Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Mar 2, 2025

Norma Ann Breiner Maring, age 91, of Chanute, KS and Lexington, MO, went to be with the Lord and with her husband Keith on March 2, 2025 surrounded by her boys.

Norma was born October 1, 1933 in Neosho County, KS to Edward S. and Anna A. (Friederich) Breiner. She grew up in Chanute and was a lifelong member of St. Patrick...

Feb 27, 2025

Darrell Leon Blume, age 85, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Darrell was born on November 29, 1939, in Lamar, CO, the third of five children born to Raymond Roland and Gladys S. (Rabe) Blume. He grew up in Lamar, where he graduated from high school. Seeking new opportunities, he moved to Kansas...

Feb 16, 2025

Melvin Ervin "Mel" Baldwin, age 89, of Spring Hill, Kansas, formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Colonial Oak Senior Living in Spring Hill.

Mel was born in Spencer, Iowa, to Melvin O. and Alta Marie (Franklin) Baldwin. He attended school in Iowa before pursuing a diverse career path...

Feb 7, 2025

Our Beloved Mother, Ludell Leola Jurgens Lewis of the Twin Springs Community (Fontana) went to Heaven on February 7, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to George and Leola (Sautter) Jurgens.  She graduated from Pleasanton High School in May 1956.  On May 18, 1956, she married Ted T. Lewis.  They made their home in...

Jan 31, 2025

Bonita Faye Kraus passed away January 31st, 2025. Bonnie was born to Joe Kraus and Alice (Weatherbie) Wheeler on February 20, 1960, in Paola, Kansas.

Bonnie was raised in Lane, Kansas and attended schools in Lane and at Central Heights, graduating with the class of 1978. Bonnie married Rodney Casida at the Lane Methodist Church in December...

Jan 28, 2025

Charles Patrick Gaines (Pat) of Lane Ks, passed away while sleeping in his home on January 28th 2025. Pat was born in St. Louis Mo August 17th, 1969. (the last day of Woodstock). Pat lived in St Louis with his mother for 6 years then moved to Parker Ks with his aunt and uncle Richard and Janice Patrick. From...

Jan 23, 2025

Jennifer Joy Gander, 49, of Paola, Kansas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 23, 2025.

She was born on March 23, 1975, in Richmond, Virginia, to Dennis Dale and Judy Kay (Kutz) Gander. Jennifer grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, where she attended Osawatomie High School, graduating with the Class of 1994.

During her...

Jan 19, 2025

James Kenneth “Kenny” Dykes, a devoted family man and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 19, 2025 at Parkview Heights in Garnett, KS at the age of 80. Born in Garnett, KS on September 30, 1944, James graduated from Greeley High School in 1962, where he began building a life marked by hard work, dedication, and love...

Jan 14, 2025

Ronald Eugene Morris age 74 of Osawatomie, KS died Tuesday January 14, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

Ronald was born June 13, 1950 in Princeton, KS. He was born to Leo Eugene and Wanda Jean (Sweet) Morris. Ronald attended Garnett & Osawatomie schools.

On December 10, 1968, Ronald enlisted into...

Jan 12, 2025

Walter W. Noll age 97 of Osawatomie, KS passed away January 12, 2025.

Walter was born April 1, 1927 in Lyndon, Kansas to Peter and Opal (Ferris) Noll. He grew up in the Quenemo and Homewood Kansas areas, and graduated from Williamsburg, High School with the class of 1945. After graduating, Walter worked on the family farm...

Jan 10, 2025

Betty Jane Fields age 94 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday January 10, 2025 at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Betty was born February 24, 1930 in Garnett, KS. She was the only child born to William Allen and Laura Nancy (Patterson) Williamson. She attended school in Osawatomie, KS.

On May 31, 1947, Betty married Oscar “Jack”...

Dec 31, 2024

Lynda Lee Diediker age 81 of Osawatomie, KS died Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Miami County Medical Center.

Lynda was born May 5, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was the younger of two daughters born to Charles Donald and Helen Margaret (Ebach) McCombs. She grew up and attended school in San Diego, California. Graduating from Mission...

Dec 28, 2024

Patsy Ruth Gladfelder age 88 of Osawatomie, KS died Saturday December 28, 2024 at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Patsy was born October 20, 1936 in Marceline, MO. She was the fifth of six children born to Clyde and Agnes Loraine (Morris) McGown. Patsy grew up in Marceline where she graduated with the Marceline High School class of 1955....

Dec 23, 2024

Lois Marie Dollar age 78 of Osawatomie, KS lost her battle from complications after a stroke on December 23, 2024 at Spring Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born May 25, 1946 in Paola, KS. She was the eldest of five daughters born to James F. and Theresa M. (Stifter) Dalton. She attended Lane High School and graduated...

Dec 18, 2024

Wanda McGohon Gabhart, age 85 of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1939 to the late John (Jack) Overton McGohon and Aline Elizabeth Greer McGohon. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School in Marion County, KY. She received her teaching certificate from the University of KY and taught at St....

Dec 12, 2024

On Thursday evening December 12th 2024 Fenevia May Lyons was called to sing the praise of our Lord Jesus Christ in heavens choir. Fenevia "Neva" passed away in Paola Kansas not far from her family farm in Beagle. Born in 1952 Neva was the daughter of Melvin and Josephine Lyons. She was proudly from the first graduating class of...

Dec 6, 2024

Charles William Pinneo age 84 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday December 6, 2024 at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Charlie was born October 10, 1940 in Osawatomie, KS. He was the ninth of ten children born to Lyman William and Ollie Katherine (Wingfield) Pinneo. He grew up and attended school in Osawatomie, graduating with the Osawatomie High School...

Dec 5, 2024

Patricia LoyDean Stewart age 71 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday December 5, 2024 at her home. Patty was born July 7, 1953 in Noel, MO. She was the eldest child of Ned W. and Dorothy D. (Drake) Upton. Patty graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1970.

After high school, Patty attended Fort Scott Community college...

Dec 1, 2024

Larry Joe Meiers was born May 29, 1945 to Dean Meiers and June Norris Meiers. In his childhood he helped his father at the ice plant in Osawatomie and enjoyed participating in the Boy Scouts. He met Joe, Rick, Walt, and Karen Smith through the Boy Scouts, where their father was the assistant scoutmaster. Larry quickly became a part...

Nov 28, 2024

Janet Lea Bachman age 87 of Paola, KS died Thursday November 28, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Janet was born August 28, 1937 in Osawatomie, KS. She was the youngest of three born to Henry A. and Velma P. (Ewing) Stanley. Janet grew up in Osawatomie were she attended school and graduated with the Osawatomie High School...