Obituary Archive

November 27, 1946 — February 14, 2026 Pleasanton, Kansas Rex McCulley, age 70, Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.  He was born on November 27, 1946, in Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Oscar and Clara Culbertson McCulley.   He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic.  Rex was united in marriage to Donna Bradley on July 1, 1986.  For most of his working career he was a truck driver.   He was preceded

April 12, 1951 — February 12, 2026 Emporia, Kansas Richard L. Canon, 74, passed peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and love that will never be forgotten. Born on April 12, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Helen Canon, Richard came into this world alongside his twin brother, Ralph who passed earlier this year. And a sister, Christine Burke, and carried in his heart the memory of his younger brother who tragically passed

October 7, 1942 — February 3, 2026 La Cygne, KS Beverly Ann (Kisinger) Griffin, age 83, La Cygne, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 7, 1942, the youngest daughter of John Edward and Louella Marie Sandstedt Kisinger. She graduated from Olathe North High School in 1960. After graduation she attended cosmetology school. After working in several salons, Beverly opened her own shop, "The Curly Comb" in Bucyrus, Ka

August 29, 1945 — February 2, 2026 Paola Dale Eugene Holler, a respected and hard working member of the community, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Ks. Born on August 29, 1945, in McPherson County, KS, he grew up on the Holler Farm just west of McPherson, KS. After graduating from Windom High School in 1963, Dale made his way to Paola in 1967 driving his hot rod ‘56 Chevy to work on the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline. He met hi

February 27, 1945 — January 31, 2026 La Cygne, Kansas Kathryn Paulette Curry, age 80, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Rudolph George and Dorothy Trecel Burrous Obermeier. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School, in 1963. She worked as a Sales Representative for Stine Soybeans, managed the Ensminger Grain Elevator, and finished her career managing a senior care facility. Paulette was

March 17, 1955 – February 1, 2026 Parker Martha L. Houseman, 70, of Parker, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.  She was born March 17, 1955 in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Neal C. Farris and Elsie (Smith) Farris.  She graduated from the Prairie View High School in La Cygne, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Steven J. Houseman in Fontana, Kansas, in 1986. Martha was an Assembler for Profit Caps Hat Manufacturing in Paola, Kansas for many years. Sh

April 9, 1929 — February 2, 2026 Olathe, Kansas Billie (Bill) Lee Dick, died peacefully Monday night, Feb. 2, at the Good Samaritan Society facility in Olathe, KS. He was 96. Bill was born April 9, 1929, to Dale and Beulah (Carpenter) Dick in Ottawa, KS. After graduating from high school, he helped his father on the family’s farm in Perry, KS, and learned about electrical wiring before enlisting into the United States Navy on Nov. 12, 1948. After basic training, Bill spent si

February 4, 1933 – January 21, 2026 Parker Viola May Ralston, age 92, of Parker, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at her home. Viola was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Garnett, Kansas. She was one of nine children born to Ora Elmer and Ida Esther (Williams) Cunningham. She grew up in the Lane and Greeley, Kansas, areas, where she developed strong family ties that remained important to her throughout her life. Viola was the proud mother of four children: Donna Sue, Donald

August 5, 1957 — February 1, 2026 Osawatomie, Kansa s Bruce David Silvest, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie, Kansas. Burial will be in the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Miami County Cancer Foundation.  Online condolences can be left at www.eddybirchard.com .   (Published in the Linn County Journal o

February 3, 1942 — January 27, 2026 Mound City, Kansas Terry Dean Crump, Mound City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clifford and Carol Griffin Crump. He worked as a foreman and machine operator for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Terry was united in marriage to Joyce I. Pitts in July of 2004. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2023. He was a storyteller and many involved the days of be

March 28, 1955 — January 3, 2026 Fairfield Bay, Arkansas William (Bill) Alfred Wolfinger, Jr, age 70, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Bill was born on March 28, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kansas to William and Elizabeth Wolfinger. Survivors are his son, John (Libby) Frank; two grandchildren; three sisters, Deborah (Darren) Callahan, Diana Robison, and Deanna (Edward) Bradley; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. He is preceded in d

