Miami County Obituaries and Death Notices

1 April 2015

Long, Kathryn Elizabeth died 30 March 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Spring Hill Cemetery

Spouse(s): Carl Long

Relatives: Terry Long - son, Brian Long - son, Carl Long Jr. - son (his spouse Margo), Kim Bauchom - daughter (her spouse Robert); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 1 April 2015

Roberts, Marjorie Ann (Sullivan) [Snyder] died 26 March 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Relatives: Otis Snyder - son, Bill Snyder - son, Steve Snyder - son, Julie Conner - daughter; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; Judy Brown - sister, Mary McKinney - sister, Robert Sullivan - brother, Helen Creighton - sister-in-law.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 1 April 2015

2 April 2015

Choate, Deanne born 13 October 1961; died 26 March 2015

Parents: Arlene Peck - mother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 2 April 2015

Wilson, Lloyd George born 28 September 1934 at Paola, KS; died 30 March 2015 at Osawatomie, KS

Parents: George and Elsie Miller Wilson

Spouse(s): Rosemary Fenoughty (m 4 June 1960 Osawatomie, Kansas)

Relatives: Michael Joseph Wilson - son (deceased), Mary Diana Neal - daughter (her spouse Allen), Mark Allen Wilson - son, Stephen Michael Wilson - son (his spouse Noelle); grandchildren: Clint Freeman (Ashley), Lance Freeman (Sloane), Garry Wayne Wilson (Candace), Paige Johnson (Brant), Blake Wilson; great-grandchildren: Bella Freeman, Mason Freeman, Bryson Wilson; step-grandchildren: Tara Beery (Raymond), Samantha Giffin (Chance), Austin, Shay Neal; step-great-grandchildren: Lane Beery, Rayce Beery, Rhylie Giffin, Bailie McCune; Kathryn Burnett - sister (her spouse John), Howard Wilson - brother (his spouse Doris).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 2 April 2015

6 April 2015

Page, C Dale died 4 April 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Spring Hill Cemetery

Spouse(s): Geneva Page (deceased)

Relatives: Nancy Isham - daughter (her spouse Ron), Kathy Cain - daughter, Susan Harvey - daughter (her spouse Gary); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 6 April 2015

Spradling, Bryan Dewey "JR" Jr born 12 February 1978 at Kansas City, MO; died 2 April 2015 at Gardner, KS

Parents: Denise and Randy Hearn

Relatives: Hunter Spradling - son, Katie Spradling - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 6 April 2015

7 April 2015

Austin, John C died 26 March 2015 at Paola, KS

Spouse(s): Virginia Austin

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 7 April 2015

Kerr, Wima J (Ulery)died at Edwardsville, KS

Relatives: Don Ulery - brother, Larry Ulery - brother, Jenetta Anderson - sister, unidentified brother (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 7 April 2015

8 April 2015

Hanlin, Terry J died 1 April 2015 at Osawatomie, KS

Spouse(s): Carol Hanlin

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 April 2015

9 April 2015

Hruska, Stephen J born 16 October 1919; died 7 April 2015

Parents: Frank and Mary Hruska

Spouse(s): Mary Grandy (m 9 September 1950; deceased)

Relatives: Paul Hruska - brother (deceased), Hank Hruska - brother (deceased), Frank Hruska - brother (deceased), Rosemary Hruska - sister (deceased), Marcella Hruska - sister (deceased), Pat Hruska - sister (deceased); Cathy Carter - foster daughter, John Patrick Gail - foster son, Georgann Pugh - foster daughter; grandchildren: Stephen Medlin, Michael Medlin, Christopher Medlin, Bryan Medlin, Cynthia Ostrander, Melissa Ostrander, Timothy Ostrander Jr.; 15 great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 9 April 2015

13 April 2015

Carson, William "Everett" born 11 September 1934 at Muskogee, OK; died 13 April 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Hulbert City Cemetery, Hulbert, Oklahoma

Parents: Clifford and Pearl Holder Carson

Relatives: Sam Carson - brother (deceased), Ben Carson - brother (deceased), Alva Roach - sister (deceased), Helen Carson - sister (deceased), Dorothy Hays - sister (deceased), Lillie Hubbs - sister (deceased), Goldie Belt - sister, Margie Secoy - sister, Ruby Lee - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 13 April 2015

Craig, Ginger Leigh died 12 April 2015 at La Cygne, KS

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 13 April 2015

Kellstadt, Elver J "Punk" died 9 April 2015 at Prescott, KS

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 13 April 2015

14 April 2015

Plummer, Wilma Rose ( ) [Attebery] died 11 April 2015 at Paola, KS

Relatives: Sue Hamm - daughter, David Attebery - son, three children not identified; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 14 April 2015

Stephens, Mervin L "Junior" Jr born 9 March 1939 at Paola, KS; died 13 April 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Mervin L. and Viola Marie Hayen Stephens

Spouse(s): Clarice Stephens

Relatives: Leann Godwin - daughter (her spouse Jerry), Gary Stephens - son (his spouse Christine), Dan Stephens - son; grandchildren: Alicia Parker (Jonathan), Chris Godwin (Jenny), Jeff Bauerle (Brooke), Michael Stephens, Kimberly Stephens, Dustin Stephens, Amanda Stephens; great-grandchildren: Annabelle Bauerle, Landon Parker with Jacob Godwin on the way; his beloved sisters, Edna, Carolyn, Luella and Barbara; his brother, Donnie Stephens - brother, Lloyd Stephens - brother (deceased), Floyd Stephens - brother (deceased), Bobby Stephens - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 14 April 2015

15 April 2015

Scott, Kathlyn Marie Ann died 13 April 2015 at Louisburg, KS

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 April 2015

16 April 2015

Trageser, Clarence Eugene born 28 January 1923 at Horton, KS; died 14 April 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Wea, Kansas

Parents: Joseph and Bertha Trageser

Spouse(s): Billie Doreen (Sconce) Trageser (deceased)

Relatives: Dorothy O’Keefe - daughter, Phyllis Martin - daughter (her spouse John), Carol Huddleston - daughter (her spouse Tony), Bob Trageser - son (his spouse Debbie), David Trageser - son (his spouse Sharon), Rose Pearce, - daughter, Donna Waite - daughter (her spouse Bobby), Janie Dunn - daughter (her spouse Donnie), Ted Trageser - son (his spouse Kim), Geno Trageser - son (his spouse Heather); John Trageser - brother (deceased), Sam Trageser - brother (deceased), Josephine Trageser - sister (deceased), Adeline Trageser - sister (deceased), Mildred Trageser - sister (deceased), Edith Seck - sister, Mary Elizabeth Laffoon - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 16 April 2015

17 April 2015

Sweet, Virginia Carol (Gatlin) born 10 November 1944 ; died 15 April 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Somerset Cemetery

Parents: David Arnold and Katherine Stephens Gatlin

Spouse(s): Franklin C. Sweet (m 13 September 1969)

Relatives: Robin Carol McClain - daughter, Raymond Alan Sweet - son; grandsons: Mark Sams and Trever Sweet; Janie Surber - sister, Joyce Klawonn - sister, Janice Gatlin - sister, Judy Neal - sister, Jill Sharp - sister, David Gatlin - brother, Ronald Gatlin - brother, Rodney Gatlin - brother.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 17 April 2015

20 April 2015

Hay, Abraham E died 19 April 2015 at Kansas City, MO; buried at Quaker Cemetery, Lane, Kansas

