Richard Keller
Dec 7, 2025
Richard D. “Dick” Keller passed away on December 7th, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, Kansas. He was 82. Dr. Keller came to Emporia in 1970, where he and his wife, Karen K. (Pfledderer) Keller raised their two sons, Russell and Matthew, and where he worked as a Professor in the English Department until his retirement in 2013.
The son of...
Santos Ruiz Estrada
Jan 2, 2026
Santos Ruiz Estrada, 76, Emporia, Kansas, died at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia. The family will receive friends at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Lloyd W. Christmore
Jan 1, 2026
Lloyd W. Christmore, 83, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Lloyd was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 17, 1942, the son of Gerald E. and Mildred (Lafferty) Christmore. Lloyd and Marilyn Schwindt were united in marriage in Emporia, Kansas on November 22, 1967. She survives of the home. Also surviving is his son; Darrin...
Lannette "Lanny" Susan Linebarger
Dec 28, 2025
Lannette “Lanny” Susan Linebarger of Emporia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia. She was 78.
Lanny was born on March 21, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd P. and Pauline Smith Mounkes. She married Dennis Linebarger on August 31, 1968 in Emporia.
Surviving family members include her husband, Dennis Linebarger; sons,...
Wilbert Eugenne "Gene" Whitson
Dec 25, 2025
Wilbert ‘Gene’ Whitson, 80, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the North Kansas City Health Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri
Wilbert Eugene Whitson was born in Rolla, Missouri on April 8, 1945. From a young age he was raised by his grandparents, Walter and Rachel Whitson. Wilbert was joined in marriage by Marietta S.E. Sunderhuse on...
Mark Thomas Bueno
Dec 24, 2025
Mark Thomas Bueno, Emporia, Kansas, died December 24, 2025, at his home. He was 51 years old.
Mark was born on April 30, 1974, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Bernard and Debbie (Tabares) Bueno.
Survivors include son Dawson Taylor Hill Bueno, Emporia, Kansas; daughter Salena (Leobardo Castillo) Rodriguez, Emporia, Kansas; brothers Bernard (Beth Blosson) “BJ” Bueno Jr.; Rusty Bueno, Emporia, Kansas;...
Rex Allen Parks
Dec 23, 2025
Rex Allen Parks, formerly of Emporia, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Advena Living on Tenth in Topeka. He was 74.
Rex was born on September 10, 1951, in Allen, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Amanda Seamen Parks. He married Janie Louise Ragsdale, but they later divorced.
He is survived by his son, Rex (Shelly) Parks, Jr. of Salina; daughter,...
Marsha Louise Bell
Dec 23, 2025
Marsha Louise Bell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 77.
She was born on May 4, 1948, to Clara Mockery and Milfred Vogts in Emporia, Kansas. Marsha was raised on a farm and grew up in the country around Olpe and Madison, Kansas where she learned the value of hard work and dedication.
She was married...
Duane F. Schmidt
Dec 22, 2025
Duane F. Schmidt, 91, of Olpe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
Duane Francis Schmidt was born on September 26, 1934, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Leonard Joseph and Ida Anne (Sterbenz) Schmidt. On April 30, 1960, he was united in marriage to Jeanette H. Getz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia....
Joan Ellen Phillips Fowler
Dec 16, 2025
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan Ellen Phillips Fowler of Emporia, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, Kansas. She was 81.
Joan was born on August 4, 1944, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver Henry (Pete) and Hazel L. Johnson Bolyard. She married Robert E. Phillips on January 29, 1965....
Richard Dean Leiszler
Dec 14, 2025
Richard Leiszler (78) passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. Following Richard's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, Kansas. Roberts-Blue-Barnett is assisting with arrangements.
Sandra Sue Koch
Dec 13, 2025
Sandra Sue Koch, 85, Emporia, Kansas, passed away in Overland Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Sandra Sue Clements was born June 14, 1940 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick Reuben and Leona Berner Clements. Sandra married her soulmate and true love, James A. “Jim” Koch on June 7, 1959 at the Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas. Over their...
Lewis Theodore Carr Jr. "Ted" "Lonewolf"
Dec 8, 2025
Lewis Theodore Carr Jr., affectionately known as “Ted” and “Lonewolf” died on December 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, Kansas. He was 87 years old.
Ted was born on December 9, 1937, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Lewis Theodore and Hazel Ruth (Pfister) Carr. He married Sharon May Potter in Emporia, Kansas, on June 14, 1959. She died on...
Christine Marie Arndt
Dec 6, 2025
Christine Marie Arndt of Americus, Kansas, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 68.
Christine Marie Stout was born in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Lewis and Eleanor (DeGraffenreid) Stout. Christine and Robert Arndt were united in marriage in Olpe, Kansas, on June 26, 1987. He survives of the home. She is also...
Michael Felipe Torres
Nov 28, 2025
Michael Felipe Torres formerly of Emporia, died on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 50.
Mike was born on April 15, 1975, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Candido and Sharon Vaughn Torres. He married Kelli Kellinger on May 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He is survived by his loving wife Kelli Torres of Independence, Missouri; stepdaughter,...
LaVon Marinette McManaman
Nov 28, 2025
LaVon Marinette McManaman of Emporia, died on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Homestead of Emporia Care Center. She was 88.
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Delores Jean Perkins
Nov 28, 2025
Delores Jean Perkins of Emporia died Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 95.
Delores was born December 12, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Erma “Peggy” (Workman) Green. She married Robert “Bob” Perkins September 5, 1948 in McPherson, Kansas.
Over her 95 years Delores loved being a mother and grandmother. She was a good...
Lester J. Kusmaul
Nov 26, 2025
Lester Kusmaul, 88, Osage City, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Vintage Park Care Center, Osage City.
Lester Kusmaul was born February 28, 1937 at Emporia, Kansas, the son of Carl and Esther (McDaniel) Kusmaul. Lester was united In marriage with Shirley Ann Rees on July 21, 1957 in Emporia. She died August 18, 2019. Surviving family members include...
Ralph Oliver McCall
Nov 26, 2025
Ralph Oliver McCall, Admire, Kansas, died November 26, 2025, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas. He was 74 years old.
Ralph was born on July 17, 1951, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Connie (Dallke) McCall. He married Louise McComas on February 14, 1977, in Tescott, Kansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include sons Russell Oliver (Tiffanie)...
Robert J. Grover
Nov 22, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Grover, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 83.
Robert was born in La Porte, Indiana on October 27, 1942, the son of John T. and Gladys Marie (Hartner) Grover. Bob and Susan G. Fowler were united in marriage on August 5, 1995 at Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia,...