May 6, 1937 — January 24, 2026 Paola, KS Mary Sue Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1937, in Parker, Kansas, to parents Roy Lee and Mary Loucinda Smith. Mary was the beloved wife of David Zimmerman and a devoted mother to Carol Byard and Danny Zimmerman. She was a cherished mother-in-law to Jim Byard and a proud grandmother to Jennifer & Andy Brown, Lisa & Andy Kice, Lori Byard, and Cortly & Jenn Byard. She was also a loving great-gran

December 31, 1941 — January 25, 2026 Fontana, KS Geneva Carolyn (Rash) Mitzner, to many known as “Neva”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Up until the end, Neva maintained her kindness and grace and expressed her appreciation of love for family, making sure that everyone by her side knew how much she loved them. Neva was born in Portland, Oregon, on December 31, 1941, to Lloyd Rash and Daisy Smith.

January 26, 1945 — January 20, 2026 Mapleton, Kansas John Thomas (Tommy) Trotter was born January 26, 1945, in Paris, Tennessee, to John Houston Trotter and Mary Elexie (Workman) Trotter. He departed this earthly home on January 20, 2026. He lived and worked on his parents’ farm until he proudly joined the Air Force at age 18. He retired from the Air Force but decided to still serve his country in the Kansas Air National Guard 184th Division. Dedicating his life in service to

July 28, 1942 — January 23, 2026 Paola, Kansas Lawrence L. Delana, age 83, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Olathe Hospice House. Lawrence was born on July 28, 1942, in Dover, Missouri. He was the fourth of seven children born to Everett B. and Melvina (Franklin) Delana. He grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 1959. In 1962, while working at Midwest Cold Storage, Lawrence met th

December 8, 1956 — January 20, 2026 La Cygne, Kansas Jerel Lynn Pankratz, born December 8, 1956, in Hillsboro, Kansas. He went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026. He was a devoted family man, farmer, and lifelong steward of the land. He was born to Allen and Dorothy Pankratz and was raised with strong values of faith, hard work, and service to others. Jerel was a farmer and livestock man at heart. He valued family above all else and was most proud of his children and gra

February 24, 1944 — December 21, 2025 Mound City, Kansas Donna Kay Murray, age 81, Mound City, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1944, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Joseph and Lucinda Dean. She was united in marriage to Mike Murray. She worked with him in the family owned concrete business. She also worked for the Ottawa Police Department as a clerk and dispatcher. She enjoyed crocheting and attended the Mound City First Bapti

May 24, 1942 — December 10, 2025 Roeland Park, Kansas Gerald LeRoy "Jerry" Shaw, age 83, formerly of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Lester and Elsie Marlene Ross. He graduated from Pleasanton High School and attended Park College and the University of Kansas. He was united in marriage to Janet Ann Murray on December 22, 1961. He was employed with Kansas City Power and Light for m

(Published in the Linn County Journal on January 19, 2026.)

September 24, 1959 — January 17, 2026 Pleasanton, Kansas Randall E. Taylor, age 66, Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Orin and Helen Steward Taylor. He was united in marriage to Gina Childers. She preceded him in death. Randall worked as a printing press operator for most of his working career. He enjoyed puzzles, reading, crocheting, camping and playing Dungeons and Dragons. He

August 14, 1953 — January 17, 2026 La Cygne, Kansas Mitzi Jo Allen Coe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 72, with her family by her side. Mitzi was born on August 14, 1953, in Paola, Kansas. Family meant everything to her. She was known for her kind heart, generous spirit, good sense of humor, and quiet strength. Mitzi had a way of making people feel welcome and cared for, and she left her mark

May 5, 1955 — January 3, 2026 Shawnee, Kansas Mark William Madl, age 70, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of William and Mary Boots Madl. He was a sheet metal worker and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #2. Mark was united in marriage to Holly Young on September 9, 1978. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, collecting guns, and spending time at Table Rock Lake. Mark is survived by

November 8, 1957 — November 8, 2025 Edwin Marvin Marshall, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, his birthday, surrounded by love. Born on November 8, 1957, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Marvin and Carolyn Marshall, Ed grew up with a deep appreciation for family, laughter, and life’s simple joys, including spending time in Mound City with his grandmother, Seramae Marshall Post. A devoted husband, father, brother, and son, Ed’s life was defined by kin

