Neodesha, Kansas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Neodesha, Kansas & Surrounding Areas
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Gregory Dean Buster
Apr 27, 2025
Gregory Dean Buster, 63, of Neodesha, KS, passed away on April 27, 2025, at Wilson Medical Center following a heroic battle with heart disease. Greg was born in Chanute, KS, on March 17, 1962. Son of Buddy Dean and Anita “Mack” Colleene Buster. He was a devoted husband to Paula Theresa (Willard) Buster. They married on September 28, 1984, in...
Karla Sue Jordan
Apr 17, 2025
Karla Sue (Jones) Jordan born to Gary and Alberta (Steele) Jones on October 30, 1964 in Fredonia, KS passed away gracefully alongside her children on April 17th, 2025.
She is preceeded in death by her parents, Gary and Alberta Jones.
She is survived by her children; Kayla R Jordan, Michael A. Jordan and Grace F. Jordan, her grandchildren; Leigha, Julian, Byron, Kaleena,...
Troy David Spears
Apr 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Troy Spears, who passed away at his home suddenly in his sleep on April 6, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his father and son. Troy is remembered by Mother Sue Demoret, 2 sisters Vicki Lee, Roberta Forslund, 1 brother Robert Spears (Pete), 2 daughters, Megan Ewan and husband...
Patricia "Patti" Payne
Mar 25, 2025
Surrounded by family, Patricia Payne, 80, of New Braunfels, passed away at home March 25, 2025. Patti was born on August 26, 1944, in Earlton, Kansas to Cecil and Mildred (Hibler) Arnold. After graduating from high school in Chanute, Kansas where she was a member of the drum core, Patti attended Kansas State University.
She became the bride of Henry “Hank”...
Cecil "Bud" Wm. Shoop
Mar 11, 2025
Cecil "Bud" Wm. Shoop was born on June 28, 1932, to Walter "Wayne" Shoop and Ruth May Larcom in Neodesha, Kansas.
Bud attended schools in Neodesha, graduating in 1950. His was the first class to graduate from the "new gym". During high school he helped build "The Dinner" at 2nd and Main that later became the "Dairy Queen".
Bud started working on...
Neila N. Pearce
Mar 5, 2025
Neila Nanette (Mast) Pearce, 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of rural Neodesha, KS, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She was born in Winfield, KS, on December 19, 1934, the second of three children to Lester Casius Mast and Mary Majorie (Lowry) Mast. Her family lived on oil leases is KS and OK until 1952. When...
Dian Scofield Zillner
Mar 4, 2025
Dian Scofield Zillner passed away on March 4, 2005, in Palm Springs, Calif., at the age of 92. She was born in Neodesha, Kan., in 1932. Her parents were Flossie (Ally) and James Scofield of Neodesha. After living in Independence, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., the family returned to Neodesha in 1945. Dian graduated from Neodesha High School in 1951....
Janice Louise Snyder
Feb 28, 2025
Janice L. Snyder got her angel wings after her battle with cancer, on February 28, 2025.
Janice was born on June 1,1953, in Tarrytown, New York to Phylis (Lints) Snyder and Bernard Snyder. Janice was the beloved mother of William Snyder, Saya Snyder, and Christal Hammond. Janice lived her life for Christ, and served as a prayer warrior for others. She...
Peggy E. Cheshier
Feb 18, 2025
Peggy E. Cheshier
Peggy (Wilson) Cheshier of Neodesha, Kansas graduated to glory in her sleep Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.
Peggy’s faith in Jesus Christ was the center of her life, and His grace enabled her to have a profound impact on her family and community throughout her life.
Peggy was born and raised in...
Ruth Nadine Bauman
Jan 15, 2025
Ruth Nadine Bauman, a partner in farming and in life with her husband Glenn, died at age 101 on Jan. 15, 2025, in Neodesha, Kansas.
Ruth lived most of her life just a half-mile from where she was raised, on a farm west of Neodesha. Born on Sept. 10, 1923, to James and Adeline Cutsinger, Ruth graduated from Neodesha High School...
