Miami County Obituaries and Death Notices

3 October 2012

Allen, T J "Jay" Jr born 5/4/1933 at Richards, MO and died 9/24/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Fontana Cemetery, Fontana, KS

Parents: John Thomas and Ruth Juanita Norris Allen

Spouse(s): Carol Joyce Winter (m 11 May 1954 Fort Scott, KS; d 30 Mar 1987)

Relatives: Scott Allen - son (d 5 Sep 2011), Joyce Allen - daughter-in-law, Mark Allen - son (his wife Chili), Brenda Mosley - daughter (her husband Phil), Connie Abel - daughter (her husband Robert Jr.), John Allen - son; grandchildren - Garrett Allen, Jake Allen, Travis Allen (Amy), Tara Allen, Shea Mosley, Chad Mosley, Mitch Mosley, Jared Abel, Brandon Abel (Chantel), Kristin McMillan (Garrett), Jaden Allen, Breahna Allen, Alysa Allen and Tyce Allen; great-grandchildren - Grant McMillan, Lane Allen, Daxin Allen, Michael Allen - great-grandson (d 1 May 2009); Patsy Nichols - sister, Johnna Fowler - sister, Teddy Allen - brother, Freddie Allen - brother, Larry Allen - brother, Ricky Allen - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 10/3/2012

Conner, Robert W born 11/4/1957 at Gastonia, NC and died 9/28/2012 at North Kansas City, MO

Parents: Jim Riley Conner Sr. - father, Betty Joyce Cravens Conner Nicholas - mother

Spouse(s): Darla Shine (div)

Relatives: Lisa Conner - daughter, Brandon Conner - son, Robert D. Conner - son, Velara Schroff - stepdaughter, James Schroff - stepson, David Conner - brother, Jim Conner - brother, Lisa Stone sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 10/3/2012

Feugate, Johnna died 9/28/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Henry and Sonya Feugate

Relatives: Brittany Feugate - sister, Dawn Feugate - sister, Christina Feugate - sister

death notice published on the Louisburg Herald (KS) website on 10/3/2012

Feugate, Johnna born 10/1/2002 at Olathe, KS and died 9/28/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Henry and Sonya Feugate

Relatives: Brittany Feugate - sister, Dawn Feugate - sister, Christina Feugate - sister, Lori Martin - grandmother, Dennis Martin - grandfather, Robert Feugate - grandfather, Teresa Bayne - grandmother, William Bayne - grandfather, Dorothy Norman - great-grandmother, Herb Norman - great-grandfather, Freda Schlesener - great-grandmother, Roger B. Patton - great-grandfather Blanche Patton - great-grandmother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 10/3/2012

Lagasse, Bryan E died 9/26/2012 at Omaha, NE, buried at Rice Cemetery, Rice, KS

Parents: Karen Lagasse Knoche - mother, Verne Knoche - stepfather

Relatives: Eric Lagasse - brother

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 10/3/2012

Miller, Rodney Robert born 9/9/1927 at Dekalb, IL and died 9/28/2012 at Shawnee Mission, KS

Parents: August and Johanna Miller

Spouse(s): Joan Miller (m 15 Sep 1956; d 31 Dec 2011)

Relatives: Sharon M. Miller - daughter, Rodney R. Miller II - son, Michelle M. Miller - daughter, Lisa M. Miller - daughter (her husband Pat Phillips), Denise M. Newkirk - daughter (her husband Dave), David P. Miller - son (his wife Erin), 10 grandchildren; Hans Herbert Miller - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/3/2012

Troll, Sara Louise died 9/29/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

death notice published on the Louisburg Herald (KS) website on 10/3/2012

5 October 2012

Barnes, Frances died 10/2/2012 at Raymore, MO, buried at Paola Cemetery, Paola, KS

Spouse(s): Harley Ray Barnes

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/5/2012

10 October 2012

Arbuckle, Henry E died 10/4/2012 at Joplin, MO

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/10/2012

Beougher, Loren C born 10/17/1932 at Orion, KS and died 10/5/2012 at Raytown, MO, buried at Gove Cemetery, Gove, KS

Parents: Merlyn and Vivian Beougher

Spouse(s): Jo Ann Bethurum (m 23 Aug 1960)

Relatives: Ray Von Beougher - son (his wife Kelly), Roy Vern Beougher - son, Kevin Lee Beougher - son (his wife Linda); 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; Ima Lee Heier - sister, Marvin Beougher - brother, Elton Beougher - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/10/2012

Burnett, Donald Lee born 2/23/1924 at La Cygne, KS and died 10/6/2012 at Springfield, MO, buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, KS

Parents: Lee Toal and Vivian D. Haynes Burnett

Spouse(s): Meredith June Rose (m 6 Dec 1944)

Relatives: Donna Keyser - daughter, Diane Janke - daughter, Denise McIntosh - daughter, Deena Burnett; grandchildren -Jim Janke, Brandon Keyser, Jamie Pearson, Jared Miller, Dakota Kahn, Tyler Kahn; great-grandchildren - Kadin and Kennedy Pearson; Eleanor Burnett Lewis - sister

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic (KS) website on 10/10/2012

Maupin, Travis Lee born 6/28/1980 at Kansas City, KS and died 10/4/2012 at Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Terry and Kathy Baldwin Maupin

Spouse(s): Kara Kern (m 28 Nov 2010 Paola, KS; 2 children)

Relatives: children: Alexzander Maupin, Lucious Maupin, HarleyQuinn Lee Maupin, Kate Lynn Maupin; Angel Young - niece; two great-nieces and one great-nephew; Irene Hobert - grandmother, Earnest Baldwin - maternal grandfather, Magan Young Barr - sister (d 1996)

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 10/10/2012

Miller, Robert R "Bob" died 9/28/2012 at Henderson, NV, buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/10/2012

12 October 2012

Barenklau, Dixie Margaret (Buchanan) [Ruddell] born 6/1/1941 at Paola, KS and died 10/9/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Robert Harley and Alice Elizabeth Buchanan

Spouse(s): Leslie Ruddell (m 1958; 2 children), Gerald Barenklau (m 3 May 1963; 2 children)

Relatives: Viva Ruddell Dix - daughter (her husband John), Kimberly Barenklau - daughtr Robert Barenklau - son (his wife Amy), Bradley Ruddell - son (his wife Kathy); Samantha Ruddell - granddaughter, 8 unidentified grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; Robert Henry Buchanan - brother, Col. Paul Joseph [surname not shown] - adopted brother, Bonnie Ferment - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Miami County Republic websites on 10/12/2012

Hanan, Alfred Leroy died 10/9/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Fort Scott National Cemetery

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/12/2012

Hertha, Mildred Flo (Snouffer) [Harris] born 4/14/1913 at Miami County, KS and died 10/8/2012 at Overland Park, KS, buried at Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

Parents: Verlin and Mary Snouffer

Spouse(s): Charles R. Harris, Samuel P. Hertha

Relatives: Robert Harris - son (his wife Judy), Mariann Reed - daughter, Jean Holthouse - daughter (her husband Dave), Jane Greenfield - daughter (her husband Dick); 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Lester Snouffer - brother, Etta Snouffer - sister-in-law, Mary Beth Kaiser - sister, Esther Middlemass - sister (her husband John), Eleanor Grace Hannon - sister (her husband Warren)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Miami County Republic websites on 10/12/2012