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 20 April 2015

Rogers, Ray I born 30 November 1944 at Grayson, MO; died 19 April 2015 died at ; buried at Grayson Cemetery, Gower, Missouri

Parents: Glen and Daisy Shields Rogers

Spouse(s): Linna Rogers

Relatives: John Michael Rogers - son (deceased), Patrick Lynn Rogers - son (his spouse Wendy); five grandchildren, Amanda Marie, Erin, Amanda Lynn, Alex, Adim (Amie); three great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 20 April 2015

Thompson, Sherry Lee (Hall) [Greer, West, Munoz] born 26 May 1944 at Lawrence, KS; died 16 April 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at De Soto Cemetery, De Soto, Kansas

Parents: Betty Kessler - mother, Joe Kessler - stepfather

Spouse(s): Bobby Thompson

Relatives: Robin Rodriguez - daughter (her spouse Marco), Monty Greer - son (his spouse Betty), Ahron Greer - son (his spouse Kahri), Todd West - son (his spouse Jennifer), daughter, Marissa Munoz - daughter, Nickolas Munoz - son; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; Danny Hall - brother (deceased), Debbie Skeen - sister, David Hall - brother, Bill Hall - brother, Brenda Hall - sister, George Hall - brother, Jimmy Hall - brother, Lucy Hall - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 20 April 2015

22 April 2015

King, Dorothy Maxine (Dalrymple) [Soetaert, Isaacson] born 12 February 1928 at Frankfort, KS; died 19 April 2015 at Bella Vista, AR; buried at Olsburg, Kansas

Parents: Charles and Bessie Oldham Dalrymple

Spouse(s): Clyde Merten King (m 16 April 1961 Miami, Oklahoma; d 23 November 1991), Henry "Hank" Joseph Soetaert (m 25 April 1998 Eureka Springs, Arkansas)

Relatives: Stanley Isaacson - son (his spouse Mary), Vickey Hill - daughter (her spouse Alan), Sandra Isaacson-Bynum - daughter (her spouse Paul), Janet Noll - daughter, Jennifer Huffman - daughter (her spouse Tracy); 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; Johnny Cyrene - nephew; Edla Dalrymple - sister, Hazel Dalrymple - sister, Floyd Dalrymple - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 April 2015

Showers, Eddy Lee born 3 November 1956 at Wakeeney, KS; died 20 April 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, Kansas

Parents: Kenneth Wayne Showers - father (deceased) Norma Jean Overturf Showers Adams - mother

Spouse(s): Jennifer L. Hughes (m 31 March 1979 Wakefield, Kansas)

Relatives: Justin Showers - son, Jessica Wallace - daughter (her spouse Bob), Jordyn Showers - son; Jim Showers - brother (his spouse Sherry), John Showers - brother (his spouse Debbie), Kenny Showers - brother (his spouse Rosanne), Steve Showers - brother (his spouse Carla), Doug Showers - brother (his spouse Lorna), Cathy Logan - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 April 2015

23 April 2015

Hansberger, Patricia Elaine "Patty" (Hammontree) born 20 December 1958 at Kansas City, KS; died 29 March 2015 at Louisburg, KS

Parents: Robert C. Hammontree and Marlene G. Kolman Hammontree

Spouse(s): Rudy C. Hansberger

Relatives: Ian Hansberger - son (his spouse Amanda; unborn granddaughter - Faith Ann); Michael N. Hammontree - brother (his spouse Katrina; Tarah - niece, Aaron - nephew).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 23 April 2015

Niedzwiedz, Margaret Geraldine "Jerri" (Malone) born 29 January 1944 at Thayer, MO; died 17 April 2015 at Olathe, KS

Parents: Herschel Earnest and Ardith Clementine Harrison Malone

Spouse(s): Ray Atkinson (m 4 June 1960 Thayer, Missouri; div 1976; two sons), two marriages to unnamed spouses, George D. Jackson (m 17 May 2007 Miami, Oklahoma)

Relatives: Timothy "Tim" Atkinson - son (his spouse Jennifer), Daniel Atkinson - son (his spouse Corinna); stepchildren: Sonya, Robert and Scott Jackson; grandchildren: Zack Pederson, Clayton Atkinson, Levi Atkinson; step-grandchildren: Millie and Henry Jones; great-granddaughter: Riley Atkinson; Betty Kiell - sister, Bud Malone - brother (deceased), Jesse Ann Malone - sister (deceased), Harry Joseph Malone - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 23 April 2015

27 April 2015

Gast, Helen Marie (Heger) born 15 March 1920 at Selma, IA; died 25 April 2015 at Topeka, KS

Parents: Joseph William and Wilma McDowell Heger

Spouse(s): Leonard Gast (m 25 August 1938 Paola, Kansas; deceased)

Relatives: JoEllen Battin - daughter (deceased), Robert Gast - son (his spouse Sally); grandchildren: Brenda Box (her spouse Terry), Michael Battin - son, Todd Gast - son (his spouse Cynthia), Tara Gast McEnroe (her spouse John); great-grandchildren: Tyler Box, Brandon Box, Colton Gast, Taegan Gast, Cody Gast, Ty Gast, Shae McEnroe, Mia McEnroe, Jack McEnroe; Russell Heger - brother (deceased); David Heger - nephew, Bill Heger - nephew; Justin Heger - great nephew.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

Hay, Abraham Ezra died 19 April 2015 at Kansas City, MO; buried at Quaker Cemetery, Lane, Kansas

Spouse(s): Linda Hay

Relatives: Bruce Hay - son (his spouse Laurie), Candy Shafer - daughter, Tamara Ross - daughter, Tina Tate - daughter (her spouse Patrick Clement), Stacy Macom - daughter (her spouse Scott), Melissa Hay - daughter; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; Charlie Hay Jr. - brother (his spouse Myrtle)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

Moore, Vernon born 8 November 1920 at Fontana, KS; died 23 April 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Fontana Cemetery, Fontana, Kansas

Parents: Frank and Bessie M.T. Higgins Moore

Spouse(s): Geraldine Irene Young (m 12 August 1939 Paola, Kansas; d 21 July 2009)

Relatives: Leland Moore - son, Sandra Coffman - daughter (her spouse Bruce); grandchildren: Heather Stevenson, Bruce Chae Coffman, Geraldine Miller, Soraiya Coffman; six great-grandchildren; David Moore - brother (deceased), Donna Mae Blunt - sister; Jean Young - sister-in-law.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

Stahl, George Herman born 15 August 1939 at Osawatomie, KS; died 25 April 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Saint Columbia Catholic Cemetery, Gardner, Kansas

Parents: Alice Marie Judd and Joseph Herman Stahl

Spouse(s): Marilyn K. Champion (m 11 June 1964 Wea, Kansas)

Relatives: Bruce K. Stahl - son (his spouse Kelley), Becky E. King - daughter (her spouse Todd), Brent A. Stahl - son (his spouse Jackie); eleven grandchildren, Jake [ ] - grandson (deceased); Robert Stahl - brother (deceased), Leonard Stahl - brother (deceased), Deloris Aiken - sister (her spouse Cy), Bessie Stevens - sister (her spouse Gene), Margaret Beets - sister (her spouse Roger), Mary Pretz - sister (her spouse Jerry), James Stahl (Coleen), John Stahl - brother, Vickie Gillespie - sister (her spouse Don), Jeanette Sliter-Heath - sister (her spouse Brad)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

Stites, Evalyn Jane (Horttor) born 28 December 1940 at Fort Scott, KS; died 26 April 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Sunny Slope Cemetery

