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James Bernard O'Malley

James Bernard O'Malley

Jan 10, 2020

James Bernard O’Malley, age 66, of Parsons, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020,at Parsons State Hospital, Parsons, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Walter B. and Jo Ann (Haag) O’Malley. He attended Garnett grade schools and lived most of his adult life at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center in Parsons, Ks....

Ralph J. "Jim" Romig

Ralph J. "Jim" Romig

Jan 10, 2020

Ralph J. “Jim” Romig, age 82, of Lone Elm, Kansas, passed away on January 10, 2020, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Ralph was born on April 10, 1937 to Ralph “Bud” Harrison and Hazel Irene (Dunn) Romig in Lindsborg, Kansas. He graduated from Madison High School in 1955. In 1980 he graduated from Neosho County Community...

James William Hill

James William Hill

Jan 9, 2020

James “Jim” William Hill, age 74, of Colony, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. He was born May 19, 1945, in Rockford, Iowa, the son of Myron C. and Yvonne (Clark) Hill. Jim graduated from Parker High School with the Class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1969,...

Darrel Catron

Darrel Catron

Jan 9, 2020

Darrel Catron, age 71, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2020. Darrel was born in Iola, Kansas to Clarence Ray Catron and Lucille Catron. Darrel married Deborah Nilges Catron on June 8, 1985 in Iola. Darrel graduated from Iola High School in 1966, ACCC in 1968, and Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor's of Science in 1984. He...

Margaret Louise Bruenger

Margaret Louise Bruenger

Jan 8, 2020

Margaret Louise Bruenger, age 92, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Margaret was born in Iola, Kansas to Newton Vern and Esta May Austin on April 28, 1927. Both of Margaret's parents died when she was a young child, and she was then raised by her Aunt Nellie Austin. Margaret graduated from...

F. Marvelle Harris

F. Marvelle Harris

Jan 7, 2020

Frances Marvelle Harris, age 84, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola. Marvelle was born February 23, 1935, at Centerville, Kansas to Charles O. and Frances I. (Brown) Grosdidier. Marvelle attended and graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1953. That same year Marvelle and Delbert Ray Harris were united in marriage...

Billy E Culp, Jr.

Billy E Culp, Jr.

Jan 7, 2020

Billy Edward Culp, Jr., age 45, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Bill was born January 31, 1974, to Bill Culp, Sr. and Barbara (Allen) Culp. Bill graduated from Chanute High School. For the last nine years he has worked at Gates Rubber Company as a forklift operator. Bill enjoyed...

Richard Ard

Richard Ard

Jan 7, 2020

Richard Leon Ard, age 75, of Elsmore, Kansas passed away on January 7, 2020, with family at his bedside at Arrowood Lane Humboldt, Kansas. During the final hours of his life, Richard’s family sat next to him, holding his hand, talking about old memories, and sharing stories of how he had touched their lives. They also shared scripture readings and...

Carol J Higginbotham

Carol J Higginbotham

Jan 6, 2020

Carol Jean Higginbotham, age 65, of Iola, Kansas passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Carol was born June 20, 1954, to Harry J Lee, Sr. and Violet (Raymer) Lee in Iola, Kansas. Carol graduated from Iola High School in 1972. Carol was a stay at home mom and housewife. Carol...

Mr Haroldo Leo Bass

Mr Haroldo Leo Bass

Jan 6, 2020

Haroldo Leo Bass, age 82, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Leo was born March 23, 1937, to Jessie and Margarite (Fisher) Bass at Chanute, Kansas. He grew up in Chanute, graduating from Chanute High School. Leo then attended Neosho Community College until he was drafted into the United...

Rick A Ohmes

Rick A Ohmes

Jan 5, 2020

Richard “Rick” A. Ohmes, age 69, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, of his home. He was born July 15, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bernard and Mary (Hawk) Ohmes. He graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1968. Rick attended Flint Hills Vo-Tech School in Emporia for agriculture but shifted...

John D. Roeckers

John D. Roeckers

Jan 1, 2020

John D. Roeckers, age 73, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of John H. and Evelyn B. (Brummel) Roeckers. On December 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Guilfoyle at St. John’s Catholic Church in Greeley,...

Ronald W. Mersman

Ronald W. Mersman

Dec 31, 2019

Ronald W. Mersman, age 76, of Scipio, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas. Ron was born on April 1, 1943, at Garnett, Kansas. He was the first of four children born to Ralph and Florence (Wolken) Mersman. Ron grew up on the family farm near Scipio, Kansas and graduated from Garnett High...

Edna M Peck

Edna M Peck

Dec 30, 2019

Edna Peck, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. Edna Marie Morris was born on December 16, 1925, in rural Galesburg, Kansas. She was the first of nine children born to James Oliver and Josephine (Dawson) Morris. Edna grew up in the Stark and Porterville area, attending country schools. In 1943 Edna married Kenneth...

Aimee Sue Billingsley

Aimee Sue Billingsley

Dec 28, 2019

Aimee Sue Billingsley, age 72, of Iola, Kansas, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, Kansas. Aimee was born on October 6, 1947 in Moran, Kansas to Harry and Prudence (Lower) Fronk. Aimee graduated from Iola High School in 1968. After graduating, she attended Pittsburg State University. She worked for many years as an addiction therapist....

Bill Owens

Bill Owens

Dec 27, 2019

Bill Owens, 84, of rural Humboldt, Kansas, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Windsor Place of Iola. William E. Owens was born December 14, 1935, in Gas City, Kansas. Bill was the first of four children born to Clyde and Martha (Bulk) Owens. He grew up in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School. Following school, Bill entered the US Army...

Edna Ruth Boots

Edna Ruth Boots

Dec 27, 2019

Edna Ruth Mitchell Boots passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at The Parke Assisted Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Edna was born in Westphalia, Kansas on March 30, 1924, the oldest of three children born to Edwin and Pearl (Lankard) Mitchell. After high school in Westphalia, Kansas, Edna taught school at Glenwood School in Coffey County, Kansas for two years. During...

Marlene Setter

Marlene Setter

Dec 26, 2019

Marlene Marie (Carr) Setter, age 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on December 26, 2019, at her home. Marlene was born on September 30, 1936, in Garnett, Kansas. Marlene was one of four children born to Clyde and Esther Carr. She remained close to her siblings Joan, James, and Richard throughout her lifetime. Marlene grew up in Garnett, graduating from...

Alice I Hood

Alice I Hood

Dec 23, 2019

Alice Irene Hood, age 94, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Allen County Regional hospital, Iola. She was born January 11, 1925, on her grandparents’ farm in Milford, Iowa, the daughter of Chester and Valborg (Nelson) Blunt. Alice graduated from Terrill High School, in Terrill, Iowa, then attended the American Institute of Business before finishing...

Madeleine R. Klein

Madeleine R. Klein

Dec 22, 2019

Madeleine Klein, age 78, of Garnett, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Madeleine Rose Glenn was born on August 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas. Madeleine was the second of three daughters born to Eugene and Margaret (Martinac) Glenn. She grew up in the...

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