17 October 2012

Barenklau, Dixie Margaret (Buchanan) [Ruddell] born 6/1/1941 at Paola, KS and died 10/9/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Robert Harley and Alice Elizabeth Buchanan

Spouse(s): Leslie Ruddell (m 1958; 2 children), Gerald Barenklau (m 3 May 1963; 2 children)

Relatives: Viva Diane Ruddell Dix - daughter (her husband John), Bradley Scott Ruddell - son (his wife Kathy), Kimberly Ann Barenklau - daughter, Robert Shane Barenklau - son (his wife Amy); Samantha Ruddell - granddaughter, Haley Barenklau - granddaughter, Chase Barenklau - grandson, 5 unidentified grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; Robert Henry Buchanan - brother, Col. Paul Joseph Buchanan - adopted brother, Bonnie Ferment - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 10/17/2012

Brown, Charlie Calvin Sr born 3/13/1959 at Eupora, MS and died 10/13/2012 at Overland Park, KS

Parents: Lad Franklin and Inetha Denton Brown

Spouse(s): Shirley Sullivan (m 1981 Paola, KS; div 1997)

Relatives: Leeisha Dionne Brown - daughter (her fiancé Joseph Williams), Charlie Calvin “C.C.” Brown Jr. - son (his wife Karlie); Isaiah Brown - grandson, Calvin Brown - grandson; his ex-wife, Shirley Brown of Overland Park; siblings - Robert Brown, Ida Hart, Laverne Brown and Marvelle Brown, Larry Brown, Frank Brown, Walter Brown, Josephine Smith, Laverne Hanks, Maggie Brown, two unidentified deceased brothers.

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 10/17/2012

Furnish, Jason Matthew born 12/4/1974 at Kansas City, KS and died 10/12/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, KS

Parents: Glenda Furnish Watkins - mother, Tom Watkins - stepfather, Gary Furnish - father, Juanita Furnish - stepmother

Relatives: Michelle Ray - life partner, Mikayla Furnish - daughter; Joe Furnish - brother (his wife Kristen) Chris Watkins - half-brother, Josh Furnish - brother (his wife Ashley), April Hopkins - sister (her husband Billy), Jessie Furnish - sister; grandparents - Ray and Kathryn Prentice, Paul and Zella Furnish, and Jack Watkins; Dave Powell - uncle

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 10/17/2012

Hertha, Mildred Flo (Snouffer) [Harris] born 4/14/1913 at Miami County, KS and died 10/8/2012 at Overland Park, KS, buried at Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

Parents: Verlin and Mary Snouffer

Spouse(s): Charles R. Harris, Samuel P. Hertha

Relatives: Robert Harris - son (his wife Judy), Mariann Reed - daughter, Jean Holthouse - daughter (her husband Dave), Jane Greenfield - daughter (her husband Dick); 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Lester Snouffer - brother, Etta Snouffer - sister-in-law, Mary Beth Kaiser - sister, Esther Middlemass - sister (her husband John), Eleanor Grace Hannon - sister (her husband Warren)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 10/17/2012

Lagasse, Bryan E born 12/6/1963 at Concordia, KS and died 9/26/2012 at Omaha, NE, buried at Rice Cemetery, Rice, KS

Parents: Verlin Lagasse - father (d 21 Dec 1967; bur Rice, KS), Karen Johnson Lagasse Knoche - mother, Verne Knoch - stepfather

Relatives: Carly Lagasse - daughter, Shelby Swaim-Paul - daughter, Blake Lagasse - son, Eric Lagasse - brother (his wife Sharon), Kimberly Lagasse - sister, Ryan Summerskill - nephew (his wife Abby and daughter Amelia), Courtney Summerskill - niece, Madison Lagasse - niece, Allison Lagasse - niece; grandparents - Harold and Jeanette Carlson Lagasse, and L.B. and Fern Baston Johnson.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 10/17/2012

Reagan, Denver Lee Sr born 4/18/1952 at Wheaton, MO and died 10/9/2012 at Blue Mound, KS, buried at Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound, KS

Parents: Curtis and Lillie Laney Reagan

Spouse(s): Lori Marker (m 15 Feb 1974 Bronson, KS)

Relatives: Denver Reagan Jr. - son, Zachary Reagan - son, Angie Reagan Ahlers - daughter (her husband Mitch), Sue Knief - sister, Brenda Hacker - sister, Roger Reagan - brother, Mary Eaggleston - sister

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 10/17/2012

Stainbrook, Adam Taylor born 3/31/1981 at Overland Park, KS and died 10/9/2012 at Yuma, AZ, buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, KS

Parents: John Stainbrook - father, Erin Denise Nugen Stainbrook Horner - mother, Nadine Stainbrook - stepmother, Randy "Tim" Horner - stepfather

Relatives: siblings - Marc Stainbrook, Bobby Horner, Randi Hewitt, Kristi Wheeler, Terri Batze and Tonya Smith; grandparents - Robert and Wilma Stainbrook and Stephen W. and Patricia Nugen

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/17/2012

Thies, Ethel M (Worthington) born 6/25/1942 at , and died 10/11/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Bucyrus, KS

Parents: Cecil and Gertrude Pfannes Worthington

Spouse(s): William "Bill" Thies (m 13 Oct 1962, Wea, KS)

Relatives: Donna Wilcox - daughter, Julie Wallace - daughter, Karen Ratterree - daughter, Leon Thies - son, Don Worthington - brother, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 10/17/2012

19 October 2012

Conner, Robert Darrell died 10/16/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/19/2012

Kissee, Goldie Margaret (Richardson) born 1/1/1932 at Gardner, KS and died 10/16/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, KS

Parents: Fred and Eva Smith Richardson

Spouse(s): Charles Richard Kissee (m 10/6/1951 Gardner, KS)

Relatives: Charles Richard Kissee Jr. - son (his wife Lilly), Anthony Ray Kissee - son (his wife Chris), Eva Lynn Vietti - daughter (her husband Kirk), Edward Lee Kissee - son, Cynthia Sue Kissee - daughter; eight grandchildren; Beulah Harrison - sister, Florence Richardson - sister, Alpha Saunders - sister, Nellie Dorsey - sister, Alice Edgington - sister, Thelma Richardson - sister, Maxine Cook - sister, Roy Richardson - brother, John Richardson - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/19/2012

24 October 2012

Adams, Charles "Ron" Sr born 10/19/1934 at Chillicothe, MO and died 10/17/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Charles Elmer and Hazel Adams

Spouse(s): Barbara Toncray (m 17 Oct 1953 Osawatomie, KS)

Relatives: Bryan Adams - son, Charles R. Adams Jr. - son (his wife Linda), Texas, Bret Adams - son (his wife Sally), Kim Backman - daughter (her husband Mike); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Shirley Adams - sister, Richard Adams - brother, John Adams - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/24/2012

Zook, Larry died 10/3/2012 at Dacula, GA

Spouse(s): Sally Zook

Relatives: Bill Zook - son, Bob Zook - son, six grandchildren

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/24/2012

26 October 2012

Hladlky, Brian Ross born 7/2/1965 at Shelby, OH and died 10/22/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Paola Cemetery, Paola, KS

Parents: Rebecca Bond Hladky - mother, Harold Hladky - father, GailHladky - stepmother

