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Robert Argyle Denney

Robert Argyle Denney

Mar 13, 2024

Lifelong Neodesha resident Robert “Bob” Argyle Denney, 77 was welcomed with open arms into Our Father’s Heavenly Kingdom on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. 

Bob was born on March 12, 1947 in Neodesha, Kansas to Marvin and Novella (Knoles) Denney. After graduating from Neodesha High School in 1965. Bob then graduated from Pittsburg State University Vo-Tech program as a certified Master Welder....

James William Fields

James William Fields

Mar 9, 2024

James William “Bill” Fields passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. He wished to transfer his membership from Zion Lutheran Church, Independence, Kansas to his Father’s Heavenly Kingdom.

He was born on January 21, 1929 at his parent’s farm southwest of Buxton, KS. James’ parents were Samuel Loren and Bessie Fields. They preceded him in death. He also...

Warren Claude Townsend

Warren Claude Townsend

Mar 6, 2024

            Warren Claude Townsend was born July 9, 1940, to Eddie and Katherine Ward Townsend in Atchison, KS and passed on March 6, 2024 in Independence, KS.  He attended Wichita Public Schools, graduating from North High in 1958.  In high school Warren ran cross country, played tennis and was on the swim team where he set...

Jason Wade Arnold

Jason Wade Arnold

Feb 24, 2024

Jason Wade Arnold, born to Lyle F. Arnold and Debra Jane Arnold on 10/20/76, passed on to his eternal home on 2/24/24 at Specialty Hospital in Wichita, KS.

Jason loved to be outdoors, and treasured time spent with his family.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and kind heart.

Survivors include his daughter, Emily Arnold, sons Keller Erwin and...

Ida Marie Clegg

Ida Marie Clegg

Feb 9, 2024

Marie Cranor Clegg, a beloved resident of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024.  Born Ida Marie Cranor on February 12, 1925, in Neodesha, Kansas to John Marion Cranor and Mary Letisha (Tish) Kuntz Cranor, she was the youngest of three children. Marie grew up in Neodesha where she graduated from Neodesha High School in 1943 and...

Druecilla Joan McLean

Druecilla Joan McLean

Feb 6, 2024

Druecilla Joan McLean, 94 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away at Fredonia Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Neodesha City Cemetery on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2:00pm. 

 

Druecilla Joan Cook was born on September 16, 1929, in Osage City, Kansas.  She moved to Baldwin City Kansas with her father Melvin and mother Jessie Cook....

Irene Isabell Reece

Irene Isabell Reece

Feb 3, 2024

Irene Katzer (Linvill) Reece passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 102 at Morningstar Care Homes of Neodesha.

Irene Isabell Reece was born August 9, 1921, to Wenzel and Louise (Huss) Katzer on a farm west of Neodesha. She attended the Neodesha schools except for four years when she attended Oak Grove country school. She graduated from NHS...

Dale Louis DeVoe

Dale Louis DeVoe

Jan 21, 2024

Dale Louis DeVoe, 89, of Neodesha, Kansas, formerly of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by family. Dale was born July 2, 1934 in rural Elm Creek, Nebraska, the son of Claude Lester and Rena May (Milton) DeVoe. He graduated from Elm Creek High School at the age of 16.

 

Dale is a retired Operations/Engineering Consultant having traveled...

Roger Allan Williams

Roger Allan Williams

Jan 17, 2024

Roger Allan Williams, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Neodesha Care and Rehab. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Loran Fawcett Chapel and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Roger was born on July 18, 1965 in Chanute, Kansas to Robert and Ruby (Greer) Williams. Roger was a 1985 graduate...

Richard Olin Kauth

Richard Olin Kauth

Jan 15, 2024

Richard Olin Kauth passed away on January 15, 2024. Richard was born November 28, 1938, in Fredonia, Kansas to Olin and Geneva Kauth.

Richard grew up on a farm south of Fredonia. He attended Bell Country School, later graduating from Fredonia High School in 1957. Continuing his education he attended Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, OK, before graduating from Draughon’s College...

