Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

John Anthony Neff... Age 59

John Anthony Neff... Age 59

Apr 12, 2021

Memorials are to Quest Services Inc 2608 W 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

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John Anthony Neff, of Emporia, KS passed away at his home on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the age of 59.  John was born on July 28, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents John and Shirley(White) Neff.   For several years,...

Mary "Maxine" Johnson..... Age 67

Mary "Maxine" Johnson..... Age 67

Apr 1, 2021

Memorials: Maxine Johnson Memorial Fund

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Mary Maxine was born July 28, 1953, at Stockton, CA. She was the daughter of Henery Alfred Tanner and Mary Elise Eudoris (McIntire). She was raised in Missouri, moving to make her home in Osawatomie Kansas around 1972, she later returned to Drexel, MO, for a time. Until returning...

Anna Mae Tschantz... Age 88

Anna Mae Tschantz... Age 88

Mar 13, 2021

Memorials: Foster Grandparent Program of Paola

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Anna Mae Tschantz passed away on March 13, 2021. She was born in Vernonia, Oregon to Raymond S.Downs and Clara E. (Alsdorf) Downs on October 30, 1932.

She married Thomas Peter Tschantz in Waterloo, Oregon and they had six children: Thomas Tschantz Jr. (Connie), Hazel Cunningham...

James Andrew "Jim" Jenkins... Age 72

James Andrew "Jim" Jenkins... Age 72

Mar 13, 2021

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grady’s Kids.

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James (Jim) Andrew Jenkins, of LaCygne, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 13 at the age of 72.  Jim was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 31, 1948 to Ray and Loretta Warf Jenkins.  He graduated from Fontana High School in 1967.  He...

Lupe Marta... Age 56

Lupe Marta... Age 56

Mar 7, 2021

Cremation

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorials are to Hope Lodge of Kansas City or Olathe Hospice House

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Guadalupe “Lupe” Marta age 56 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday March 7, 2021 at Olathe Hospice House.

Lupe was born June 19, 1964 in...

Dwain Ray Seltz.... Age 63

Dwain Ray Seltz.... Age 63

Mar 3, 2021

Memorials: American Legion Post #156

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Dwain Ray Seltz age 63 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Dwain was born October 16, 1957 in Abilene, TX. He was the third of four children born to Bobby Earl and Norma Lee (Jones) Seltz. He graduated from Klein Oak...

Walter G. Slater Jr...... Age 76

Walter G. Slater Jr...... Age 76

Mar 1, 2021

Memorials: Osawatomie Senior Services-Osawatomie Food Pantry

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Walter Gay Slater Jr. age 76 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday March 1, 2021 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie.

Walter was born July 12, 1944 in Topeka, KS. He was the youngest of four children born to Walter Gay Sr. and Mayble Leana (Cline) Slater....

Stan Pasini.... Age 67

Stan Pasini.... Age 67

Feb 21, 2021

No formal service is scheduled at this time.

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Stan L. Pasini age 67 of Fontana, KS died Sunday February 21, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Stan was born January 17, 1954 in Leavenworth, KS. He grew up in Olathe where he attended high school.

After school, Stan went to work...

Michael Warren Mcdaniel..... Age 48

Michael Warren Mcdaniel..... Age 48

Feb 19, 2021

In Lieu plants/flowers donations are to Franklin County Cancer Foundation, INC 215 South Main Ottawa, KS 66067

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On Friday February 19, 2021, Warren McDaniel, loving son, brother and uncle, passed away at the age of 48.

Warren was born in Paola, Kansas on March 23, 1972. He graduated from Central Heights High...

James Allen Morrison... Age 71

James Allen Morrison... Age 71

Feb 19, 2021

Memorials are to the Miami County Cancer Foundation

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James Allen “Jim” Morrison age 71 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday February 19, 2021 at University of Kansas Medical Center.

Jim was born February 14, 1950 in Paola, KS. He was the youngest of three born to Clarence and Bernice (Conklin) Morrison. Jim grew...

David John Fette.... Age 60

David John Fette.... Age 60

Feb 13, 2021

The family requests you dress casual at the visitation and Celebration of Life.