Relatives: Shannon Hladky Owens - sister, Heather Hladky Robinson - sister (her husband Dan), Shawn Hladky - brother, Mark Fitch - stepbrother (his wife Stephanie), Katherine Bond Altaras aunt (her husband David), Kenneth Bond - grandfather, Loren Hladky - grandfather, Elsie Hladky - grandmother, Kayla Owens - niece, Ashlee Robinson - niece, Kyle Robinson - nephew, Philip Stewart - great uncle (his wife Mary Ann), Irene Stewart Carter - cousin (her husband Jack), Ed Stewart - cousin (his wife Kelly)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 10/26/2012

Hurt, Billy Witter born 5/4/1931 at Miami County, KS and died 10/23/2012 at New Lancaster, KS, buried at New Lancaster Cemetery, New Lancaster, KS

Parents: Thomas and Ada Witter Hurt

Spouse(s): Lois Evelyn Price (m 30 Jul 1950; d 9 Dec 1994)

Relatives: Dennis Hurt - son (his wife Sharon), James Hurt - son (his wife Ruth), Evelyn Trinkle - daughter (her husband Larry); 8 grandchildren - Tracy Jackson (Eric), Gerald and Darren Trinkle, Melissa Chambers (Wes), Rick Hurt (Jaci), Carissa Christie (David), Sara Rhynerson (Lester), and Trevor Hurt (Kaylee); 11 great-grandchildren - Storm (Amanda) and Tate Jackson, Alex and Austin Trinkle, Ted, Sam and Emma Chambers, Cali and Tobi Hurt, and Adyson and Cade Rhynerson; Charles Hurt - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/26/2012

Wood, Helen Viola (Weaver) [Nay] born 4/1/1922 at Akron, CO and died 10/13/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

Parents: Everett David Weaver and Emma Mast Weaver

Spouse(s): Albert Nay (div; two sons), Max Wood (son and daughter)

Relatives: Ted Nay - son (deceased), Brenda Nay - daughter-in-law, Tim Nay - son (his wife Mary), Carrie Wood Brooks - daughter, Joe Wood - son (his wife Cindy); grandchildren, Rusty Nay (Kelly), Todd Nay (Georgia), Jennifer Mick (Brendan), Tony Nay (Cris), Perry Brooks (Tasha), Emily Jones (Scott), Jake, Max and Nick Wood and Shelby Travison; great-grandchildren - Jessie and Thomas Nay, Matthew and Michael Nay, Lilly and Jack Mick and Trenton Jones; step-great-grandchildren - Justin and Jessie Hutmacher; great-great-grandchildren - Carter Hendrickson, Gracie Wood and Braydon Wood; Juanita Weaver - sister, Eva Weaver - sister, Lucille Weaver - sister, Leah Weaver - sister, Elsie Weaver - sister

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/26/2012

Zwick, Pamela Sue (Edwards) died 10/22/2012 at Paola, KS

Spouse(s): John Zwick

Relatives: Ryan Zwick - son, Kenton Zwick - son, Nicole Zwick - daughter, Cheryl Smith - sister, Susan Hood - sister, Bert Edwards - brother

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/26/2012

26 October 2012

Hurt, Billy Witter born 5/4/1931 at Miami County, KS and died 10/23/2012 at New Lancaster, KS, buried at New Lancaster Cemetery, New Lancaster, KS

Parents: Thomas and Ada Witter Hurt

Spouse(s): Lois Evelyn Price (m 30 Jul 1950; d 9 Dec 1994)

Relatives: Dennis Hurt - son (his wife Sharon), James Hurt - son (his wife Ruth) Evelyn Trinkle - daughter (her husband Larry); grandchildren - Tracy Jackson (Eric), Gerald and Darren Trinkle, Melissa Chambers (Wes), Rick Hurt (Jaci), Carissa Christie (David), Sara Rhynerson (Lester), and Trevor Hurt (Kaylee); great-grandchildren - Storm (Amanda) and Tate Jackson, Alex and Austin Trinkle, Ted, Sam and Emma Chambers, Cali and Tobi Hurt, and Adyson and Cade Rhynerson; Charles Hurt - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 10/31/2012

Simpson, Travis born 2/5/1980 at Paola, KS and died 10/21/2012 at Bolivar, MO

Parents: Michael Simpson - father, Pamela Whalen Simpson Breedlove - mother, Maribel Simpson - stepmother, Gary Breedlove - former stepfather

Relatives: Tyler Breedlove - brother, Kassandra Simpson - sister, Karina Simpson - sister

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic (KS) website on 10/31/2012

Spellman, Stephen Earl "Steve" born 7/3/1950 at Leavenworth, KS and died 10/26/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Earl Richardson Spellman and Gladys Mae Craney Spellman

Relatives: Tricia Busta - daughter, Christina Smith - daughter, Treva Penn - daughter, Justin McCoy - son; stepchildren - Kenny, Kyle, Brian and Cindy Spurgeon, and Brandi Barrett; grandchildren - Jade Dozier, Ryleigh and Ashlynn Busta, Kiersten, Karly and Noah Wilson, Jace Garza-Cox; Mike Spellman - brother, John Spellman - brother; Dorothy White - companion

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/31/2012

Watkins, Patricia L "Pat" (McClanahan) died 10/27/2012 at Lawrence, KS, buried at Eudora Cemetery

Relatives: Tommy McClanahan - brother, Kathryn Gerken - sister, Mary Jo Scott - sister

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 10/31/2012

Wood, Helen Viola (Weaver) [Nay] born 4/1/1922 at Akron, CO and died 10/23/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

Parents: Everett David Weaver and Emma Mast Weaver

Spouse(s): Albert Nay (div), Max Wood

Relatives: Ted Nay - son (deceased), Brenda Nay - daughter-in-law, Tim Nay - son (his wife Mary), Carrie Wood Brooks - daughter, Joe Wood - son (his wife Cindy); grandchildren - Rusty Nay (Kelly), Todd Nay (Georgia), Jennifer Mick (Brendan), Tony Nay (Cris), Perry Brooks (Tasha), Emily Jones (Scott), Jake, Max and Nick Wood and Shelby Travison; great-grandchildren - Jessie and Thomas Nay, Matthew and Michael Nay, Lilly and Jack Mick and Trenton Jones; step-great-grandchildren, Justin and Jessie Hutmacher; great-great-grandchildren - Carter Hendrickson, Gracie Wood and Braydon Wood; Juanita Weaver - sister, Eva Weaver - sister, Lucille Weaver - sister, Leah Weaver - sister, Elsie Weaver - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Miami County Republic websites on 10/31/2012

7 November 2012

Dilks, Helen Jeanette (Bufkin) [Britt] born 8/5/1936 at Tyler, TX and died 10/31/2012 at Olathe, KS

Parents: Robert Reginald and Eunice Inez Bufkin

Spouse(s): John Britt, Roland Elmer Dilks (m 10 Feb 1978)

Relatives: John Reginald "Reggie" Britt - son, Timothy "Tim" Mark Britt - son (his wife Danielle), Rick Dilks - stepson, David Dilks - stepson (his wife Youngbok), Janice Monley - stepdaughter (her husband Michael); 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/7/2012

Harrington, Darrell Dean born 7/13/1942 at Kansas City, KS and died 11/2/2012 at Paola, KS