Parents: Ardyth and Eva Jo Klopp Horttor

Spouse(s): George Stites (m 28 August 1959)

Relatives: Calvin Stites - son (deceased), Jacque Schlesener - daughter (her husband Rick), Janelle Thomas - daughter; eight unidentified grandchildren, Shane Schlesener - grandson (deceased); thirteen great-grandchildren; Carl Horttor - brother, DeLoss Horttor - brother, Carol Jo Cowell - sister, Ardith Rice - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

Yackle, Warren Lee born 17 August 1926 at Hillsdale, KS; died 23 April 2015 at Olathe, KS

Parents: George and Alma Yackle

Spouse(s): Jean Hoelscher (m 10 November 1945; div; six children), Betty Boone Burgoon (m 1974)

Relatives: Dianna Yackle - daughter (deceased), Carol Walker - daughter (her spouse Larry), Gary Yackle - son (his spouse Christine), Cathy Whitaker - daughter (her spouse Jerry), Karen Jackson - daughter (her spouse Terry), Barb Green - daughter (her spouse Fred), Kathy Cragg - daughter (her spouse John); 17 grandchildren, James Whitaker - grandson (deceased); 48 great-grandchildren; two unidentified sisters (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 April 2015

28 April 2015

Carlson, Grace Clariece (Sims) born 13 February 1929 at Kansas City, MO; died 26 April 2015 at Kansas City, MO; buried at Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri

Parents: Cecil and Grace Devine Sims

Spouse(s): Paul Wilfred Carlson (m 28 August 1948 West Line, Missouri; d 23 June 2008)

Relatives: Janet Carlson Koch - daughter (d 15 March 2012), Rex Carlson - son, Sherran Wooden - daughter, Marilyn Carlson - daughter; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; Robert Sims - brother (deceased), Malcolm Sims - brother, Sandra Patterson - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 28 April 2015

Scott, Frances L "Frankie" (Blackwelder) [Cooper] born 30 May 1932 at Lamesa, TX; died 24 April 2015 at Overland Park, KS

Parents: Howard and Neva Blackwelder

Spouse(s): Roy Scott (m 3 July 1968 Poteau, Oklahoma; deceased)

Relatives: Terry Tepesch - daughter (her spouse Tom), Michael Cooper - son (his spouse Elaine), Doug Cooper - son (his spouse Debra), Gary Cooper - son (his spouse Robin); grandchildren, Kendra (her spouse John Hatcher), Nick, Spencer, Austin, Brett, Jeff, Scott, Ryann; great-grandchildren, Connor, Logan, Shelby, Emma, Ava; Melba Louise Rutherford - sister (deceased), Howard Leon “Sonny” Blackwelder - brother (deceased), Lona Ruth Rogers - sister (her spouse Dr. Gene).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 28 April 2015

30 April 2015

Rieth, Eugene R "Gene" born 2 January 1934 at Woodward, OK; died 26 April 2015 at Idaho Falls, ID; buried at New Sweden Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Parents: John and Martha Brenner Rieth

Spouse(s): Doris Merle Miller (m 19 January 1957)

Relatives: Ronald Rieth - son (deceased), Laurie - daughter (her spouse Dave) Bockhaus; Larissa Bockhaus - granddaughter, Mitchell Bigelow - grandson; Arthur Rieth - brother (deceased), Donald Rieth - brother (deceased), Vernon Rieth - brother (deceased), Adele Harvey - sister (deceased), Edward Rieth - brother (his spouse Rosie), Donna McCall - sister (her spouse Marvin).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 30 April 2015

1 May 2015

Christy, Ivan died 30 April 2015 at Hoisington, KS

Relatives: Phillip Christy - son (his spouse Marsha), Robert Christy - son (his spouse Leora), Steve Christy - son, Richard Christy - son (his spouse Brenda), Catharine Ennis - daughter (her spouse William); Alan Ochs - stepson (his spouse Leta), Owen Ochs - stepson (his spouse Deanna), Lin Ochs - stepdaughter (her spouse Henry Porter) and Marcia Welch - stepdaughter (her spouse Derrel); 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 1 May 2015

4 May 2015

Chevalier, Charles J "C J" born 4 April 1931 at Marshall, MO; died 2 May 2015 at Cleveland, MO; buried at Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri

Parents: Henry and Mary A. (Dillon) Chevalier

Spouse(s): Connie M. Nold

Relatives: Dan Chevalier - son, Bruce Chevalier - son (his spouse Sherie), Jerry Chevalier - son(his spouse Lori), Sherry Hendricks - stepdaughter (her spouse Randy), Trent Vogel - stepson (his spouse Judy) and Jolene Vogel - stepdaughter, Anita Vogel-Hyde - stepdaughter (deceased); Shirley Mechede - sister (deceased), James Chevalier - brother (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

Lewis, Thomas P born 23 April 1932 at Louisburg, KS; died 12 January 2015 at Denver, CO

Parents: Charles S. Lewis and Mary Jane Tobin Lewis

Relatives: Tommy Lewis - son (deceased); Charlene Lewis - sister, Mary Jane Marvuglio - sister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

Offutt, Michael DeWayne "Tiny" born 22 July 1965 at Olathe, KS; died 30 April 2015 at Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Billy Dean Offutt and Ruth Ann Foster Hathaway

Spouse(s): Janet Kelsey Thomas (m 14 February 2006)

Relatives: Molly Diane Offutt - daughter, Stephanie Thomas - stepdaughter (her spouse John) of Paola, Brandon Offutt - son, Eric Thomas - stepson, Jesse Offutt - son, Josh Offutt - son; one granddaughter, Trinity Lee Thomas; Thomas Hathaway - step-brother (deceased), Monte Offutt - brother (his spouse Lori), Idona Hager - sister (her spouse Gary), Carol Haskell - stepsister (her spouse Mark), Donald Hathaway - step-brother (his spouse Deann), Barbara Rumsey - stepsister (her spouse Robb) and Patricia Hathaway - stepsister

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

Robins, William Paul born 1 April 1958 at Carrollton, MO; died 3 May 2015 at Louisburg, KS

Parents: Dr. William and Mary Kathleen Robins

Spouse(s): Karolyn Handke Robins

Relatives: Mary Carol Berridge - sister; Ben Berridge - nephew, Kathleen Berridge - niece

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

Ruttinger, Frances Eileen (Morrissey) [Evans] born 24 March 1919 at Frankfort, KS; died 2 March 2015 at Osawatomie, KS; buried at Fontana Cemetery

Parents: Francis Edwin and Esther Ann McCarthy Morrissey

Spouse(s): Lt. Frederick C. Evans (m 31 August 1943 Newton, Kansas; d 20 September 1945; two sons, one daughter), Lewis M. Ruttinger (m 28 February 1948 Ottawa, Kansas; d 9 November 2003; three sons)

Relatives: John E. Evans - son, James Evans - son (his spouse Hoko), Judith Evans - daughter, Stephen Ruttinger - son (his spouse Eunice), Teviot Ruttinger - son, Robert Ruttinger - son (his spouse Jeanette); ten grandchildren; four living and one deceased great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; Mary M. West - sister, Francis E. Morrissey Jr. - brother, Philip D. Morrissey - brother, two unidentified brothers (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

Suddock, Colleen K (Cockran) born 26 January 1945 at Kansas City, MO; died 3 May 2015 at Mound City, KS; buried at Beagle Cemetery

