logo-image

Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Bernard "Ted" Gull

Bernard "Ted" Gull

Jan 1, 2011

Bernard Theodore "Ted" Gull, age 90, of Kincaid, Kansas passed away on December 30, 2011 at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas. Ted was born on October 17, 1921 at Bush City, Kansas the son of Amzi Wilbur and Flora B. (Henderson) Gull. He grew up in the Bush City area attending country schools. Ted operated a mechanic shop in...

John Robert "Bob" "Bob" Zentner

John Robert "Bob" "Bob" Zentner

Jan 1, 2011

John Robert "Bob" Zentner, age 81, of Welda, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at his home in Welda. Bob was born on October 27, 1929, at Garnett, Kansas, the son of John and Nora (Rudisill) Zentner. He grew up in the Garnett area, graduating from Garnett High School in 1947. He was united in marriage to Birdie...

Pamela "Pam" Jane Weatherbie

Pamela "Pam" Jane Weatherbie

Jan 1, 2011

Pamela (Pam) Jane Weatherbie, age 64, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Odyssey Hospice, Independence, Missouri. She was born October 17, 1946, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Russell "Bill" Kent and Dorothy Elaine (Harris) Weatherbie. Pam graduated from Kincaid High School, Kincaid, Kansas, in 1964. Growing up, she enjoyed playing softball, where her...

Gage Genoble

Gage Genoble

Dec 31, 2010

Gage Ryan Genoble, infant son of Brett Genoble and Raquel Hill died shortly after birth on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kansas. SURVIVORS: His parents: Brett G. Genoble and Raquel A. Hill Brother: Zachary Genoble Maternal Grandparents: Stephen Hill of Branson, MO, Shari Hill of Piqua, KS and step-grandfather Richard Potts of Iola, KS...

John Maier

John Maier

Dec 31, 2010

John E. Maier, 59, of Iola, Kansas, died Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. John was born June 15, 1951, in Iola, Kansas, the son of John Henry and Norma Jean (Kunkler) Maier. He grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School in 1969. He attended Pittsburg State University where he received...

Ruth Ensley

Ruth Ensley

Dec 30, 2010

Ruth Ensley, age 90, of Colony, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2010 at Anderson County Long Term Care, Garnett, Kansas. She was born November 28, 1920 at Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel Webster Swender and Clarabelle (Morgan) Swender. She graduated from Kincaid High School in Kincaid, Kansas. She then received her Teacher Certificate from Emporia State University....

Katrina M. (Gregg) Harrison

Katrina M. (Gregg) Harrison

Dec 29, 2010

Katrina M. Harrison, age 56, of Independence, Missouri, passed away December 29, 2010, at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri. Katrina was born on September 3, 1954, at Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Rockers) Gregg. She graduated from Lee's Summit High School in 1972. She married Kim L. Harrison on October 16, 1973. Three sons were born to...

Robert Talkington

Robert Talkington

Dec 26, 2010

Robert V. Talkington, former president of the Kansas Senate and longtime Iolan, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2010, from complications of a stroke at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Dec....

Clara Francis

Clara Francis

Dec 24, 2010

Clara Lee "Ted" Francis, 85, of Aliceville, Kansas, died Friday, December 24, 2010, at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born June 6, 1925, at Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of John and Bonnie (Kennie) Corwin. She grew up in the Garnett and Welda areas. On October 31, 1941, Clara married James W. "Jim" Francis in Iola, Kansas. They...

Willard Everett Mills

Willard Everett Mills

Dec 23, 2010

Willard E. Mills, age 89, of Moran, Kansas, passed away at his home on December 23, 2010. Willard was born May 18, 1921 at Alexander, Kansas, the son of Raymond Guy and Lydia Louella (Miller) Mills on a farm near Alexander, Kansas. He graduated from McCracken High School in 1939 and worked for area farmers before he enlisted in the...

