Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
Daniel E. Elliott
July 6, 2026
Daniel Enos Elliott soared to the angels with our Heavenly Father on July 06, 2026. Dan fought an incredibly courageous battle following a tragic accident that left him a quadriplegic. He fought and fought with relentless strength proving his immense bravery every single day.
Dan is survived by his parents Frank and Mary Elaine Elliott of Paola, Kansas, his wife Lisa...
Crystal Dawn Alarcon
September 4, 2026
Crystal Dawn Alarcon, age 43, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.
Crystal was born on August 8, 1983, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Larry Raymond Rhoades and Pamela Jean Ferry. She grew up in Osawatomie and attended schools within the Osawatomie School District.
Crystal’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, fiancé, daughter, sister,...
Douglas Charles Tyrrell
September 5, 2026
Douglas Charles Tyrrell, 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Full obituary will follow when available.
Dixie Lee Barnett
September 4, 2026
Dixie Lee Barnett passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at the age of 87 in Louisburg, Kansas.
She was born June 9, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to parents Thomas Jefferson Anglen and Esther Mae Mabrey Anglen. She was child number eight in a group of twelve siblings. She enjoyed growing up in the Fontana, Kansas, school district where she...
Gene Ray Whitney
September 3, 2026
Gene Ray Whitney, age 85, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Gene was born December 29, 1940, in Fontana, Kansas. He was one of three children born to Milford L. and Lucille B. (Huston) Whitney. He grew up in Fontana and attended Fontana High School.
In the early...
Linda Jean Daniels
August 31, 2026
Linda Jean Daniels “MeMa`”, age 72, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Olathe, Kansas.
Linda was born September 28, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri, the daughter of Oral Ivan and Anna Imogene (Moore) Lindsay. She grew up in Kansas City, KS where she attended Washington High School.
On May 16, 1970, Linda and...
Linda Sue Cullor
August 25, 2026
Linda Sue Cullor, lovingly known by her family and friends as Granny, Lynn, and Momma C, was born November 8, 1946, in Tama, Iowa. To the people who loved her, she was so much more than a name. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend whose fun-loving spirit, generous heart, and ability to make people...
William "Ben" Kennedy
August 14, 2026
William Benjamin “Ben” Kennedy, age 91, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas.
Ben was born March 21, 1935, in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of Charlie Evert and Dorothy Marie (Johnston) Kennedy. He was one of four boys and grew up in Rantoul, where he attended school and graduated from...
Myrna Sue Guion
August 10, 2026
Myrna Sue (Abel) Guion, 87, died August 10, 2026, at her home. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Osawatomie, 801 West Brown Avenue, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Myrna was born January 30, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas. She was the daughter of John and Mildred (Nichols) Abel. Myrna grew up in the Greenwood...
Mary Alice Macek
August 7, 2026
Mary Alice Macek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, faith, and cherished memories.
Mary Alice was born on January 24, 1948, the youngest of four children to Francis "Mac" and Alice McBride. She was blessed with three older brothers, Clem (Caroline), Leo (Stella), and Roger...
Janice Elaine Cherry
August 6, 2026
Janice Elaine (Hay) Cherry, age 78, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Olathe Medical Center.
Janice was born on July 30, 1948, in Paola, Kansas, to Charlie Elden Hay and Myrtle Marie (Timblin) Hay. She was the second of three children. She grew up in Lane, Kansas, attended school in Parker, and graduated from Richmond High...
Daniel Robert Hoskins Jr
July 30, 2026
Daniel Robert Hoskins Jr age 89 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday July 30. 2026 at his home.
Dan was born on July 17, 1937, in Norwich, Kansas. He is the youngest and only son born to Daniel Robert Hoskins Sr. and Dorothy Marie (Wagoner) Hoskins.
Dan grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he attended College High School. Following graduation, he began his...
Rex Leon Eastwood
July 24, 2026
Rex Leon Eastwood, age 65, of Vassar, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2026.
Rex was born on April 26, 1961, to Albert Eastwood and Shirley (Cornett) Eastwood. He graduated from Prairie View High School in 1979 before attending Parsons College, where he lettered in wrestling.
In the Fall of 1985, Rex joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and dedicated his career...
Marjorie Wickoren
July 13, 2026
Marjorie Wickoren, 83, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026.
Marjorie was born on December 21, 1942, in Walden, New York, to Eno Van Dam and Marjorie (Zwardt) Van Dam.
On August 22, 1970, she married the love of her life, Dean Wickoren, in Walden, New York. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service, and...
Randall J. Henness
July 6, 2026
Randall “Randy” Joseph Henness (also known affectionately by many as “Dogbones”), 73, passed away at home on July 6, 2026. He was born April 19, 1953, to Wayne and Phyllis Henness.
Randy attended Catholic school in Osawatomie through middle school, then Osawatomie High School, graduating in 1972.
In 1980, he married Laura Lea Dugan. Together they raised four children. Randy was a...
Peggy Lou Morris
July 4, 2026
Peggy Lou Morris, 75, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Peggy was born on December 5, 1950, in Paola, Kansas, the third of five children born to Warren Harold and Edith Evelyn (Lease) Johnson. She grew up in Osawatomie and attended Osawatomie High School.
At just 16 years old, Peggy began...
Matthew Graham Tyson
July 3, 2026
Matthew Graham Tyson passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at age 51. Born in Arlington, Texas, on May 10, 1975, Matthew spent his final days surrounded by those who loved him.
Matthew was quiet by nature and cherished the company of close friends and family. Those who knew him will remember his gentle nature, his sense of humor, and the...
Nina Marie Tush
June 30, 2026
Nina Marie Tush, age 80, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Osawatomie and Greeley, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Willow Tree Post Acute Nursing Home in Topeka.
Nina was born August 18, 1945, in Wellington, Kansas. She was the eldest child born to Robert Adell and June Maxine (Force) Busch. She grew up in Conway Springs, Kansas, where she attended...
Krissa Dawn Brim
June 26, 2026
Krissa Dawn Brim, age 35, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away at her home on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Krissa was born on January 3, 1991, in Kansas City, Kansas. She grew up in Osawatomie, where she attended school and graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 2009.
Following high school, Krissa moved to Olathe, Kansas, where she worked as a...
Ronald Owen Wright
June 9, 2026
Ronald Owen Wright, age 69, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Olathe, Kansas.
Ron was born January 30, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, the sixth of nine children born to Clyde Robert and Margaret Mary (Boyd) Wright. He grew up in Calhoun and Clinton, Missouri where he attended school at...
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