Local Obituaries for La Cygne, Pleasanton, Mound City, & Surrounding Areas

Jul 14, 2023

LaDonna Gail Anderson formerly Richardson, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home near McCune, Kansas on July 14th, 2023.  She was born on December 6, 1966 to Donna June Crane and Johnny Edward Richardson in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was the oldest of four daughters, including a set of twins.  She had lived in the Pittsburg/McCune, Kansas area for...

Jul 14, 2023

Pamela J. Breedlove, age 61, La Cygne, Kansas passed away July 14, 2023.  She was born in Paola, Kansas on May 2, 1962 the daughter of Loman and Geraldine Chisam Whalen.  She worked as a painter in the constructions industry.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Travis Simpson, a sister Patricia Summers.  She is survived...

Jul 11, 2023

John Frederick "Jack" Howell, age 86, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on January 20, 1937 the son of Fred and Catherine Kunz Howell.  He graduated from Fort Scott High School and served his country in the United States Army.  Jack was employed as a communication technician for AT&T...

Jul 11, 2023

Jack Edward Bright, 93, of Pleasanton, Kansas departed us July 11, 2023, in Butler, Missouri. Jack was born January 12, 1930, in Nyhart, Missouri to John William and Lelah Pearl (nee James) Bright. He attended Nyhart schools.

Jack served in the Army as a medic, stationed with the First Cavalry 8th Regiment at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort...

Jun 29, 2023

Walter Lee McCarty II, age 62, Mound City, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023.  He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 12, 1960 the son of Dennis and Lila Baldwin McCarty.  He worked as a laborer in the oil industry.  He enjoyed being outdoors whether it was camping, fishing, hunting or shooting.  He was preceded in...

Jun 26, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) S. McCallum, age 61, of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away at her home on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by family.  Debbie was born the daughter of Jean Ann Jones on March 13, 1962 at Pittsburg, Kansas.  She graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1980.  On December 8, 1981, she married Robert McCallum at the Assembly of God...

Jun 22, 2023

Lavera M. Wood, age 72, of Spring Hill, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.  She was born the daughter of Leroy and Hazel Fern (Leonard) Wills on April 19, 1951 at Fort Scott, Kansas.  Lavera obtained an associate's degree and was an office manager for the State of Kansas employment services.  She married...

Jun 22, 2023

William Michael "Bill" VanKirk, 67, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.  Bill was born on March 3, 1956 in Pleasanton, Kansas to Harold Leon and Christina Faye (Lloyd) VanKirk.  He attended schools in Pleasanton and graduated from Pleasanton High School.  Bill served as Linn County Under Sheriff for 7 years before becoming Director of Community Corrections...

Jun 21, 2023

 

Denver Lee Reagan, Jr., 45, of Blue Mound, Kansas died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from a vehicle accident.  Denver was born May 29, 1978 in Iola, Kansas to Denver Lee Sr. and Lori Jean (Marker) Reagan. Denver loved being outdoors, especially the time he spent logging with his father and brother. Some of Denver's favorite outdoor activities included mushroom...

Jun 16, 2023

Paul W. Jones Sr. died on June 16, 2023, and lived to be 79 years, 3 months, and 5 days.  He was born on March 11, 1944, in Olathe, Kansas. (In Grandma Nora’s house at 204 South Church Street).

He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Willa Mae Jackson Jones and by his parents, Clifford L...

Jun 14, 2023

James Walter "Jim" Gabbert, age 93, Prescott, Kansas passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  He was born in Grandview, Missouri on November 21, 1929 the son of Chester and Lois Sherbahn Gabbert.  Jim was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen Wright on February 12, 1956.  He was a devoted family man and dairy farmer.  He was also involved in...

Jun 11, 2023

Donna Faye (Coffin) Sutherland, age 96, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023 in Leawood, Kansas.  Donna was born at Amoret, Missouri on September 16, 1926 to Raymond Coffin and Thelma (Mager) Coffin.  She grew up in La Cygne, Kansas and was a member of the Christian Church.  She married Claude Sutherland in 1946 and was...

Jun 11, 2023

Bob Mooney, age 88, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.  He was born on November 15, 1934 in La Cygne, Kansas to parents Clyde and Ruth McNutt Mooney.  He attended school in La Cygne, going into the United States Army from 1953 to 1956.  He was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and then Fort Bragg in North Carolina.  On...

Jun 10, 2023

John Wiliam "Bill" Jones, age 76 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at his home on June 10, 2023.  Bill was born on September 5, 1946 the son of Clara Harmon in Kansas City, Missouri and later adopted by Elvin Jones.  He was an over the road truck driver over the years and married Terry Davis on July 2, 1983...

Jun 9, 2023

Delma J. (Hoyt) Colegrove, age 74, Mound City, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home Friday, June 9, 2023.  She was born on May 21, 1949 in Prescott, Kansas the daughter of Lester and Mary Campbell Hoyt.  Delma lived for her family and friends, enjoying anytime everyone was together.  Delma spent many years in Linn County working in the...

Jun 7, 2023

Dennis Dike Tressin, age 81, passed away Wednesday June 7, 2023.  He was born on January 10, 1942 in Junction City, Kansas the son of Francis and Anna Christensen Tressin.  After graduating from high school, he attended Emporia State Teachers College where he received a Bachelor's Degree.  He was united in marriage to Susan Ware.  Dennis is survived by...

Jun 5, 2023

Mark Kevin Schuler, 66, Mound City, KS. passed away June 5, 2023, at his beloved Schuler Angus Farm residence.

Mark was born January 30, 1957, In Abilene, KS to Andrew J. Schuler Jr. “Andy” and Rosie (McLaughlin) Schuler.

Mark Graduated from Chapman High School in May 1975. Mark attended Colby Junior College and graduated in...

Jun 2, 2023

Robert Alan Lowe, age 84, Prescott, Kansas passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.  He was born on October 10, 1938 in Prescott, Kansas the son of Robert E. and Thelma Cheever Lowe.  He graduated from Prescott High School.  Bobby was united in marriage to Lena Hines on September 1, 1962 in the Hume United Methodist Church.  He had a...

Jun 1, 2023

Louis Virgil Swartz, age 62, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 30, 1961 the son of Lorenzo and Erma Brown Swartz.  He worked as a laborer in the construction trade for many years.  He served his country in the National Guard.  Louis enjoyed traveling, fishing and hunting, and...

May 28, 2023

Donna Mae Marquis Reynolds, age 77, of La Cygne, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  Donna was born on May 26th, 1946 in Paola, Kansas the daughter of Harley Wayne Marquis and Lois Althea Nichols Marquis.  She graduated form La Cygne High School in the Class of 1964.  She married Archie Reynolds on...