Michelle Marie Hurst
Nov 27, 2024
Michelle (Miki) Marie DuBois Hurst, 69, was born July 15, 1955, to Margie E. and Edward C. DuBois in Frankfurt, Germany. She moved to Neodesha, KS, as a young girl. She married Dick W. Hurst on July 25, 1976. They had one son, Richard W. Hurst, in 1977.
Miki worked at many places and was a homemaker in her life. She...
Doris Elsie Bognar
Nov 26, 2024
Doris Elsie Bognar was born on June 14, 1955, in Neptune, NJ. She passed away from this life on November 26, 2024, in Neodesha, Kansas.
Doris was the youngest of four siblings and was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Sonja Ross.
She is survived by her brother Kenneth Ross of Mulberry, TN, and sisters Linda Cintron and husband Jorge of Neodesha,...
Curtis Dewayne Williams
Nov 7, 2024
Curtis Dewayne Williams, 58, of Neodesha, KS left this life on November 7, 2024.
He was born to Harry Williams and Sandra (Howell) Morris on October 10, 1966, in Roseburg, OR.
He moved to Kansas at the age of 6. He attended school in Neodesha, KS and Big Sky, MT.
Curtis spent the last 12 years working at TCI, a job that he...
Lavanda DeLee Ramey-Marrs
Oct 13, 2024
Lavanda DeLee Ramey-Marrs, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at the Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on December 3,1932, in Wyndotte, Oklahoma, to James Myers and Lydia Myers-Ervin.
Lavanda's life was characterized by her deep faith and unwavering love for Jesus, which she...
Dolores Jean Keenan
Oct 11, 2024
Dolores Jean Keenan aged 90 of Neodesha, KS passed away on October 11, 2024, at Morningstar with family by her side. Funeral will be held at 1pm on Wednesday October 16, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance, KS. Visitation will be held Tuesday October 15th from 5 to 7 at Loran Fawcett Chapel in Neodesha Ks.
Dolores was born...
Robert Eugene Peyton
Oct 1, 2024
Robert Eugene Peyton passed in peace on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8:45am at the age of 74 in Neodesha, Kansas. Born to Jesse and Frances Peyton in Coffeyville, Kansas, on July 4, 1950.
He lived a full life filled with love, joy, and shenanigans. Especially with his nephew and partner in crime, Steve Rupert.
He is preceded in death by his...
Billy Stephen Edwards
Sep 19, 2024
Billy Stephen Edwards, passed away on September 19, 2024, at Houston Methodist Clearlake Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1938, in Neodesha, Kansas, where he spent his early years and developed a deep fondness for the simple pleasures of life that would come to define his character.
Billy was a man of great integrity and dedication. He pursued his education...
Charles Emery Hughes Sr.
Sep 3, 2024
Charles Emery Hughes Sr., of Altamont, KS. Passed September 3, 2024, age 77 at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Neodesha, KS on May 23, 1947, to Samuel Thomas Hughes Sr. and Lula Isabel (McCormack) Hughes.
He was a United States Navy Veteran of 22 years 1964-1986. An honorable career serving in the Seabee Battalion. Retired as a E-6, Petty...
Waylon Tyler
Aug 30, 2024
Waylon "Rocky" Tyler, age 48 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away on August 30,2024. Born on December 14, 1975, in Parsons, Tennessee.
Waylon was the cherished son of James and Darce Tyler. He spent his formative years in Mountain Home, Arkansas and Carney, Oklahoma. Waylon dedicated much of his life to driving a semi over the road, finding joy in traveling and...
Marilyn Joyce Finley
Aug 22, 2024
Marilyn Jordan Finley, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22nd at Northcare Hospice in North Kansas City, MO.
Marilyn was born in Neodesha, Kansas and spent most of her life in the Kansas City area where she met the love of her life, Don Finley and raised her two daughters, Marēssa and Erica while having a long-term, successful...