Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Oct 6, 2020

Patricia Ann Hodgkinson, age 78, was a longtime resident of Osawatomie, Kansas. She passed away at home on October 6, 2020 after a battle with cancer.  Pat was born February 2, 1942 in Pratt, Kansas and was the daughter of Iris (Burgin) Wilt and Otto Marshall Wilt.  She grew up in the Coats, Kansas area, and graduated from Sawyer...

Oct 4, 2020

Richard Allen Morton, 78, passed away October 4, 2020 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.

Richard was born on April 29, 1942 to George Francis Morton and Eldora Mae (Stabler) Morton in Eads, Colorado. Richard was the youngest child and had three older brothers and two older sisters.

Richard grew up and went...

Oct 3, 2020

Clifford Lee Howard age 72 of LaCygne, KS died Saturday October 3, 2020 at his home.

Cliff was born August 20, 1948 in Walla Walla, WA. He was the eldest of three children born to Clifford Marion and Elma Lee (Hazelton) Howard. Cliff grew up in Garland, KS where he attended elementary school and attended Fort Scott...

Sep 22, 2020

Robert Steven Newth passed September 22, 2020 leaving behind wife of 36 years Nancy Newth, three daughters Sarah King Newth, Kim Snyder and Shannon Smith. His daughter Stephanie Newth passed in 2017. Also leaving behind 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He will be cremated and there are no service planned at this time.

Sep 22, 2020

Memorials: Medlin Scholarship send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Colonel Walter “Walt” James Medlin, 93, Paola, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at home with family.

Walt was born on February 25, 1927, in Seymour, Missouri to Pierce James and Edith (Bennett) Medlin. He grew up...

Sep 14, 2020

Memorials: Kansas School for the Deaf

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Gary Eugene Mayhew age 78 of Fontana, KS died Monday September 14, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.

Gary was born December 28, 1941 in Parsons, Kansas. He was the fourth child out of seven born to Willard Mayhew and Dorothy (Boettcher) Mayhew. He married on April...

Sep 10, 2020

Memorials: American Heart Association send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Alice Irene Emery age 82 of Paola, KS died Thursday September 10, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.

Alice was born February 22, 1938 in South Missouri. She was the fourth of six children born to Ray &...

Sep 7, 2020

Memorial: Miami County Cancer Foundation

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Patsy Ann Coffey was born August 26, 1947 and passed away September 7, 2020 at 73 years of age.

Patsy married Dwaine Ritch which ended in divorce and later married John "Fred" Coffey on October 11, 1984.

Patsy worked in the housekeeping field her entire...

Sep 4, 2020

Memorials: Avalon Hospice or Miami County Diabetes Support Group send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Peggy Louise (Taylor) Coddington age 75 of Emporia, KS, died September 4, 2020 in the home of her son, Justin Coddington.

Peggy was born August 28, 1945 in the Somerset Community of...

Aug 29, 2020

Lillian Walker 61, was born Nov. 5, 1958 to Louis Walker Sr. and Willa Mae (Walker) Guilford in Chicago, Illinois. In 1964 Willa Mae Guilford and Hurbert Earl Guilford relocated the family to Osawatomie, KS. Lilliam was baptized and a life long member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where in the choir she found her heavenly voice.

Lillian...

Aug 25, 2020

Memorials: To the funeral home to help with cost of funeral.

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Rodney Naylor Shay age 60 of Lane, KS passed away Tuesday August 25, 2020 at his home. Rodney was born February 24, 1960 in Paola, KS. He was the 12th of 13 children born to J.C. (John Charles) and Rachel (VaZain) Shay. He...

Aug 19, 2020

Memorial: American Lung Association send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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James (Jim) William Ferguson Jr, 76, passed away on August 19th, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 12, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas. He was the oldest of five children, born to the late James...

Aug 18, 2020

Memorials may be made the the funeral home to help with the cost of services

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Jody Lynn Henson age 49 of Paola, KS died Tuesday August 18, 2020 at her home.

Jody was born October 6, 1970 in Paola, KS. She was the youngest of four children born to Donald Keith Sr....

Aug 9, 2020

Mr. Richard Scott Fitzwater, son of Wanda Louine and Richard Clarence Fitzwater and a lifelong resident of Kansas City, passed away from natural causes on August 9th, 2020 at the age of 59. Scott was an avid musician, a patriot, and a dog lover.  He was a musical inspiration to his family and friends, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with...

Aug 7, 2020

Make donations in Levi's name to The Linc in care of Jane Culmsee 1314 E Park St Olathe Ks 66061

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Levi Truesdale- Torgenson age 30 of Kansas City, MO died Friday August 7, 2020.

Levi was born August 6, 1990 in Manhattan, KS.

He attended school in Olathe.

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Aug 7, 2020

Memorials: Ralph Burton Memorial Fund

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Ralph Dee Burton age 61 of Parker, KS died Friday August 7, 2020 at Providence Medical Center.

Ralph was born August 6, 1959 in Appleton City, Missouri. He was the eldest of three children born to Ronald Lee and Glenna Rae (Etheridge) Burton. He grew up in...

Aug 2, 2020

Memorials: John Hampton Memorial Scholarship send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064.

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John Lloyd Hampton age 78 of Parker, KS died Sunday August 2, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.

John was born November 21, 1941 in Garnett, KS. He was the only child born to John Melville and...

Jul 30, 2020

Memorial: American Legion Riders send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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William ”Bill” Ross Stiles,  81, of rural Fontana Kansas passed away Thursday, July 30 at his home.

Bill was born November 16, 1938 in Paola, Ks. He was one of three children born to A.G. and Eva...

Jul 17, 2020

Memorials are to the Charles C. Dunlop Agricultural Memorial Scholarship

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Charles (Charlie) C. Dunlop, age 79, of Parker, Kansas passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Charlie was born on May 18, 1941 in Paola, Kansas. He was the fourth of six children born to Walter W. Dunlop and Nellie May (Long) Dunlop. Charlie graduated...

Jul 5, 2020

In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Lane Community Methodist Church or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch

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Helen Louise, the daughter of John J. and Ethel Merryfield White, was born January 7, 1923 near Ada, Kansas. She died July 5, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center at the age of 97 with her family by...