Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

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...

March 14, 2024

Mark Allen Hadsall age 59 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday March 14, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Mark was born March 22, 1964 in Miami County Medical Center in Paola, KS. He was the second child born to Bernard and Carolyn (Murphy) Hadsall. He grew up in Hillsdale and Paola. He graduated from Paola in 1982. Mark...

March 13, 2024

Melissa Ann Taylor age 76 of Paola, KS died Wednesday March 13, 2024 at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola.

Melissa was born January 21, 1948 in Somerset, KS. She was the second of four born to Donald L. and Francis (Bradshaw) Taylor. She grew up in Osawatomie where she attended school.

Melissa had three...

March 12, 2024

On Tuesday March 12, 2024 Harriett Grace Stewart passed away at the age of 83. Her life was built on a foundation of faith, love, and family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend. She was known for her kind, caring, and generous spirit. She was equally known for her impeccable green thumb and...

March 6, 2024

Gary Dean Pearce age 57 died Wednesday March 6, 2024 in Osawatomie, KS.

Gary was born July 16, 1966 in Paola, KS. He was one of four born to Frank Leonard and Mary Jane (Pearce) Dillard. He grew up and attended school in Paola.

After high school, Gary went into the workforce. He remodeled houses,...

February 29, 2024

Mary E. Matney age 78 of Olathe, KS died Thursday February 29, 2024 at her home in Olathe, KS.

Mary was born January 4, 1946 in Enid, OK to Howard Harland and Ruth Agnes (White) Bussell. She grew up in Kansas and attended Jewel Rural High School where she graduated in 1964.

On November 20,...

February 28, 2024

Francis L Wendt, 86, Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on February 28, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital, Ottawa, Kansas.

Francis was born December 23, 1937, in Spring Hill, KS. to Max Charles and Lucretia (Berkshire) Wendt. He grew up in Spring Hill and graduated from Spring Hill High School with the Class of 1956. Francis participated in several school...

February 26, 2024

Virginia Frances Waggoner age 94 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday February 26, 2024 at Vintage Park Osawatomie. Ginger was born March 12, 1929 in Paola, KS. She was the eldest of two daughters born to Harold Ulysses and Georgia Frances (Watson) Barber.  She grew up in Osawatomie and attended Osawatomie High School where she graduated with the class of...

February 26, 2024

Patricia Anne Snow age 94 of Lane, KS died Monday, February 26, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Pat was born March 15, 1929 in Osawatomie, KS. She was the eldest of two born to Robert E. “Ted” and Twile Marie (Coburn) Laub. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Osawatomie Class of 1947.

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February 24, 2024

Robert William Harper Jr age 76 of LaCygne, KS passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS.

Bob was born July 14, 1947 in Louisburg, KS. He was the eldest of seven children born to Robert William Sr and Esther Marie (Reeves) Harper. Bob grew up in Louisburg and graduated with the...