Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
William H. Hampson
August 12, 2025
William Herbert Hampson, age 87, of Wellsville, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at The Heritage of Overland Park.
William was born March 28, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, the younger of two sons born to Herbert H. and Alma (Yarnell) Hampson. He grew up and attended school in LaCygne Rural High School, graduating with the Class of 1956.
Following graduation,...
Steven Wesley Chandler
August 12, 2025
Steven Wesley Chandler, age 82, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1943 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho the son of Archie and Margaret Granberg Chandler. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. Steve was united in marriage to Janet Biggers in 1991. He worked as a...
Richard Lee Castor
August 10, 2025
Richard Lee Castor, age 65, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Richard was born May 20, 1960, the only son of Dallas Junior and Evelyn Dolores (Jeffries) Castor. He grew up in Missouri and attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, graduating with the Class of 1978.
Following high school, Richard worked for Wintech and Schreibers in Monett, Missouri. In...
Hal Scott McAtee
August 8, 2025
Hal Scott McAtee, age 74, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Hal was born March 19, 1951, in Council Grove, Kansas, the second of three children born to Ralph F. and Naomi A. (Nichols) McAtee. He grew up in Council Grove and attended local schools. He played fullback on the football team all four years. Hal graduated with...
Rosanne Marie Smithhisler
August 6, 2025
Rosanne Marie Smithhisler, age 74, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.
Rosie was born on October 10, 1950, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She was one of five children born to Harold and Betty Jean (Freeman) Dutcher. Growing up, Rosie’s family moved often, eventually settling in Parker, Kansas, where she attended high...
Anthony "Tony" Alan Tomblin Sr.
July 29, 2025
Anthony Alan Tomblin Sr., age 52, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at KU Medical Center.
Tony was born on February 2, 1973, in Streeter, Illinois. He was the third of seven children born to William Tomblin and Laura Swindall. He spent his early years in Illinois before moving to Florida at the age of 15 in...
Diane Marie (Davis) Lewis
June 28, 2025
Diane Marie Lewis, 79, formerly Diane Marie Davis, went to her heavenly home on June 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas
She was born to parents Harold Frederick Davis and Inez Josephine Anderson on April 25, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island.
Diane loved her Lord and was a devoted member of Glendale Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Her devout faith led her to...
Jessica Cae Pritchett
June 26, 2025
Jessica Cae Pritchett, age 43, of Parker, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after a year long battle with Cervical Cancer.
Jessica was born on August 30, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Eldon and Paula Marie (Godfrey) Pritchett. She was raised in Parker, Kansas, where she attended school and was lovingly...
John Robert Kierl
May 31, 2025
John Robert Kierl age 69 of Osawatomie, KS passed away at his home Saturday May 31, 2025.
He was born on September 18, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas to Jerome Kierl and Jacqueline Schmidt. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School until his freshman year when he transferred to Paola High School. John began working at a young age. During high school,...
Wayne Eldon Long
May 24, 2025
Wayne Eldon Long, age 82, of Parker, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Wayne was born on July 3, 1942, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Homer Leon and Margaret Ethel (Collins) Long. He was one of three children and grew up in Parker, where he graduated from Parker Rural High School with the class of 1960. Following his...
Patricia "Patsy" Dykes
May 20, 2025
Patricia Lenora “Patsy” Dykes, age 86, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.
Born August 11, 1938, in Greeley, Patsy was the youngest of three daughters born to Stephen Adolph and Cecelia Frances (Gelhaus) Rues. She was a proud graduate of Greeley High School, Class of 1956.
On July 22, 1958, Patsy was...
Bonnie Ruth Patton
May 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Ruth Patton, loving mother and grandmother.
Bonnie was born on November 13, 1936, in Somerset, Kansas. She passed away peacefully at her home in Paola, Kansas, on May 18, with her family present.
Bonnie was a very hard worker and put herself through nursing school at Fort Scott Community College...
Shaun Robert Arehart
May 16, 2025
Shaun Robert Arehart, age 42, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Shaun was born on November 15, 1982, in Norton, Kansas. He was the eldest child and only son of Robert Dean and Charlanda Sue (Paden) Arehart. He grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, and attended Osawatomie High School, where he made many lasting friendships.
After high school, Shaun...
Ronnie Dean Willson
May 10, 2025
Ronnie Dean Willson age 69 of Osawatomie, KS passed Saturday May 10, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center.
Full obituary will follow when available.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Teresa Pauline Godfrey
May 7, 2025
Teresa Pauline Godfrey, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Donnie and Alberta England Daulton. She spent many years as a caregiver in the Ursuline Academy. She was a member of the Cross Point Church in Osawatomie. Teresa loved her family dearly. She...
Pamela (Carver) Briggs
May 6, 2025
Pamela Carver, Briggs, wife Mom, sister Grandma and Friend) faded from life May 6, 2025 in Nowata, Oklahoma.
Pamela was an Osawatomie graduate with the class of 1980.
Pamela was cremated and a celebration of life will be at a later date.
Richard Cleo Landess
May 4, 2025
Richard Cleo Landess, age 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Rock Creek of Ottawa.
Richard was born on October 6, 1940, in Wellsville, Kansas, the youngest of three children and the only son of Claude Franklin and Cecel Naomi (Hay) Landess. He grew up in a hardworking family and graduated from Ottawa High School...
Evelyn June (Cox) Roberts
May 3, 2025
Tribute to Evelyn June (Cox) Roberts
Evelyn June (Cox) Roberts of Overland Park, Kansas, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Evelyn was a remarkable woman whose legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit will forever be cherished. She was born on October 3, 1929, in Elsmore, Kansas, and was the middle child of Lloyd...
Carolyn Jane Servais
April 22, 2025
Carolyn Jane Servais, age 76, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on December 29, 1948, in Garnett, Kansas, to Eldon Orn and Marie (Townsley) Giles. She was one of two children. Carolyn graduated from Greeley High School with the class of 1966.
On June 14, 1969,...
Patricia Gwen “Trish” Mundell
April 15, 2025
Patricia Gwen “Trish” Mundell, age 66, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.
Trish was born on October 21, 1958, in Port Jervis, New York, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Cummings) Hotzler. One of six siblings, Trish grew up in a lively, close-knit family. She spent her final two years of high...
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