Recent Obituaries

Patty (Lewis-Stanley) Franklin

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Lewis-Stanley) Franklin, age 83, passed away at Saint Luke's Hospital in Iola, Kansas, surrounded by family, on February 16, 2025.

Patty was born on March 30, 1941, in Colfax, Washington, to Robert and Wanda Lewis. Her early years were spent in Steptoe, Washington, where she attended grade school. She later graduated from Colfax High School with the...

Connie L. Wilson

Feb 15, 2025

Connie Lee Wilson, age 78, of Savonburg, Kansas, passed away February 15, 2025, at Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital, Chanute, Kansas. Connie was born August 12, 1946, in Moran, Kansas, to Alden L. Dennis and Velma N. (Brooks) Dennis.

Connie attended school in Moran. She and Robert L. Wilson were married June 2, 1963, in Moran, Kansas.

Connie worked in education...

Henry Flack

Feb 9, 2025

Henry C. Flack, a devoted husband, loving father, and hardworking man with an unwavering sense of humor and determination, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 at his home in Arlington, Texas. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Flack for 57 wonderful years, their journey together beginning on a crisp October day when they married. Their love story started...

Sue Hardman

Feb 9, 2025

Sue Hardman, age 76, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Parkview Heights in Garnett.

Susan A. Mader was born on August 1, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Clair and Agnes (Brummel) Mader. Sue attended school at Holy Angels and graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1966.

She was...

Pamela Taylor

Feb 9, 2025

Pamela Kay Taylor, age 68, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 9, 2025, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Pam was born August 3, 1956, in Iola, Kansas, to Robert "Bob" Monroe Wilson and Beulah "Darlene" (Tindle) Wilson.

Pam attended Iola High School. After high school, she married Joe Garrison and they had three daughters; Shamarie Garrison (Teresa...

Grayden E. Tressler

Feb 7, 2025

Grayden E. Tressler, age 87, Colony, Kansas, passed away February 7, 2025, at Rock Creek Nursing Home, Ottawa, Kansas. Grayden was born July 13, 1937, in Colony, Kansas, to George Tressler and Gladys (West) Tressler.

Grayden attended school in Colony, graduating from Colony High School in 1955. He continued his education and obtained his teaching certificate from Pittsburg State Teachers' College,...

Brandon Hobbs

Feb 6, 2025

Brandon Hobbs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, and friend to many, passed away tragically in a plane crash on Thursday, February 6, 2025, while serving as a Department of Defense contractor pilot in the Philippines. Born September 16, 1973, Brandon lived a life defined by service, courage, and a boundless love for both his family and his country.

From...

Eileen Murphy

Feb 5, 2025

Eileen Murphy, age 82, of Chanute, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Labette Health Hospital in Parsons, KS.

Eileen Emma Stover was born in the family farm home west of Chanute, Kansas on December 26, 1942. She was the third of four children born to August and Emma (Harner) Stover. Eileen loved growing up on the farm...

Michael (Mike) Garver

Feb 3, 2025

Michael Lee (Mike) Garver, age 52, passed away February 3, 2025, at his residence in Iola, Kansas. Michael was born January 16, 1973, in Iola, Kansas, Steven Garver and Sandra Kay (Hiser) Garver.

Michael graduated in 1991 from Iola High School. He then attended trade school for his work. He worked for his grandfather, Wayne Hiser, at Hiser Implement. Michael...

Lawrence "Larry" Brock

Feb 2, 2025

Lawrence David Brock, Jr., known to most as "Larry," age 89, passed away on February 2, 2025 in Chanute, Kansas.

Larry was born on November 14, 1935 to Lawrence and Charlotte "Lottie" Brock, on a farm East of Buffalo, Kansas. He attended all eight years of grade school in Center Ridge country school. He graduated from Buffalo High School...

C.F. Mace Sr.

Jan 31, 2025

Charlie "Chuck" Mace Sr., age 90, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, with family by his side, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab in Richmond, Kansas.

He was born on January 6, 1935, in LeRoy, Kansas, to Clarence and Maude Mae (Baldwin) Mace.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Nadine Ramsey,...

Shirley Peck

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley Ann Peck, age 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Humboldt, Kansas. Shirley Ann Heisler was born to Clifford and Lois (Irene) Heisler on March 26, 1954, in Chanute, Kansas. She was the eldest of their four children, with younger siblings Max, Beth, and Kenneth.

At the age of 11, she responded to the touch...

Richard Canfield

Jan 26, 2025

Richard Lewis (Dick) Canfield, age 97, of Iola, Kansas, passed away January 26, 2025, at his residence. Richard was born December 29, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, to Lewis Canfield and Mabel (Butt) Canfield.

Richard was raised in Topeka, attended Topeka schools, and graduated from Topeka High School and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Richard and Wanda Mae Metzen...

James Tush

Jan 23, 2025

James W. Tush, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

A Life Well Lived

Born on June 6, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, James William Tush was the first of three children born to William John Tush and Roberta Louise (White) Tush. He graduated from Garnett High School in 1966. In July of...

Marilyn Payne

Jan 20, 2025

Marilyn Elaine (Marple) Payne, age 85, of Iola, passed away at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas, on January 20, 2025.

Marilyn was born on August 4, 1939, in Moran, Kansas to Roy and Violet (Armantrout) Marple. She attended school in Iola and graduated with the class of 1957.

In 1961, Marilyn married Homer D. Payne. They had two sons, and raised...

Dr. Jerald Padfield

Jan 20, 2025

Dr. Jerry Padfield, age 83, longtime resident of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Jerald Joe Padfield was born on November 12, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Joe and Eva (Saving) Padfield, and brother to his big sister, Joyce. He spent some formative years in Chanute, but the vast...

Martin Rouland

Jan 19, 2025

Martin Rouland, age 68, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at AdventHealth Ottawa.

He was born on April 2, 1956, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Glen O. and Frances J. (Falls) Rouland. Martin attended grade school in Garnett and the family later moved to Ottawa where he graduated from high school.

Martin was...

Chelle Stewart

Jan 17, 2025

Michelle Christine Stewart, known as Chelle to most, age 43, passed away on January 17, 2025 in Iola, Kansas.

Chelle loved her children and her grand-baby, more than anything. Her favorite children were Lily, her beloved brussells griffon dog that passed away two years ago, and her youngest son, Kase. Her other children, Austyn and Ty, were jokingly known as her...

Arlene Roush

Jan 17, 2025

Arlene Roush, age 100, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.

Arlene Louise Culler was born on October 10, 1924, in Colony, Kansas, the oldest of four siblings including a brother and twin sisters, born to Robert and Clara (Murray) Culler. Arlene went to school at the Colony grade and high school,...

Jerry West Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Jerry West, age 75, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare.

Jerry Kirk West Sr. was born on March 27, 1949, to John and Elzorah (Cobb) West, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jerry attended school in Shawnee Mission and eventually went to work as a pipe insulator for the International Association of...