Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Kendall "Shorty" Duane Foster
Jan 13, 2025
Kendall "Shorty" D. Foster, 64, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Cherryvale.
Kendall Duane Foster was born March 23, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington the son of Richard Foster and Virgina (Schruis) Foster. He grew up in Washington and graduated from Clover Park High School in 1978.
On May 3, 1991, in Miami, Oklahoma he was...
Raymond Pharis Shoaf Sr.
Jan 11, 2025
Raymond Pharis Shoaf Sr., 79, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
He was born on September 22, 1945, in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Marvin Pharis Shoaf and Alice Pearl (Worford) Shoaf. Raymond's education began at Dickinson County Community High School in Chapman, Kansas, from...
Alma Sue Gillis
Feb 3, 2025
Alma Sue Gillis, 84, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at her home. Born to Ralph and Myrtle (Miller) Fitzsimmons, on August 25, 1940, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Sue dedicated her life to her family, her passions, and her work.
Sue was united in marriage to Richard Gillis on January 22, 1987, in Chanute, Kansas. Although they met...
Glen E. Wheeler
Feb 1, 2025
Glen E. Wheeler, a respected and beloved figure in his community, peacefully departed this life on February 1, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.
Born on October 5, 1938, in Rural Thayer, Kansas, Glen lived a life rich in accomplishments, dedication, and love. Glen graduated from Thayer High School in 1958 and later explored his educational pursuits...
Howard Dean Baugh
Jan 18, 2025
Howard Baugh
Howard Dean Baugh (86), dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born December 9, 1938, in Walnut, Kansas, Howard was the son of Oren and Etta Baugh, who raised him on the family farm with his sisters Betty Ann, Norma Jean, and Virginia Kay. He married the love of his life,...
Martha Irene Gonzales
Jan 17, 2025
Martha Irene Gonzales, born on December 16, 1948, in Parsons, Kansas, to Gaylord Lee and Thelma (Hayes) Madison entered the world with a passion for learning that would stay with her throughout her life.
From an early age, Martha developed a love for reading, often walking to the library to discover new stories and ideas. This boundless curiosity only grew as...
Sue Carol McRoberts
Jan 16, 2025
Sue Carol (Wheeler) McRoberts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 16, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family who loved her so much.
Born on December 15, 1956, in Chanute, Kansas, to Leonard and Flossie (Matlock) Wheeler. Sue was united in marriage to Clifford McRoberts on November 21, 1980, in Neodesha, KS, He survives 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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