Parents: Dee Walter and Ethel Ailene Myers Harrington

Spouse(s): Lela Madine Downen (m 3 Aug 1962 Miami, OK)

Relatives: Sharon Martin - daughter, Carmen Behm - daughter, Karen Bing - daughter, Darren Harrington - son; grandchildren - Joshua Laningham, Jennifer Trout, Shane Harrington, Lyndsay Harrington, Seth Harrington, Pamela Johnston, Kari Behm, Samantha Behm, Hannah Behm, Cody Bing, Cord Bing; six great-grandchildren; James Harrington - brother, Gilbert Harrington - brother, Allen Harrington - brother, Sandra Foland - sister, Imajean Spurlock - sister, Deloris Faye Harrington - sister, Richard Harrington - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/7/2012

Mayhugh, Josephine died 11/5/2012 at Prescott, KS, buried at Battlefield Cemetery, Prescott, KS

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/7/2012

Mills, Charles G Sr died 11/5/2012 at Larned, KS

Spouse(s): Frances Rodriguez Mills

Relatives: John Michael “Mike” Mills - son, Charles Mills Jr. - son, Windy Anderson - daughter, one child not identified

death notice published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/7/2012

Spellman, Stephen Earl "Steve" born 7/3/1950 at Leavenworth, KS and died 10/26/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Earl Richardson Spellman and Gladys Mae Craney Spellman

Relatives: Tricia Busta - daughter, Christina Smith - daughter, Treva Penn - daughter, Justin McCoy - son; stepchildren - Kenny, Kyle, Brian and Cindy Spurgeon, and Brandi Barrett; grandchildren - Jade Dozier, Ryleigh and Ashlynn Busta, Kiersten, Karly and Noah Wilson, Jace Garza-Cox; John Spellman - brother, Mike Spellman - brother; Dorothy White - companion

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/7/2012

Weien, Vivian M born 2/12/1955 at Garnett, KS and died 11/4/2012 at Ottawa, KS

Parents: Sylvester and Evelyn Renyer Lutz

Spouse(s): Ron Weien (m 20 Jul 1975 Welda, KS)

Relatives: Ronnie Weien - son (his wife Manda), Nicklas Weien - son (his wife Catie); unidentified infant sister, Rose Highberger - sister (her husband Maurice), Marcella Feuerborn - sister (her husband Keith), Rod Lutz - brother (his wife Ann), Dayton Lutz - brother (his wife Mary), Milton Lutz - brother (his wife Carol)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/7/2012

Whittaker, Eula Mae (Raney) born at Harville, MO and died at ,

Parents: Dorothy and Ezra Raney

Spouse(s): William Dale Whittaker (m Dec 1963)

Relatives: three children, three grandchildren, one great-grandson

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/7/2012

Zwick, Pamela Sue "Pam" (Edwards) born 6/9/1961 at Paola, KS and died 10/22/2012 at Paola, KS

Parents: Bertie L. Edwards - father, Frances A. Black Edwards Corner - mother

Spouse(s): John Kenton Zwick (m 31 Dec 1981 Osawatomie, KS)

Relatives: Nicole Zwick - daughter, Kenton Zwick - son, Ryan Zwick - son, Justin Zwick - son, Anthony Zwick - son, Cheryl Smith - sister (her husband Derrick), Susan Hood - sister (her husband Curtis), Bert Edwards - brother, Jeff Edwards - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/7/2012

9 November 2012

Harper, Hayden Aurel born 4/29/1913 at Sweet Springs, MO and died 11/4/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Fairview Cemetery, Sweet Springs, MO

Parents: Robert Elonzo Harper and Dinnie Ozella Sims Harper

Spouse(s): Ruby Mildred Menegali (m 29 Feb 1936)

Relatives: Donnie Harper - son, Bonnie Lou Hayward - daughter (her husband Rolly); f5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;17 great-great-grandchildren; Nellie Edith Peterman - sister, Ora Leona Puckett - sister, Samuel Orville Elonzo Harper - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/9/2012

14 November 2012

Birch, Helen Beatrice died 11/6/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/14/2012

Courtois, Mildred died 11/11/2012 at Butler, MO, buried at Holmes Cemetery, Prescott, KS

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic (KS) website on 11/14/2012

Goode, John Frederick born 5/10/1973 at Kansas City, MO and died 11/9/2012 at Nacogcohes, TX, buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Wea, KS

Parents: Bob and Dolores Plumberg Goode

Relatives: Audrie Louise Goode - daughter, Madelyn Jean Goode - daughter, Hanna Jo Goode - daughter; Robert Goode Jr. - brother, Greg Goode - brother, Mike Goode - brother (his wife Jill), Mark Goode - brother (his wife Amy), Donald Goode - brother (his wife Leeca), Paul Goode - brother, David Goode - brother, Matt Goode - brother; Debbie Caswell - sister (her husband Mike), Suzanne Reedy - sister (her husband Jon), and Mary Margaret Richardson - sister (her husband Kelly); 39 nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and great-nephews

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 11/14/2012

Miller, Audene (Fausett) born 3/16/1920 at Linn County, KS and died 11/9/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Paola Cemetery, Paola, KS

Parents: Coy O. and Marie Mahon Fausett

Spouse(s): Robert H. Miller (m 14 Mar 1943 Lawrence, KS; d 9 Sep 2009)

Relatives: Stacey Miller - daughter (d 1993), Stephen F. Miller - son, Thomas G. Miller - son, David W. Miller - son; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; Carolee Hieber - sister, Wanda Willard - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/14/2012

Pearce, Dale Monroe born 6/18/1925 at Hillsdale, KS and died 11/11/2012 at Fontana, KS, buried at Somerset Cemetery

Parents: Carl Grady and Bessie Anna Judd Pearce.

Spouse(s): Marlene Cornell (2nd wife m 1989 Atascaderdo, CA

Relatives: Marlene Pearce - daughter, Connie Smith - daughter, Terry Pearce - son, Ted Pearce - son, Gina Schlund - step-daughter; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; Lloyd Pearce - brother, Lee Pearce - brother. James Pearce - brother, Clifford Pearce - brother, Roy Pearce - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/14/2012

Wade, Edith P died 11/12/2012 at La Cygne, KS, buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, KS

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/14/2012

21 November 2012

Bond, Ruth Maurine (Crist) born 12/26/1925 at Miami County, KS and died 11/15/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Wellsville Cemetery, Wellsville, KS

Parents: Harvey E. and Pearl Musselman Crist

Spouse(s): George Bond (m 7 Jul 1946; d Jul 1999)

Relatives: Linda Greer - daughter (her husband Stan), Diane Hailey - daughter (her husband Russ), Alice Hutchcraft - daughter (her husband Rich), Carol Fenton - daughter (her husband Mark), Janet Wolken - daughter (her companion Brad Croucher), Terri Madden - daughter (her husband Randy), Jeff Bond - son (his wife Kelly); 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; Lenora Quellhorst - sister, Hazel Rader - sister, Junior Crist - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Borst, George died 11/12/2012 at Spring Hill, KS

Relatives: Patricia Boler - daughter

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/21/2012

Burkdoll-Parker, Anna Faye (Shofner) born 2/17/1933 at Wesley, AR and died 11/11/2012 at Lane, KS

Parents: Hugh and Bernice Shofner

Spouse(s): Lloyd Burkdoll (m 21 May 1950 Lane, KS; d 23 Sep 2001; four sons), James R. Parker (m 23 Sep 2003)

