Helen A. Ozier
February 15, 2024
Helen A. Ozier, 97, longtime Parsons resident, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
Helen Ann Nugent was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 5, 1926. Her parents were Michael and Helen Nugent. She grew up with her sisters Mary Hortense, and Patricia and a brother, John. She graduated...
Michael G. Doherty
February 15, 2024
Michael G. "Mike" Doherty, 72, of St. Paul, passed away the morning of Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home.
Michael Gerard Doherty was born on December 16, 1951 to Joseph Duane and Virginia Lee (Watson) Doherty in Seneca, Kansas. As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Baileyville, Kansas, and during his adolescence...
Norma L. Ferguson
February 12, 2024
Norma L. Ferguson, sister, mother, grandmother and long-time resident of Altamont, passed away surrounded by her family, at 8:55 a.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.
Norma was born on April 7, 1929, to Arthur and Mary Frances (Hodges) Foss in Rice County, Kansas. On May 27, 1946, Norma and Ellis Ferguson were...
Robert F. Westhoff
February 12, 2024
Robert Francis "Robbie" Westhoff, 68, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1956, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons. He grew up with his six siblings in Parsons, attending Parsons schools and graduating from Parsons High School in 1974.
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Connie Jo Kay
February 10, 2024
Connie Jo Kay, 74, of Breese, Illinois, and formerly of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home in Breese.
Connie Jo Dessenberger was born on February 27, 1949, to Ralph and Wanda (Cramer) Dessenbeger in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in the Mound Valley area, graduating from Labette...
Kay (Hinman) Shonk
February 5, 2024
Winnifred "Kay" Hinman Shonk, 81, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.
Kay was born on September 17, 1942, to Ernest "Ernie" and Catherine "Kate" (Stover) Hinman in Parsons. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School in 1960. Following high...
Wilma J. Lyons
January 28, 2024
Wilma J. Lyons, 96, of Parsons, peacefully departed this life the evening of Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
Wilma Jeanne McKnight was born on January 28, 1928, to Thomas Woodson and Hattie Arlena (McCloud) McKnight in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Parsons, graduating from Parsons High School.
Wilma...
Bill Tatum
January 18, 2024
Bill Tatum, age 87, of Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.
Born on March 11, 1936, in Nowata County, Oklahoma, to William Clayton and Mamie Viola Tatum, Bill grew up in a large family with 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
In 1951 his family moved...
Garry O. Eckert
January 17, 2024
Garry O. Eckert, 78, of Olathe and formerly of Parsons, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Santa Marta Senior Living in Olathe, Kansas.
Garry Otis Eckert was born on July 24, 1945, to Otis William and Frances Darlene (Madden) Eckert in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up and attended school in Effingham, Kansas,...
Randy Westhoff
January 17, 2024
Randy Westhoff, 73, of Parsons, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Labette Health.
John Randall Westhoff was born on August 30, 1950, to Lloyd "Curly" and Elizabeth (Fanning) Westhoff in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended elementary school in Parsons and was a varsity athlete at Labette County High School from which...
Robert A. Mikel
January 13, 2024
Robert Andrew Mikel, 88, of Parsons, passed away at 11:52 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home.
He was born on August 27, 1935, to Andrew and Gladys (Hanley) Mikels in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the third child of 14. When he was 10 years old, he moved with his family to LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He graduated from...
Christina L. Hall
January 13, 2024
Christina L. "Chris" Hall, 62, of rural Oswego, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. Her death was unexpected.
Christina L Gatton was born on October 29, 1961, to Robert and Nola (Turner) Gatton in Parsons, Kansas. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Altamont.
Chris loved her family. She loved her...
Lynn D. Weil
January 10, 2024
Lynn D. Weil, 79, of rural Edna, passed away at 5:44 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Labette Health.
Lynn David Weil was born on May 5, 1944, to Henry E. and Beulah Frances (Wells) Weil in Dewey County, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended school in the Edna area, graduating from Labette County Community High School...
Carole J. Veenis
January 7, 2024
Carole Joann Veenis, 85, of Parsons, passed away at 10:10 am., Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by love from her family.
Carole was born on December 3, 1938, to Fred and Marjorie Rich in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As a young girl, she grew up and attended grade school in Sioux Falls, but later graduated from high...
Rhonda S. Hoffner
January 5, 2024
Rhonda Hoffner, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Rhonda Sue Hoffner was born on March 13, 1962, to Jim and Betty (North) Hoffner in Marion, Kansas.
Her greatest enjoyment came from being around the people she loved and cared about. Having her...
Richard F. Ewan
December 31, 2023
Richard Floyd Ewan, 81, of McCune, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg.
He was born on June 16, 1942, to Lester Wilbur and Dorothy (McClelland) Ewan in Walnut, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in the McCune area, graduating from McCune High School.
Richard was...
Belinda Fitzjohn
December 31, 2023
Belinda Fitzjohn, 71, of Altamont, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Belinda Allen was born on February 12, 1952, to Billy Price and Barbara LaMae (Moss) Allen in Parsons, Kansas. She grew up and attended school in Mound Valley and graduated from LCHS in 1970. In 1975, Belinda started college at...
Vincent H. Segraves
December 31, 2023
Vincent H. Segraves, 60, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.
Vincent Harold Segraves was born on August 5, 1963, to Lawrence and June (Thatcher) Segraves in Elkhart, Indiana.
For many years, Vincent worked as an auto mechanic.
He was a member of the National Rifle...
Leo Alvin Burnett
December 20, 2023
Leo A. Burnett, 74, of Erie, passed away at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons.
Leo Alvin Burnett was born on November 28, 1949, to William A. Burnett, Jr. and Mazie N. (Brenner) Burnett in Parsons, Kansas
Leo worked forty years for Ruskin Manufacturing. He was in maintenance and production. ...
Arley J. Journot
December 18, 2023
Arley J. Journot, 84, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2023, at Credo Senior Living in Chanute.
Arley Joe Journot was born on April 4, 1939, to Emanuel and Nellie Mae (McNamara) Journot in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating from St. Patrick High School....
