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William C. "Bill" Hawk

William C. "Bill" Hawk

Jul 14, 2019

William Clarence (Bill) Hawk, age 70, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Veterans’ Home, Cameron, Missouri.  Bill was born March 2, 1949, in Iola, Kansas, to George W. Hawk and Marjory (Bash) Hawk. Bill graduated from Iola High School in 1967.  He attended college one year at Allen County Junior College, Iola, Kansas.  Bill served from 1970 to...

Pat Beller

Pat Beller

Jul 13, 2019

Patrick Beller, age 79, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. He was born May 16, 1940, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Leo and Sarah Elizabeth (Lantz) Beller. He graduated from Ottawa High School, Ottawa, Kansas, with the Class of 1958. During his high school years, he played on the...

Linda Sue Hayman

Linda Sue Hayman

Jul 11, 2019

Linda Hayman, age 65, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on July 11, 2019, at her home. Cremation is planned. A gathering will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Garnett Cemetery.

William H. "Bill" Thornton

William H. "Bill" Thornton

Jul 8, 2019

William H. Thornton, age 97, of Topeka, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas. Bill was born on January 1, 1922, in Madison, Kansas, the son of William Ambrose and Martha Margaret "Maggie" (Crowell) Thornton. Their family was active in the First Christian Church there, and he was baptized at...

Ivan E Trester Sr.

Ivan E Trester Sr.

Jul 5, 2019

Ivan Earl Trester Sr., age 74, of Iola, Kansas passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. Ivan was born February 24, 1945, in Iola to Bert and Maxine (Sheer) Trester.  Ivan worked for and retired from Allen Community College as a Maintenance Technician. He loved horses, wagons and trail rides throughout the four state area....

Mr. Ivan E Trester, Sr.

Mr. Ivan E Trester, Sr.

Jul 5, 2019

Ivan Earl Trester Sr., age 74, of Iola, Kansas passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. Ivan was born February 24, 1945, in Iola to Bert and Maxine (Sheer) Trester. Ivan worked for and retired from Allen Community College as a Maintence Technician. He loved horses, wagons and trail rides throughout the four state area....

Charles N. Miller

Charles N. Miller

Jul 3, 2019

Charles Nicholas Miller, age 68, Iola, Kansas, passed away at his residence on July 3, 2019.  Charles was born November 30, 1950, in Napoleon, Ohio, to John Miller and Valerie (Fehr) Miller. Charles attended school in Ohio.  He served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1976.  Charles received the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign...

Charles "Chuck" Miller

Charles "Chuck" Miller

Jul 3, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Miller, age 77, of Greeley, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Chuck was born on May 2, 1936 to George D. and Ellen L. (Nolan) Miller at their farm home east of Greeley, Kansas. He attended St. John School, Greeley, graduating from 8th grade in 1950 and from Greeley High School...

William H. "Bill" Burche

William H. "Bill" Burche

Jul 2, 2019

William Hewitt (Bill) Burche, age 92, formerly of Moran, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Chanute, Kansas.  Bill was born September 4, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas, to Armor Burche and Vena A. (Hall) Burche. Bill graduated from Moran High School, Moran, Kansas.  He served in the United States Army during World War II, and...

Linda Kay Vaughn

Linda Kay Vaughn

Jul 2, 2019

Linda K. Vaughn, age 70, of Gas, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Linda was born at the Allen County Hospital to Richard L. and Norma Jean Tate. She enjoyed many things like reading, camping, spending time with her family, working in her yard and growing her beautiful...

Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe

Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe

Jul 1, 2019

Rosalie Rebecca (Priest) Rowe of Iola, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019. Rosalie departed this world peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and her sons. Rosalie was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on January 15, 1935, to Samuel Franklin Priest and Jessie Olive (Edmonds) Priest. Rosalie grew up and attended school in Blue Mound,...

Agnes A. Carr

Agnes A. Carr

Jun 29, 2019

Agnes A. Carr, age 98, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home. She was born July 8, 1920, in Jackson County, Iowa, the daughter of Albert M. and Cordelia  Pearl (Clark) Earles.  Agnes graduated from Maquoketa High School with the Class of 1938 and received a teaching certificate in Iowa, teaching in a one-room...

Daniel Ramsey

Daniel Ramsey

Jun 27, 2019

Daniel J. Ramsey, age 49, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at his home.   He was born on November 11, 1969, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Deane and Patty Jo (Church) Ramsey.  Dan graduated from Crest High School with the Class of 1988.  He attended Allen County Community College, and began working at HUMCO Steel...

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Jun 24, 2019

Matthew Thomas Miller, age 19, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.  Matt was the second of three children born to Tom and Sharla (Heard) Miller.  He was born on January 20, 2000 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matt grew up in Iola, attending school there, graduating with the Class of 2018.  He attended Allen Community College following...

Theora Lucille Taggart

Theora Lucille Taggart

Jun 22, 2019

Theora Lucille Taggart, age 93, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019 at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Theora was born September 22, 1925 in Lowe, Kansas to Thomas Sanborn and Elvessa (Myers). Theora graduated two years early, at the age of sixteen, from Sedan High school. After high school, she worked at the local grocery...

Michael Joel Kirk

Michael Joel Kirk

Jun 21, 2019

Michael Joel Kirk, age 82, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, at his home. Mike was born on January 18, 1937, at Garnett, Kansas, the son of Sennett Kirk, Jr. and Cathryn (Jones) Kirk.  He graduated from Garnett High School in 1954.   Mike enjoyed fishing, playing golf and taking a trip on his motorcycle or in...

Joseph W Snedecor

Joseph W Snedecor

Jun 19, 2019

Joseph W. Snedecor, age 72, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his home.   He was born October 28, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Hugh and Audrey Landis.  He was later adopted by Harry Snedecor.  Joe moved to Garnett in 1995 to be near his only child and grandchildren.  He was a life-long truck...

Lula A. Masters

Lula A. Masters

Jun 18, 2019

Lula Alice Masters, age 90, Columbia, Missouri, formerly of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Boone Medical Center, Columbia, Missouri.  Lula was born November 9, 1928, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Vincent Pierson and Violet E. (Canaday) Pierson. Lula married Glenn R. Masters.  He preceded her in death on November 21, 1978.  Lula was a homemaker. A graveside...

Waunita E. Porter

Waunita E. Porter

Jun 17, 2019

Waunita Elizabeth Porter, age 79, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Parkview Heights, Garnett, Kansas. Waunita was born on January 25, 1940, at Westphalia, Kansas.  She was the eldest of eight children born to Edward and Gertrude (Tillman) Lutz.  Waunita graduated from Westphalia High School in 1958, and received her AAS from Neosho County.  In...

Gary L Wilson

Gary L Wilson

Jun 17, 2019

Gary L. Wilson, age 72, of Neosho Falls, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home. Gary was born June 4, 1947 in Gas, Kansas to George and Dannie (Gregg) Wilson. He was born tenth out of thirteen children, six brothers and six sisters. On January 1, 1966, Gary married his life partner Wanda (Cuppy) Wilson at the...

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