Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
Kathy Jo Kraus
April 3, 2026
Kathy Jo Kraus was born November 3rd, 1956, in Paola, Kansas to Joe Kraus and Alice (Weatherbie) Wheeler. She grew up in Lane, Kansas where she attended schools in Lane and at Central Heights. She graduated from Central Heights High School with the class of 1975.
Kathy was united in marriage to Dennis Fredricks in Ottawa, Kansas May 13th, 1978. To...
James Dale Cortner
March 20, 2026
James Dale Cortner, lovingly known as "Jim", passed away on March 20, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 81. Jim was born in Seattle, Washington on May 11, 1945.Jim had a deep love for life and all it had to offer, especially the joy of traveling and embracing new experiences. Among his favorite traditions was his annual trip...
Keith Allen Baird
March 14, 2026
Keith Allen Baird, age 85, left this earth on March 14th 2026. Keith was surrounded by his loving family, caregivers at the Meadowbrook Long Term Care of Gardner, KS., and members of St Croix Hospice.
Keith was born January 3rd 1941, in the rural agricultural community of Cadmus, Kansas, to Harold E and L Maude Baird. He was preceded in death...
Donna Jean Smith
March 9, 2026
Donna Jean Smith, age 84, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Donna was born December 1, 1941, in Osawatomie, Kansas. She was the third of five children born to Wendell and Dorothy (Orr) Turner. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1959.
On January 16, 1967, Donna and Clarence Smith were united...
Justin Dion Smith
March 9, 2026
Justin Dion Smith, age 56, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026.
Justin was born November 2, 1969, in Paola, Kansas. He was the fourth of five children born to Clarence James and Donna Jean (Turner) Smith. He grew up in Osawatomie and attended school there, graduating with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1988.
Following high school, Justin enlisted...
Dale Eugene Prothe
March 7, 2026
Dale Eugene Prothe, age 81, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1944 the son of Barney and Edna Gerken Prothe. He graduated from Paola High School in the Class of 1962 and played football during school. He was united in marriage to Linda Benus on October 31, 1977. He was a driver...
Susan Elaine Dempsey
March 5, 2026
Susan Elaine Dempsey, age 71, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1954 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Orville D. and Mary F. Meiers Sumrall. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in the Class of 1972. Susan was united in marriage to Garrett Dempsey Jr. on February 12, 1972. He died as...
Leo Francis Hoehn
February 27, 2026
Leo Francis Hoehn, age 92, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home. He was born September 26, 1933, in Lenexa, Kansas. Leo was the fifth of seven children born to Max and Irene (Klein) Hoehn.
On July 20, 1957, Leo was united in marriage to Margaret Riggs at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...
Vickie Elaine Smith
February 24, 2026
We celebrate the beautiful and meaningful life of Vickie Elain Smith — a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, faithful servant of God, dedicated professional, beloved sister, and cherished friend.
Vickie was born on November 21, 1955, in Paola, Kansas, to Elaine Linville and Howard Shelby. From the very beginning, her life was grounded in family, love, and strong...
Marty Leach
February 17, 2026
Martin Wayne "Marty" Leach, age 58, Lane, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1967 in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Harold "Butch" and Nadine Davis Leach. After graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1986, Marty went to work as a heavy equipment operator for APAC and finished his career with Haupt Construction. Marty...
Edwena Brooks Bastion
February 16, 2026
Edwena Brooks Bastion, age 93, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Osawatomie. She was often lovingly referred to as “Eddy” or “Eddie” by her many friends and family.
Edwena was born on April 4, 1932, in Foley, Alabama, to Lena Mae Hall and William T. Hall. She grew up in the deep...
Holly Thomson
February 14, 2026
Josephine Hollace Thomson (Holly) was born 30 September 1943 at Winfield General Hospital
in Winfield, Kansas. Holly passed away at 12:30 A.M. at a nursing home in Sedan , Kansas. Holly was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Piggott Thomson. her father, James Hollister Thomson, and her half brother Martin Thadf Kinnaman. Holly is survived by her brother James Otis...
Carol Ann Hinote
February 14, 2026
Carol Ann Hinote, age 78, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at North Point Skilled Living in Paola, Kansas.
Carol was born November 22, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas. She was one of three children born to Alexander and Helen F. (Abel) Giesick. Carol spent the majority of her childhood in Hoisington, KS. Then the family moved to...
Richard L. Canon
February 11, 2026
Richard L. Canon, 74, passed peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and love that will never be forgotten.
Born on April 12, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Helen Canon, Richard came into this world alongside his twin brother, Ralph who passed earlier this year. And a sister, Christine Burke, and carried in his...
Bruce David Silvest
February 1, 2026
Bruce David Silvest, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1957 in Cresco, Iowa the son of Stanley and Arlene Hutchens Silvest. He entered the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country for ten years. He then went to work in the civilian world. He retired from PepsiCo. Bruce...
Geneva Carolyn Mitzner
January 25, 2026
Geneva Carolyn (Rash) Mitzner, to many known as “Neva”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Up until the end, Neva maintained her kindness and grace and expressed her appreciation of love for family, making sure that everyone by her side knew how much she loved them.
Neva was born...
Mary S. Zimmerman
January 24, 2026
Mary Sue Zimmerman, age 88, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1937, in Parker, Kansas, to parents Roy Lee and Mary Loucinda Smith.
Mary was the beloved wife of David Zimmerman and a devoted mother to Carol Byard and Danny Zimmerman. She was a cherished mother-in-law to Jim Byard and a proud grandmother to Jennifer...
Lawrence L. Delana
January 23, 2026
Lawrence L. Delana, age 83, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Olathe Hospice House.
Lawrence was born on July 28, 1942, in Dover, Missouri. He was the fourth of seven children born to Everett B. and Melvina (Franklin) Delana. He grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated with the...
Karen Mae Kennedy
December 30, 2025
Karen Mae Kennedy, age 83, of Parker, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, Kansas.
Karen was born June 23, 1942, in Parker, Kansas. She was the second of six children born to Ralph and Ollie Mae (Bledsoe) Nickell. Karen grew up in Parker and attended local schools.
Following high school, Karen married Gerald Davison....
Wilma "Jean" Cook
December 21, 2025
Jean Cook (Hewitt), the daughter of Glenn Hewitt and Neva Haase (Long), died December 21, 2025 in Grand Junction, CO. She was born October 13, 1928 in Osawatomie, KS.
Jean and Claron Cook were married August 9, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. The couple were married 72 years. To them were born 5 children. Jean was proceeded in death by her...
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