Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

Dennis Arthur Thomason... Age 76

Oct 25, 2021

Memorials are to your favorite charity in Dennis' name.

There are no services planned at this time

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On Monday, October 25, 2021, Dennis Arthur Thomason (Denny)  passed away at the age of 76.

How do you sum up a life lived in just a few short paragraphs?  In the last...

Jose V. Chavez.... Age 92

Oct 22, 2021

No services are scheduled at this time.

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Jose Ventura Chavez age 92 of Ottawa, KS formerly of Osawatomie, KS died Friday October 22, 2021 at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Jose, also known as Joe, was born July 14, 1929 in Bassett, KS. He was the third of sixth children born to Marcial...

Stephen Eugene Sutton.....Age 67

Oct 21, 2021

Memorials: Vineyard of Hope Church of Osawatomie

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Stephen Eugene Sutton age 67 of Paola, KS died Thursday October 21, 2021 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.

Stephen was born February 20,1954 in Santa Clara, CA. He was the third of four children born to George Stephen and Virginia (Prill) Sutton.

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Nancy Lynn O'Connell... Age 55

Oct 20, 2021

Memorials are to Taking it to the Streets P.O. Box 404 Greenwood, MO 64034

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Nancy Lynn Oconnell age 55 of Parker, KS died Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Research Medical Center.

Nancy was born February 14, 1966 in Harrisonville, Missouri. She was the sixth of eight children born to Bobby Gene and...

Leonard W. Cuddy... Age 76

Oct 18, 2021

Retired U.S. Navy Band drummer, percussionist, and musician extraordinaire, Leonard Cuddy, passed away October 18 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A native of Osawatomie, Kansas, Leonard was born in 1945 to Marvin and Velma (Alexander) Cuddy. His love of music developed quickly and, by age four, he had a drum set in the family dining room and...

Tyler Anthony Francis... Age 24

Oct 17, 2021

No services are planned at this time

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Tyler Anthony Francis, 24, passed away at home, 17 October 2021.  He was born 17 July 1997, at Shawnee Mission Hospital to Jonathan S. Francis, and Lisa Collins. Tyler attended and graduated Osawatomie High School in 2015.  He was active in Band, Vocal Music, and Drama. He had...

Helen Marie Melvin.... Age 62

Oct 14, 2021

Celebration of Life at a later date.

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Helen Marie Melvin age 62 of Paola, KS died Thursday October 14, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Helen was born October 10, 1959 in Iola, KS. The eldest born to Charles William and Grace Marie (Jones) Chilcote. Helen grew up in Ottawa, KS where she...

Lena Marie Clancy... Age 40

Oct 13, 2021

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

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Lena Marie Clancy age 40 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday October 13, 2021 at her home.

Lena was born August 13, 1981 in Aurora, Il. She was the eldest daughter of Bryan Scott and Rose Marie (Stookey)...

Joann Evans... Age 72

Sep 28, 2021

Memorials are to Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center

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JoAnn Evans age 72 of Spring Hill, KS died Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Overland Park Regional.

JoAnn was born January 7, 1949 in Paola, KS. She was the eldest of four born to Wayne Eugene and Phyllis Ruth (Bachman) Henness. She grew...

Virginia "Jo" Hampton... Age 76

Sep 28, 2021

Memorials: John Hampton Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Virginia Jo Hampton age 76 of Parker, KS died Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

Jo was born March 16, 1945 in Ottawa, KS. She was 2 of 3 children born to Donald Dale and Barbara Jean (Adams) Meeker. She grew up in...

Darrell Dee Ingram.... Age 67

Sep 27, 2021

Memorial: Olathe Hospice House

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Darrell Dee Ingram age 67of Louisburg, KS died Monday September 27, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Darrell was born April 7, 1954 in Paola, KS. He was the younger of two born Frank Junior and Laylah Jeanne (Davidson) Ingram. He grew up in Osawatomie, graduating with the class...

Charles Walter "Chuck" Ruse.... Age 80

Sep 27, 2021

Charles Walter “Chuck” Ruse age 80 of Oskaloosa, KS died Monday September 27, 2021 at Heritage Gardens in Oskaloosa, KS.

Chuck was born March 6, 1941 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He was the eldest son born to Forest Walter and Thelma Eileen (Parrish) Ruse. He attended school in Neosho Falls. Graduating with the class of 1959.

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Catherine Louis "Cathy" Goins... Age 50

Sep 24, 2021

Catherine “Cathy” Louis Goins was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 24, 2021 at age 50.

She was born to Jimmie Lee Goins and Anita Marie Gilmore on July 31, 1971. Cathy was a strong, independent, and hardworking individual. She always motivated those around her with her physical...

Timothy Paul "Tim" Cresse... Age 64

Sep 23, 2021

Timothy Paul "Tim" Cresse age 64 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday September 24, 2021 at Miami County Medical Center.

He was born Timothy Paul Laughlin September 30, 1956 in Corona, California the fourth child to Richard Laughlin and Pauline (Zuel) Laughlin Cresse.

He attended from Kindergarten to graduation in 1974 at the Osawatomie Schools. He...

Darlene K. Hay... Age 69

Sep 22, 2021

Memorials are to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Legion Post 156 send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064.

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Darlene K. Hay, 69, passed away on September 22, 2021 at KU Medical Center.

Darlene was born on March 16, 1952 in Ottawa, Kan. to Kenneth (Bud) and...

Willis Raymond "Bill" Birchard.... Age 77

Sep 18, 2021

Memorials are to Bright Focus Foundation send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Willis Raymond “Bill” Birchard age 77 of Ottawa, KS formerly of Osawatomie, KS died Saturday September 18, 2021 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie.

Bill was born October 25, 1943 in Paola, Kansas. He was...

Stephanna Taylor "Stevie" Holderman... Age 69

Aug 31, 2021

Stephanna Taylor "Stevie" Holderman age 69 of Paola, KS died Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Full obituary will follow when available

Lorri Sue Orr.. Age 63

Aug 30, 2021

Memorials: Lorri Orr Memorial Fund

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Lorri Sue (Hamm) Orr age 63 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday August 30, 2021 at her home.

Lorri was born on July 19, 1958 in Olathe, KS to Larry Hamm and Jewell (Brim) Hamm. She was one of three children, Lorri, Cindy and James Hamm.

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Kenneth Cummins.... Age 91

Aug 29, 2021

Kenneth Virgil Cummins, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at home with his family.  He was born on July 26, 1930, in Butler, Missouri, to Samuel and Christine (Landes) Cummins.

He joined the Boy Scouts in Adrian, Missouri, and earned the distinction of Eagle Scout, graduating from Adrian High School in 1949.  He married...

Nathaniel Conrad "Nate" Gross.... Age 38

Aug 26, 2021

Nathaniel Conrad “Nate” Gross age 38 of Parker, KS died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.

Nate was born October 8, 1982 in Overland Park, KS. He was the eldest of three children born to Aaron Ford and Regina Lee (Conrad) Gross. Nate attended school at Prairie View. Graduating with the Prairie View High School Class...