Lynn G. Strathe
February 9, 2022
Lynn G. Strathe, 79, of McCune, passed away at 4:18 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center.
He was born on August 16, 1942, to Carl and Agnes (Greer) Strathe in McCune, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in McCune, graduating from McCune High School in 1960.
For over 43 years,...
Joseph R. Little
February 9, 2022
Joseph R. "Pete" Little, 83, of Walnut, passed away at 1:54 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas
Pete was born on February 24, 1938, to Raymond Joseph and Elsie Marie (Beech) Little in Walnut, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Walnut, graduating from St. Patrick High School in Walnut in...
Jack H. Schuneman
February 8, 2022
Jack H. Schuneman, 76, of Altamont, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the home of friends in rural Edna, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jack Herman Schuneman was born on October 31, 1945, to Herman William and Elia Mae (Smith) Schuneman in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. In 1963, he graduated from Udall High School in Udall, Kansas....
Magnolia Jo Nash
February 8, 2022
Magnolia Jo Nash, precious baby girl of Trevor and Lakkin (Keene) Nash, went to Heaven on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Susan B. Allen Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas.
Survivors include:
Her parents – Trevor and Lakkin Nash, of Parsons, Kansas
Brother – Landon Rowland-Nash of the home
Sister – Stormy...
Billy E. Murphy
February 7, 2022
Billy E. "Bill" Murphy, 79, of Parsons, passed away at 7:26 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Billy Eugene Murphy was born on January 6, 1943, to Eugene Truman and Myrtle Louise (Sailsbury) Murphy in Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons, until moving with his family to California in...
Jane Becker
February 5, 2022
Jane Becker, 87, of Chetopa, passed away the evening of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home.
Jane Louise Elmore was born on October 7, 1934, to George Irwin and Ruth Augusta (Pinney) Elmore in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Omaha, where she graduated from high school.
On February 8, 1957,...
Elizabeth M. Scott
February 5, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" Scott, 82, of Parsons, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Labette Health.
Elizabeth Marie McCauley was born on December 28, 1939, to Holmes Royal "Bud" and Delores Marie (Nunnink) McCauley, Jr., in Decatur, Indiana. As a young girl, she moved with her family to St. Paul, where she grew up and...
John L. Nepote
February 5, 2022
John Nepote, a life changing educator, loving father, and cherished husband, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was weeks away from celebrating his 84 th birthday.
John Louis Nepote, the son of an Italian immigrant, was born at home in Franklin, Kanas, on February 20, 1938,...
Onyx Lee O'Brien
February 3, 2022
Onyx Lee O'Brien, son of Jason and Carly (Newberry) O'Brien, was born and joined his family in Heaven on February 3, 2022, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
He is lovingly survived by his parents and big brother, Owen, of the home; his maternal grandparents, Chad and Kim Newberry of St. Paul, Kansas; paternal grandparents, Jeff...
James D. Lawson
February 3, 2022
James D. "Jim" Lawson, 70, of Parsons, passed away at his home the morning of Thursday, February 3, 2022.
James Dale Lawson was born on February 23, 1951, to Clifford and Juanita Irene (Foreman) Lawson in Oswego, Kansas. He grew up and attended schools throughout Kansas, graduating from Parsons High School in 1969. After high school, he...
Letha Harris
February 2, 2022
Letha Harris, 61, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:56 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg surrounded by her family.
Letha was born May 30, 1960 to Christine Irene Gaddis in Nowata, Oklahoma during a tornado. As a young girl, she moved with her family to McCune, Kansas where she grew up and...
Leta C. Webster
January 31, 2022
Leta C. Webster, 91, of Parsons, and formerly of Altamont, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.
Leta Colene Palmer was born on March 7, 1930, to Fred W. and Edna L. (Landreth) Palmer in Altamont. She grew up in rural Altamont, attending Caldwell Elementary and Hyatt Country schools. In...
Edward Ammann
January 30, 2022
Edward Ammann, 74, longtime rural Parsons resident, passed away after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's Disease at 6:50 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Advena Living of Cherryvale, Kansas
He was born February 21, 1947 to Vernon and Odellia (Linnebur) Ammann in Parsons, Kansas. Edward graduated Erie High School then attended one year at the Parsons...
Henry B. Bell, Sr.
January 29, 2022
Henry Brandt Bell, Sr. went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 29 th , 2022, at 6:00am with his family at his side.
Henry was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas on September 10 th , 1935. He was the youngest of four children to John Thomas Bell and Anna Estelle Manley Bell. He had three...
Lisa I. Ranes
January 28, 2022
Lisa I. Ranes, 56, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away at 9:11 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas
Lisa Irene Truman was born on October 26, 1965, to Judy Inez Burgess in Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up and attended school in Phoenix. After living many years in Arizona, she moved with...
Gary L. Nickelson
January 27, 2022
Gary L. Nickelson, 82, of rural Parsons, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.
He was born on February 20, 1939, to Fred and Josephine (Faulhaber) Nickelson in Mapleton, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Mapleton and attended high school in Blue Mound and Fulton, Kansas.
Following high school, Gary served...
Don Smith
January 26, 2022
Eddie D. "Don" Smith, 79, of Chetopa, ascended with the Angels to Heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 9:20 p.m.,surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1942, to Willie and Faye Smith in Oswego, Kansas. He lived in Labette County his entire life. In 1960, he graduated from Oswego High School.
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Howard S. Westhoff
January 23, 2022
Howard S. Westhoff, 78, of Parsons, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Wamego.
Howard Sylvester Westhoff was born on February 7, 1943, to Sylvester Albert and Cecilia Ann (Sevart) Westhoff in Walnut, Kansas. He grew up and attended rural country schools in Walnut, graduating from St. Paul High School...
Kevin L. Gregory
January 23, 2022
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Kevin L. "Slick 50" Gregory, 50, of Edna, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Kevin Lee Gregory was born on November 14,...
Lorene Vanleeuwen
January 22, 2022
Lorene VanLeeuwen, a life-long resident of St. Paul, Kansas, died 7:04 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul. Lorene was generous of heart, wise, witty and a woman of grace and beauty. Her ability to make others feel special drew many to her. Up until her passing at age 106, she continued being...
