Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Dianna Sue "Jinx" Shinn
Jul 12, 2011
Dianna Sue (Ware) Shinn, or Jinx, as she was affectionately called, lost her battle with brain cancer on July 12, 2011 at her home in Fredonia, Kansas. Jinx was born at St. Margaret"s Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas, on May 22, 1948, the daughter of Patsy M. (Fischer) Ware and Merlin H. Ware. Jinx"s birth was an early struggle, weighing...
Linda Thomas
Jul 8, 2011
Audrey Lee "Linda" Thomas, 65, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Junction City, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at her home. She was born June 9, 1946 in Oxford, Mississippi, the daughter of Aubrey Brown and Gladys Christine (Keel) Warrick. She was a certified nursing assistant and also owned and operated an antique store. On October 13, 1992, Linda...
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Goetzinger
Jul 7, 2011
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Goetzinger, 72, a resident of Howard, Kansas, formerly of Leon, El Dorado and Belleville, Kansas, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. She was born September 28, 1938 in Belleville, the daughter of Virgil James and Viola Anna (Koester) White. Bobbie was a licensed practical nurse...
Mary Irene Schultz
Jun 26, 2011
Mary Irene Schultz, 91, a longtime resident of Lafontaine, died, Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her home in Lafontaine. She was born August 21, 1919 in Protection, Kansas, the daughter of Peter and Bessie (Thomas) Ratzlaff. She was a homemaker. On May 4, 1941, at Fredonia, she married Cornelius Schultz. He preceded her in death May 13, 2009. She was...
Jerry Marvin Morgan
Jun 18, 2011
Jerry Marvin Morgan, 74, a resident of Braman,Oklahoma, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 15, 1936 in Sycamore, Kansas, the son of Clyde F. and Lenora (Seckman) Morgan. Jerry joined the United States Air Force in 1954, achieving the rank of Tech Sergeant. He retired after 20 years of military...
Luther Edens, Sr.
Jun 7, 2011
Luther Edens, Sr., 93, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia. He was born February 3, 1918 in St. Paul, Arkansas, the son of Scott and Jennie (Petree) Edens. Luther served in the United States Army, 1944-1946. On December 31, 1938 in Ball Creek, Arkansas, he married Thelma Morriss. She survives...
Margaret Ellen Row
Jun 6, 2011
Margaret Ellen Row, 50, a resident of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at St. John"s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, as the result of injuries sustained in the May 22, 2011 Joplin tornado. She was born March 31, 1961 in Fredonia, the daughter of Billie (Palmer) Row Kidd and the late William A. Row. Margaret...
Dwayne "Dee" Lee Miller
Jun 5, 2011
Dwayne "Dee" Lee Miller, 78, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, formerly of the Benedict and Coyville, Kansas area, died June 5, 2011 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dee and his twin brother, Wayne, were born December 16, 1932 to George Kenneth "Kack" Miller and Virgie May (Cain) Miller in Coyville, Kansas. Dee married Carol June...
Dulcie Mae Parker
Jun 3, 2011
Dulcie Mae Parker, 88, a longtime resident of Fredonia, formerly of Wichita, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia. She was born April 25, 1923 in Hallowell, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Letha (McKee) Glidewell. Dulcie was a 1940 graduate of Columbus High School. On August 27, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, Dulcie married Charles Parker....
Fred F. James
May 26, 2011
Fredrick F. James, 60, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born February 8, 1951 in Fredonia, the son of Francis S. and Claudine M. (Akins) James. He was a retired security guard. Fred is survived by: His mother: Claudine James of Fredonia, KS Three cousins: Steve...
Floyd A. Russell
May 26, 2011
Floyd A. Russell, 80, a lifetime resident of rural Altoona, Kansas, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. He was born July 30, 1930 in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Charley E. and Sadie (Carver) Russell. Floyd attended school in Altoona, where he graduated in 1948. On October 17, 1954 at the Altoona...
Shyrell Lee (Cranor) Smith
May 22, 2011
Shyrell Lee (Cranor) Smith, 68, went home to be with the Lord suddenly Sunday, May 22, 2011 as she was traveling to work as a registered nurse (RN) at Freeman East, Joplin, MO. Shyrell"s death, due to injuries sustained in the Joplin tornado, is a tragic loss for all family, friends, and associates who were touched by her. Shyrell lived...
Marvin Francis Martin
May 21, 2011
Marvin Francis Martin, 90, a resident of Vintage Park in Fredonia, Kansas, formerly a 60 year resident of Lafontaine, Kansas, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 10, 1920 in Lamont, Missouri, the son of Lewis Cecil and Pearl Mae (Gowin) Martin....
Ruth Cecilia Sommer
May 10, 2011
Ruth Cecilia Sommer, 86, a sixty-five year resident of Fredonia, Kansas, previously of Wichita, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born September 5, 1924 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Herman F. and Cecilia C. (Meyer) Hobelman. Ruth was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Wichita, as well as a graduate of...
Arlo L. Crawshaw
May 7, 2011
Arlo L. Crawshaw, 91, a lifelong resident of Wilson County, Kansas, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Neodesha, Kansas. He was born January 15, 1920 in Fredonia, the son of Thomas James and Lulu Elizabeth (Leiss) Crawshaw. He attended school in Wilson County, and claimed he graduated from the "school of hard knocks." On February...
Bill & Alice Walsh
May 1, 2011
WILLIAM JOHN WALSH (retired U.S.A.F.), a resident of Austin, TX, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Bill was born August 9, 1919 in Philadelphia, PA. He had an interest in aviation at an early age, influenced by the transatlantic flight of Charles Lindberg. This led to a life-long career as a pilot. In World War II, Bill...
Wayne Edward Bauman
Apr 29, 2011
Wayne Bauman, 69, a resident of Longview, Texas, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in Longview. He was born August 6, 1941 in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Leland Edward and Estella (Schneider) Bauman. He worked in construction. Wayne was a member of the Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. His survivors include: His mother:...
Lauren Yvette Schultz
Apr 28, 2011
Lauren Yvette Schultz, one year-old daughter of Jeffrey and Delilah (Koehn) Schultz, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Wilson County Hospital in Neodesha. She was born March 5, 2010 in Independence, Kansas. Lauren is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Delilah Schultz three sisters, Maryki Lynn, Chayla Rose and Brooklyn Kay grandparents, Lennis and Barbara Schultz of Fredonia, Larry...
Billie Marie Scott
Apr 25, 2011
Billie Marie Scott, 82, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia. She was born July 18, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Rex and Pearl (Van Dyke) Showers. She was a homemaker. On May 10, 1947, Billie was united in marriage to Jim Shue. He preceded her in death on...
Robert Bruce Mcpherson Sr.
Apr 22, 2011
Robert Bruce McPherson Sr, 80, a resident of rural Altoona died early Friday morning, April 22, 2011. He was born January 18, 1931 in Fredonia, the son of Silas Oliver and Jennie (Garner) McPherson. He was a 1949 graduate of Fredonia High School. Robert served in the United States Navy, 1948-1950. On February 16, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas, Robert married...
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