Relatives: Trent Burkdoll - son (his wife Donna), Mark Burkdoll - son (his wife Shelly Johnson), Scott Burkdoll - son (his wife Linda), Tim Burkdoll - son (his wife Phyllis); grandsons - Clint, Chad, Cody, Josh, Nathan, Tyler and Trever; granddaughters - Shannon, Danielle and Natalie; 14 great-grandchildren; Joe Shofner - brother, Doyle Shofner - brother

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/21/2012

Donham, Charles Fredrick "Fred" born 11/7/1926 at Aubry, KS and died 11/17/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS

Parents: Charles Melton and Frances Elizabeth White Donham

Spouse(s): Grace Helen Hopkins (m 4 Jul 1968 Olathe, KS)

Relatives: Michael Donham - son (his wife Helen), Daniel Donham - son (his wife Brenda), Julie Hendrickson - daughter, Rita Pritchard - daughter (her husband Dave), Helen Donham - stepdaughter (her husband Mike), John Sawyer - stepson (his wife Debbie), James Sawyer - stepson (his wife Lisa), Bruce Sawyer - stepson, David Sawyer - stepson; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; William Donham - brother, James Clarence Donham - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Folsom, Timothy C "Stoney" born 1/18/1958 at Kansas City, KS and died 11/18/2012 at Kansas City, KS, buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS

Parents: Charles Folsom Sr. - father, Darlene Mitchell Folsom Reed - mother, John Reed - stepfather

Relatives: Katie Huggins - daughter (her husband Danny); grandchildren - Austin, Kirsten and Nathan; Karen Parmely - sister, Danny Folsom - brother, Charles Folsom Jr. - brother, Kenneth Folsom - brother, Larry Lee Folsom - brother; grandparents - Albert and Flossie Mitchell and Isom and Viola Folsom

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Kennedy, Donald Dean "Buckshot" born 3/21/1932 at Paola, KS and died 11/15/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: William Greason and Marcia Fern Mathews Kennedy

Spouse(s): Barbara Jeanne Mullins (m 23 Dec 1951 Osawatomie, KS)

Relatives: Ron Kennedy - son, Marcia Bayer - granddaughter (her husband Jonathon), Helen Carter - sister, Una Fern Nutt - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Kessler, Gary died 11/15/2012 at Lawrence, KS

Parents: Mary Kessler-Guenther - mother

Relatives: Alex Kessler - son, Emily Kessler - daughter; seven brothers and sisters

death notice published on the Louisburg Herald and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Kessler, Gary born 7/5/1959 at Olathe, KS and died 11/15/2012 at Lawrence, KS, buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Paola, KS

Parents: William Russell Kessler - father, Mary Annette Rothwell Kessler Guenther - mother,

Relatives: William Alexander “Alex” Kessler - son (his wife Heather), Emily Kessler - daughter; Thatcher Wayne Kessler - grandson; Stephen Kessler - brother (his wife Connie), David Kessler - brother (his wife Heidi), Dan Kessler - brother (his wife Dana), Alan Kessler - brother (his wife Christine); Connie Riley - sister, Michele Harbison - sister (her husband Owen), Deanna Kessler-Miley - sister (her husband Mike); Clayton Kessler - nephew

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/21/2012

Maimer, Anthony Michael born 5/14/1955 at Murfreesboro, TN and died 11/8/2012 at Fort Collins, CO

Parents: Tony and Charlene Maimer

Spouse(s): Marina Stewart (m 3 Jun 1978)

Relatives: Bernie Maimer - brother, Chris Maimer - brother (his wife Tammy), Danny Maimer - brother (his wife Melissa), Elaine Fagan - sister (her husband Michael), Joe Maimer - half-brother; Paul Stewart - father-in-law

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic (KS) website on 11/21/2012

Nichols, Shane Thomas born 3/19/1988 at Overland Park, KS and died 11/16/2012 at Stilwell, KS

Parents: James and Donna Mueller Nichols

Relatives: Skyler Nichols - brother, Julian Nichols - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald website on 11/21/2012

Slayman, John Thomas born 3/29/1917 at Kansas City, MO and died 11/13/2012 at Osawatomie, KS

Parents: John A. and Ethel Levy Slayman

Spouse(s): Kathryn May Wolf (m 21 Apr 1941; six children), Wilda Crowley, Bette Deane Quier Sheward

Relatives: Barbara Foster - sister (her husband Jerry), Mary Buckley - sister (her husband Gerry), Cecelia Witt - sister, John C. Slayman - son (his wife Arleen), William J. Slayman - son (his wife Jody), Michael T. Slayman - son (his wife Renee); 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandson; Josephine Dembny - sister, Evelyn Slayman - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/21/2012

Thomas, Betty L (Rhoades) born 11/28/1927 at Almena, KS and died 11/18/2012 at North Kansas City, MO, buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Louisburg, KS

Parents: Earl and Bernice Bright Rhoades

Spouse(s): Charles F. Thomas (m for 63 years)

Relatives: David Thomas - son (his wife Pam), Cathy Esterly - daughter (her husband Brian), Peggy Sexton - daughter (her husband David), Thomas R. Thomas - son, Lance Thomas - son (his wife Michelle); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS) and Miami County Republic (KS) websites on 11/21/2012

23 November 2012

Hare, Naomi Esther (Block) born 10/23/1926 at Paola, KS and died 11/19/2012 at Bohnam, TX, buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX

Parents: Joseph Deitrich and Alma Magdaline Meyer Block

Spouse(s): James Richard Hare (m 20 Sep 1946 Paola, KS)

Relatives: Richard M. Hare - son (his wife Dawn), Joel H. Hare - son, Donna J. Lyday - daughter (her husband David); Jim Lyday - grandson, J.J. Lyday - grandson (his wife Kim), Rob Lyday - grandson (his wife Jennifer)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 11/23/2012

Swearingen, William L "Bill" born 12/6/1942 at Miami County, KS and died 11/19/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Miami Memorial Gardens

Parents: Robert and Enid Swearingen

Spouse(s): R. Jane Johann (m 15 Aug 1964)

Relatives: Brian Swearingen - son, Doug Swearingen - son; grandchildren - Shelbi, Alysa and Joseph; great-granddaughter - Zadi; Aleta Rosner - sister (her husband Don), Ruth Lohaus - sister (her husband Karl), Norman Swearingen - brother (his wife Helen), George Swearingen - brother, Roy Swearingen - brother (his wife Louise), three unidentified brothers, three unidentified sisters

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/23/2012

28 November 2012

Addy, Norma (Biles) [Poe] born 10/20/1929 at Lowry City, MO and died 11/21/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO

Parents: Loma and Orphia Biles

Spouse(s): Russell Poe, Damon (Lee) Addy

Relatives: Sue Thornhill - daughter, Cindy Poe - daughter, Steve Poe - son (his wife Jean) Poe, Jeff Poe - son (his wife Tammy); Marcia Rainwater - sister; step-son and daughter, Roger and Linda Maisch; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/28/2012

Calvin, Mary Ellen (Shay) born 10/8/1924 at Edgerton, KS and died 11/19/2012 at Topeka, KS, buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Parents: Richard and Eva McMahon Shay