Parents: Lloyd E. and Bernadine L. (Cavinee) Cockran

Spouse(s): Hunter R. Suddock

Relatives: Debbie Nickelson - sister (her spouse David), Chris Nickelson - nephew (his spouse Christy), Tom Nickelson - nephew (his spouse Lacy), Whitney Nickelson - great-niece, Chloe Nickelson - great-niece, Chalei Nickelson - great-niece, Cashlea Nickelson - great-niece, Zach Nickelson - great-nephew, Dylan Nickelson - great-nephew, Carsen Nickelson - great-nephew, Caden Nickelson - great-nephew.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 May 2015

6 May 2015

Becker, Betty Jean ( ) died 4 May 2015 at Kansas City, MO; buried at Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Kansas

Relatives: Mike Becker - son, Trish Graham - daughter, Kathi Hoge - daughter, Sherry Broadhurst - daughter; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 6 May 2015

Spencer, Carroll died 5 May 2015 at Rantoul, KS; buried at Ruhamah Cemetery, Rantoul, Kansas

Spouse(s): Evelyn Spencer

Relatives: Kathryn Needs - daughter, Karen Hill - daughter

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 6 May 2015

8 May 2015

Hampson, Cletus Gene Sr born 19 July 1934 at Syracuse, MO; died 3 May 2015 at Osawatomie, KS; buried at Lane Cemetery, Lane, Kansas

Parents: Herbert H. and Alma Yarnell Hampson

Spouse(s): Patricia Ann Bruce (m 23 April 1954 Monticello, Kansas)

Relatives: C. Gene Hampson Jr. - son (his spouse Nancy), Dean Hampson - son (his spouse Marcella), Tricia Culbertson - daughter (her spouse Johnny), Julie Hampson - daughter; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; Bill Hampson - brother.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 May 2015

Nellor, Loretta Louise (Meyer) born 2 June 1933 at Spring Hill, KS; died 7 May 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Gardner Cemetery

Parents: Marjorie L. Dunn and Albert P. Meyer

Spouse(s): Kimball H. Nellor (m 24 August 1955 Spring Hill, Kansas; d 1999)

Relatives: Richard "Dick" Nellor - son (his spouse Sally), Kenneth "Kook" Nellor - son (his spouse Sandy), Russ Nellor - son (his spouse Linda), Mary Nelson - daughter (her spouse Greg), Carol Nellor - daughter; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; James Meyer - brother, John Meyer - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 May 2015

11 May 2015

Gibb, Max Kenneth born 30 March 1937 at Bates County, MO; died 7 May 2015 at Olathe, KS

Parents: Max Thomas and Grace Pulliam Gibb

Spouse(s): Carole Louk Gibb

Relatives: Kendra Doumitt - daughter (her spouse Mike, their children Samuel and Madalyn), Patrick Gibb - son (his spouse Kelly, their children Sarah and Natasha), Mike Butel - son (his spouse Jeannie, their children Nick and Catherine), Michelle Hersh - daughter (her spouse Jim, their child Taylor); Melinda Holloran - daughter (her spouse Lance Most, their children Sarah and Katy, their granddaughter Sawyer); Evelyn Gibb Matter - sister (her spouse Dee Hewitt), Roseanna Scarborough - sister (her spouse George), Danny Gibb - brother (his spouse Janice).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

Martin, Anthony Jesus born 15 May 2015 ; died 15 May 2015 died in KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Jeremy Elwood Martin and Marcela Chavez Mendoza

Relatives: Dan and Debra Martin - grandparents

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

McMullin, Brett Alan died 5 May 2015 at Ottawa, KS

Parents: Juanita McMullin - mother

Relatives: Jacob McMullin - son, Katie McMullin - daughter, Brett M. McMullin - son

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

McPheeters, Mary Alice (Eby) [Roberts] born 4 February 1920 at Pleasant Hill, MO; died 9 May 2015; buried at Lee’s Summit Cemetery

Parents: Ross Delbert Eby and Huldah Irene Brown Eby

Spouse(s): Ray Oliver Roberts (m 1938; two children), Walter Charles McPheeters (m 16 May 1949)

Relatives: Ronald Ray Roberts - son, Judy Lea Roberts McGee - daughter; grandchildren: Christine Milner McPherson, David Milner, Terry Milner, Bret McPheeters Roberts, Katie Roberts; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three sisters [not identified] (deceased); stepbrother [not identified] (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

Nash, Brian Vance died 9 May 2015 at Overland Park, KS

Spouse(s): Verenia Alonzo (m 1986)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

Seuferling, Linda Lois (Honaker) born 25 January 1943 at Earlton, KS; died 10 May 2015 at Kansas City, MO; buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Wea, Kansas

Parents: Opal and Kenneth Honaker

Spouse(s): Mick Seuferling (m 5 September 1964, Wea, Kansas)

Relatives: Susan Jacobs - daughter (her spouse George); grandchildren: Taylor, Lizzie and Thomas; Jane Massey - sister, Karen Jackson - sister, Don Honaker - brother, Loren Honaker - brother, Merle Honaker - brother, Ines Walker - sister (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 May 2015

14 May 2015

Goodnight, Randy Harold died 11 May 2015 at Winfield, KS

Relatives: Cindy England - sister, Vivian Minor - sister, Ricky Goodnight - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 14 May 2015

Huettenmueller, Patricia Joy (Jerome) born 27 November 1932 at Lamont, MO; died 13 May 2015; buried at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Greeley, Kansas

Parents: John A. and Myrtle S. (Watrous) Jerome

Spouse(s): Frederick B. Huettenmueller (m 26 April 1952 Fort Ord, California; deceased)

Relatives: Jan Huettenmueller - daughter (deceased), Mary P. Foster - daughter (her spouse Rick), Joan Huettenmueller - daughter, Jean Fanning - daughter (her spouse Louis), James B. Huettenmueller (Susan), John Huettenmueller - son (his spouse Rene), Julie A. Langdon - daughter (her spouse David); 14 grandchildren (living), Jon Langdon - grandson (deceased); 15 great-grandchildren; Ione Downs - sister (deceased) (her spouse Everett, deceased); Marjorie G. Fisher - sister (deceased) (her spouse Luther, deceased); Helen Kendrick - sister (deceased) (her spouse Donald, deceased); Joan Mary - sister (deceased) (her spouse John A., deceased); and Inez Ann Wagoner - sister (deceased) (her spouse Paul, deceased); Rene Nathan - sister-in-law (her spouse Charlie).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 14 May 2015

Virgin, Brant L died 12 May 2015 at Olathe, KS

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 14 May 2015

15 May 2015

Eddleman, Dorothy Irene (Chism) born 13 February 1932 at Dill City, OK; died 13 May 2015; buried at Elk City Cemetery, Elk City, Kansas

Parents: Herbert and Opal (Lynch) Chism

Spouse(s): Bernard Dale "Bernie" Eddleman (m 31 December 1948 Hotchkiss, Colorado; d 2005)

Relatives: Robert Dale Eddleman - son (d 1950), Jan Evans - daughter, Joyce Jones - daughter, Kathy Randels - daughter; grandchildren: Chris and Tina Jones, Brian and Brenna Evans, Scott Evans, Nancy and Wes Kirk, Josh and Anna Randels; great-grandchildren: Skyler Jones, Brandon Evans, Brianna Evans, Logan Jones, Bradley Evans, Jena Kirk, Dakota Randels, Dax Randels, Jackson Kirk, Taylor Tyner; Inez Turnbough - sister, Wayne Chism - brother, Steve Chism - brother (deceased), Coy Chism - sister (deceased) Troy Chism - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 May 2015

