Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Jan 18, 2023

Larry O. Young, Sr. finished his Life’s Race on January 18, 2023, in Seal Beach, CA, where he was spending the last months of his Journey with his Son, Kevin and his family.  Being with his Family in the end brought great peace to everyone, Friends and Family.

Larry was born on January 28, 1941, to Ernest...

Jan 12, 2023

Susan Lydia (Sharp) Hiles, age 74, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. She had incredible strength and courage in her fight against a rare terminal cancer; her bravery and continued love for her family will never be forgotten. Susan was a beloved...

Jan 5, 2023

Memorials are to the First United Methodist Church of Osawatomie or Ascend Hospice.

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Wayne Lee Harclerode age 83 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Thursday January 5, 2023 at his home.

Wayne was born March 21, 1939 in Osawatomie, KS. He was the only child born to Marion Lee and Mildred Ethel (Pool)...

Jan 5, 2023

On January 5th, 2023, Rosalie Rues passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her own home.

Rosalie lived a full and meaningful life. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, crafts, and spending time with family. She was a loving daycare provider for over forty years.

Rosalie will be...

Dec 28, 2022

Shani Yvonne Reeve was born July 20, 1967 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Billie Joe and Cheryl Dianne Reeve.  They resided there until 1969, before moving back to the Osawatomie, Kansas area.  Shani graduated from Osawatomie High School class of 1985 after being active in drill/cheer team, STUCO and the high school civic organization group.  In 1989, Shani moved...

Dec 23, 2022

James Eugene Johns age 83 of Lane, KS passed away Friday December 23, 2022 at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

James was born January 26, 1939 in Osawatomie, KS. He was one of eight born to James Henry and Millie (Sharp) Johns. He grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Class of 1957.

After high...

Dec 19, 2022

Zelores Beth Partridge age 86 of Paola, KS formerly of Osawatomie, KS passed away Monday December 19, 2022 at North Point in Paola.

Zelores was born October 28, 1936 in Hardtner , KS. She was the second of five children born to Orville and Dora Elizabeth ( Moltz ) Adams. She grew up in Osawatomie...

Dec 19, 2022

Memorials are to the Patty Fouts Memorial Fund.

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Patricia Ann Fouts age 75 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Monday December 19, 2022 at her home.

Patty was born September 30, 1947 in Paola, KS. She was born to William Richard “Bill” and Mildred Louise (Christopher) Hall. She attended a one room school...

Dec 15, 2022

Memorials are to the Felicia Johns Memorial Fund send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Felicia Nell Johns age 34 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Thursday December 15, 2022.

Felicia was born August 16, 1988 in Kansas City, MO. She was born to Charles Edward Johns Jr. and...

Dec 11, 2022

Memorials are to the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home to help with the cost of services.

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Marilyn Ruth (Dotson) Kittrell of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Sunday December 11, 2022 at North Care Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Marilyn was born January 23, 1948 in Kansas City, KS. She was one of fourteen...

Dec 3, 2022

Memorials are to the funeral home to help with cost of service.

Carol Veda Brewer age 77 of Paola, KS died Saturday December 3, 2022 at Olathe Medical Center.

Carol was born May 8, 1945 in LaCygne, KS. She was one of eight born to Elmer James and Fern Opal (Edwards) McClanahan. Carol grew up...

Dec 1, 2022

Teresa Delynne Purinton-Gates age 60 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday December 1, 2022 at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehab.

Teresa was born October 19, 1962 in Sedalia, MO. She was the eldest of two born to Burnice Lee and Betty (Lear) Johnston. Teresa grew up in Ft. Osage, Missouri. After high school, she attended Metropolitan Community College and...

Nov 18, 2022

Ashley Ann Smith, 36 of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Friday November 18 th 2022 at The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Ashley was born on September 24 th , 1986, in Kansas City, Kansas at Bethany Hospital.  She is the youngest of two born to Anthony Lee Hess and Kimberly Ann Hess.  She was a graduate of...

Nov 17, 2022

Roger Thomas Smith, age 74, a resident of Osawatomie, Kansas, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Kansas University Medical Center. Roger was born the son of Charles and Kathryn (Elam) Smith on December 16, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a 1966 graduate of Lafayette High School, St. Joseph, Missouri and served in the United States...

Nov 13, 2022

Donna Marie Burkhart age 92 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday November 13, 2022 at Spring Hill Health & Rehab in Spring Hill, KS.

Donna was born October 1 st , 1930 in Osawatomie, KS. She was the sixth of fourteen born to Kelsey L. and Elsie M. (Metzger) Miller. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with...

Nov 11, 2022

Memorials are to the funeral home to help with cost of services

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Emilee Jean Owens age 70 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday November 11, 2022 at Olathe Medical Center.

Emilee was born September 11, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the second of three children born to Emil Otto Dewey and...

Oct 7, 2022

Vernon Lee “Chief” Fennel age 87 of Lane, KS died Friday October 7, 2022 at Lifecare Center of Osawatomie.

Vernon was born November 18, 1934 in Miami, Oklahoma. He was born to Burly Dee and Daisy (Willett) Fennel. He grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Kansas in 1952.

During his working life, Vernon worked...

Oct 2, 2022

Frances JoNelle (Icenogle) Goodall age 84 of Pahrump, NV passed October 2, 2022 in Pahrump, NV.

JoNelle was born March 28, 1937 in Osawatomie, KS to Charles Otto and Helen Marie Icenogle. Grew up in Osawatomie. Graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1955.

In 1955, JoNelle married Fay “Shorty” Goodall. They moved in...

Sep 28, 2022

Martha Lou Walker Hoffman, age 91, of Fairway, KS, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Trustwell Living at Mission Springs.

Martha was born October 5, 1931, in Osawatomie, Kansas. She was the only child born to Abraham and Bernice (Mattson) Walker. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1949.

After high school, Martha attended Baker...

Sep 27, 2022

Vivian Conor, age 78 of El Paso, TX, born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 27, 1944 to Lonnie Gibson & Olden Harris passed the morning of September 27, 2022. In 1951 her mother moved to Osawatomie, Kansas with Vivian and her siblings where she later graduated from Osawatomie High School. She worked many years in healthcare at Osawatomie...