Spouse(s): Joseph Condry Calvin (m 3 May 1943 La Jolla, CA; d 3 Jul 1993)

Relatives: Joseph A. Calvin - son (his wife Suzy), Stephen W. Calvin - son, Christopher L. Calvin - son, Anthony G. Calvin - son, Jeanne M. Roth (Dick), Phillip J. Calvin - son (his wife Carol), Timothy R. Calvin - son, Catherine L. Burnett - daughter (her husband Steve), Kevin D. Calvin - son (his wife Susan), Mary Jo Struttman - daughter (her husband Al), Theresa A. Lundin - daughter (her husband John), David L. Calvin - son (his wife Beth), Constance S. Norwood - daughter, Lawrence D. Calvin - son, Jeffery E. Calvin - son, Jerome A. Calvin - son (his wife Kim); 42 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; Mike Shay - brother (his wife Jan), 3 unidentified brothers; Carol Calvin Stephens - daughter-in-law

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 11/28/2012

Cole, Sherman Jr born 7/29/1923 at Paola, KS and died 11/21/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Sherman Reynolds Cole Sr. and Sadie Opal (Longmire) Cole

Spouse(s): Betty Jean Shively (m 16 Dec 1941; d 2 Nov 1997)

Relatives: James K. Cole - son (d 20 Sep 1999), Sherman W. “Wes” Cole - son (his wife Sherie); six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Jefferson Irvan ”Perky” Cole - brother, Roberta Young - sister (her husband Neal)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/28/2012

Daniel, James Leroy born 3/13/1941 at Mound City, KS and died 11/25/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Curry Cemetery

Parents: James and Alta Wakefield Daniel

Spouse(s): Barbara Terry Daniel

Relatives: Holly Woods - daughter (her husband Dwayne Holt), Lori Bruns - daughter (her husband Jim), Colette Fillpot - step-daughter, Dwight Terry - step-son (his wife Sabrina), Lizz Nation - step-daughter (her husband Mike); Merl Daniel - brother (his wife Joyce Robey); grandchildren: Evan, Garrett, Austin, Addie, Levi, Brett, Jed, Aubry, Shaylee, Blaiton, Jamee, Zachary, Emmah and Olivia; niece - Christina

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/28/2012

Folsom, Genevieve Maurciette "Gennie" born 10/4/1958 at Kansas City, KS and died 11/19/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, KS

Parents: Floyd Richard “Ted” Folsom and Genevieve Germaine Louise (Lepillier) Folsom

Relatives: William “Bill” Folsom - brother, Theodore “Ted” R. Folsom - brother, Charles R. Folsom - brother, Daniel “Dan” L. Folsom - brother, John ”Johnny” J. Folsom - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/28/2012

Morlan, Jerry Max born 5/30/1928 at Wyandotte County, KS and died 11/23/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Hodges Cemetery

Parents: Floyd and Faye Stewart Morlan

Spouse(s): Leona Curl (m 2 May 1970)

Relatives: children: Ruth; John; Jeri Hope (Pat) Cuevas; Helen Morlan; Jackie Morgan; Keith Lowry (Teri); Jackie Finney;Chuck Dela; Val (John) Bender; 33 grandchildren (deceased -grandsons Daniel Jared and Isaac Max; granddaughter, Melody Faye); 47 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; Stewart Morlan - brother, Barbara Higgins - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 11/28/2012

Sharp, Lottie Pauline (Henness) born 3/15/1924 at Fontana, KS and died 11/20/2012 at Lenexa, KS, buried at Fontana Cemetery, Fontana, KS

Parents: Awnee Henness and Gladys (Morain) Henness

Spouse(s): Robert “Bob” Lee Sharp (m 27 Oct 1940 Mound City, KS; d May 2001)

Relatives: Wayne Sharp - son, Robert Sharp - son, Donald Sharp - son, Eric Sharp - son, Allen Sharp - son, Mark Sharp - son, Susan Hiles - daughter, Lisa Presley - daughter; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; Commodore Henness - brother, Vernon Henness - brother, Awnee Henness - brother, Delores Douglas - sister

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11/28/2012

Studdard, Austin Daniel Richard born 5/18/1927 at Mountain Home, AR and died 11/22/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Woodfin Cemetery

Parents: Thomas Studdard - father, Elizabeth Otten Studdard - mother, Mary Rogers Studdard - stepmother

Spouse(s): Bonnie Jean Millard (m 23 Aug 1952 Butler, MO)

Relatives: Bonnie Kay Wilkins - daughter, Betty Leach - daughter, Beverly Baldwin - daughter, Joyce Studdard - daughter, David Studdard - son, Steven Studdard - son, Clifford Studdard - son, Kenneth Studdard - son; Roy Brown - grandson; 12 unidentified grandchildren and 12 unidentified great-grandchildren; Tommy Studdard - brother, Anna Kirkland - sister, Irene Cook - sister, Eunice Smith - sister, Gearlene Johnson - sister, Liz Jennings - sister, Dollie Patton - sister, Gilbert Rogers - step-brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald website on 11/28/2012

Wier, Wanda Pauline (Merriman) born 10/14/1921 at Linnville, KS and died 11/21/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, KS

Parents: Dirse Hazel and Dollie May (Stokes) Merriman

Spouse(s): Clarence Atwell Wier (m 22 Dec 1939)

Relatives: Clarence Ronald - son (his wife Judy), Russell Dale - son; grandchildren - Chris (Monica) Wier of Eagle, Idaho; Carrie Watson (Harold) of Fontana, Pat Wier (Tracy), Heather Penner (Jeremy) of La Cygne; great-grandchildren - Ryan and Brett Wier, Bailey, Samantha and Cooper Watson, Trevor Wier and Aubree Swisher; Owen (Harvey) Merriman - brother, Russell Merriman - brother, Hazel Merriman - brother, Robert Merriman - brother, Ola May Butts - sister, Dorothy Careswell - sister; Robert Merriman Jr. - nephew, Dale Wier - her husband's cousin (his wife Ruby)

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/28/2012

Williamson, Morris Dean born 3/6/1927 at Herrick, SD and died 11/20/2012 at Chanute, KS, buried at Green Valley Cemetery

Parents: Robert Joshua and Naomi Marie (Duerfeldt) Willliamson

Spouse(s): Mildred Louise Bryan (m 3 Dec 1946 Paola, KS; d 17 Mar 2006)

Relatives: Lyle Williamson - son (his wife Karla); grandchildren - J.R. Williamson, Brandie Ryerson (her husband Lance); 4 great-grandchildren; Donald Williamson - brother, Lorene Fields - sister, Florence Schlegel - sister

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 11/28/2012

5 December 2012

Crooks, Donald Harold born 8/19/1929 at Kansas City, MO and died 11/27/2012 at Prescott, KS, buried at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS

Parents: Harold and Beulah Hodge Crooks

Spouse(s): Lennie Hill (m 21 Feb 1952 Shawnee, KS)

Relatives: Mark William Crooks - son (d 2006), Susan Myers - daughter (her husband Paul), Shelly Cochran - daughter (her husband Jerry), Donna Long - daughter (her husband Rick), Gerald Crooks - brother, Ray Hodge - brother, Vera Taylor - sister; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/5/2012

Frey, Edna Mae (Hoyle) born 5/23/1920 at Paola, KS and died 11/29/2012 at Moran, KS, buried at Paola Cemetery, Paola, KS