18 May 2015

Calahan, Elvera M ( ) born 1 June 1931 at Olathe, KS; died 14 May 2015 at Olathe, KS

Spouse(s): Paul K. Calahan

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 May 2015

Christopher, Earl L "Chris" born 16 May 1935 at Fulton, MO; died 12 May 2015 at Kansas City, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Doyle Thomas and Lela Mae Tomilson Christopher

Spouse(s): Bernice Roberta Hicks (m 1 January 1953 Osawatomie, Kansas)

Relatives: Sharon Schmidt - daughter (her spouse Charlie); Shannon Ratley - granddaughter (her spouse David), Staci Berger - granddaughter (her spouse Kevin); great-grandchildren, Addisen Ratley, Brayden Ratley, Amelia Berger, Nathen Ratley and Ava Berger; Frank Christopher - brother (deceased), Floyd Christopher - brother (deceased), Charles Christopher - brother (deceased, died as infant), Doreen Mann - sister, Helen Forbes - sister, Charlene Reeve - sister, Mary Spencer - sister, Tom Christopher - brother, Charles Christopher - brother.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 May 2015

Durst, Robert Eric "Rocky" born 10 October 1965 born at , TX; died 28 March 2015 at Fort Scott, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Eugene Durst and La Venna Lynne Clary Fields

Relatives: Kelly Baldovin - sister, Sandra Mason - sister, Kevin Cobb - brother, Melissa Embley - sister, Jason Fields - brother; Harley Hake - nephew (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 May 2015

Gorges, Joan Elizabeth (Brooks) born 26 November 1936 at Cincinnati, OH; died 17 May 2015 at Hillsdale, KS

Parents: Harry and Loraine Schell Brooks

Spouse(s): Charles Edward "Charlie" Gorges (m 4 August 1962 Miami, Oklahoma; d 20 March 2013)

Relatives: Charles Edward “Ed” Gorges Jr. - son; grandchildren: Ashleigh, Camden, Mason, Cooper; Harold Brooks - brother (his spouse Kay), Laverne Thien - sister, Harry Brooks - brother (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 May 2015

Keitel, James E Sr born 26 July 1924 at Fontana, KS; died 4 April 2015 at Muskogee, OK

Parents: Herman B. and Mable Emmart Keitel

Spouse(s): Iva Ruth Hoyt (m 7 April 1946)

Relatives: James E. "Jimmy" Keitel Jr. - son, Sue Ann Corn - daughter, Elmo Charles Keitel - son (deceased); five grandchildren; Herman E. Keitel - brother (deceased), Bill Keitel - brother, Herschel Keitel - brother

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 May 2015

19 May 2015

Unruh, Jenta Jean born at Paola, KS; died 9 May 2015 at Lindsborg, KS; buried at Lindsborg, Kansas

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 19 May 2015

20 May 2015

Andrews, John Edward born 11 August 1951 at Parker, KS; died 18 May 2015 at Clinton, MO; buried at Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas

Parents: Virgil and Aleatha (Saunders) Andrews

Spouse(s): Sharon Hardesty (m 29 June 1989)

Relatives: Jason Andrews - son (his spouse Kim), Jay Andrews - son (his spouse Sheri); grandchildren: Emma Andrews, Avry Andrews, Oakley Andrews, Allie Ham, Austin Andrews, Colby Andrews, Jake Andrews, Sadie Andrews; Arthur Andrews - brother.

Additional information was added from the obituary posted on the Reser Funeral Home website at http://www.reserfuneralhome.com.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 20 May 2015

Howery, Effie Elizabeth (Schaal) born 8 February 1927 at Brookfield, MO; died 18 May 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, Kansas

Parents: Herman E. and Martha M. (Wilkins) Schaal

Spouse(s): Ernest E. Howery (m 28 April 1946 Olathe, Kansas)

Relatives: Joseph E. Howery - son (deceased), Carol Moser - daughter (her spouse Darrell); twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; Evelyn McMechan - sister (deceased), Henry Schaal - brother (deceased), Raymond Schaal - brother (deceased), Donald Schaal - brother (deceased), Marion Schaal - brother (deceased), Charles Schaal - brother (deceased); Beverly Hammonds - niece

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 20 May 2015

22 May 2015

Gregory, Shirley A (Johnson) born 1 November 1943 at Gentry, MO; died 20 May 2015 at Kansas City, KS

Parents: Dallas and Zella Johnson

Spouse(s): Wayne Gregory (deceased)

Relatives: James Collins - son, Kimberley Groce - daughter (her spouse Robert II), Kevin Collins - son (his spouse Karen), Kristine Wesner - daughter (her spouse Trey); twelve grandchildren; eight living great-grandchildren, Tristan - great-grandson (deceased); Twila Schmale - sister (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 May 2015

Harbison, Joanna born 23 November 1925 at Hillsdale, KS; died 28 April 2015 at Overland Park, KS

Parents: Eli Harbison - father (d 12 November 1967) and June Beatrice McDaniel Harbison - mother (d 30 April 1976)

Relatives: Ruby Harbison - sister (d 1947), Lyndol Harbison - brother (d 3 November 2010), Richard Harbison - brother (d 15 July 2012), Dean Harbison - brother (his spouse Camella), Glen Harbison - brother (his spouse Barbara), Rose Lile - sister, Shirley Damron - sister, Lenora Crosby - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 May 2015

25 May 2015

Fanning, Elmer John born 7 May 1921 at Olathe, KS; died 23 May 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Paola, Kansas

Parents: Jack and Emma Zillhart Fanning

Spouse(s): Frances Bauer (m 16 Sep 1948 Olathe, Kansas)

Relatives: Barbara Gunn - daughter, Patty Armstrong - daughter (her spouse Hank), John Fanning - son (his spouse Debbie), Tom Fanning - son; grandchildren: Kenny Gunn, Dawn Stites, Michael, James, J.J. Fanning; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; Geneva Fanning - sister (deceased), Orville Fanning - brother (deceased), Clarence Fanning - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 25 May 2015

Johnson, Shirley Joan died 23 May 2015 at La Cygne, KS; buried at Cadmus Cemetery

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 25 May 2015

26 May 2015

Smith, Bernard David born 19 June 1941 at Jersey City, NJ; died 22 May 2015 at Olathe, KS

Parents: Edward and Beatrice Smith

Spouse(s): Judith Simac Smith (m 2nd 20 Aug 1976)

Relatives: Douglas Smith - son (his spouse Loretta), David Smith - son (his spouse Michelle), Julie Brandt - daughter; Kim Tucker - stepdaughter, David Tucker - stepson (his spouse Chris); fourteen grandchildren - living, Gabriel Smith - grandson (deceased); ten great-grandchildren; Edward Smith - brother (his spouse Kathy), Bill Smith - brother (his spouse Marcia), Pat Heber - sister; Ruth Fitzgerald - aunt, May Curran - aunt; Frank Simac - father in-law, Jan Simac - mother in-law.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 26 May 2015

27 May 2015

Hoegler, Katherine L "Kathy" (Nutkins) born 14 February 1950 at Highland Park, MI; died 26 May 2015 at Spring Hill, KS

Parents: Mary and John Nutkins

Spouse(s): Christopher Hoegler (div)

