Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

October 4, 2023

Linda Kay Sylva, age 78 of Parker, KS died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Linda was born June 30, 1945 in Bonner Springs, KS. She was the eighth of 11 children born to Robert Lonzo and Ethel May (Ledbetter) Summers. She attended and graduated from Wyandotte High School.

In 1963, Linda and...

September 30, 2023

Edward Jason Alberty, 48, went Home to Eternal Glory on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born on January 11th, 1975 at Kansas University in Kansas City, Kansas to Edmond Leroy Alberty and Valorie Kay Brady Alberty.  Ed attended public schools in Paola, Kansas before moving to Osawatomie, Kansas...

September 26, 2023

Elden Ardel Lyon age 92 of Osawatomie, KS formally of Wellsville, KS died Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Elden was born in Fall River, KS on January 23, 1931 to Amos & Lillian (Foulke) Lyon. He had one brother Jerome, 2 sisters, Iva Shinkle and Elsie Shearer that all preceded him in death....

September 23, 2023

Chester "Glenn" Gabhart age 79 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.

Glenn was born on October 25th, 1943 in Harrodsburg, KY to Chester & Lula Gabhart.  Glenn grew up, in and around, Harrodsburg, KY, where he graduated from Harrodsburg High School in Mercer County, KY.  Glenn joined the Navy...

September 18, 2023

Gary William Lewis age 83 of Paola, KS passed away Monday September 18, 2023 at Vintage Park of Paola, KS.

Gary was born November 20, 1939 in Syracuse, NY. He was the eldest of five children born to Norman Thomas and Dorthey Lois (Dowd) Lewis. He grew up in Waterville, NY where he graduated with the Waterville...

September 3, 2023

Cammie Lee Hines, 61, of Parker, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 3rd.

Cammie was born in Salina, KS on June 19, 1962.  The oldest of three daughters that blessed the marriage of Ron and Shirley Cole (Townsend). Cammie was raised in Brookville, KS where she was an avid horseback rider.  She could often be found helping...

September 2, 2023

Marie Evelyn Skeens Shelden departed this life on September 2, 2023.  Marie was born July 5, 1918 in Stanton Township, Miami County, Kansas, the second child of William Milton and Hazel Laverne Ricketts Skeens. She attended the rural school at Spring Ridge School District, graduating with other rural students in the county courthouse at Paola, Kansas.  The county superintendent...

August 30, 2023

Wava Ilene Carter age 82 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Wava was born March 25, 1941 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Wava was the eldest of six children born to Millard Franklin and Laura Elizabeth (Wood) Wyatt. She grew up in Mt. Sterling, KY until she was 12 and then...

August 29, 2023

Rilda Izora Matney Bingaman, 92, passed away peacefully to the arms of the Lord, Tuesday August 29, 2023, in Benton AR. She was born Nov 2, 1930, at home, and was the second of 6 children to Howard Matney and Lola Manchester Matney in Osawatomie KS, where she was raised. Rilda graduated in 1949 from Osawatomie High School. She...

August 22, 2023

Cass William Ernest Douglass II age 48 of Fontana, KS died Tuesday August 22, 2023.

Cass was born August 15, 1975 in Englewood, CO. He was the second of three children born to Cass William Ernest I and Deborah (Livingston) Douglass. Cass attended school at Anadarko, Oklahoma where he graduated with the class of 1993.

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August 19, 2023

Lois Mae Merritt age 88 of Osawatomie, KS died Saturday August 19, 2023 at Lifecare Center of Osawatomie.

Lois was born August 28, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. She was one of three born to Paul Willis and Mable Irene (Leaton) Merrit. She grew up in Kansas City, KS. Graduating with the Rosedale High School Class of...

August 18, 2023

Debbie Shell Henson age 50 of Osawatomie, KS died Friday August 18, 2023 at her home.

Debbie was born March 11, 1973 in Wichita, KS. She was the youngest born to Loren “Rocky” and Patty Jo (Randall) Henson. She grew up in Garden City, Kansas. Debbie graduated from Holcomb High School with the Class of 1991. She...

August 17, 2023

Roger Allen Barker age 74 of Paola, KS died Thursday August 17, 2023 at his home.

Roger was born June 25, 1949 in Osawatomie, KS. Son of Robert Dean and Dorothy Maxine (Conrad) Barker. He attended Osawatomie High School, graduating with the class of 1967. On January 21, 1968, Roger enlisted in the United States Navy. He...

August 14, 2023

Jefferson Perky Cole age 70 of Richmond, KS formerly of Osawatomie died Monday August 14, 2023 at his home surround by his wife and daughters.

Jeff was born June 23, 1953 in Paola, KS. He was one of six born to Jefferson Irvin “Perkey” and Dorothy Louise (Veilbig) Cole. Jeff grew up in Osawatomie where he attended...

August 11, 2023

Suzanne Bea Hood age 81 of Osawatomie, KS passed away Friday August 11, 2023 at her home.

Suzanne was born January 5, 1942 in Albia, IA. She was the younger of two born to John William and Mary Evelyn (Newell) Foulkes. She attended school in Albia and graduated from Albia High School. After high school, Suzanne attended...

August 1, 2023

Rita Faye Hayden age 90 of Butler, MO died Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler, where she lived the last 10 years.

Rita was born October 19, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of eight children born to Joseph Alexander and Minnie Ethel (Morrow) Cortner. Rita grew up in Osawatomie where she...

July 19, 2023

“My Little Annala” is what her mama called her, Anni (Friedl) Kennedy age 84 of Osawatomie, KS died Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.

Anni was born October 6, 1938 in Nuremberg, Germany. She was the daughter of Michael Friedl and Herman & Margaret (Albrecht) Markert. Anni grew up and attended school in Nuremberg. After...

July 16, 2023

Robert (Bob) Lee Smith age 88 of Paola, KS died Sunday July 16, 2023 at North Point Nursing.

Bob was born May 25, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Son of Willis and Alberta Faye (Foster) Smith. He attended school at Osawatomie where he graduated with the class of 1953.

After high school, Bob enlisted in...

July 16, 2023

Donna Nickell Memorial Fund

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Donna Jane Nickell age 75 of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday July 16, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.

Donna was born March 18, 1948 in Garnett, KS. She was the third of five children born to Donald Dale and Barbara Jean (Adams) Meeker. She attended school in Garnett and...

July 12, 2023

Frances A. McCourt age 81 of Lane, KS passed away July 12, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.

Frances Adrienne Edgeworth born June 13, 1942 in Houston, Harris County, Texas to Bobbie Fay Minshew and Donald Mark Edgeworth. She moved with her family to Paola, Kansas in 1949 where she attended school and graduated from Paola High School...