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

Jul 17, 2020

On 07/17/2020, Bobby Gene Ming Sr entered into his rest at 70 years of age, at his home in Centerville Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.   He will be dearly missed by his faithful loving wife, caretaker, and companion of 52 years,  Sherry Diane Ming (Jester), Sons, Bobby Jr and Jonathan,  and daughters Amber Ming and Cynthia...

Jul 14, 2020

Richard Neil Campbell, age 77, Centerville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  Neil was born on January 11, 1943 in Borger, Texas the son of Maxwell Richard and Irene May Frakes Campbell.  He graduated from Edgerton High School.  Neil was a 25 year sheet metal worker and belonged to the Sheet Metal Worker’s Local #2.  Neil and...

Jul 9, 2020

Barbara Ann Nunnemacher, 69, of LaCygne, KS, passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on July 9, 2020, while in Hospice.  She was the loving wife of George Nunnemacher, sharing over 51 years of marriage.  Born and raised in the Christmas City of Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of June (Zettlemoyer) Maculesky and the late Stanley J. Maculesky.   Barbara...

Jun 30, 2020

Helen Mae Benthusen, age 101, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020.  S

Graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Friday, July 3, 2020 at Mt Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.  Helen will lie in state from 11 am to 5 pm Thursday, July 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home and...

Jun 23, 2020

LeRoy Turpen Sr. age 75, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  He was born on January 17, 1945 the son of Joe Henry and Dorothy Mae Funk Turpen.  He graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1963.  LeRoy was united in marriage to Rose Bland on February 2, 1973 in La Cygne,...

Jun 22, 2020

Franklin LeRoy Grammer, Sr., 83, of Mapleton, Kansas passed away at his home on Monday, June 22, 2020.  Frank was born in Douglas County, Kansas on October 21, 1936 to Roy and Dorothy (Malone) Grammer.  He was a carpenter by trade.  He loved to play his guitar and do carpentry work.  In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in...

Jun 17, 2020

Kathryn A. "Kathy" Parks, age 65, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 10, 1955 the daughter of Harold and Alice Pierce Parks.

A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.  She will be laid to rest in Leavenworth...

Jun 17, 2020

Louise Wiedner, age 83, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.  She was born on January 16, 1937 in Pleasanton, Kansas the daughter of Frank and Margaret Hazelbaker Wood.  She was united in marriage to Virgil Wiedner on February 18, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on February 20, 2012.  She was also...

Jun 15, 2020

Dana Dawayne Coke, 51, of Tanglewood Lake, died at 9:05 pm on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center after a long illness. Dana was born April 29, 1969 in Independence, Missouri to Dewey William and Anna Omega (Brawley) Coke.  He was a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking.  But the highlight of his life were his grandkids.

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Jun 13, 2020

Roy Allen Miller, age 78, Fort Scott, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020.  He was born on September 28, 1941 in Boicourt, Kansas the son of Roy Raymond and Delores Lucille McCoy Miller.  Roy had a passion for tractors and baseball.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Beverly Miller and two brothers Timothy and David...

Jun 11, 2020

Joseph E. "Joe" Cox, age 61, Paola, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020.  He was born on June 16, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Norman and Elizabeth Secrest Cox.  He was united in marriage to Cindy Smith on August 28, 2000.  Joe worked as an equipment operator for KDOT for eighteen plus years.  He...

Jun 11, 2020

Jeffrey Alan Arnold, age 56, Paola, Kansas formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at his home, June 11, 2020.  Jeff was born the son of John and Donna Grimsley Arnold on March 27, 1964 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.  He enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking day trips with the Elizabeth Layton Center and attended church regularly.  Jeff is survived by his parents,...

May 28, 2020

Linda Lee Ross, age 78, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.  She  was born on August 30, 1941 in La Cygne, Kansas the daughter of Cliff Jasper and Opal Fern Lee Filtingberger.  She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1959.  She married William "Bill" Ross on October 17, 1959.  Linda...

May 27, 2020

Kathleen Mae Rife, age 87 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at her home on May 27, 2020. Kathleen was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on July 12, 1932 the daughter of William and Josephine O'Toole George.  She was a Christian woman who loved Jesus.  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and Larry George,...

May 27, 2020

Darlene McCoy, age 91, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was born on February 5, 1929 in Moran, Kansas the daughter of John F. and Ada L. Hibbs Brown.  She was married to  Raymond Ridge, to this union, four children were born.  She later was united in marriage to William McCoy on June 18,...

May 27, 2020

Freddie Eugene Holt, age 70, Bonney Lake, Washington, formerly of Mound City, Kansas passed away on May 27, 2020.  He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on March 7, 1950 the son of Russell and Dora May Johnson Holt.  He served his country in the United State Air Force.   He worked as an independent contractor in the communication industry. ...

May 25, 2020

Leslie Dell, "L.D." Murray, age 93, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Monday May 25, 2020.  He was born on October 12, 1926 in Farlinville, Kansas the son of Charles and Susie West Murray.  He graduated from Mound City High School.  L.D. proudly served his country in the United States Merchant Marines and the Army.  He was united in marriage...

May 12, 2020

Diane Jackson, age 66, Mound City, Kansas passed at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 13, 1954 in Garnett, Kansas to Betty Jean (Simpson) Jackson and Byron Dale "Hap" Jackson.  She was one of the last graduating classes of Blue Mound High School in 1972.  She was married to Ed...

May 8, 2020

Harriet E. Stanley, age 72, Mound City, Kansas, passed away on Friday May 8, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1947 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri the daughter of Lawrence W. and Elsie H. Beck Melton. She graduated from Washington High School in the Class of 1965. Harriet was united in marriage to Forrest Ronald Stanley on February...

May 3, 2020

Jason Walker "Jake" McCullough, age 44, was born June 25, 1975 in Nevada, Missouri the son of Jimmy and Martha Miller McCullough.  He departed this life May 3, 2020 at his home in Amoret, Missouri.  Jason loved his family, he had an awesome sense of humor and was always trying to "get us".  He was especially fond of his...