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Mr. Charles J. Wille

Mr. Charles J. Wille

Mar 18, 2021

Charles Joseph Wille, age 82, of Piqua, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born February 8, 1939, in Iola, Kansas, the oldest son of Carl N. and Irene A. (Haen) Wille. He was a lifelong resident of Piqua and attended school there. He and Shirley Danford were married...

Nina Sue Thompson

Nina Sue Thompson

Mar 18, 2021

Nina S. Thompson, age 69, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. Nina Sue Hartman was born on June 4, 1951, at Colony, Kansas. She was the first of five children born to Kenneth and Nellie (Hickman) Hartman. Nina grew up in the Kincaid area and graduated from Crest High...

Mary Frances Mueller

Mary Frances Mueller

Mar 17, 2021

Mary Frances Mueller, age 93, a lifelong resident of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Heritage Healthcare, Chanute, Kansas. Mary was born June 24, 1927, in Humboldt, Kansas, the daughter of James and Amelia (Dietrich) Weiner. She was an only child. Mary graduated from Humboldt High School in 1945. Her first job was at a doctor's office...

Helen Louise Goodner

Helen Louise Goodner

Mar 17, 2021

Helen Louise Goodner, age 75, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2021, at the Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola. She was born January 29, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Tifft) Handy. Helen graduated from North Troy Vermont, and graduated from Manchester, New Hampshire with a degree in nursing. She has served the...

Norma Elizabeth Gamble

Norma Elizabeth Gamble

Mar 16, 2021

Norma Elizabeth Gamble, age 78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2020, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. She was born July 18, 1942, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Howard and Margaret (Grey) Cook. Norma was a homemaker, helping raise her children. She enjoyed cooking for the whole family. Norma was preceded in death by her...

Clifford L. Muntzert

Clifford L. Muntzert

Mar 7, 2021

Clifford L. Muntzert, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home in Iola, Kansas. Clifford was born November 16, 1938, near Moran, Kansas. He was the son of Fred and Ida (Smoot) Muntzert. The family moved to the Bronson, Kansas area around 1942. Clifford attended South Fairview School for eight years and then completed his high school...

William "Bill" E. Ulrich

William "Bill" E. Ulrich

Mar 1, 2021

William "Bill" E. Ulrich, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home in Colony, Kansas surrounded by family in the same room where he was born 82 years ago. Bill was born September 12, 1938 to Benjamin Keith and Vera Marie (Newman) Ulrich in Colony, Kansas. He graduated from Colony High School before going into the Navy in 1957....

James L. Rickerson

James L. Rickerson

Mar 1, 2021

James "Jim" Rickerson was born in Wichita, Kansas, on December 12, 1934, the 5th son of Mamie and Charles Rickerson of Butler County, Kansas. He attended rural grade school in Butler County, Kansas. He then attended Towanda High School for 2 ½ years. In 1950, his parents purchased farms in Woodson County, he then finished school in Humboldt, Kansas, where...

Larry Isaacson

Larry Isaacson

Feb 28, 2021

Larry James Isaacson, age 77, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 28, 2021, at Greystone Residential Care, Iola, Kansas. Larry was born on June 26, 1943, in Kackley, Kansas, to Henry Isaacson, Sr. and Bessie (Rank) Isaacson. Larry attended school in Beloit, Kansas. He worked as a farm hand for area farmers. Larry enjoyed riding his bicycle, bowling, softball, horseshoes,...

Richard C. Adler

Richard C. Adler

Feb 27, 2021

Richard Conrad Adler passed away on February 27, 2021 after a life lived to the fullest. Loyal and generous, Dick was a people person, creating not only a loving family but also a lifetime of friendships. He loved hunting for elk and quail, fishing for trout, and perfecting his golf swing. Dick was born in St. Louis on July 5,...