Memorial:

"We encourage people to donate blood to their local donation center."

Monetary donations can be made to the USD 368 Endowment Association to go toward trade school scholarships. https://usd368.revtrak.net/Endowment-Donations/

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David John Fette, age 60,...

Donald Lee Lilleston.... Age 84

Donald Lee Lilleston.... Age 84

Jan 30, 2021

Memorials are to the Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary 23595 W. 223rd Spring Hill, KS 66083 or Fellowship of Grace 8501 Tom Watson Parkway Parkville, MO  64152

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Donald Lee Lilleston age 84 of Paola, Kansas died Saturday January 30, 2021 at his home.

Don was born February 1, 1936 in Westwood,...

Mary Louise Gibbons... Age 88

Mary Louise Gibbons... Age 88

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Louise Gibbons age 88 of Osawatomie, Kansas was surrounded by family and friends as she made her departure of this earthly life-and arrived in Heaven on Monday January 25, 2021.

Mary (Evinger) Gibbons was born June 28, 1932 in Osawatomie, KS.  She was the youngest ‘baby girl’ born to Roscoe and Dana Evinger. Mary grew up...

Ruth Elizabeth Bolling.... Age 98

Ruth Elizabeth Bolling.... Age 98

Jan 25, 2021

Memorials are to Regina's Rescue send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064

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Ruth Elizabeth Bolling age 98 of Garnett, KS formerly of Osawatomie, KS died Monday January 25, 2021 at Parkview Heights Nursing Home in Garnett, KS.

Ruth was born June 16, 1922 in Nashua, MO. She was...

Virginia Mae Rutter... Age 98

Virginia Mae Rutter... Age 98

Jan 22, 2021

Virginia will be cremated and there will be a service at a later date.

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Virginia Mae Rutter age 98 of Osawatomie, KS died January 22, 2021 at Miami County Medical Center.

Full obituary will follow when available

Willis Roy "Bill" Graves... Age 73

Willis Roy "Bill" Graves... Age 73

Jan 15, 2021

Willis Roy “Bill” Graves age 73 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday January 15, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.

Bill was born August 5, 1947 in Osawatomie, Kansas. He was the youngest of five children born to Charles Lawrence and Bertha Lee (Gooden) Graves. He grew up in Osawatomie. Graduating with the Osawatomie High...

Ava Tyan Fanning.... Age 67

Ava Tyan Fanning.... Age 67

Jan 8, 2021

Ava Tyan Fanning age 67 died Friday January 8, 2021 at North Point in Paola.

Tyan was born November 20, 1953 in Colony, KS. She was born to Alvin ”Tex” Clayton and Ruth Hazel (Ray) Dilliner. She grew up in Linn County where she attended the Prairie View School District.

After high school, Tyan went...

Nancy Jean (Reed) Schieber... Age 69

Nancy Jean (Reed) Schieber... Age 69

Jan 2, 2021

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Osawatomie Food Pantry, where she and David volunteered.  Food donations can be coordinated, by calling the food pantry at (913) 755-2146.  Monetary donations can be made in the name of the Osawatomie Food Pantry and sent in care of the Shelter Insurance Agency, 526 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 66064....

Mary Elizabeth Martin.... Age 67

Mary Elizabeth Martin.... Age 67

Jan 2, 2021

No Formal Service scheduled at this time.

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Mary Elizabeth Martin age 67 of LaCygne, KS died Saturday January 2, 2021 at her home.

Mary was born November 17, 1953 in Gardner, KS. She was the fifth child in her blended family of ten.  Born to Harold Francis and Elizabeth Belle (Fields) Martin....

Delores Ann Smith... Age 68

Delores Ann Smith... Age 68

Dec 31, 2020

Cremation

Memorials are to the Delores Smith Memorial Fund

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Delores Ann (Williams) Smith passed Thursday December 31, 2020 at Hospice of Olathe Medical Center.

Delores Ann  “Dee” (Williams) Smith was born February 4 1952 in Osawatomie Kansas as the second born of Lawrence Wesley Williams Sr and Edwina Marie (Briggs)...

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