Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Vickie Elaine Smith
February 24, 2026
We celebrate the beautiful and meaningful life of Vickie Elain Smith — a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, faithful servant of God, dedicated professional, beloved sister, and cherished friend.
Vickie was born on November 21, 1955, in Paola, Kansas, to Elaine Linville and Howard Shelby. From the very beginning, her life was grounded in family, love, and strong...
Marty Leach
February 17, 2026
Martin Wayne "Marty" Leach, age 58, Lane, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1967 in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Harold "Butch" and Nadine Davis Leach. After graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1986, Marty went to work as a heavy equipment operator for APAC and finished his career with Haupt Construction. Marty...
Edwena Brooks Bastion
February 16, 2026
Edwena Brooks Bastion, age 93, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Osawatomie. She was often lovingly referred to as “Eddy” or “Eddie” by her many friends and family.
Edwena was born on April 4, 1932, in Foley, Alabama, to Lena Mae Hall and William T. Hall. She grew up in the deep...
Holly Thomson
February 14, 2026
Josephine Hollace Thomson (Holly) was born 30 September 1943 at Winfield General Hospital
in Winfield, Kansas. Holly passed away at 12:30 A.M. at a nursing home in Sedan , Kansas. Holly was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Piggott Thomson. her father, James Hollister Thomson, and her half brother Martin Thadf Kinnaman. Holly is survived by her brother James Otis...
Carol Ann Hinote
February 14, 2026
Carol Ann Hinote, age 78, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at North Point Skilled Living in Paola, Kansas.
Carol was born November 22, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas. She was one of three children born to Alexander and Helen F. (Abel) Giesick. Carol spent the majority of her childhood in Hoisington, KS. Then the family moved to...
Richard L. Canon
February 11, 2026
Richard L. Canon, 74, passed peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and love that will never be forgotten.
Born on April 12, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Helen Canon, Richard came into this world alongside his twin brother, Ralph who passed earlier this year. And a sister, Christine Burke, and carried in his...
Bruce David Silvest
February 1, 2026
Bruce David Silvest, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1957 in Cresco, Iowa the son of Stanley and Arlene Hutchens Silvest. He entered the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country for ten years. He then went to work in the civilian world. He retired from PepsiCo. Bruce...
Geneva Carolyn Mitzner
January 25, 2026
Geneva Carolyn (Rash) Mitzner, to many known as “Neva”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Up until the end, Neva maintained her kindness and grace and expressed her appreciation of love for family, making sure that everyone by her side knew how much she loved them.
Neva was born...
Mary S. Zimmerman
January 24, 2026
Mary Sue Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1937, in Parker, Kansas, to parents Roy Lee and Mary Loucinda Smith.
Mary was the beloved wife of David Zimmerman and a devoted mother to Carol Byard and Danny Zimmerman. She was a cherished mother-in-law to Jim Byard and a proud grandmother to Jennifer...
Lawrence L. Delana
January 23, 2026
Lawrence L. Delana, age 83, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Olathe Hospice House.
Lawrence was born on July 28, 1942, in Dover, Missouri. He was the fourth of seven children born to Everett B. and Melvina (Franklin) Delana. He grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated with the...
Karen Mae Kennedy
December 30, 2025
Karen Mae Kennedy, age 83, of Parker, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, Kansas.
Karen was born June 23, 1942, in Parker, Kansas. She was the second of six children born to Ralph and Ollie Mae (Bledsoe) Nickell. Karen grew up in Parker and attended local schools.
Following high school, Karen married Gerald Davison....
Raymond Guy King
December 20, 2025
Raymond Guy King, age 57, of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away in his home.
He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1968. He was adopted by Ben Mack King and Rosalie King before he was a year old. He was the apple of his parent’s eye. He loved being with his Grandparents, especially his Poppy, Raymond Leroy King, and...
Steven Linus Dela Cruz
December 17, 2025
Steven Linus Dela Cruz, age 78, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home.
Steve was born September 23, 1947, in Paola, Kansas. He was the eldest of four children born to Albert Thomas and Neives (Vasquez) Dela Cruz. He attended St. Philip Neri Catholic School in Osawatomie.
As a young man, Steve moved to Minnesota, where he...
Debra Ann Martin
December 7, 2025
Debra was born June 25, 1955, in Columbia, MO, the eldest of four children born to Otis Richard Jr. and Jessie Faye (Casner) Cooper. She grew up in several communities throughout Missouri before moving to Kansas. She graduated with the, Prairie View High School, Class of 1973.
Soon after, she met her soulmate, Daniel “Dan” Martin, and they were married on...
Gary W. Sobba
December 6, 2025
Gary Wynn Sobba, age 77, of LaCygne, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at North Point Nursing in Paola.
Gary was born on December 14, 1947, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Orville Hubert and Evelyn Mae (Cleveland) Sobba.
After graduating from high school, Gary worked in construction, traveling to Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, where he helped build Braum’s Ice...
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