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Howard J. Caldwell

Howard J. Caldwell

Jul 24, 2019

Howard Joseph Caldwell, age 77, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Howard was born March 15, 1942, to Joseph Caldwell and Ruth (Mueller) Caldwell in Iola, Kansas. Howard graduated from Iola High School in 1960. In 1961 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Vanderberg Air Force base...

Jeffery L. Nowell

Jeffery L. Nowell

Jul 23, 2019

Jeffery Len Nowell, age 45, of Iola, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 23, 2019. Jeff was born on January 29, 1974, in Clinton, Missouri, to LeRoy Nowell and Katherine L. (Kimberlin) Gibson. Jeff attended school in Hamilton, Kansas. He and Shonda D. (Reese) Nowell were married on August 22, 2014, in Miami, Oklahoma. Jeff was a...

Barbara J. Neal

Barbara J. Neal

Jul 22, 2019

Barbara June Neal, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1934, in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Marvin and Mae (Daniels) Welpman.  Barbara attended elementary and high schools in Versailles, Missouri, before attending and graduating from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Kathleen Tinsley

Kathleen Tinsley

Jul 21, 2019

Kathleen Tinsley, age 96, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and formerly of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away on July 21, 2019. Kathleen was born at her grandmother’s house in Mildred, Kansas on November 7, 1922.  She was the first of two children born to Carl Lester and Lulu (Keeton) McCollam. Kathleen grew up on a farm in Eastern Anderson County.  She attended...

John "Jack" Rundle

John "Jack" Rundle

Jul 18, 2019

John “Jack” Rundle, age 60, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at his home.   He was born March 10, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Harold and Mathilda (Boland) Rundle.  Jack graduated from Monett High School, Monett, Missouri, and from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, with a Bachelor Degree in Business. Jack spent many...

Frank J. "Jimmy" Goudy, Sr.

Frank J. "Jimmy" Goudy, Sr.

Jul 17, 2019

Frank James Goudy, Sr., age 83, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Yates Center Health & Rehab, Yates Center, Kansas.  Jimmy was born November 17, 1935, in Cherokee, Kansas, to Virgil W. Goudy and Clara R. (Webster) Goudy. Jimmy graduated from Cherokee High School in 1957.  He and Mathilda (Geison) Goudy were married September 8, 1962. ...

John Jay Barker

John Jay Barker

Jul 17, 2019

John Jay Barker “Herbie,” of Iola, Kansas passed away on July 17th, 2019, at the age of 63 years.  John was born in Iola, Kansas on July 16th, 1956. He graduated from Iola High School in 1974. A proud veteran, John served in the United States Navy from 1974-1977; he was stationed on the USS Forrestal in Norfolk, Virginia. John...

Marilyn Jean Stevenson

Marilyn Jean Stevenson

Jul 16, 2019

Marilyn Jean Stevenson, age 71, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Marilyn was born on January 13, 1948, at Paola, Kansas. She was the first of three children born to Marvin E. and Mary L. (Goudie) Caylor. She grew up in the Stanton area, attending grade school at Stanton,...

Debra Kay Womelsdorf

Debra Kay Womelsdorf

Jul 15, 2019

Debra Kay Womelsdorf, age 59, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home. She was born October 13, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel James and Eva Marie (Carmean) Womelsdorf. Debbie graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1977. Debbie operated the Colony Café and Bar in the 1980s. She...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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