February 18, 1932 — January 3, 2026 Mound City, Kanas John Harold Masters, age 93, Mound City, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 3rd , 2026, at ICU KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS after a traumatic fall on December 30th in Fort Scott, KS. He was born on February 18, 1932 in Farlinville, Kansas, the son of Grover and Leda Baston Masters. He graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1950. He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Randall on April 8, 1951. She pre

August 4, 1934 — December 29, 2025 Kansas City, Kansas Dorothy Maxine New, age 91, Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Mound City, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Mound City, Kansas, the daughter of Ross and Audrey Hixson Huckaby. She was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1952.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles New in 1957, and they made

October 31, 1936 — December 28, 2025 La Cygne, Kansas Donald Lee Porter, age 89, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born on October 31, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of R.A. and Roxie Smith Porter. He was employed as a maintenance engineer. His long time companion and wife, Phyllis King Porter preceded him in death on August 13, 2015. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. Don is survived by two sons, Ronald Porter and Rich

June 23, 1942 — December 30, 2025 Parker, KS Karen Mae Kennedy, age 83, of Parker, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, Kansas. Karen was born June 23, 1942, in Parker, Kansas. She was the second of six children born to Ralph and Ollie Mae (Bledsoe) Nickell. Karen grew up in Parker and attended local schools. Following high school, Karen married Gerald Davison. Two children, David and Penny, were born to thi

February 22, 1963 — December 27, 2025 La Cygne, Kansas Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.   Graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie View FFA.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com .   (Publis

September 18, 2012 — December 22, 2025 Pleasanton, Kansas Airen Joseph "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 22, 2025. He was born on September 18, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles Andula and Anita Swan Gunn. He was a 7th grade student at Pleasanton Junior High School. Airen collected Hot Wheels and Legos. He attended East Side Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. Airen is survived by his mother, Anita Gunn; father, Charle

April 3, 1968 — December 20, 2025 Osawatomie Raymond Guy King, age 57, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away in his home. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 3, 1968. He was adopted by Ben Mack King and Rosalie King before he was a year old. He was the apple of his parents' eyes. He loved being with his Grandparents, especially his Poppy, Raymond Leroy King, and spending time with his Uncle Buck and his Kelly family. His family would spend time going to Bass Lake, C

September 23, 2025 — December 17, 2025 Osawatomie Steven Linus Dela Cruz, age 78, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home. Steve was born September 23, 1947, in Paola, Kansas. He was the eldest of four children born to Albert Thomas and Neives (Vasquez) Dela Cruz. He attended St. Philip Neri Catholic School in Osawatomie. As a young man, Steve moved to Minnesota, where he lived with his aunt and uncle for several years and worked at the Je

July 3, 1936 — December 18, 2025 Mound City, Kansas Wilma Louise Reeves, age 89, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1936, in Amoret, Missouri, to Nelson and Bessie Cole. She graduated from Miami Rural High School and then attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri, where she met her husband, James Merle Reeves. They married on October 20, 1957, and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Wilma grew up on a family farm

October 30, 1943 – December 13, 2025 Daniel Lee Stwalley, 82, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Frontenac, Kansas, died at 11:58 P.M. December 13, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital at Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Stwalley was born October 30, 1943, in Mulberry, Kansas, the son of George Daniel and Reba Reva Radford Stwalley. Dan attended Mulberry Grade School and Mulberry High School where he was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball. He later atte

December 14, 1947 — December 6, 2025 La Cygne, KS Gary Wynn Sobba, age 77, of La Cygne, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at North Point Nursing in Paola. Gary was born on December 14, 1947, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Orville Hubert and Evelyn Mae (Cleveland) Sobba. After graduating from high school, Gary worked in construction, traveling to Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, where he helped build Braum’s Ice Cream stores. He later returned to the area and ope

June 25, 1955 — December 7, 2025 Fontana, KS Debra was born June 25, 1955, in Columbia, Missouri, the eldest of four children born to Otis Richard Jr. and Jessie Faye (Casner) Cooper. She grew up in several communities throughout Missouri before moving to Kansas. She graduated with the Prairie View High School class of 1973. Soon after graduation she met her soulmate, Daniel “Dan” Martin, and they were married on June 1, 1974. To this union three children were born: John, Jen

