Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Marilyn Schnedler
Jan 7, 2025
Marilyn Louise Schnedler, born on November 4, 1955, in Blue Eye, Missouri, to Willard and Thelma (Strahan) Isaacs, passed away peacefully at Heritage Health Care on January 7, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family, which was always her foremost priority.
Throughout her life, she held various jobs but remained most passionate about being a...
Donna Jean Engstrom
Dec 30, 2024
Donna Jean Luster Engstrom
December 17, 1947 — December 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Luster Engstrom, 77, on December 30, 2024. She passed peacefully in Wichita, KS, surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born on December 17, 1947, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Horace Darr Luster and Emage Irene Scroggins Luster. She spent her childhood in...
Kathryn Louise John
Jan 10, 2025
Kathryn Louise John, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2025, at her home in Prosper, Texas.
She was born January 13, 1938, to Rev. Floyd and Lila Eichelberger in Sabetha, KS. As the daughter of a pastor, she moved many times during her life but eventually moved to Argonia, KS, and graduated from Argonia High School in...
Christopher Wood Sr.
Jan 9, 2025
Christopher G. Wood Sr, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City Missouri. Born on January 10, 1936, in Iola, Kansas, to Kenneth and Cecilia (Rensing) Wood. Chris lived a life characterized by humility and kindness, leaving behind a profound legacy.
He was united in marriage to Betty Stowell on September 3, 1960, in Chanute, Kansas...
Daniel "Danny" Paul Mayeske
Jan 8, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Paul Mayeske, born on July 12, 1962, in Fredonia, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was 62 years old.
Danny dedicated 31 years of his life to farming and cattle, working at Bradford Farms from 1994 to 1998, and spent a decade with A-Lert in the canopy and millwright division. He was...
Feona Rosalie Dewey
Jan 7, 2025
Feona Rosalie Dewey 81, passed away peacefully at home in Petrolia, KS, surrounded by family on January 7, 2025.
Feona was born on May 1, 1943, to Lester and Gertie (King) Wilhite in Humboldt, KS. Some of her fondest childhood memories were made traveling with her family in the summer while her father worked the pipeline. She graduated from Humboldt High...
Joseph "Joe" Dean Tatum Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Dean Tatum Sr., born on September 27, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in rural Fredonia, Kansas.
He was a dedicated individual, known for his work in the oilfield and truck driving, a career he retired from due to ill health.
Joe was united in marriage to Donna Marie House in 1981 in New...
Goldie Lee Sissom
Jan 1, 2025
Goldie Lee Sissom, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Chanute, Kansas, at the age of 93. Born on July 18, 1931, in rural Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Reuben and Ora (Hendry) Delaney. Goldie was a true treasure to all who knew her.
A proud graduate of the Fredonia High School class of...
Leon Matthew Church
Dec 30, 2024
Leon Matthew Church, born on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, left this world unexpectedly on the same day.
Leon Matthew was born to Killian and Megan (Robinson) Church. Leon is survived by his parents of the home and sister, Sapphire. He will be forever remembered and loved by his grandparents Josh, and Rachel Stokes, David Robinson,...
Robert "Bob" Fredrick Hawkins
Dec 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" Fredrick Hawkins,75, peacefully passed away at home in Cherryvale on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Bob was born on August 8, 1949, in Cherryvale, Kansas the son of Forrest A. Hawkins and Lucille (Friley) Hawkins.
Bob graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1968 and went on to lead a life filled with hard work and dedication. He held many different jobs...
Margaret "Greta" Mary Hester
Dec 24, 2024
Margaret "Greta" Mary Hester (née Mullan) was born on June 29th, 1936, at the Maternity Home in Coleraine Parish, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to Elizabeth McFaul. She was placed in the care of Margaret Mullan (née McLaughlin), a 65-year-old recently widowed woman, who raised her in Glenullin. The elder Mullan had raised ten children of her own, her youngest, who Margaret...
Edith L. Ferrell
Dec 16, 2024
Edith L. Ferrell, born on June 16, 1938, in Akin, Colorado, passed away early Monday morning, December 16, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 86. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, (GiGi) who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
Edith lived in several places throughout her life, including Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas. After...
Brenda E. Dawson
Dec 15, 2024
Brenda Evelyn Dawson, 81, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away at home with her family, Sunday, December 15, 2024. Brenda was born November 27, 1943, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Paul Clarence Gehman Jr. and Anna (Martin) Gehman.
She attended and graduated from Nazareth Area Senior High School in Nazareth, Pennsylvania in 1962. She attended The Institute of Christian Service of Bob Jones...
Carolyn Sue Fulps
Dec 13, 2024
Carolyn Sue (Matlock) Fulps, 83, of Chanute, Kansas, a beloved mother, devoted wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 15, 1941, in Chanute, Kansas to Eliga Matlock and Eva Pauline (Chase) Matlock, Carol was a vibrant spirit who lit up the lives of everyone she encountered.
While she was known...
Glenna Pearl Kuhn
Dec 9, 2024
Glenna (Fairchild) Kuhn was born on August 12, 1928, and peacefully passed away on December 9, 2024. She was born to Leo and Anna (Dryden) Fairchild. She grew up on a farm Northwest of Earlton, Kansas.
Glenna attended Summit Hill Grade School and graduated from Chanute High School in 1946. She then continued her education at Neosho County Community College and...
Donald Eugene Grogan Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Donald Eugene Grogan Sr. was born on April 21, 1937, in Chanute, KS, to Earl and Dorothy (Gray) Grogan, and departed this life peacefully on December 6, 2024, with his oldest son by his side at Heritage Health Care. He lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love of family.
He was a proud graduate of Chanute High...
Kathryn Louise Holmes
Dec 5, 2024
Kathryn Louise Holmes, lovingly known as "Louise", 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Fredonia, Kansas.
She was born on Saturday, November 20, 1937, in Parsons, Kansas: the daughter of Kathryn Stallard Frame and Howard Morrison Frame.
In 1956 she took a train to Washington, D.C. to meet her fiance, Lewis Dwayne "Homer" Holmes who...
Shirley Ann Tucker
Nov 22, 2024
Shirley Ann (Cox) Tucker, a devoted and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas.
She was born on April 1, 1936, in Howard, Kansas, to Ben and Myrtle (Heisler) Cox. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Tucker on July 5, 1953, in Howard, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2011.
Shirley...
Linda Sue Fuller
Nov 17, 2024
Linda Sue Fuller, 76, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Linda was born on September 7, 1948, the daughter of Charles Newton Harshman and Betty Jean (Schoonover) Harshman. She lived a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many around her
She attended Neodesha Schools and was and graduated from Altoona...
Matthew Evan Sullivan
Nov 16, 2024
Matthew Evan Sullivan 27, passed away at 9:30 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was born December 30, 1996 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Randall (Randy) and Michelle (Locke) Sullivan. He grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas where he graduated from high school. He enjoyed playing guitar with his brother when he was in high school.
Matthew moved...
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