Dorothy Evelyn Singhurst

Dorothy Evelyn Singhurst

Jan 15, 2024

Dorothy Evelyn (Beeman) Singhurst, 99 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away peacefully at Neodesha Care and Rehab on Monday, January 15, 2024.

 

The only daughter of Ray and Ava (Surman) Beeman, Dorothy was born on November 21, 1924, in Fredonia, Kansas. Dorothy attended the Thayer and Neodesha school systems and on March 1, 1942, she married the love of her life, Louis...

Augusta Michelle Erbe

Augusta Michelle Erbe

Jan 13, 2024

Augusta Michelle (Taylor) Erbe, age 50 of Altoona, Kansas passed away January 13, 2024, during a short stay at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Augusta was born to Lola Taylor on April 24, 1973, in Neodesha, Kansas, where she attended school and later received her GED. Augusta had one daughter, Aushtin Vanveen of Altoona, Kansas, whom she was close with....

Debra Elaine Brown

Debra Elaine Brown

Jan 5, 2024

 

Debra Elaine Brown, 66 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Debra was born on August 24, 1957 in Neodesha to David and Marie Brown. Debbie attended the Mound Valley, Kansas schools. In 1978 she met her partner, John Glasgow and the two made their home in Neodesha. Through the years, Debbie worked various jobs...

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Dec 25, 2023

Juanita Smith, beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away on December 25,2023, Juanita was born on August 2, 1926, in Vernon County, Missouri to Wilson and Emma SheetsJuanita led a life filled with love and warmth. She cherished her family deeply and found joy in their presence. Juanita's dedication to her loved ones was unwavering, and she leaves behind cherished...

Marylyn Sue Willits

Marylyn Sue Willits

Dec 3, 2023

Marylyn Sue Willits, 84 passed away at Morningstar Care Homes of Neodesha on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Marylyn was born on January 7, 1939 in Havana, Kansas to Dorris and Verna (Barnhart) Thompson. Marylyn was a loving and giving person her entire life, and her love and dedication to learning will continue. Following Marylyn's wishes her body was donated to...

Earl Dale Russell

Earl Dale Russell

Nov 16, 2023

  Earl “Dale” Russell, 95, of Neodesha, Kansas, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. He was born April 18, 1928 in Altoona, Kansas, the son of Charley E. and Sadie (Carver) Russell. Dale attended school in Altoona, where he graduated in 1946. On May 28, 1950 at the Altoona Presbyterian Church, Dale married...

Jerry Leroy Elkins Sr.

Jerry Leroy Elkins Sr.

Nov 15, 2023

 

Jerry Leroy Elkins passed away on November 15, 2023,  in Manhattan, KS.  Jerry was born in Neodesha on February 4, 1941 to Esley E. Elkins Jr and Tina L Bird Williams.  Services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Loran Fawcett Funeral Home, Neodesha, KS.

Jerry graduated from Neodesha High School in 1959. ...

Carlyne L. Spoonemore

Carlyne L. Spoonemore

Nov 5, 2023

Carlyne L. Spoonemore, a beloved family matriarch, peacefully passed away on November 5th, 2023, in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born on August 27th, 1937, in Altoona, Kansas to Roy and Edna Dannels. Carlyne's vibrant life and unwavering dedication to her loved ones will always be cherished and remembered.Throughout her life, Carlyne worked in various places, displaying her unparalleled work ethic...

Kenneth John Meehan

Kenneth John Meehan

Nov 1, 2023

 

          Kenneth “Kenny” John Meehan, 67, a resident of Neodesha, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha, KS.  Kenny was born to William Edward and Antoinette Marie (Manfre) Meehan on June 26, 1956, in Pittsburg, KS.  He attended Pius X high school, Lincoln, NE.

          Kenny was self-employed in the...

Cheryl Bly

Cheryl Bly

Oct 31, 2023

 

Cheryl (Chambers) Bly, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in St. Joseph Missouri.

Cheryl was born August 5, 1950, to John Claude and Thelma (Smith) Chambers in Humbolt, Kansas. Upon graduation from Humbolt High School, the family moved to Neodesha, KS where Cheryl worked with her parents in their jewelry store, Chambers Jewelry. Cheryl married Marcel (Marc)...

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