Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
Wilma "Jean" Cook
December 21, 2025
Jean Cook (Hewitt), the daughter of Glenn Hewitt and Neva Haase (Long), died December 21, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO. She was born October 13, 1928 in Osawatomie, KS.
Jean and Claron Cook were married August 9, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. The couple were married 72 years. To them were born 5 children. Jean was proceeded in death by her...
Bobby Dean Waggoner
September 8, 2025
Bobby Dean Waggoner, age 93, passed away September 8, 2025 in Leawood, KS. Bobby was born March 9, 1932 to Elsie (Icenogle) and Andrew Waggoner in Osawatomie, Kansas. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1950. While in high school, he worked in a butcher shop, was involved in theater and several sports, and help office in Student Council. He...
Teresa Renee Waggoner
June 16, 2024
Teresa Renee Waggoner, affectionately known as Terry, passed away on June 16, 2024. In Barnhard, Missouri. Born in Kansas City on Christmas Eve 1949, Terry was a resident of both Kansas and Missouri throughout her life.
Terry was a friendly and caring person who could strike up a conversation with anyone. She always worked hard to make things special and fun,...
Henry "Hank" Boedicker
April 25, 2026
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Henry “Hank” Frank Boedicker of Paola, Kansas, passed away at Homestead Assisted Living in Paola. He was blessed with amazing people who helped him live gracefully over the last four years.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” Hank’s “why” was to...
Paul Douglas Turner
May 14, 2026
Paul Douglas Turner, age 70, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Olathe, Kansas.
Paul was born September 6, 1955, in Independence, Missouri. He was the third of four children born to Charles Robert and Donna Jean (Haggard) Turner. He grew up in Belton, Missouri, and later attended Spring Hill High School...
Quenton Jeremain Stilson
May 4, 2026
Quenton Jeremain Stilson, age 42, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born October 28, 1983, in Aurora, Illinois, one of two children born to Eugene Reed and Donna Stilson. He shared a close bond with his older sister, Tawana.
Quenton moved to the Paola area from Millington, Tennessee, nearly 20 years ago and made it his...
Michael Lee Hermreck
May 3, 2026
Michael Lee Hermreck passed away May 3, 2026 at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Mike was born on October 27, 1955, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to William A. and Norma Lee Hermreck. He grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, where his father worked at Taylor Forge in Paola and his parents, Bill and Norma, owned The Shoe...
Gerald Otis Chase
April 27, 2026
Gerald Otis "Boze" Chase, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully from old age on April 27, 2026, in Greeley, Colorado. Born on September 3, 1936, in Freedom, Oklahoma, Boze lived a full and vibrant life, reaching the age of 89.
The Chase family relocated to Greeley, Kansas when Boze was just two years old. It was there that...
Donald McBroom
April 25, 2026
Obituary for Donald McBroom
The son of Lourrine (Linden) and Homer McBroom,
Donald “Don” McBroom, 85, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He was born on a Native American reservation in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and moved to Kansas at the age of 18. He made Paola his home for more than 40 years.
Don spent his...
David E. "Tex" Ware
April 24, 2026
David E. "Tex" Ware age 84 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday April 24, 2026 at North Point in Paola.
David was the first born child of Donald E and Lady Sue (Jackson) Ware on September 25, 1941 in Aurora, MO. He grew up in Hoisington and Great Bend, Kansas. Graduating with the Great Bend High School class of 1959.
After graduation he...
Marjorie J. Obermeier
April 18, 2026
Marjorie Obermeier, a cherished daughter, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 22, 1934, in Burlington, Kansas, Marjorie was the beloved daughter of Carry and Goldie Macoubrie. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy for her family and...
Robert "Bob" Alan Williams
April 12, 2026
Robert Alan “Bob” Williams, age 76, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at The University of Kansas–Olathe.
Bob was born February 14, 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana. He grew up and later built a life centered around faith and the simple joys that brought him happiness.
On June 16, 2007, Bob was united in marriage to Norma Jean (Dade) Raper...
Jan L. Wooddell
April 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we announce Jan L. Wooddell, age 75, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home.
Jan was born July 6, 1950, in Shawnee, Kansas, the third of four children born to Marsden N. and Greta D. (Spitzli) Thomas. She grew up in the Shawnee Mission area and graduated from Shawnee Mission North...
Kathy Jo Kraus
April 3, 2026
Kathy Jo Kraus was born November 3rd, 1956, in Paola, Kansas to Joe Kraus and Alice (Weatherbie) Wheeler. She grew up in Lane, Kansas where she attended schools in Lane and at Central Heights. She graduated from Central Heights High School with the class of 1975.
Kathy was united in marriage to Dennis Fredricks in Ottawa, Kansas May 13th, 1978. To...
James Dale Cortner
March 20, 2026
James Dale Cortner, lovingly known as "Jim", passed away on March 20, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 81. Jim was born in Seattle, Washington on May 11, 1945.Jim had a deep love for life and all it had to offer, especially the joy of traveling and embracing new experiences. Among his favorite traditions was his annual trip...
Donna Jean Smith
March 9, 2026
Donna Jean Smith, age 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Donna was born December 1, 1941, in Osawatomie, Kansas. She was the third of five children born to Wendell and Dorothy (Orr) Turner. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1959.
On January 16, 1967, Donna and Clarence Smith were united...
Justin Dion Smith
March 9, 2026
Justin Dion Smith, age 56, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Justin was born November 2, 1969, in Paola, Kansas. He was the fourth of five children born to Clarence James and Donna Jean (Turner) Smith. He grew up in Osawatomie and attended school there, graduating with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1988.
Following high school, Justin enlisted...
Dale Eugene Prothe
March 7, 2026
Dale Eugene Prothe, age 81, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1944 the son of Barney and Edna Gerken Prothe. He graduated from Paola High School in the Class of 1962 and played football during school. He was united in marriage to Linda Benus on October 31, 1977. He was a driver...
Susan Elaine Dempsey
March 5, 2026
Susan Elaine Dempsey, age 71, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1954 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Orville D. and Mary F. Meiers Sumrall. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in the Class of 1972. Susan was united in marriage to Garrett Dempsey Jr. on February 12, 1972. He died as...
Leo Francis Hoehn
February 27, 2026
Leo Francis Hoehn, age 92, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home. He was born September 26, 1933, in Lenexa, Kansas. Leo was the fifth of seven children born to Max and Irene (Klein) Hoehn.
On July 20, 1957, Leo was united in marriage to Margaret Riggs at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...
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