Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Sep 8, 2024

Kristopher Shane Thomey age 47 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday September 8, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center.

Shane was born March 22, 1977 in Conway, Arkansas. He was eldest of two born to Marietta Sue Martin. Shane attended school in Morrilton, Arkansas until they moved to Miami County where he attended Osawatomie and Central Heights where he...

Aug 31, 2024

Dorothy Jacqueline (Cortner) Heckart Falls, age 93, resident of the Healthcare Resort of Olathe, Kansas formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away August 31, 2024.

Dorothy was born September 20, 1930, in Osawatomie the seventh of eight children to Alexander and Minnie Cortner.  She lived most of her life in Osawatomie and was a...

Aug 30, 2024

Teresa Lee Read age 80 of Paola, KS died Friday August 30, 2024 at Homestead of Olathe.

Teresa was born February 23, 1944 in Divide, Colorado. She was the youngest of three born to Loren Lee and Gladys Fern(Bishop) Parmley. Teresa grew up in Colorado where she attended and graduated from Woodland Park High School.

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Aug 30, 2024

Beverly Ann Dennis (Barnett), 79, passed away on August 30, 2024, at North Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Paola, Kansas. She was born on December 1, 1944, to Leo & Helen (Rohrer) Barnett in Paola.

Beverly spent her formative years in Osawatomie, Kansas, graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1962. After high school she worked at Safeway....

Aug 27, 2024

Eugene Marion “Gene” Kramer age 98 of Osawatomie, KS died Tuesday August 27, 2024 at his home.

Gene was born January 27, 1926 in Garnett, KS. He was the third of nine children born to Charlie “Burly” and Martha May (Kennard) Kramer. Gene grew up in Melvern, Quenemo and Vassar, KS. After school, he went to work...

Aug 17, 2024

Ellen Louise Howard age 79 of Drexel, MO formerly of Beagle, KS passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center.

Full Obituary will follow when available

Aug 13, 2024

Maxine Crowell, 86, of Beagle, Kansas, passed away August 13, 2024 after a short hospice stay in her own home.

“Mac” as she was called by close family, was born October 18, 1937, near Gainesville, Ozark County, Missouri to John Thomas Chisam and Edgie Mae Chisam (née Smith). She attended rural schools and churches in the Gainesville...

Jul 28, 2024

Laura Anne Feebeck age 61 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday July 28, 2024 at her home.

Laura was born August 7, 1962 in Kansas City, KS. She was born to Larry Eugene Embley and Elizabeth Anne Giles. Laura was the eldest of seven children. She attended school in Osawatomie.

After high school, Laura attended school...

Jul 21, 2024

Christopher Michael Pippin (37) passed away in his sleep at his home in Garnett, Ks from complications following a heart attack, Saturday, July, 21st, 2024.

Chris is survived by his mother, Dora Skeens. and preceded in death by his stepfather, Pete.

Christopher was born July, 4th, 1987 and grew up in Miami County. Where he...

Jul 1, 2024

Shirley Crozier Thomas went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2024.  She was born in Coffeyville, on July 3, 1938, to Clifford R. and Doris (Pearson) Crozier.

She grew up in Osawatomie with the Class of 1956.  She married Harold Leroy Kolosik on March 15, 1956.   They became the parents of two children:  Kathryn Brakeville...

Jun 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Sharon Lynne Eddy on Jun 29, 2024.

Sharon was born on August 7, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Janet Eddy. She attended Broken Arrow Elementary, South Junior High and Lawrence High School, while growing up in Lawrence, Kansas. Sharon excelled as a swimmer...

Jun 28, 2024

Alan McDowell passed away on June 28, 2024 at his home in Parker Kansas.

Alan was born December 23, 1957 in Garnett Kansas, the second of five children born to David Eldon McDowell and Sue Ann Sutton McDowell Crum.

Alan grew up and attended Osawatomie schools where he graduated in 1975.

Just a...

Jun 22, 2024

Amanda Lou Land went home to be with her Lord, and her beloved Charles, on June 22, 2024 while residing at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield, Kansas. She was 95 years of age.

Amanda was born November 22, 1928, in Cass County, Missouri, near Drexel. She was the third child of Ray and Lillie (Musick) Maloney. Amanda grew...

Jun 8, 2024

William R. Butler, Jr. was born to William Russell and Augusta (Hartley) Butler on July 15, 1929, in Paola, Kansas.  He left this earth peacefully on June 8, 2024, after a life very well lived.  He was a lifetime member of the Osawatomie Community where he attended Osawatomie schools, graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1947. He was honored...

Jun 5, 2024

George Henry Diehm, 90, of Parker, KS, husband of Loretta (Edwards) Diehm died June 5, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center. George was born June 5, 1934, to Henry and Grayce (Kizer) Diehm. He was raised on a farm 4 miles north of Parker.

George graduated from Parker High School in 1952. He joined the...

Jun 4, 2024

Marilyn Evelyn Waddle, 88, of Lane, Kansas died June 4, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by her family.  Marilyn suffered a stroke on May 29, 2024.  Marilyn was born March 4, 1936 at home north of Lane.  Her parents were George Albert and Laura Evelyn (Dawson) Johnston. Her siblings were James Martin, Norman Lee, Vivian Irene and Wilma...

Jun 1, 2024

Marion Earl Sylva, age 81 of Parker, KS died Saturday June 1, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Marion was born January 13, 1943 in Kansas City, KS. He was the second of four children born to Earnest and Nora Ilene (Zeller) Sylva. He attended and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1962.

In 1963, Marion...

May 30, 2024

Joe Edward McVey age 66 of Paola, KS died Thursday May 30, 2024 at his home.

Joe was born October 1, 1957 in Garnett, KS. He was the third of four children born to Hillery Allen and Betty Maxine (Dozier) McVey. He attended school at Paola High School. In July of 1976, Joe enlisted in the United...

May 29, 2024

Michael Joseph Ray age 73 of Spring Hill, KS died Wednesday May 29, 2024 at his home.

Michael was born June 19, 1950 in Colby, KS. He was born to Alvie Theodore and Marjorie May (Owens) Ray. He attended high school in Longton, KS. Michael then attended Pittsburg State University.

Then in 1969, Michael enlisted...

May 20, 2024

Diana Dee Wright age 81 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday May 20, 2024 at North Point Nursing Home in Paola, KS.

Diana was born July 16, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was the eldest of three born to Frank Hubert and Rosalie Lillian (Robinson) Bowker. She graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1960....