Lois M Larsen

Lois M Larsen

Dec 21, 2010

Lois M. Larsen, age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Golden Heights Living Center, Garnett. Lois was born on May 28, 1921, at Harveyville, Kansas, the daughter of William J. and Birdie M. (McPherson) Betts. She graduated from Harveyville High School in 1939. She received her Teaching Certificate from Baker University. On May 18,...

Marvin Dozier

Marvin Dozier

Dec 20, 2010

Marvin L. Dozier, 73, of Iola, Kansas, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at his home. Marvin was born June 7, 1937, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Clarence Victor and Lila Fern (Diedel) Dozier. He graduated from Elsmore High School and served in the United States Army for three years. On July 2, 1961, Marvin married Marilyn Raney and they...

"Jo" Joan E. Goddard

"Jo" Joan E. Goddard

Dec 20, 2010

Joan E. Goddard, age 75, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on December 20, 2010, at Northpoint Care Facility in Paola, Kansas. Jo was born on February 24, 1935, at Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Antone and Velma (Thompson) Nilges. She graduated from Garnett High School. Jo worked as a sewing machine operator, and then worked as a dietician at Osawatomie...

Paul Tholen

Paul Tholen

Dec 14, 2010

Paul Henry Tholen, 82, of Moran, Kansas, went to be with his savior Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born April 27, 1928, in Oakley, Kansas, the son of Henry and Cora (Doughtry) Tholen. He attended schools in Oakley. Paul served in the United States Marine Corp from 1947 to 1948. On June...

Virgil Roberts

Virgil Roberts

Dec 14, 2010

Virgil H. Roberts, 86, of Iola, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. Virgil was born February 21, 1924, at Baldwin, Kansas, the son of John Orson and Alma (Palmer) Roberts. He grew up at Garnett where he graduated from high school. On September 18, 1948, Virgil married Jean Stanley in Bentonville, Arkansas. They...

Jessie Patrick

Jessie Patrick

Dec 12, 2010

Jessie L. Patrick, 92, of Iola, Kansas, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. Jessie was born December 30, 1917, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the daughter of Sigle Arthur and Iva (Kennedy) Pruitt. She grew up in Centerville, Kansas, and graduated from Kincaid High School. Following graduation, Jessie moved to Iola and worked at the South...

Grace Elmore

Grace Elmore

Dec 12, 2010

Grace Emily Elmore, 80, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Windsor Place in Iola, Kansas. Grace was born July 14, 1930, in Big Bow, Kansas, the daughter of Christian Henry and Mamie Lula Pearl (Kibbe) Schweikhard. She lost her mother early in life when Lula died of dust pneumonia. She was placed in foster care at the age of 7,...

Glenn Aydelotte

Glenn Aydelotte

Dec 8, 2010

Glenn H. Aydelotte, 80, of Iola, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at his home. Glenn was born August 18, 1930, at Del Norte, Colorado, the son of Ernest and Alice Lenora (Goodwin) Aydelotte. He graduted from Del Norte High School and joined the United States Navy. He served during the Korean War and in Vietnam. Glenn retired as a...

Mary Sigg

Mary Sigg

Dec 7, 2010

Mary Barbara Sigg, 92, of Iola, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at Windsor Place in Iola. Mary was born May 22, 1918, near Leoti, Kansas, the daughter of Aloysius and Barbara (Goetz) Kleymann. She attended school in Moran, Kansas and graduated from the College of Paola in 1938. Mary taught school in Scipio until her marriage to H.E. (Gene)...

Sheldon M. Gedrose

Sheldon M. Gedrose

Dec 7, 2010

Sheldon M. Gedrose, age 67, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Sheldon (Shelly) was born on June 1, 1943, in Sidney, Montana, the son of Morris Sheldon Gedrose and Frances (Tipton) Gedrose. He grew up in Belt, Montana and graduated from Belt High School in 1961. Shelly was a member of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy...

Share by: