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Neodesha, Kansas Obituaries

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Ronald Duane Dannels

Ronald Duane Dannels

Nov 28, 2025

Ronald Duane Dannels, 77, Altoona, Kansas went to meet or Our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 28, 2025. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Loran Fawcett Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Altoona Cemetery in Altoona, Kansas. Following the graveside service the family will greet visitors at Verdigris Valley...

Maria M. Kinkaid

Maria M. Kinkaid

Nov 27, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria M. Kinkaid, who left this world on November 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on December 24, 1932, in Taizy, France, Maria was the cherished daughter of Polish immigrants and the first of her family to be born in France. Growing up in a remote area...

Deborah Darlene Reedy

Deborah Darlene Reedy

Nov 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Darlene Reedy, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us on November 26, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on January 10, 1953, in San Francisco, California, Deborah's journey through life was filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family.

Deborah married her soulmate, Norman "Leon" Reedy Jr.,...

Anna Louise Lour

Anna Louise Lour

Nov 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Anna Louise Lour, who departed this world peacefully on November 23, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on April 7, 1933, in Neodesha, Kansas, Anna was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She was the cherished daughter of Charles and Nora...

Velva Lorene Binning

Velva Lorene Binning

Nov 7, 2025

Velva Lorene Binning, aged 84, of Neodesha, Kansas, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2025. Born on February 17, 1941, in Lamoni, Iowa, Velva dedicated her life to being a caregiver, offering her compassion and warmth to those around her.

Throughout her life, Velva was known for her beautiful smile and kind heart, a combination that endeared her to family, friends,...

Carole Lea Anderson

Carole Lea Anderson

Oct 2, 2025

Carole Lea Anderson (Schweikhard), 63, of Neodesha, KS, passed away after a valiant battle with breast cancer on Thursday, October 2, 2025. 

Carole was a beacon of love, strength, and creativity. She lived her life with a spirit that touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. Born on April 24, 1962, in Trinidad, Colorado, to William and Mildred Schweikhard, Carole...

Leroy Dean Johnson

Leroy Dean Johnson

Oct 1, 2025

Leroy Dean Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Neodesha, Kansas, the town where his story began and where he chose to spend his final years.

Born on August 18, 1946, in rural Neodesha, Dean was the second of ten children born to Harold Eugene Johnson and Hazel Delcinia Quigley.

Dean graduated from Neodesha High School on May...

Karen Joy Lee

Karen Joy Lee

Sep 25, 2025

Karen Joy Lee, 67, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Born on October 26, 1957, to Carolyn and Therman Gilbreath, Karen grew up with a deep love for family and community. On July 3, 1979, Karen married the love of her life, Kirby Wayne Lee. Together they shared 46 wonderful years of...

Maddox Nalley

Maddox Nalley

Sep 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maddox Weston Phineas Nalley, age 14, of Neodesha, Kansas. Maddox departed this life on September 15, 2025, at home. We invite all who knew him to join us for a Celebration of Life service at Christ Church in Neodesha, Kansas, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21. In lieu...

Mecia W. Simms

Mecia W. Simms

Sep 5, 2025

Mecia W. Simms passed away peacefully at Morningstar care Homes surrounded by family and friends on Friday September 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM. A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m., at Loran Fawcett Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Neodesha United Methodist Church.

Mecia was born Oct. 29, 1948, to...

Jennifer Lynn Ramey

Jennifer Lynn Ramey

Aug 15, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Ramey passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 12:56 a.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Christ Church in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born June 28, 1974, in Neodesha, Kansas to Cathy Daleen Laforte (Suits) and Steven Lee Ramey. She...

Gregory Ray Bryan

Gregory Ray Bryan

Aug 7, 2025

Gregory Ray Bryan went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 7, 2025, at the age of 78 in Fredonia, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 21, 1947, to parents Elmer and Irene Bryan of Neodesha, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by both parents, his sister Yvonnia Stubbs, his young son Charles Bryan and his daughter...

James Robert (Bob) Graham III

James Robert (Bob) Graham III

Aug 5, 2025

James Robert (Bob) Graham, III, was born on September 2, 1946, to James Robert Graham, Jr., and Marjorie (Evans) Graham. He passed away in his home on August 4, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in the hospital at Neodesha, Kansas, and resided in Fredonia, Kansas. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1964, then continued his...

Frances Elaine Coltrain

Frances Elaine Coltrain

Jul 25, 2025

Francis Elaine Coltrain, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Abilene, Kansas, at the age of 74. She was born on February 20, 1951, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Lewis and Wilma Sannes.

Elaine married her high school sweetheart, David Coltrain, on December 27, 1970, and together they made Neodesha their home for forty...

Arlene Grace Laverty

Arlene Grace Laverty

Jul 7, 2025

Arlene Grace Laverty, 98, passed away Monday July 7, 2025 at home in Lenexa KS. She was born April 6, 1927 in Hebron, NE to Howell and Ruby Marlin Bassford. She lived in various parts of the west due to her grandfather and father owning and operating a highway construction company. She found moving often and spending most of her...

Carl Wayne Hughes

Carl Wayne Hughes

Jun 8, 2025

Carl “Wayne” Hughes was born on April 16, 1929, and passed away on June 8, 2025, at Labette County Medical Center. He went to Heaven at 7:40 am that Sunday morning.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Thayer Christian Church. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, June 12,...

Barbara Leigh Howell

Barbara Leigh Howell

Apr 30, 2025

Barbara Leigh “Barb” Howell 63 of Neodesha, KS passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at her home in Neodesha, KS.

Barbara Leigh Hiatt was born September 26, 1961, in Neodesha, KS. The daughter of Kenneth Lynn and Bonnie Leigh Thompson Hiatt. Barb attended Neodesha school system and graduated in 1979 from Neodesha High School.

Barb attended and graduated from Independence Beauty College...

Gregory Dean Buster

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

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

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...