Obituary Listing

Jul 29, 2025

Christine Wyda, rural Emporia, Kansas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 58.

Christine was born in Emporia, Kansas on August 4, 1966, the daughter of Charles Michael and Sue A (Kurzen) Wyda. Chris graduated from Northern Heights High School in 1984 and University of Kansas in 1989. She was...

Jul 26, 2025

John B. Clark, 87, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

He was born on July 14, 1938 at the family farm in Emmett, Kansas to James T. and Justina (Coon) Clark.

After school he worked for the Highway Department. He married Marguerite Hutley on February 11, 1961...

Jul 23, 2025

Retired Emporia firefighter and Navy Veteran, Richard M. Schlup, Jr, passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Rick's memorial will be held this Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:00 AM at 2433 W. View Dr, Emporia, KS 66801.

Rick was born on December 8, 1942, to Richard and Doris Schlup in Salina, Kansas....

Jul 23, 2025

Larry Duane Kehres of rural Olpe passed away at his farm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.  He was 72.

Larry was born on December 27, 1952 in Emporia, the son of Warren and Bernadine Nuessen Kehres.  He married Cynthia Jean Burnell on June 12, 1976, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olpe.

He is...

Jul 23, 2025

Carol McKinney-Jarman was born in the quaint town of Emporia, Kansas, in 1953, the cherished daughter of Donald and Jeanne Fanestil, who have since passed on. With a gentle spirit, she departed this world peacefully at the age of 72 on July 23, 2025.

Her academic journey began when she graduated from Emporia High School in 1971,...

Jul 20, 2025

Izael Gabriel Barron of Emporia passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Newman Regional Health. He was just 1 year old. Izael was born on May 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, to his loving parents, Empifainio Barron and Yesenia Ocampo. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Nathan Drake Contreras; his sisters, Roxanna J. Barron and...

Jul 17, 2025

Dale Eugene Shane, age 79, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

Dale was born on September 6, 1945, in Junction City, Kansas, to Herman George Shane and Lola Marie Heintz Shane.  He grew up on the family farm on Humboldt Creek Road and graduated from Junction City...

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Diane Rhoads, Americus, Kansas, died at her home on July 16, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Linda was born in Garden City, Kansas, on December 20, 1946, the daughter of Donald and Edna (Dreher) Kreutzer. Linda moved to Monterrey, California in 1956, where she graduated high school. She moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1965, and...

Jul 14, 2025

Calvin Jacob Werner of Topeka, Kansas, died on July 14, 2025. He was 21 years old.

Calvin was born on August 27, 2003, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Aaron Werner and Esther (Sparks) Umanos. He graduated from Emporia High School.

Surviving family members include his son, Kareem Jacob Werner, and girlfriend, Destinie Johnson of...

Jul 12, 2025

Roger Dale Potter of Rural Emporia passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home.  He was 77.

Roger was born on January 14, 1948, at his grandma's house in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the son of Carl Welda and Hawa M. North Potter Beyer.  He married Beverly Masoner, the love of his life, on August 26,...

Jul 9, 2025

Anna Hoggatt, 92, Emporia, and formerly of Virgil, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Thursday, July 9, 2025.

Anna Colleen Kulander was born at Virgil, Kansas on October 22, 1932, the daughter of Laten and Norma (Harris) Kulander.  Anna and Charles Hoggatt married in Wichita, Kansas on October 26, 1952. He died July 30,...

Jul 9, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Sue Kiser, age 69, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at home after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on July 4, 1956, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kansas, Ginny was the beloved daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Green) Schultz.

Ginny lived a life full of laughter, love, and loyalty....

Jul 8, 2025

Doris Ruth Rogers Evans, 93, passed away peacefully into eternal life at home on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born September 27, 1931, in Independence, Mo, Doris was the only child of William and Esthel Rogers. She grew up during the Depression, developing resilience and a lifelong appreciation for family, faith, and hard work. Learning...

Jul 2, 2025

JoAnn Woods, Emporia, Kansas, died July 2, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old.

JoAnn was born on April 9, 1943, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin A. and Ione E. (Clow) Hinshaw. She married Ray H. Woods in Emporia, Kansas, on July 1, 1962. They later divorced.

Jun 27, 2025

Lena Lee Guerro passed away at her home on Jun 27, 2025, at the age of 67.

Lena (she always went by Lee) was born on January 27, 1958, in Pinehurst, New Jersey the daughter of Francis Guerro and Cecelia Weigner. She had one child, Laura Guerro. She had a life partner, Frank McCollum whom she met...

Jun 26, 2025

Terry Jay Thompson, 68, of Emporia, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at home with family, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Terry was born on March 1, 1957, in Emporia, KS, to Richard and Velma (Danford) Thompson.  He married Marcia French on October 10, 1981, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in...

Jun 19, 2025

Shirley Marie Papps, Emporia, Kansas, died June 19, 2025. She was 89 years old.

Shirley was born on February 12, 1936, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of John Lester and Dorothy (Barnett) Cramer. She married Clinton Richard Eubank, and later divorced. Shirley later married Harry K. Papps in Emporia, Kansas, and he passed in 2004.

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Jun 18, 2025

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.

Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.

They are survived by their children; Daryn...

Jun 18, 2025

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.

Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.

They are survived by their children; Daryn...

Jun 17, 2025

Richard Lee "Herm" Herrman was known for being a successful, bright and cheery business owner.  Herm succumbed to a long battle of Parkinson's disease at Sunflower Care Home in Emporia on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 88.

Richard was born on January 1, 1937, to Boniface and Mary (Legleiter), in Liebenthal, Kansas, the youngest...