Parents: George Nelson and Lida Belle Sims Hoyle

Spouse(s): Arthur P. Gerhard Frey (m 16 Apr 1939 Block, KS)

Relatives: Teresa Morrow - daughter (her husband Chris), Mandy Miller Mundorff - granddaughter (her husband Erik), Megan Barton - granddaughter (her husband Mitch), Abram Barton - great-grandson; Gladys Hickman - sister, Ruth Barrett - sister, Hazel Rentz - sister, Loren Hoyle - brother, Marjorie Rousello - sister, Charles Hoyle - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/5/2012

Hunter, Clara B died 12/1/2012 at Rantoul, KS, buried at Antioch Cemetery, Spring Hill, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/5/2012

Leonard, Beau Travis born 2/20/1981 at Tulsa, OK and died 12/1/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at the family cemetery at the Rocking L Ranch, Cedar Vale, KS

Parents: Patrick and Twylla Melton Leonard

Spouse(s): Kate Christian (m 29 May 2007; div)

Relatives: Kena Mary-Jean Leonard - daughter, Troy Chauncey Leonard - son, Tripp Bradford Leonard - son, Mary Russell - half-sister (her children -Joey Rodriguez and Faith Touchstone), Everett “Bob” Melton - grandfather, LaVauna Melton - grandmother, Leo Glen “Buck” Leonard - grandfather, Shirley Leonard - grandmother, Cheryl Wade - aunt, Harvey Melton - uncle, Glenn and Carol Leonard - uncle and aunt, Darrell and Roxann Carlos - uncle and aunt

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/5/2012

Marsh, Lester Calvin born 1/10/1923 at Spring Hill, KS and died 12/2/2012 at Overland Park, KS, buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, KS

Parents: Arthur C. and Ruth Starbuck Marsh

Spouse(s): Betty Courter (m 1943)

Relatives: Loraine Treneff - daughter (her husband Craig), Renee Morel - daughter (her husband Jim), Dennis Marsh - son (his wife Christy); grandchildren - Emily, Katharine, Alex, Elizabeth and Catherine; Robert Marsh - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/5/2012

Miller, Howard Glenn born 1/5/1926 at Ozawkie, KS and died 12/2/2012 at Lane, KS

Parents: Kelsey Lee Miller and Elsie Melinda Metzger Miller

Spouse(s): Lois V. Glendenning (m 8 Jan 1952 Osawatomie, KS; d 28 May 1993)

Relatives: Howard Glenn Miller - son (d at birth), Kenneth Ray Miller - son (d 16 Aug 1999), Vanessa Lovett - daughter-in-law, Roy Lee Miller - son (his wife Mary), Teresa Ann Miller - daughter; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; Velma Lore - sister, Betty Lyons - sister, Donna M. Burkhart - sister, Ruth Ann Pringle - sister, Ina May Franklin - sister, Nina Fay Denny - sister, June McCoy - sister, Bill Miller - brother, Bob Miller - brother, Chuck Miller - brother, Harry Miller - brother, Larry Lee Miller - brother, John Edward Miller - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/5/2012

Potter, Ione H died 11/26/2012 at Overland Park, KS, buried at Pleasanton Cemetery

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/5/2012

Van Tuyl, Melvin Dennis "Denny" died 11/30/2012 at La Cygne, KS, buried at East Mt. Zion Cemetery

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/5/2012

Vossler, Teresa Beatrice (Healey) born 11/17/1911 at Wellsville, NY and died 12/2/2012 at Lawrence, KS, buried at Osawatomie

Parents: Edmund James Healey and Annabelle Harris Healey

Spouse(s): Roy Vossler (m 1950; d 1971)

Relatives: Cathy Healy - daughter, Steve Healey - son, Sue Healey - daughter; Enrique Dos Santos - son-in-law; grandchildren - Steven, Alex, Peter, Craig, Philip, Merritt and Jillian Dos Santos; George Healey - brother, Edmund Healey - brother, Robert Healey - brother

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/5/2012

7 December 2012

Kieres, Richard D died 11/23/2012 at Paola, KS

Relatives: Nancy Erickson - daughter, David Kieres - son, Kit Stark - daughter, Jill Town - daughter; grandchildren - Kristen Martinez, Lane Erickson, Jordan Stark, Dylan Town, Richard Dalton Town; Dexter Stark - great-grandson

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/7/2012

12 December 2012

Dodge, Marvin Paul died 12/7/2012 at Paola, KS

Spouse(s): Linda Dodge

Relatives: Trina Rosenow - daughter, Brandon Dodge - son, Bill Dodge - son

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/12/2012

James, Carla Maureen (Platt) born 10/7/1949 at Spring Hill, KS and died 12/8/2012

Parents: Annabelle Platt Pence - mother, Robert Pence - stepfather

Spouse(s): Larry R. James (m 7 Dec 1984 Topeka, KS)

Relatives: Randall James - son; stepchildren - Troy, Talya, Tara (Ashley), Trevin (Misty), Trenton (Julie), Trevor (Crystal), Toiya and Todd; 29 grandchildren; Randall Platt - brother, Robert Platt - brother; Bruce Pence - stepbrother, Steve Pence stepbrother, Cynthia Pence McLean - stepsister (her husband Fred)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/12/2012

Lickteig, Bernard Rev died 11/26/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Scipio, KS

Relatives: Elizabeth “Betty” Gelhaus - sister

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/12/2012

Reynolds, Loretta Ann died 12/10/2012 at Kansas City, MO

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic (KS) website on 12/12/2012

Sharp, Lottie "Pauline" died 11/20/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Fontana Cemetery

Relatives: Mark Sharp - son, Lisa Presley - daughter

death notice published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/12/2012

Stookey, Steven Allen died 12/6/2012 at Olathe, KS

Relatives: Ray Stookey - brother, Charles Stookey - brother, Sandy Fuhr - sister, DeAnn Fuhr - sister, Rose “Debbie” Brown - sister; Ashley Francis - fiancée

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/12/2012

Stookey, Steven Allen born 9/11/1967 at Aurora, IL and died 12/6/2012 at Olathe, KS

Parents: Harlan and Yvonne Covey Forbes

Relatives: Ray Stookey - brother, Charles Stookey - brother, Sandy Fuhr - sister, DeAnn Fuhr - sister, Rose “Debbie” Brown - sister; Ashley Francis - fiancée

obituary published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/12/2012

Umphenour, Edward Lee died 12/9/2012 at Prescott, KS, buried at Pleasanton Cemetery

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/12/2012

19 December 2012

Clifton, Naomi Lorraine "Dutch" (Crellin) born 9/25/1929 at Garnett, KS and died 12/16/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Ray “O.R.” and Clara Roberts Crellin

Spouse(s): Keith F. Clifton (m 13 Apr 1952)

Relatives: Pamela Weatherford - daughter (her husband Stan), John Clifton - son (his wife Brenda), Robert “Bob” Clifton - son (his wife Andrea); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/19/2012

Coffelt, JoAnn Delores (Washburn) born 4/17/1936 at Tacoma, WA and died 12/11/2012 at , , buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Leslie H. and Hulda Soderman Washburn

Spouse(s): Bill Coffelt (m 12 Feb 1955 Eugene, OR)

