Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
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...
David Wayne Henderson
May 28, 2026
David Wayne Henderson, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born on January 19, 1968, in Lawrence,KS to Thomas and Romona (Krische) Henderson. He attended Warsaw High School and graduated with the Class of 1986.
Following high school, David worked for Forbes Land Development before joining Operators Local Union 101. He also worked the pipeline for Michaels and spent time working at Lucas...
Lee Ann Lee
May 15, 2026
Lee Ann Lee, age 69, of Lane, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Lee Ann was born September 12, 1956, in Paola, Kansas. She was one of five children born to Robert Keith and Alice “Joyce” (Dickey) Lang. She grew up in Osawatomie and was a member of the Osawatomie...
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...
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...
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...
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