Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

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”...

May 24, 2025

Wayne Eldon Long, age 82, of Parker, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Wayne was born on July 3, 1942, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Homer Leon and Margaret Ethel (Collins) Long. He was one of three children and grew up in Parker, where he graduated from Parker Rural High School with the class of 1960. Following his...

May 20, 2025

Patricia Lenora “Patsy” Dykes, age 86, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Born August 11, 1938, in Greeley, Patsy was the youngest of three daughters born to Stephen Adolph and Cecelia Frances (Gelhaus) Rues. She was a proud graduate of Greeley High School, Class of 1956.

On July 22, 1958, Patsy was...

May 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Ruth Patton, loving mother and grandmother.

Bonnie was born on November 13, 1936, in Somerset, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home in Paola, Kansas, on May 18, with her family present.

Bonnie was a very hard worker and put herself through nursing school at Fort Scott Community College...

May 16, 2025

Shaun Robert Arehart, age 42, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Shaun was born on November 15, 1982, in Norton, Kansas. He was the eldest child and only son of Robert Dean and Charlanda Sue (Paden) Arehart. He grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, and attended Osawatomie High School, where he made many lasting friendships.

After high school, Shaun...

May 10, 2025

Ronnie Dean Willson age 69 of Osawatomie, KS passed Saturday May 10, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center. 

Full obituary will follow when available. 

No services are scheduled at this time.

May 7, 2025

Teresa Pauline Godfrey, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Donnie and Alberta England Daulton. She spent many years as a caregiver in the Ursuline Academy. She was a member of the Cross Point Church in Osawatomie. Teresa loved her family dearly. She...

May 6, 2025

Pamela Carver, Briggs, wife Mom, sister Grandma and Friend) faded from life May 6, 2025 in Nowata, Oklahoma. 

Pamela was an Osawatomie graduate with the class of 1980. 

Pamela was cremated and a celebration of life will be at a later date. 

May 4, 2025

Richard Cleo Landess, age 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Richard was born on October 6, 1940, in Wellsville, Kansas, the youngest of three children and the only son of Claude Franklin and Cecel Naomi (Hay) Landess. He grew up in a hardworking family and graduated from Ottawa High School...

May 3, 2025

Tribute to Evelyn June (Cox) Roberts

Evelyn June (Cox) Roberts of Overland Park, Kansas, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Evelyn was a remarkable woman whose legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit will forever be cherished. She was born on October 3, 1929, in Elsmore, Kansas, and was the middle child of Lloyd...

Apr 22, 2025

Carolyn Jane Servais, age 76, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born on December 29, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, to Eldon Orn and Marie (Townsley) Giles. She was one of two children. Carolyn graduated from Greeley High School with the class of 1966.

On June 14, 1969,...

Apr 15, 2025

Patricia Gwen “Trish” Mundell, age 66, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.

Trish was born on October 21, 1958, in Port Jervis, New York, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Cummings) Hotzler. One of six siblings, Trish grew up in a lively, close-knit family. She spent her final two years of high...

Apr 11, 2025

Harold James Holmquist Jr., age 66, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Miami County Medical Center.

Harold was born on April 13, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the second of ten children born to Harold James and Luella Ann (Hamlin) Holmquist. He spent his childhood in Pratt, Kansas, surrounded by a large and loving family.

In...

Mar 25, 2025

Karen Guzman, age 76, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the home of her daughter. Karen was born on December 2, 1948, in Gardner, Kansas, to Everett and Aileen (Ingalls) Huggins.

Karen made Osawatomie her home for around 22 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she found great joy in playing bingo...

Mar 21, 2025

Linda was born on January 24, 1942 in Garnett Ks to Lester and Almeta Prentice. She was the oldest of three children. Her sisters are Elizabeth (Barnett) and Judy (Scully). Linda grew up near Parker, Ks and attended the Parker schools. She graduated with her class in 1960.

Linda and Robert Tyson were sweethearts in high school. Linda attended Ottawa University...

Mar 19, 2025

Hurbert Earl Guliford Jr, affectionately known to all as Hurbie was born to the union of Hurbert Earl Guliford Sr. and Willa Mae Lewis Guliford on June 9th, 1963 and gained his wings on March 19, 2025. Hurbie was born in Chicago, Illinois where he spent the first five years of his life before the family relocated to Osawatomie. Hurbie...

Mar 19, 2025

Larry Eugene Richardson, 76, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Larry, the son of Stephen Benonia "Ben" and Gladys Viola (McCartney) Richardson, was born on April 12, 1948 in McCook, Nebraska. He was very proud to have come from a large and loving family as the youngest of nine children.

Larry graduated from Garden City High School in...

Mar 12, 2025

Delores Irene White, 92, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at West Chester Village in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Delores was born on May 18, 1932, in Osawatomie, Kansas, to Luellen and Nettie (Russell) McKinney. She was the second of eight children and grew up in Osawatomie, where she graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1950....

Mar 11, 2025

Kenneth Lawrence Sloan, age 75, of Centerville, KS, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born on January 24, 1950, in Kansas City, KS, to James and Gertrude (Tebbe) Sloan. He was one of four children in the Sloan family.

Kenny attended St. Joseph Catholic School and worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He...

Mar 6, 2025

Charles Eldon Holloman was born on January 31st, 1943 to Virgil and Sadie (Burgoon) Holloman. He was born and raised alongside his four brothers, in Osawatomie, KS until 1988, when he moved to Greeley, KS. He still owned his personal auto shop on 6th and Pacific, across from the family-owned Holloman Laundromat. He moved back to Osawatomie in 2006, where...