Relatives: Sheryl Edwards - daughter, Mike Coffelt - son (his wife Ketti), Scott Coffelt - son (his wife Sandi); five unidentified grandsons; one unidentified granddaughter; Zachary Alexander - great grandson; three unidentified great-granddaughters; Marilyn Maris - sister

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/19/2012

Elrod, Roy Allen died 12/16/2012 at Olathe, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/19/2012

Kaps, Robert J "Bob" died 12/17/2012 at Olathe, KS, buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley. KS

Relatives: Laurie Mayfield - daughter, Tom Kaps - son, Jane Schoenthaler - daughter, Dan Kaps - son, John Kaps - son

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/19/2012

Schuetz, William Lewis "Bill" born 1/1/1930 at Kansas City, KS and died 12/12/2012 at Spring Hill, KS, buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, KS

Parents: Glenn William and Ethel Marie Gepner Schuetz

Relatives: Dorothy Robertson - sister, Jeff Robertson - nephew, Julia Prideaux - niece, Marcia Tremonti - niece

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/19/2012

States, Evelyn J (Corn) born 12/31/1922 at Huntington, IN and died 12/10/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Gardens, Platte Woods, MO

Parents: Roscoe and Ruth Corey Corn

Spouse(s): Don States (m 7 May 1954 Kansas City, MO; d 2003)

Relatives: Barbara Vohs - daughter (her husband Robert), Bryce States - son, David Michael Vohs - grandson, Kathleen Reed - sister, Doris Guinn - sister, Hester Shively - sister, Marilyn Dillon - sister, Janice Allen - sister, Norman Corn - brother; Debbie Herbert - foster daughter

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 12/19/2012

26 December 2012

Beasley, Glenda Ann (Grinstead) born 1/29/1945 at Columbia, MO and died 12/19/2012 at Louisburg, KS

Parents: O.D. Grinstead and Lois Mayes Grinstead

Spouse(s): Arthur "Art" W. Beasley (m 3 Jun 1966 Centrailia, MO)

Relatives: Todd Alan Beasley - son, Amy Hughes - daughter (her husband Shawn), Kip Beasley - daughter (her husband Steve Culberson), Jon Beasley - son; grandchildren: Tanner Hughes, Carson Hughes, Kody Hughes, Keira Beasley-Culberson, Trevor Beasley-Culberson, Tate Lenz, Addison Lenz, Jamison Lenz; Nancy Buie - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/26/2012

Harvey, Arlene died 12/17/2012 at , , buried at Cadmus Cemetery

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/26/2012

Johnson, Willeta Marie died 12/17/2012 at Kansas City, KS, buried at Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, KS

death notice published on the Osawatomie Graphic website on 12/26/2012

Medlin, Mary P (Christopher) born at Paola, KS and died 12/18/2012 at Kansas City, MO, buried at Miami County Memorial Gardens

Parents: Allie and Snodie Jones Christopher

Spouse(s): Warren J. Medlin (m 14 Dec 1947 Paola, KS; d 26 Aug 2011 Spring Hill, KS)

Relatives: Kay Bach - daughter (her husband Tom), Susan Kraus - daughter (her husband Larry), Barbara Kluge - daughter (her husband Wes); granddaughters: Laura Guinn (her husband Jason), Linda Gutierrez (her husband Joey); four great-granddaughters, one great-grandson; Harry Christopher - brother, James Christopher - brother, Mildred Hall - sister, Betty Payne - sister, Minnie Raley - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald (KS), Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 12/26/2012

Nelson, Kenneth born 5/8/1936 at Axtell, KS and died 12/19/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Paola, KS

Parents: Arlo Emerson and Margaret Kooser Nelson

Spouse(s): Annalee Elder (m 30 Oct 1954 Kansas City, KS)

Relatives: Karen Kice - daughter (her husband Max), Janet Modrell - daughter, Randy Nelson - son (his wife Nancy), Jim Nelson - son (his wife Becky); grandchildren: Shelby Johnson, Justin Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Korrie Jo Kice (d 18 Dec 1997), Brandon Kice, Adam Nelson Kice, Amanda Hickey, Alex Modrell, Meagan Nelson and James Tyler Nelson; great-grandchildren: Ryley Johnson, Ava Johnson, Nicholas Arlo Nelson, Wyatt Eugene Nelson, Zeke Johnson, Ashdon Kice, Parker Nelson Kice, Connor Logan Kice, Kaiden Eugene Williams and Madelyn Jo Hickey; Arlowyn Cody - sister, Hugh Nelson - brother, Darrell Nelson - brother, Shirley Nelson - sister-in-law

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/26/2012

Walker, Steven Merl born 12/1/1954 at Florence, KS and died 12/12/2012 at San Antonio, TX, buried at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, KS

Parents: Kenneth Wayne and Opal Mae Brewer Walker

Relatives: Jared Wayne Walker - son (his wife Julie), Brandon Lee Walker - son (his wife Amanda); Lainey Mae Walker - granddaughter; Dennis Walker - brother (his wife Nadine)

obituary published on the Miami County Republic (KS) and Osawatomie Graphic (KS) websites on 12/26/2012

28 December 2012

Barclay, Ralph died 12/20/2012 at Chanute, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/28/2012

Deel, Berniece Alice (Minden) born 8/18/1916 at Paola, KS and died 12/24/2012 at Osawatomie, KS, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Fred and Marie Block Minden

Spouse(s): Delton Thurman Deel (m 14 Jun 1936)

Relatives: Helen Marie Deel - daughter (died as an infant), Joann Deel - daughter (died as an infant), Cecil Wilson Deel - son (his wife Bonnie), Lyman Arthur Deel - son (his wife Joanne); three daughters, Carol Brocker - daughter (her husband Fred), Faye Mizer - daughter (her husband Wayne), Stanley Cole - daughter (her husband Bob); 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren: Melvin Minden - brother Marvin Minden - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12/28/2012

Douglas, Dorothea Mae "Dottie" (Clift) died 12/23/2012 at Plano, TX, buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 12/28/2012

Fulk, Hurshel Surratt died 12/19/2012 at Hiawatha, KS, buried at Horton Cemetery, Hiawatha, KS

Spouse(s): Arlene Fulk

Relatives: Janet Irwin - daughter, Larry Fulk - son, Charles Fulk - son, John Fulk - son

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/28/2012

Reese, Florence Mary (Dela Cruz) died 12/18/2012 at Osceola, MO

Relatives: Jesse Dela Cruz - brother, Minnie Medina - sister, Juanita Fonseca - sister, Pauline Wilson - sister, Elizabeth Romero - sister

death notice published on the Miami County Republic (KS) website on 12/28/2012

Rhoades, Eleanor died 12/18/2012 at Olathe, KS

death notice published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/28/2012

Wilhoite, Hazel Ann (Martin) born 11/12/1935 at Osawatomie, KS and died 12/24/2012 at Paola, KS, buried at Hillsdale Cemetery

Parents: Hazle LeRoy and Mary Elizabeth Gertrude Benton Martin

Spouse(s): Ernest D. Wilhoite (m 1959)

Relatives: Sanjuana Wilhoite - son, Ernest Duane Wilhoite - son, Dara Kelley - daughter; grandchildren: Marnia, Ernest Jr., Davis, Amanda; Otis Martin - brother, John “Don” Martin - brother, Hayes Laverne Martin - brother

obituary published on the Miami County Republic website on 12/28/2012

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