Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

June 22, 2024

Amanda Lou Land went home to be with her Lord, and her beloved Charles, on June 22, 2024 while residing at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield, Kansas. She was 95 years of age.

Amanda was born November 22, 1928, in Cass County, Missouri, near Drexel. She was the third child of Ray and Lillie (Musick) Maloney. Amanda grew...

June 8, 2024

William R. Butler, Jr. was born to William Russell and Augusta (Hartley) Butler on July 15, 1929, in Paola, Kansas.  He left this earth peacefully on June 8, 2024, after a life very well lived.  He was a lifetime member of the Osawatomie Community where he attended Osawatomie schools, graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1947. He was honored...

June 5, 2024

George Henry Diehm, 90, of Parker, KS, husband of Loretta (Edwards) Diehm died June 5, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center. George was born June 5, 1934, to Henry and Grayce (Kizer) Diehm. He was raised on a farm 4 miles north of Parker.

George graduated from Parker High School in 1952. He joined the...

June 4, 2024

Marilyn Evelyn Waddle, 88, of Lane, Kansas died June 4, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by her family.  Marilyn suffered a stroke on May 29, 2024.  Marilyn was born March 4, 1936 at home north of Lane.  Her parents were George Albert and Laura Evelyn (Dawson) Johnston. Her siblings were James Martin, Norman Lee, Vivian Irene and Wilma...

June 1, 2024

Marion Earl Sylva, age 81 of Parker, KS died Saturday June 1, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Marion was born January 13, 1943 in Kansas City, KS. He was the second of four children born to Earnest and Nora Ilene (Zeller) Sylva. He attended and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1962.

In 1963, Marion...

May 30, 2024

Joe Edward McVey age 66 of Paola, KS died Thursday May 30, 2024 at his home.

Joe was born October 1, 1957 in Garnett, KS. He was the third of four children born to Hillery Allen and Betty Maxine (Dozier) McVey. He attended school at Paola High School. In July of 1976, Joe enlisted in the United...

May 29, 2024

Michael Joseph Ray age 73 of Spring Hill, KS died Wednesday May 29, 2024 at his home.

Michael was born June 19, 1950 in Colby, KS. He was born to Alvie Theodore and Marjorie May (Owens) Ray. He attended high school in Longton, KS. Michael then attended Pittsburg State University.

Then in 1969, Michael enlisted...

May 20, 2024

Diana Dee Wright age 81 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday May 20, 2024 at North Point Nursing Home in Paola, KS.

Diana was born July 16, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was the eldest of three born to Frank Hubert and Rosalie Lillian (Robinson) Bowker. She graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1960....

May 9, 2024

Randall Jay “Randy” Crisler age 62 of Lane, KS died Thursday May 9th, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center.

Randy was born October 03, 1961 in North Kansas City, MO. He was the eldest of two, born to Larry L. and Janet Ann (Elder) Crisler. Growing up he attended Oak Park High School and graduated from Liberty Senior...

May 6, 2024

Sharon Lynn (Byers) Davey, 73 year old resident of Osawatomie, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas.

Sharon was born on August 9, 1950 to Harry L. and Velma (Clark) Byers. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1968.

Sharon married the...

May 2, 2024

Donna Marie Darner, age 79, of rural Lane, Kansas, passed away May 2, 2024.

Family will meet with friends for Donna’s visitation on Friday May 10, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm, Eddy Birchard Funeral Home, 203 Main, Osawatomie, Kansas, 66064. Her funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday May 11, 2024 at Osawatomie...

May 2, 2024

Wilma Mae (Tice) Hays died May 2, 2024 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osawatomie, KS. She was the only child born to Walter C. and Daisy E. (Coker) Tice. She was born July 18, 1931, at Newman Memorial Hospital in Emporia, KS. She spent her early childhood in the Madison, KS area and Elk County north of Longton,...

May 1, 2024

Bonnie McMechan, 92 of Fontana, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home. Bonnie was born on December 7, 1931 in North Platte, Nebraska, the third child of William McKinley and Chloe Ethel (Gilbert) Ross.

She came to Kansas in 1954 and met William Jennings McMechan.  They were united in marriage in 1954. They began...

April 29, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Castro Deleon Jr age 46, of Osawatomie Kansas died April 29th, 2024 at his home due to natural causes.

He was born March 12th, 1978 to Daniel Deleon Sr and Teresa Miller in Aransas Pass, TX. He was the older sibling to his only brother, Tony Deleon.

He attended East Elementary School and...

April 28, 2024

Donald Bruce Zuel age 81 passed away at 5:30pm on April 28th while in the presence of his loving family. Don was born in a farm house on the outskirts of Louisburg, Kansas. He graduated high school from Paola High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Navy. In 1961, Don met Ellie May Gulick...

April 26, 2024

Patty Marie Conklin departed this world on a beautiful spring day with family by her side.

Patty was born at home in rural Fontana, KS to parents Lena May Hicks and Ralph Earl Hicks.  A curly-headed child, she was often compared to Shirley Temple.  Patty began school in Oroville, CA where her family had relocated for work.  ...

April 21, 2024

Kathe Marlene Norris, age 62, of Paola, KS passed from this earth with family by her side on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Kathe was born on September 12,1961 to Charles Jerome and Nancy D. (Russell) Norris. She grew up in Kansas City, KS and attended J. C. Harmon high school where she graduated with the class of...

April 15, 2024

Patricia "Pat" June Watson, 86, of Lane, Kansas, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas. Pat was the beloved daughter of Robert and Ellen Whitaker.

Patricia met her husband Merle while she was working at the McCallons Cafe in Osawatomie, Kansas in 1955.  They unified their marriage...

April 10, 2024

David Leon Dennis Jr, 81, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Nevada, MO. He was born in North Hornell, NY, on October 21, 1942 the son of David and Ernestine (Adams) Dennis. David was a kind, caring, gentle man who will be deeply missed by his loved ones.

David attended Williamsport, PA Technical Institute following graduation...

March 14, 2024

Brent E. Waggoner, 63, of Osawatomie, Kansas went to his heavenly home on March 14, 2024 at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Brent was born on February 22, 1961 to Raymond and Virginia Waggoner of Osawatomie Kansas.  He grew up and spent his life in Osawatomie, Kansas.  He graduated from Osawatomie High School...