Relatives: Renee Diviak - daughter (her spouse Ross), Christine Spake - daughter; five grandchildren; John Nutkins - brother; Lillian Fuller - aunt (her spouse Bob).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 May 2015

McDougal, Mervin Eugene "Mac" born 10 November 1929 at Lane, KS; died 24 May 2015 at Cape Coral, FL; buried at Sarasota National Cemetery

Parents: Henry and Nellie Bartlett McDougal

Spouse(s): Carol Wall McDougal

Relatives: Diane Duley - daughter, Michael O’Neil - son, Brenda King - daughter, Patricia O’Neill - daughter, Gayleene Colgan - daughter, Rebecca Greenlaw - daughter, Leanne McDougal Wilkey - daughter; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; Delmar L. McDougal - brother, Jean M. Akulow - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 27 May 2015

28 May 2015

Griffin, Ralph Bunyan died 23 May 2015 at Tulsa, OK; buried at Winganon, Oklahoma

Spouse(s): Judy Griffin

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 28 May 2015

29 May 2015

McCourt, Shirley Ann (Ratledge) born 10 June 1942 at Pittsburg, KS; died 28 May 2015 at Wichita, KS

Parents: Thomas and Irene Ratledge

Spouse(s): Thomas McCourt (m 1963)

Relatives: Mark McCourt - son (his spouse Idaho), Marnie Mareth - daughter (her spouse Chris); Thomas Ratledge Jr. - brother (died as infant), Darlene Stareck - stepsister (deceased), Donovan Gene Jewell - stepbrother (deceased), Barbara Donovan - stepsister, Richard Jewell - stepbrother,

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 May 2015

1 June 2015

Pettit, Lila Ann (Crusha) born 12 October 1933 at Riverside, MO; died 31 May 2015 at Stilwell, KS; buried at Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Kansas

Parents: Jesse and Edith Ritter Crusha

Spouse(s): Larry Pettit

Relatives: Cheryl Goad - daughter (deceased), Jesse Hood - daughter (deceased), Leann Pettit - daughter, Benny McGee - son (his spouse Cheryl), Rick Pettit - stepson (his spouse Laverne), Robert Pettit - stepson; Dawn Hood - daughter in-law; Charles Crusha - brother (deceased), Bonnie Cox - sister (deceased), Myrtle Parnell - sister (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 1 June 2015

Polley, Avis died 31 May 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Parker Cemetery

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 1 June 2015

4 June 2015

Grauel, Roger Allen born 11 October 1942 at Paola, KS; died 2 June 2015 at Lenexa, KS; buried at Stanton Cemetery

Parents: Ervin and Eleanor Orr Grauel

Spouse(s): Marilyn Weaver (m 16 June 1962 Paola, Kansas)

Relatives: Jerry Grauel - son (his spouse Jeannie), Rick Grauel - son (his spouse Lorinda), and David Grauel - son (his spouse Christi); Shirley Kohlenberg - sister, Carole Cauthon - sister, Brenda Parscale - sister, Carla Russell - sister, Melody Cooper - sister; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 4 June 2015

8 June 2015

Fields, Herman Dean born 24 September 1944 at Osawatomie, KS; died 3 June 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at St. John Cemetery, Greeley, Kansas

Parents: Charles and Thelma Weiland Fields

Spouse(s): Jane Fields

Relatives: Jeffery Fields - son (his spouse Shannon), Daniel Karigan - son (his spouse Barbara), Patrick Karigan - son, Sarah Trumbly - daughter (her spouse Donnie); grandchildren: Tanier Karigan, Levi Karigan, Justin Moore, Jared Moore, Jace Trumbly; Bob Fields - brother (his spouse Maureen), Eddie Fields - brother (his spouse Vickie), Ronnie Fields - brother (his spouse Jean); John Sommers - brother-in-law, Marilyn Dykes - sister-in-law (her spouse Kenny).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Kuehn, Kenneth Ray born 12 July 1939 at Bazine, KS; died 4 June 2015 at Ness City, KS; buried at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas

Parents: Harry and Georgia Hoch Kuehn

Relatives: Karen May Kuehn Leikam - sister (deceased), Bob Leikam - brother-in-law (deceased), Larry Kuehn - brother (his spouse Susan), Janeen Adams - sister (her spouse Les); Scott Leikam - nephew (his spouse Jennifer), James F. Dinsmore - nephew, Aaron Kuehn - nephew (his spouse Rachel), David Kuehn - nephew; Karen May Shane - niece (her spouse Chris), Cindy Dinsmore - niece; great-nieces: Kaitlyn, Sami, Marilea; great-nephews: Trenton, Jordan, Avery.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Peak, Bryan Joseph born 20 June 1935 at Chicopee, KS; died 5 June 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Paola, Kansas

Parents: Clarence and Alma Dyke Peak

Spouse(s): Wilma Peak

Relatives: Ron Elkinton - son (his spouse Kay), Janice Wills - daughter (her spouse Gary), Cindy McLarry - daughter (her spouse Bill), Becky McKinsey - daughter (her spouse Bob); 10 grandchildren living, Dawn Wills - granddaughter (deceased); 18 great-grandchildren; Maxine Anderson - sister, Eli Peak - brother (deceased), Alice Verga - sister (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Polley, Avis (Harvey) born 11 September 1918 at La Cygne, KS; died 31 May 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Parker Cemetery, Parker, Kansas

Parents: Glen and Nellie Collins Harvey

Spouse(s): Donald LaVerne "Jack" Polley (m 13 June 1937 Parker, Kansas; d 16 April 1996)

Relatives: Evelyn Bertone - daughter (deceased) (her spouse James, deceased), Karen Kellogg - daughter (her spouse Charles, deceased), Mildred Leveridge - daughter (her spouse Rex, deceased); grandchildren: Scott Kellogg, Jackie Duncan, Tony Bertone, Nancy Clark, Steve Bertone, Shane Simpson, Shawn Leveridge; fifteen great-grandchildren; Fred Harvey - brother (deceased), Dale Harvey - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Prentice, Marjorie Ruth (Conley) born 9 February 1921 at La Cygne, KS; died 7 June 2015 at Osawatomie, KS; buried at Parker Cemetery, Parker, Kansas

Parents: Arthur Leonard Conley and Ruth Elizabeth Hensley Conley

Spouse(s): Eugene Warner Prentice (m 2 February 1941 Kansas City, Kansas; d ca 2008)

Relatives: Kenneth E. Prentice - son (his spouse Sandra), Donald Prentice - son (his spouse Gail), David Prentice - son (his spouse Diane); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters (living), two brothers (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Richards, Rosabelle CDP born 4 October 1937 at Pittsburg, PA; died 7 June 2015 at Providence Heights, PA; buried at Divine Providence Chapel, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Parents: George E. Richards and Sarah Esther Toeberg Richards

Relatives: David Albert Richards - brother (deceased), George Edward Richards - brother (deceased), W. Robert (Bob) Richards - brother, Sally Soster - sister, Mary Irene Nougier - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Riley, Dana Pauline (Rees) born 1921 at Hillsdale, KS; died 6 June 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, Kansas

Parents: Ray and Mary Rees

Spouse(s): Wilbur Ray Riley

Relatives: Edward Riley - son (his spouse Tonda), Robert Riley - son, Sherilyn Karst - daughter (deceased) (her spouse Don); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Troxel, Sherry Ann (Jordan) born 24 October 1960 at Overbrook, KS; died 4 June 2015 at Osawatomie, KS

