Kathy Jean Hawkins
Jan 23, 2025
Kathy Jean Hawkins of Emporia died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home. She was 73.
Kathy was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 4, 1951, to Reverend Wardell Allen
Hazel Ella Smith Chambers. Kathy was raised and attended school in Emporia, where she received her Certified Nurse Aide license in the 90’s. She...
Phyllis Ann Powers
Jan 23, 2025
Phyllis Ann Powers (Loeckle) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2025. She was born on January 5, 1937, in Junction City, Kansas to Adrian and Florence Loeckle. Phyllis grew up on a farm a few miles west of Junction City and attended the Walla Walla one room country school during her elementary...
James Daniel Wood, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
James D. Wood, Jr., 60, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
James (Jim) Daniel Wood, Jr. was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 23, 1965, the son of James Daniel (Sr.) and Betty J. (Ross) Wood. Jim married Denise Lyn Wood (DeZetter) at Saint Vianney Catholic Church, North Lake, Illinois,...
Carol June Collins
Jan 19, 2025
Carol June Collins, a lifelong resident of Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 28, 1930, in Emporia, Carol was the daughter of James D. and Bess (Weaver) Adam. In November of 1950, she married her husband, Larry R. Collins,...
Frances Jeanne Groh
Jan 19, 2025
Frances Jeanne Groh of Emporia, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Newman Regional Health. She was 93.
Jeanne was born on April 3, 1931, in Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Charles and Gertrude Jenner Fearl. She married Rudy Edward Steinkuhler on January 22, 1950, in Emporia. He died on February 17, 1971, in Kansas City,...
Charles Wesley Dorton, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Charles Wesley Dorton, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Brookside Assisted Living in Overbrook, Kansas. He was 92 years old.
Born on April 6, 1932, in Russell, Virginia, to Charles Wesley, Sr., and Mattielou Dorton (née Perry), Charles married his wife, Laura E. Moeller, in 1954 in...
Mary Ellen Finlay
Jan 14, 2025
Mary Ellen Finlay, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Newman Regional Health. She was 95 years old.
Mary was born on May 16, 1929, in rural Coffey County, Kansas, the daughter of John D. and Nellie (Richardson) Waugh. She graduated from Burlington High School. Mary married Joseph Daniel “J.D.” Orear in Coffey County on...
Janet A. Rediker
Jan 14, 2025
Janet A. Rediker, 88, Topeka, Kansas and formerly of Emporia, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Midland Hospice, Topeka. She was born in Emporia, Kansas on March 10, 1936, the daughter of Morris Murdock and Bertha Alice (Anderson) Bond. She grew up in the Plymouth Community west of Emporia. Janet married Gerald A. Rediker on June 3,...
Larry Marvin Hayes
Jan 11, 2025
Larry Marvin Hayes of Emporia died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. He was 85 and a lifelong resident of Emporia.
Larry was born on December 27, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of David Alfred and Ethel Irene Lawson Hayes. He married Beverly Lewis on October 2, 1960, in Emporia. They later...
Judith Marie Edwards
Jan 7, 2025
Judith Marie Edwards, known to many as Judy, passed away peacefully at her home in Emporia, Kansas, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on March 21, 1950, in Eureka, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Denzel Dixon Mason.
Judy was a dedicated worker, having started her career at Food Town...
Laurie Jo Schubert Davis
Jan 6, 2025
Laurie Jo Schubert Davis, 70, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away in the loving arms of her daughter on January 6, 2025.
Laurie was born in Hays Kansas on November 10th, 1954 , the daughter of Carroll and Lorene (Ericson) Schubert. She was joined in marriage to Rodney Thomas, September 1976, they were later divorced. Laurie is survived...
Sylvia A. Wecker
Jan 5, 2025
Sylvia A. Wecker of Emporia died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was 79.
Sylvia was born on January 8, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Lawler Hagemann. She married Darryl J. Wecker on April 15, 1967, in Olpe, Kansas.
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Katie Jeanell Langley
Jan 3, 2025
Katie Jeanell (Nell) Langley of Emporia, Kansas, passed away at home on January 3rd, 2025, at the age of 89.
Nell was born on December 26, 1935, in Conecuh County, AL, to Jessie (Robinson) and John Ervin Booker. At 16, she was married to Manford F. Langley in Castleberry, AL. Their union brought four children, Mike Langley...
Derald Arvin Lind
Dec 31, 2024
Derald Arvin Lind, Kansas City, Kansas, died on December 31, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Derald was born on February 22, 1937, in Saffordville, Kansas, the son of Russell and Helena Faye (Thomas) Lind. He married Wilma Lackey on June 10, 1967, in Emporia, Kansas.
He is survived by his wife and younger daughter,...
Dorothy Marie Schmidt
Dec 30, 2024
Dorothy Marie Schmidt of Olpe died on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Olpe. She was 91.
Dorothy was born on May 30, 1933, in the Maydale Community south of Olpe, the daughter of Paul and Regina Schafer Kuhlmann. She married Clarence L. Schmidt on September 8, 1951, at Maydale. He...
Terry Alice Workman
Dec 30, 2024
Terry Alice Workman of Emporia died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was 72.
Terry was born on June 4, 1952, in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Martel “Okie” and Elsie Margaret Stehlik Workman.
She is survived by her companion of 39 years Arthur...
Jana Sue Williamson
Dec 28, 2024
Jana Sue Williamson of Emporia, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home. She was 86.
Jana was born on October 17, 1938, in Sterling, Kansas as the daughter of Marion and Juanita Haen Welch. She married Kent E. Williamson on June 8, 1958, in St. John, Kansas. He died on April 23, 2020, in Emporia....
Joann Rincon
Dec 21, 2024
JoAnn Rincon, 71, Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
JoAnn Rodriguez was born in Emporia on April 18, 1953, the daughter of John and Josephine (Mariscal) Rodriguez. JoAnn and Richard Rincon were married at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on April 8, 1972. He survives...
Jimmy Dean Theas
Dec 18, 2024
Jimmy Dean Theas, 66, of Americus, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2024.
He was born on November 24, 1958, in Fairfax, Missouri, to Earl Dean and Carolyn (Mallon) Theas. In 1980, Jimmy married Debra Rowell, and together they welcomed a son, Jeremy. After their divorce, he married Holly Graham in 1986 in...
Lee Charles Muller
Dec 18, 2024
Lee Charles Muller of Americus, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home. He was 74.
Lee was born on March 1, 1950, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of LeRoy and Cora Nelle Shapard Muller.
He is survived by his sons, Tyson (Alicia) Muller of Ansley, Nebraska, and Layn (Breanna) Muller of Sioux City,...
