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Peggy E. Cheshier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Helen Crossfield

Helen Crossfield

Jul 30, 2024

Helen Marie Crossfield of Toronto, Kansas, passed away on July 30, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1946, in Eureka, Kansas, and lived in Mabelvale, Arkansas, at the time of her passing. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis Crossfield and Bernice Crossfield (Schlingloff), late husband Bob Gumke, and grandson...

Patrick Ross Porter

Patrick Ross Porter

Jun 28, 2024

Patrick Ross Porter, 84, was a compassionate, kind, and caring individual who put the needs of others before his own. He will be missed by many after passing peacefully on Tuesday, June 28,2024, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Neodesha surrounded by family. Born in Neodesha Kansas on October 23, 1939, to Don Barns Porter, Sr. and Geneva Rankin Porter,...

Lynn Henry Overlin

Lynn Henry Overlin

Jun 19, 2024

Lynn Overlin passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Lynn Henry Overlin was born on June 24, 1950, to Leslie E and Elsie C (Roles) Overlin in Emporia, Kansas. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Emporia, Kansas in 1968. He met Eileen C Swenson while she was attending Kansas State Teachers College (now Emporia State), and they married August...

Robert F. Porter

Robert F. Porter

Jun 19, 2024

Robert F. Porter, 93, Neodesha, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at home. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Robert was born January 9, 1931 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Myrle and Doris (Opdyke) Porter. At a young age the family moved to Neodesha, Kansas where Robert attended Neodesha Schools prior to enlisting in the United...

William D. Fairbanks

William D. Fairbanks

May 30, 2024

William D. Fairbanks, 89, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away at Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation on May 30, 2024. 



Bill was born October 9, 1934, in Longton, Kansas to William and Lucy (Browder) Fairbanks. He married the love of his life, Retha (Vandermark), on January 22, 1955, at Independence Nazarene Parsonage in Independence, Kansas. Bill and Retha had two children and were happily...

Freda Grace Roach

Freda Grace Roach

May 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, one of the most loving and caring souls entered heaven. Freda Grace (McNutt) Roach entered eternity after her long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her home at Thayer Kansas. She was born July 22, 1943, at home in Morehead Ks to Beulah (Meigs,

McNutt) Comer and Roy McNutt, who both proceeded...

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...