Parents: Louis Glen (Pops) and Ella Louise Roles Jordan

Spouse(s): Mike Troxel (m Paola, Kansas; div)

Relatives: Danny Troxel - son, Bryan Troxel - son, Kevin Troxel - son; Josie Troxel - granddaughter, Miles Troxel - grandson; Pat Jordan - brother (deceased), Duane Jordan - brother, Galen Jordan - brother, Jeff Jordan - brother, Randy Jordan - brother, Mike Jordan - brother, Jennifer Reaves - sister, Linda Flinner - sister.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

Whitby, Betty Jean [Dutcher] died 4 June 2015 at Spring Hill, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Relatives: Mike Dutcher - son (his spouse Terri), Steve Dutcher - son (his spouse Laurie), Rick Dutcher - son (his spouse Nancy), Rosie Smithhisler - daughter, Linn Troutman - daughter (her spouse Tom).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 8 June 2015

11 June 2015

McDougal, Delmar L "Del" born 1 April 1931 at Lane, KS; died 10 June 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas

Parents: Henry and Nellie Bartlett McDougal

Spouse(s): Roberta Bunch (m 29 September 1951 Osawatomie, Kansas; div; deceased), Kay Daugharthy (m 9 March 1974 Topeka, Kansas)

Relatives: Steve McDougal - son (his spouse Wanda), Brian McDougall - son (his spouse Alberta), Mark McDougall - son (his spouse Patricia), Sean McDougal - son, Shari Wilson - daughter (her spouseBlake), Melissa Hickam - daughter; grandchildren: Sarah McDougal, Josiah McDougal, Ashley McDougal, Michael McDougal, Matthew McDougal, Drake McDougal, Darian McDougal, William Wilson, Elizabeth Godinez, Joseph Dobbs; great-grandchildren: Lilly, Liam, Lyra, Luna, Jasmine, Esperanza; Jeanie Akulow - sister (her spouse Mike), Mervin McDougal - brother (deceased), Carol McDougal - sister-in-law.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 June 2015

Wilcox, Willis H Jr born 22 February 1928 at Blue Mound, KS; died 9 June 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Blue Mound Cemetery, Blue Mound, Kansas

Parents: Willis H. Wilcox Sr. and Bernice L. McGee Wilcox

Spouse(s): Lorraine Bruner (m 5 June 1949 Blue Mound, Kansas; d September 2014)

Relatives: Kenneth G. Wilcox - son, Willis D. Wilcox - son (his spouse Colleen), Rosemary Watson - daughter (her spouse Charlie); ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 11 June 2015

12 June 2015

Vohs, Lawrence born 17 April 1940 at Paola, KS; died 10 June 2015 at Kansas City, MO

Parents: George and Stella Minden Vohs

Spouse(s): Wanda Smith (m 19 August 1960 Block, Kansas)

Relatives: his daughter and family: Tresa, Raylin, Ryin and Tera Brandt of Paola; his son and family: Michael, Mitchell, Ashley, and Tiffani; great-granddaughter: Ava Vohs; Alvin Vohs - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 12 June 2015

15 June 2015

Everhart, Michael Thomas "Tank" born 15 June 1985 at Merriam, KS; died 14 June 2015

Parents: Alan and Lisa (Peuser) Everhart

Spouse(s): Dee Dee Kettler (m 11 April 2015 Paola, Kansas)

Relatives: Gretchen Kellner - sister (her spouse Kyle), nephews, Brady and Cooper; Mark Everhart - brother (deceased), sister-in-law, Ruth, and nieces, Ashley and Emery, nephew Nicholas (deceased); in-laws: Paul and Tammy Kettler, Heather Bueker (John), Jay, McKenna and Gabe and Makayla.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Freeman, Donna Joye (Richeson) born 28 January 1936 at Kansas City, KS; died 9 June 2015 at Osawatomie, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Charles Gordon and Kate Louise (Bousman) Richeson

Spouse(s): Everett F. Freeman (m 9 April 1954 Kansas City, Kansas; div 1986)

Relatives: Glora Kramer - daughter (her spouse Mike), Flora McDowell - daughter (her spouse Leo), Jeff Freeman - son (his spouse Sara), Donna McCoy - daughter (her spouse Gary); 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; Gay Cowick - sister, Barbara Stain - sister, Ralph Richeson - brother (deceased), Odus "Happy" Richeson - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Moser, Betty Lou (Downs) [Tiedemann, Reynolds] born 1937 at Paola, KS; died 13 June 2015 at Olathe, KS

Parents: George and Ava Downs

Spouse(s): John Tiedemann (m June 1955; two children), Walter Reynolds (m 1972), Daniel (Kenny) Moser (m 1997)

Relatives: Brad Tiedemann - son (his spouse Carol); Terri Erb - daughter; step-children: Linda Fix (her spouse Robert), Walter Reynolds (his spouse Debbie), Craig Reynolds (his spouse Phyllis), Kathryn Puvogel (her spouse Steve), Randy Moser (his spouse Hilda); twenty-two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Page, Walter Alfred born 13 January 1939 at Eldorado, KS; died 13 June 2015 at Louisburg, KS

Parents: Leland Noah and Leona Mae White Page

Relatives: Leroy Page - son, Laura Kay Page - daughter, Dave Schoenberger - son; James Page - brother (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Powell, Carol L (Connole) born 29 October 1944 at Wichita, KS; died 12 June 2015 at Kansas City, KS

Parents: Charles and Dorothy Mischke Connole

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Pursell, Lyle Eugene Dr. born 23 April 1926 at Paola, KS; died 6 June 2015 at Rolla, MO

Parents: John Van Patten Pursell and Hazel Mae (Foster) Pursell

Spouse(s): Charlotte Pursell

Relatives: four children, two sisters (deceased), two brothers (deceased), two nephews

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Reeder, Emma Elizabeth (Spears) born 18 May 1928 at Louisburg, KS; died 13 June 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Osawatomie Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas

Parents: Roy and Ethel (McDowell) Spears

Spouse(s): Everett Reeder (m 3 June 1950 Paola, Kansas; d 28 July 2013)

Relatives: Douglas Reeder - son (his spouse Catherine), Mark Reeder - son (his spouse Lynn), Debra Harrison - daughter (her spouse Terry), Emily Murphy - daughter (her spouse Steve); seven grandchildren; four step-grandsons; ten great-grandchildren; Henry Spears - brother (deceased), Harold Spears - brother (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

Sours, Lois Evelyn ( ) born 6 July 1918 at Drexel, MO; died 12 June 2015 at Olathe, KS

Spouse(s): John A. Sours (d 1995)

Relatives: John Sours - son, David Sours - son, Rebecca Sours - daughter ; six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 15 June 2015

18 June 2015

Burkhart, Dennis Ray "Burky" born 24 July 1950 at Eureka, KS; died 15 June 2015 at Paola, KS; buried at Scott Valley Cemetery, Miami County, Kansas

Parents: Walter and Thelma Cauldwell Burkhart

Relatives: Jennifer Burkhart - daughter; grandchildren: Paul and Caitlin Morin, KateLynn Ray Morin, Stephen Hoffman and Diana Hoffman; great-grandchildren: Abigail Morin, Paislee Ray Morin; Walter E. Burkhart Jr. - brother (deceased), Lynette Burkhart - sister-in-law.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 June 2015

Hromadnik, Robert "Bob" born 23 July 1929 at Wilson, KS; died 16 June 2015 at Louisburg, KS; buried at Wilson, Kansas

