Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2019

Jacqueline E. Owens of Emporia died on Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home. She was 76.

Jackie was born on June 16, 1943 in Lyman, South Carolina the daughter of Elloitt and Irene Mullinax Eubanks. She married Ray Dean Owens on January 4, 1964 in Lyman, South Carolina. He survives.

Surviving family members include:...

Sep 20, 2019

Michael R. “Mike” Wilhite, 72, of Emporia died on September 20, 2019 at his home following a long fight against cancer.  Mike was born on May 9, 1947 in Emporia the son of Leonard and Barbara Jones Wilhite.  He married Diane Murphy on June 10, 1972 in Hutchinson, and they were married 47 years.

Mike graduated from...

Sep 20, 2019

Obituary for Doris Ladean Brawner

Doris Ladean Cockrell passed away peacefully at the Presbyterian Manor on Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by her daughters and son-in laws.  Doris was born February 28, 1930 in Laverne Oklahoma to Edna Mae and Ulysses S Cockrell.  Doris was one of 8 children that was raised on a farm and learned...

Sep 19, 2019

Cleata Rae Dieker, 86, of Emporia died on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Holiday Resort Care Center.

Cleata was born on July 13, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Roy A. and Dorothy Heaton Moon.  She married Donald Dieker on February 16, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia.  He died on May 19, 1990...

Sep 18, 2019

Ramona A. Trussell, 59, of Emporia died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka.

Her funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett. Pastor Eddie Hosch of the Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. The family will meet with friends from 7:00...

Sep 16, 2019

Mark Runge, 62, Emporia, Kansas, died unexpectedly at the Emergency Department of Newman Regional Health, Emporia on September 16, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Emporia on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. The mass will be celebrated by Father Matt Nagle, Didde Catholic Campus Center, Emporia...

Sep 13, 2019

Myrta Carol Edwards (Austenfeld) Hankins passed away on the 13 th day of September, 2019 at 90 years of age. Named after her Grandmother Myrta and her Aunt Carol, she usually went by her middle name Carol.  She was born in Smithville, MO. Carol was a strong and vibrant woman who loved to learn and teach. She graduated from...

Sep 11, 2019

Esther May Baldridge, 91 of Emporia, Kansas died September 11, 2019 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor.

Esther was born November 23, 1927 in Hodgeman County, Kansas the daughter of Elbert R. and Kristina (Peterson) Snyder. Graduating from the Newman School of Nursing she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Nursery at Newman’s Hospital in Emporia for...

Sep 9, 2019

Lane Kelly Ryno, 69 of Emporia, Kansas died Monday, September 9, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Lane was born December 29, 1949 in Emporia the son of Delbert and Helen (Kelly) Ryno. He worked in law enforcement for 36 years. Working for the Emporia Police Department he was a sergeant...

Sep 8, 2019

Lois J. Simons, 90, of Emporia died Sunday, September 08, 2019 at her home. Cremation is planned.

Her memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Simons, Lois’ grandson, will officiate. The committal service will be held in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Mark Stukey will officiate. Memorial donations to...

Sep 7, 2019

Linda M. Nuessen, 77, of Emporia died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home.

Linda M. Rogers, the daughter of John Patrick and Mary Andrews Rogers was born on April 30, 1942 in Braintree, England. She married Leslie Nuessen on July 11, 1964 in Braintree, England. They later divorced. Leslie preceded her in death on December 21,...

Sep 5, 2019

Albert A. “Butch” Rangel, 79, Emporia, passed away at his home Thursday, September 5, 2019.

He was born February 11, 1940 at Emporia, Kansas, the son of Jose Merced and Maria Guadalupe (Torres) Rangel.

Mr. Rangel is survived by his daughters; Imelda Main and Michelle Cadena, Wichita, Kansas, brothers and sisters;  David Rangel, Carbondale, KS,...

Sep 5, 2019

Norman Glenn Fields, 73, of Emporia, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Newman Regional Health. Cremation is planned.

His memorial service will be on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Emporia American Legion Building, 2921 W. 12 th . Donations to either Ball-McColm Post #5, American Legion or the All Veterans Memorial may be...

Sep 5, 2019

William Lynn Foster, 82 of Hartford, Kansas died at his home September 5, 2019.

William was born July 10, 1937 in Enid, Oklahoma the son of William Claud and Lois Alice (Chick) Foster. After serving 6 years in the United States Navy, William worked as a manager at the Kleppers Service Station in Emporia. He then was...

Sep 2, 2019

Christopher Allan Noonan of Emporia died on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his shop.  He was 34.

Chris was born on December 28, 1984 in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of Joseph Noonan and Brenda Sisson Repp.

Surviving family members include: father, Joseph Noonan of Emporia; mother, Brenda (Curtis) Repp of Emporia; brother, Eddward Noonan...

Sep 1, 2019

Pamela J. Helums of Emporia died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home.  She was 57.

Pamela was born on September 30, 1961 in Nevada, Missouri the daughter of Roy E. and Mildred R. Smith Helums.  She was married but happily divorced the last 35 years.

Surviving family members include: sons, Jason Gritz and...

Aug 30, 2019

Pauline Marie Hall, 92 of Emporia, Kansas died Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia.

Pauline was born February 10, 1927 in Lebo, Kansas the daughter of Albert and Bertha Mae (Wentworth) Foley. She was a graduate of Emporia High School and lived in Emporia most of her life. Pauline worked as...

Aug 29, 2019

Wanda Putnam, age 98, of Emporia, passed away at Holiday Resort on Thursday, August 29, 2019.  Mrs. Putnam is the daughter of Willis Edward and Velva Florence (Kirkham) Lang.  She was born August 16, 1921 at Nevada, Missouri. She married James W. Putnam at Emporia.  He died December 3, 1997.

Mrs. Putnam was a member of the...

Aug 27, 2019

Wanda E. Huhs, 95, formerly of Allen died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Diversicare of Council Grove. There will be no public services. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery.

Wanda Ellen Boosinger the daughter of Austin and Florence Lovee McDermit Boosinger was born September 12, 1923 in Allen. She married Harold Frank Huhs on July 5, 1941...

Aug 25, 2019

Lorene Mae Haag, of rural Olpe died on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia.  She was 90.

Lorene was born on August 22, 1929 in Olpe, Kansas the daughter of John J. and Mildred I. Morrow Nuessen.  She married Alfred J. Redeker on April 8, 1948 at the St. Joseph Catholic...