (Quessenberry) Schlicher. Bernadine was the owner and operator of Bernadine"s Caf" and Our Place in Wichita...

Kathy May (Puckett) Boden

Kathy May (Puckett) Boden

Feb 10, 2014

Kathy May (Puckett) Boden, 50, a beloved lifelong resident of Wilson County, Kansas left this earth to join her Heavenly Father on February 10, 2014. She was born May 3, 1963 in Fredonia, the daughter of Steve Puckett and Glenda (Pullan) Puckett-Halper. She was one of five children. Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Fredonia High School. She began working...

Kenneth Adams

Kenneth Adams

Feb 10, 2014

Kenneth Alfred Adams, 88, a resident of Overland Park, KS died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Evergreen Community of Johnson County. He was born November 21, 1925 in Coyville, KS the son of Harry and Mabel (Boss) Adams. On January 31, 1953 he married Doris Beal and she survives at the home. He served in the United States Navy during...

R. Arthur "Art" Grove Jr.

R. Arthur "Art" Grove Jr.

Feb 6, 2014

R. ARTHUR "ART" GROVE, JR.R. Arthur "Art" Grove, Jr., 81, of Cherryvale passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Labette Medical Center in Parsons, Kansas.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., "Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale, 216 East 4th Street, Cherryvale, Kansas with Reverend Susan Brown, officiating." Interment will follow in...

Justin Eugene Coats

Justin Eugene Coats

Jan 26, 2014

Justin Eugene Coats, 36, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born September 20, 1977 in Fredonia, the son of Randy Coats and LaDonna Jackson. Justin had been employed by Green's Tire Service in Fredonia and Ashcraft Tire in Independence. Justin loved outdoor...

Jerry D. Holliday

Jerry D. Holliday

Jan 26, 2014

Jerry D. Holliday, 78, a longtime resident of Neodesha, Kansas, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Neodesha. He was born May 30, 1935 in Goff, Kansas, the son of Harley O. and Lily (Baker) Holliday. He was a 1953 graduate of Neodesha High School and a 1957 graduate of Kansas State University where he received a...

Caroline Dye

Caroline Dye

Jan 26, 2014

CAROLINE "CORK" DYECaroline "Cork" Dye, 82, of Independence, KS passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Independence.Celebration of Life funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale, 216 East 4thStreet, Cherryvale, Kansas.Friends may sign the register book from 12 Noon until 8:00 P.M. Friday at...

Cecil C. Graham

Cecil C. Graham

Jan 17, 2014

Cecil C. Graham Cecil C. "Chuck" Graham passed away January 17, 2014." He was born June 30, 1936 in rural Mound Valley, KS to Chester and Phyllis (Nutter) Graham." Cecil was a retired machinist, realtor and builder." He graduated from Cherryvale, KS high school in 1954 and attended Independence Community College.Cecil is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, and eight...

Dixie J. Graves

Dixie J. Graves

Jan 13, 2014

DIXIE JANICE GRAVESDixie J. Graves, 73, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia formerly of Cherryvale, Kansas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2014 at her home.Celebration of Life services will at the Cherryvale Presbyterian Church Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. John Chastain, officiating.Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction...

Harold F. Reilly

Harold F. Reilly

Jan 11, 2014

HAROLD FRANCIS REILLYHarold F. Reilly, 91, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Andrew Heiman, celebrant." Interment will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Monday,...

Charles William Adams

Charles William Adams

Jan 10, 2014

Charles William Adams, 89, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at his home. He was born February 29, 1924 in Wilson County, Kansas, the son of Charles Herbert and Sarah (McGaugh) Adams. Charles was a 1943 graduate of Coyville High School. He served in the United States Army Air Force 1942-1944 and received European/African Theater...

Jerry L. Clark

Jerry L. Clark

Jan 2, 2014

JERRY LEE CLARKJerry L. Clark, 73, of Cherryvale passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 6, 2013 at New Life Praise and Worship Church, 308 N. Liberty, Cherryvale, Kansas with David Cavaness, officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12noon until...

Billie Eloise Youngstrom

Billie Eloise Youngstrom

Dec 29, 2013

Billie Eloise Youngstrom, 88, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She was born September 18, 1925 in Peru, Kansas, the daughter of Maurice Emerson and Fannie Evelyn (Meacham) Straight. Billie attended elementary and high school in Eureka, Kansas, and furthered her education at Wichita Business College...

Walter Allen Stockton

Walter Allen Stockton

Dec 28, 2013

Walter Allen Stockton, 75, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was born March 7, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Charles Floyd Stockton and Johanne Neilson. Throughout the years, Walt worked various jobs, including Gilstrap Lumber, the Turkey Farm, Paul Crawshaw Construction, Del-Rey Campers, Murphy Electric, owner of J&W Rubber Stamp, owner of...

Mary Jo Erskin

Mary Jo Erskin

Dec 15, 2013

MARY JO ERSKINMary Jo Erskin, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday night at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas with her family at her side.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale with Reverend Andrew Heiman, celebrant." Interment will be held 3:00 P.M. in the Calvary...

Caleb Rene Castilleja

Caleb Rene Castilleja

Dec 13, 2013

CALEB RENE CASTILLEJACaleb R. Castilleja, 17, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Cherryvale Christian Church, 319 East Main Street, Cherryvale, Kansas with Eric Lang, officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12Noon until 5:00 P.M Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at...

Juanita F. Ropp

Juanita F. Ropp

Dec 3, 2013

Juanita F. Ropp, 96, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1917 in Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of John William and Myra Zola (McGaugh) Cook. She was a homemaker On August 7, 1938, Juanita was united in marriage to Charles C. Ropp. He preceded her...

Patricia "Pat" May Blankinship

Patricia "Pat" May Blankinship

Nov 30, 2013

Patricia May "Pat" Blankinship, 89, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born May 9, 1924 in Fredonia, the daughter of Sidney G. and Marie (Schuler) Blankinship. She was a 1942 graduate of Fredonia High School and a 1949 graduate of St. Mary"s University in Leavenworth, Kansas....

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