Parents: Louis F. Hromadnik - father and Mary L. Tarr - mother

Relatives: Neal F. Vondracek - brother (deceased), Louis F. Hromadnik - brother (deceased), James J. Hromadnik - brother (deceased), Georgia H. Jacobson - sister (deceased), Dewey C. Tarr - brother (deceased), Mary F. McMullen Walker - sister; nephews: James J. Roswurm, Franklin J. McMullen, Anthony E. McMullen, Martin E. McMullen, Cody (Robert) McMullen; nieces: Mada L. McMullen and Mida S. McMullen.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 18 June 2015

22 June 2015

Froggatte, Grover Stephen "Steve" born 5 August 1943 at Beaver, OK; died 21 June 2015 at Princeton, KS; buried at Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Kansas

Parents: Grover O. and Betty Lee Girk Froggatte

Spouse(s): Nina "Sherry" Davidson (m 28 March 1965 Rantoul, Kansas)

Relatives: Jodi White - daughter (her spouse Jeffrey), Jared Froggatte - son (his spouse Wendy), Jana Reeves - daughter; grandchildren: Stephen White (his spouse Tiffany), Savannah White, Grover J. Froggatte, Nina Froggatte, Hannah Froggatte, Joseph Froggatte, Evan Reeves, Jack Reeves, Benjamin Reeves, Isabella Reeves (deceased); great-grandchildren: Jared “Nate” Froggatte, Ava White; Bessie Bloomer - sister, Kenneth Froggatte - brother (his spouse Judy); Billy Potter - cousin.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 June 2015

Smith, Peggy Lucille (Boggs) born 24 March 1927 at Kansas City, MO; died 19 June 2015 at Louisburg, KS

Parents: Harold and Leona Boggs

Spouse(s): John Lannis Smith (m 26 January 1944; d ca 2005)

Relatives: Lanny Smith - son (his spouse Barbara), Ronnie Smith - son (his spouse Melody), Johnetta Rhynerson - daughter (her spouse J.T.), Jack Smith - son (his spouse Kelly); twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; Harold Boggs - brother, Sandie Elrod - sister, Alyce Goodson - sister (deceased), Dorothy Brooksher - sister (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 22 June 2015

23 June 2015

Claytor, Paul Vee born 8 April 1966 at Melbourne, FL; died 17 June 2015 at La Cygne, KS

Parents: Ernest Paul and Mary F. Walker Claytor

Relatives: Paul V. Claytor Jr. - son; Robert Claytor - brother (deceased), Ernest Claytor II - brother (deceased), Lisa Claytor - sister; nieces: Shelby Claytor, Lindsay Claytor, Kimberly Claytor, Jody Claytor, Elisa Hogan; nephews: Codie Claytor, Jesse Hogan.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 23 June 2015

Fickel, Herbert Lee "Herb" born 5 May 1926 at Paola, KS; died 23 June 2015 at Overland Park, KS

Parents: Floyd and Carrie Fickel

Spouse(s): Terry Ann Waugh (m 15 December 1946 Paola, Kansas; d ca 2011)

Relatives: Floyd David Fickel - son (deceased), James Terry Fickel - son, John Herbert Fickel - son (his spouse Elizabeth), Dale Robert Fickel - son; grandchildren: Daryck Allen Fickel (his spouse Traci), Janie Lee Bush, Kasey Lynne Fickel; great-granddaughter: Madison Lynn Bush; David Bowman Fickel - brother (deceased), Robert Fickel - brother.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 23 June 2015

24 June 2015

Stahl, Richard "Leon" born 6 April 1936 at Wagstaff, KS; died 29 May 2015 died [in a casino] at [Indio] CA; buried at [Riverside] National Cemetery [, Riverside, California]

Parents: Ellenora and Henry Stahl

Spouse(s): [Helga Stahl (m; div)]

Relatives: [Jacquie McClish - daughter (her spouse Rich), Susan Albrecht - daughter (her spouse Kevin), Diane Goodpaster - daughter (her spouse John); grandchildren: Madeleine, Savanna and Austin Goodpaster, and Spencer and Sabrina Albrecht;] Mary Ellen Gainer - sister, Betty Ann La Galle - sister, Barbara Haynes - sister. [The names of the cemetery, his wife, daughters and children were published in the Orange County (California) Register.]

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 24 June 2015

25 June 2015

Musick, Michael K "Mike" born 7 September 1962 at Paola, KS; died 23 June 2015 at Paola, KS

Parents: Keith and Juanita Sides Musick

Relatives: Vicki Davey - sister, Cheryl Musick - sister; Christina Davey - niece, Elizabeth Davey - niece, Tristan Musick - nephew; Jennifer Dolan - daughter; Sherri West - girlfriend; Lacy - dog and companion.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 25 June 2015

29 June 2015

Davis, Helen (Faught) born 17 November 1931 at Yates Center, KS; died 24 June 2015 at Spring Hill, KS

Spouse(s): Bob Davis

Relatives: Romie Davis - son (his wife Vicki); grandsons: Dean Merritt and Duane Merritt (his spouse Pascaline); brother, Roger Faught (Sandra); great-grandson, Jacob; Rex Faught - brother (deceased), Pam Faught - sister-in-law; Jack - beloved dog.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 June 2015

Dillard, Billy D Sr died 23 June 2015 at Gardner, KS

Relatives: Sheila McDowell - daughter, Ann Dillard - daughter, Billy Dillard Jr. - son, Anthony Dillard - son, Zachary Dillard - son; Missie Dillard - step-daughter; Verlene Dillard - sister; Mary Willis - girlfriend.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 June 2015

Litsch, Leroy Matthew died 29 June 2015 at Garnett, KS

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 June 2015

Reineke, Anthony Patrick born 29 May 2001 at Fort Hood, TX; died 24 June 2015 at Lansing, KS; buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Parents: Myron John and Laurie Diane Whitaker Reineke

Relatives: Andrew Reineke - brother, Sarah Reineke - sister; James Whitaker - uncle; Jerry Whitaker - grandfather, Cathy Whitaker - grandmother, Charles Reineke - grandfather, Jane Reineke - grandmother; Jean Yackle - great-grandmother (deceased), Warren Yackle - great-grandfather (deceased).

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 June 2015

Stalnaker, Zola Marie (Kinney) born 19 January 1924 at Clarks, NE; died 24 June 2015 at Paola, KS

Parents: Lee and Cecilia Rhoades Kinney

Spouse(s): Floyd Duane Stalnaker (m 9 September 1949 Scotts Bluff, Nebraska)

Relatives: Nancy Cardenas - daughter (deceased), Darlene McMullin - daughter (her spouse Doug), Gary Stalnaker - son (his spouse Jeanne), Randy Stalnaker - son (deceased); four older siblings (deceased)

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 29 June 2015

30 June 2015

Crawford, James Michael "Jim" born 26 March 1949 at Gardner, KS; died 26 June 2015 at Olathe, KS; buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, Kansas

Parents: Charles James and Martha Jane Newton Crawford

Spouse(s): Terry Lea Criss (m 5 August 1983 Louisburg, Kansas)

Relatives: Holly Crawford - daughter, Lea Crawford - daughter, Sara Neihouse - daughter (her spouse Sean); six grandchildren; Susan Crawford - sister, Janet Vater - sister, Judy Steinemann - sister, Mary Jane Crawford - sister (died as infant0; Podo - beloved Boston terrier.

obituary published on the Louisburg Herald, Miami County Republic and Osawatomie Graphic websites on 30 June 2015

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