Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
Cheryl Lee Amelia Trageser
September 24, 2026
Cheryl was born on September 27, 1954 to Leo and Irene Trageser in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her father was in the Air Force so she and her brother moved around quite a bit in the continental United States. She attended grade school in Warrensburg, MO but we moved to Orlando, Fl in 1963 where she completed 7th grade. After her father...
Lauryn Dawn McReynolds
October 2, 2026
A Letter from Lauryn’s Point of View ❤️
December 9, 1997 – October 2nd, 2026 [Forever in Our Hearts]
I know your hearts are hurting, and I wish that I could give each of you one more hug, that we could have one more laugh, and just a little more time to be together.
I was born on “12/ 9/ 97 December 9”,...
William B. LaFollette
September 30, 2026
William Bruce "Bill" LaFollette, age 84, of Paola, KS, died in Olathe, KS on September 30, 2026.
He was born in Lane, KS in 1942 to Kyle O. and Ila Mae (Miller) LaFollette. He spent his youth on the family farm south of town, active in 4-H and Cub Scouts. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and guitar. Bill graduated from Lane...
Michael Sean Kane
September 26, 2026
Michael Sean Kane, age 62, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home.
Mike was born as Morris Samuel Kane Jr., he was affectionately known as JR or Junior. Born on July 28, 1964, in Paola, Kansas to Morris Samuel and Erma June (Lease) Kane. He grew up as the sixth of seven children and attended Osawatomie schools, graduating with...
Mary Elaine Elliott
September 14, 2026
Mary Elaine Elliott, age 85, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Elaine was born April 19, 1941, in LaCygne, Kansas. She was the fourth of seven children born to Grover Lorain “Bud” and Mary Enid (Morgan) Miller. She grew up in LaCygne and graduated with the LaCygne Rural High School Class of...
Rosalie Ann Anderson
September 11, 2026
Rosalie Ann “Nanny” Anderson, 87, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lois Ephriam and Sylvia Lea Ewing Reynolds.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth Standley. To this union, two sons were born. She later married Ronald Stansill. Together they had three daughters. She was...
Jeanna Kaylynn Mullins
September 5, 2026
Jeanna Kaylynn Mullins Poage age 56 of Paola , Kansas died Saturday September 5, 2026 at her home.
Jeanna was born August 3, 1970 along with her twin brother, Johnny in Texas City. Texas. She and Johnny were products of a his, hers and ours family but the only two children born to John R Mullins and Marilyn (Boyd) Mullins, although...
Douglas Charles Tyrrell
September 5, 2026
Douglas Charles Tyrrell, 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Doug was born May 11, 1942, in Muskegon, Michigan, the second of three sons born to Wellington Lionel and Ruth Harriet (Healy) Tyrrell. He grew up in Manistique, Michigan, and graduated with the Class of 1960.
Some of Doug’s fondest memories were of his...
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...
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,...
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...
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