June 19, 1956 — December 2, 2025 La Cygne, Kansas Russell Glen "Rusty" Moore, age 69, La Cygne, Kansa,s passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1956, in Butler, Missouri, the son of Loy and Anna Lee Moore. He graduated from Prairie View High School in the Class of 1974. He was very active in FFA. He was a farmer and was a talented welder. Rusty was a member of the Linn County Fair Board and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. He was preceded in

April 13, 1940 — December 2, 2025 Perry, Iowa William Blain Ridihalgh, age 85, Perry, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Roy and Alice Ridihalgh. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for over twenty-five years. He then worked as a mechanic for several years. He then volunteered for twenty-one years at Perry High School in the wood working department. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #2

April 23, 1925 — November 27, 2025 Pleasanton, Kansas Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025.  She was born on April 23, 1925, in Hartford, Michigan, the daughter of Orlie and Emma Roberts Brown.  Roberta was united in marriage to Eugene Staton on November 11, 1944.  He preceded her in death on June 28, 1993. She was a member of the Pleasanton Christian Church, Order of Eastern Star, P.E.O., and Daughters of the Nile. She was

July 8, 1959 — October 28, 2025 Linn Valley, Kansas Stacy Lynn Thorson, age 66, of Linn Valley, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on July 8, 1959, in New Ulm, Minnesota, Stacy was a cherished daughter of Eugene and Darlene (Hulke) Forbrook. She grew up in Courtland, Minnesota. Stacy attended the Immanuel Lutheran School and Church in rural Courtland where her faith became the foundation of how she lived her life. Stacy gradua

April 23, 1928 — October 22, 2025 Pleasanton, Kansas Lillie Mae Jackson, age 97 of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Viola Mae Brant Wurtz on April 23, 1928, in Mound City, Kansas. Lillie married Glen Jackson on May 15, 1946 to this union five children were born. Glen preceded her is death on December 1, 2010. Lillie was a life time resident of Linn County, she and Glen ran and operated several d

May 19, 1935 — October 21, 2025 Centerville, Kansas Darlene Ann Sumners, age 90, of Centerville, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1935, the daughter of Lyman and Viola Rule. She was united in marriage Gerald Lawrence. He preceded her in death. She later married Joseph Sumners, who also preceded her in death. She attended Centerville Community Church. Darlene is survived by a son, Donald "Don" Lawrence and a grandson, Coltonlee Lawrence. N

December 30, 1965 — October 20, 2025 Monica Joy Mullins, 59, of Fort Scott died Monday, October 20, 2025, at the home of her father in Mound City, KS. Monica was born on December 30, 1965, in Kansas City, KS, to Gary Richard and Eva May (Alumbaugh) Goebel. Monica attending schools in Mound City and graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School with the Class of 1984. Following graduation, she attended Washburn University in Topeka to study law. However, on April 6, 1992 she followe

March 16, 1979 — October 15, 2025 Paola, Kansas John Hunter Slayman, 46 of Paola, Kansas, was unexpectedly lost on October 15, 2025, due to a motorcycle accident. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1979, the only son of Jack and Dee Slayman. He spent his childhood in Osawatomie and graduated from Osawatomie High School. He later earned his Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology at Johnson County Community College. He mar

July 9, 2025 — July 9, 2025 With deep love and sorrow, we share that our precious son, Huxley Rhys Minchew, was born sleeping on July 9, 2025. Huxley is the beloved son of Whitney Minchew and the cherished little brother of Oden, who will always carry him in his heart.  Though his time with us was far too short, Huxley's presence has forever left an imprint of love and hope on our family. He is also lovingly survived by his aunts, Amber Minchew (Jamie), Stephanie Childs (Drew

February 14, 1936 — October 18, 2025 Kansas City, Kansas Mary Ann McQueen, age 89, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away at her home in Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.  She was born the daughter of John Herman in Kansas on February 14, 1936.   Mary loved playing with her grandkids, watching westerns, overall she was a happy person and really never fussed over the small stuff. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband Kenneth and two sons,