Katherine Hermreck

Katherine Hermreck

Feb 24, 2021

Lucille Katherine Landwehr Hermreck, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away with family present on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Anderson County Residential Living Center, Garnett. She was born July 19, 1932, in Franklin County, Kansas, the daughter of A.G. (Ollie) and Lenora (Kratzberg) Landwehr. Katherine graduated from Greeley High School with the Class of 1951, where she was class...

Edward Stewart Chandler

Edward Stewart Chandler

Feb 23, 2021

Edward Stewart Chandler, age 96, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 23, 2021, at Greystone Assisted Living, Iola, Kansas. Eddie was born December 30, 1924, in Gentry, Arkansas, to Earl Chandler and Elsie L. (Miller) Pruett. Eddie served his country in the military. Eddie worked 36 years as an electrician for the city of Iola, Kansas, retiring in 1986. Eddie...

William L. "Lee" Gumfory

William L. "Lee" Gumfory

Feb 22, 2021

William L. “Lee” Gumfory, age 91, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home in Iola, Kansas. Lee was born September 7, 1929, to John M. and Lela B. Gumfory in Gas, Kansas. On December 31, 1949, he married Colleen Faye (Kinzle) Gumfory in Iola, Kansas. In 1946, he joined the United States Army at the age of 17....

Charles James Church

Charles James Church

Feb 21, 2021

Charles James Church, age 70, of Leavenworth, Kansas, died of natural causes on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Medicalodge of Leavenworth. Charles was the third of six children born to Dale and Lilia (Sosa) Church. He was born at The Anderson County Hospital on October 9, 1950. In 1968, Charles was a member of the first class to graduate from...

Sis Jackson (Gloria Watts)

Sis Jackson (Gloria Watts)

Feb 20, 2021

Gloria Dene Watts (Sis Jackson), age 70, of Iola, Kansas, passed away February 20, 2021, at Windsor Place, Iola, Kansas.  Sis was born November 22, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, to Dean Jackson and Betty (Ransom) Jackson. Sis attended school in LaHarpe and Iola, Kansas.  She worked as a healthcare giver for TriValley Developmental Services. Sis enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching “Days...

Doris Jean Rommelfanger

Doris Jean Rommelfanger

Feb 20, 2021

Doris Jean Rommelfanger, age 83, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born August 24, 1937, at home in Somerset, Miami County, Kansas, the daughter of Buford Opie and Elsie Mae (Morrison) Blackmore. Doris Jean grew up in rural Parker and Greeley, Kansas. She attended Parker Elementary,...

Mary Louise Wynn

Mary Louise Wynn

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Louise Wynn, age 100, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away February 19, 2021, at  Waterford Assisted Living, Lincoln, Nebraska.  Mary was born on July 6, 1921, in Iola, Kansas, to Walter A. Coblentz and Nettie I. (Hall) Coblentz. Mary graduated in 1939 from Iola High School.  She worked as a secretary for WIBW Radio in Topeka, Kansas, and then worked...

Herb Shepard

Herb Shepard

Feb 17, 2021

Herb Shepard, age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Herb was born June 22, 1937 to Hollie Clifford and Ruth Zeldo (Gilbert) Henry. He served for the United States Army and the Kansas National Guard. Herb married Carol Ilene (Hammond) Shepard June 18, 1965 in Burlington, Kansas. Their union was...

Arveca Rebecca Haberlein

Arveca Rebecca Haberlein

Feb 17, 2021

Arveca Rebecca Haberlein, age 67, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Northpoint Skilled Nursing at Paola, Kansas. She was born August 17, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Godfrey and Mary (McGahan) Leonard.  Arveca graduated from Wyandotte High School and attended Johnson County Community College. Chief “Charly” Arveca joined the Navy in 1971,...

Helen Cramer

Helen Cramer

Feb 16, 2021

Helen Cramer, age 83, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her home. Helen was born on September 9, 1937, in South Hampton, England.  She grew up in England and moved to the United States in 1968.  Helen was united in marriage to Bill Bailey, and this marriage was blessed with two sons, Paul and Ian.  ...

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