October 31, 2020

Catherine L. "Cathy" Bush, 73, formerly of Parsons, passed away at 3:37 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Anthology of Olathe Senior Living in Olathe, Kansas.

Catherine Louise Hickey was born on November 18, 1946, to John Joseph and Betty Jane (Lucas) Hickey in Columbus, Kansas. When Cathy was a young girl, she was adopted and raised...

October 30, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Bettie Paulie, 87, of St. Paul, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at her daughter's home in rural St. Paul.

Elisabeth "Bettie" Francisca VanderList was born on June 17, 1933, to Marinus Petrus and Elisabeth Francisca (Beljaars) VanderList in Zevenbergen, Netherlands. She grew up and attended school in the...

October 28, 2020

Rex R. Hammer, Sr. 86, of Altamont, passed away at 8:21 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his home.

Rex Ross Hammer was born on April 9, 1934, to Ferry White and Mary Bell (Ross) Hammer in Monroe County, Kentucky. He grew up and attended school in Kentucky.

Following graduating from high school, Rex joined...

October 23, 2020

Kimberly J. "Kim" Noble, 58, of Chetopa, passed away the morning of Friday, October 23, 2020, at her home.

Kimberly Jane Armstrong was born on October 22, 1962, to Ronnie and Nancy (Davis) Armstrong in Joplin, Missouri. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa. In 1980, she graduated from Chetopa High School, where she had been...

October 20, 2020

Charles B. "Charlie" "C.B." Fritz, 89, of Chetopa, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Labette Health in Parsons.

Charles Brewster Fritz was born on February 14, 1931, to Millard Fillmore and Corrine G. (Swanson) Fritz in Bartlett, KS. He was a 1950 graduate of Chetopa High School and earned an Associates Degree from...

October 18, 2020

Alexander M. "Alex" Ybarra, 72, of Mound Valley, Kansas, passed away the evening of Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his home after a brief illness.

Alexander Marino Ybarra was born on January 8, 1948, to Jose and Carmen (Leon) Ybarra in Mound Valley, Kansas. He grew up and attended school in Mound Valley. Following graduating from Labette...

October 13, 2020

Helen L. LaFalier, 94, passed away at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Helen L. Clevenger was born on November 15, 1925, on a farm near Edna to Carl Benjamin and Ethel (Kessler) Clevenger. As a young girl, she grew up in the Edna area and attended Star School near Edna.

October 13, 2020

Darrel L. Keller, 79, of Parsons, passed away in his home at 7:53 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020, in the loving arms of his wife and love of his life, Mary Ann, and surrounded by his family and friends.

Darrel Leon Keller was born on September 30, 1941, to Willard F. and Faye (Short) Keller in Hockerville,...

October 12, 2020

Katharine A. Fisher, 61, of Parsons, passed away at 1:24 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2020, at Via Christi – St. Francis in Wichita.

Katharine Ann McAfee was born on June 3, 1959, to Harry and Marilyn (DeRenne) McAfee in San Diego, California. Throughout her youth, she grew up and attended schools in various areas while her father...

October 10, 2020

Jeanette Wolken, 82, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Jeanette Van Leeuwen was born the ninth of ten children to Jake and Bertha (Jennings) Van Leeuwen on December 12, 1937, in St. Paul. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in St....

October 5, 2020

Beverly Jean Reynolds, 91, who lived her entire life until 2018 with sustaining friends in Parsons, Kansas, passed away at noon Monday, October 5, 2020, at her care home in Wichita, Kansas, near a son. Both sons contacted her daily by phone or visit.

Beverly Jean Workman was born on December 13, 1928, to Charles Edward and...

October 4, 2020

Siew S. Caven, 72, of Parsons, passed away at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her home.

She was born on January 26, 1948 in Singapore to Ker Ming Fum and Chow Moey (Teng) Fum.  She grew up and attended school in Singapore.

She and Roy Caven were married on July 11,...

October 3, 2020

Neil G. Grove, 78, of Parsons died at 12:05 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020 in the Emergency Department at Labette Health.  He was able to enjoy one last ride with his wife in his Ford Bronco.

He was born on July 25, 1942 in rural Cherokee County Kansas to Lloyd E. and Dorothy Lorene (Beecham) Grove.  He...

October 1, 2020

Joan M. Geary, 89, formerly of McCune, passed away at 10:00 a.m., October 1, 2020, at Carrington Place in Pittsburg.

She was born on September 28, 1931 on a farm near Altamont, Kansas to Lloyd J. and Letha (Gearhiser) Terril.  She grew up and attended schools in Altamont graduating from Labette County Community High School in 1949....

September 29, 2020

Dora K. "Doddie" Edie, 70, of Oswego, passed at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

Dora Kay Kuffler was born on August 6, 1950, to Kenneth and Mildred (Holding) Kuffler in St. Paul, Kansas. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she grew up...

September 24, 2020

Nirav J. Vyas, 35, of Parsons, passed away at 9:49 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020, at his home.

Nirav Jagdish Vyas was born on December 21, 1984, to Jagdish Kantilal Vyas and Parul Jagdish Bhatt in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his parents, Jagdish and Parul Vyas of Parsons, Kansas, and one brother, Krunal...

September 23, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Jane "Janey" Beachner, 81, of St. Paul, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Jane Bradshaw was born on July 3, 1939, to Lawrence "Pete" and Pauline (Nunnink) Bradshaw in St. Paul, Kansas. She grew up and attended schools...

September 21, 2020

Johnny S. "John" Canada, 80, of Chetopa, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Labette Health.

Johnny Shephard Canada was born on December 12, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a young man, he settled in Overland Park, Kansas, and worked as a welder. In 1969, he moved to Chetopa. Throughout his career, he was...

September 21, 2020

Mary L. Perez, 75, of Parsons, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Frontenac.

Mary Lou Porras was born on July 1, 1945, in Parsons, the daughter of Concha "Connie" (Hernandez) Vaughn. As a young girl, she grew up in Parsons and attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduating...

September 16, 2020

Sharon R. LeManske, 70, of Erie and formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at her home.

Sharon Rae LeManske was born on May 26, 1950, to Wyatt and Alberta (Arrasmith) LeManske in Kansas City, Kansas. Following living with her family in Kansas City, Sharon was a resident in Winfield...