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

Aug 13, 2021

Linda Jane Davis, age 67, Fort Scott, Kansas passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born on March 29, 1954 in Colony, Kansas the daughter of George Calvin and Rosa Jane Wilson Sutterby.  She graduated from Blue Mound High School and received cosmetology training at Fort Scott Community College.  This training launched a career...

Aug 10, 2021

Judith Dene "Judi" Farris, age 73, of Paola, Kansas, formerly of La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on October 5, 1947 the daughter of Raymond Abram and Juanita Dene Burleson Mitchell.  She graduated from La Cygne High School and attended Emporia State University for one semester.  She was united...

Aug 2, 2021

Ellen Y. Brenner, age 70, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 20, 1951 the daughter of Thomas Skalitzky and Frances Burns.  She graduated from West Port High School and worked as a bookkeeper for several years.  She met Bill Brenner in April of 1980.  They were later united...

Jul 24, 2021

On Saturday, July 24th 2021, Orlando “Paul” Ramirez, the son of Rita Cruz Lopez, passed in his home in Mound City, Kansas at the age of 80.

Viewing will be held 9 am-10am and Funeral services will be 10am-11 am, August 3, 2021 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery...

Jul 22, 2021

William Jackie Simons, Jr., age 73, died peacefully at home in Mound City, Kansas on July 22, 2021.

Jack was born on February 20, 1948 in Fort Scott, Kansas to William Jack Simons, Sr. and Welcome Irene “Becky”Floyd Simons. The family soon relocated to Santa Paula, California, where the they managed a lemon and avocado farm. Jack...

Jul 20, 2021

Thomas Edward Masoner, age 88, Fontana, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  He was born on December 28, 1932 in Louisburg, Kansas the son of Elmer K. and Emma Faye Hoge.  He graduated from Louisburg High School.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Tom was united in marriage to Marilyn Stainbrook on...

Jul 20, 2021

Roy Dean Edmonds, age 62, Gardner, Kansas, formerly of Blue Mound, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  He was born in Iola, Kansas on August 13, 1958 the son of Thomas Franklin and Ida Mae Moon Edmonds.  He attended schools in Blue Mound and graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 1976.  He continued...

Jul 17, 2021

Timothy 'T' Tucker, age 73, Linn Valley, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Clyde C. and Lois Joe-Ellen(Timothy) Tucker.  Tim was raised in the Salt Lake City area, returning to the Kansas City area after high school.  It was then that he went on mission for the Church...

Jul 16, 2021

Joseph Robert Decker "Pecker", age 67, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Friday July 16, 2021.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 22, 1953 the son of Eugene and Marguerite Carnnahan Decker.  Joe made a living in the recycling industry.  He enjoyed fishing, raising pigs and chickens, and spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death...

Jul 11, 2021

Ray Andrew Yackle, age 69 of Parker, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Olathe Hospice House.  Ray was born January 22, 1952 the son of Roy Oliver and Joyce Ilene (Stuteville) Yackle at Spring Hill, Kansas.  Over the years, he ran his own trucking company and enjoyed the dealings of the business and loved to piloting his...

Jul 7, 2021

Mike Robertson, age 69 of Mound City, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home.  Mike was born the son of Onnie Fay and Maxine (Hendrix) Robertson, February 18, 1952 at Clarksville, Arkansas.  He married Vicky Shepherd on October 5, 1970 in Independence, Missouri, spending fifty plus years together before his passing.  Mike worked as a truck...

Jul 5, 2021

Bernadine B. Morrisey, age 98, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Bernadine was born August 26, 1922, the daughter of Victor and Anna Sims Baert in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  She was a book keeper over the years.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing and making her own clothing. Bernadine...

Jun 29, 2021

George Timothy Hill, age 55, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  He was born on July 16, 1965 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of George Homer Hill and Margaret Ruth Flint Hill.  He graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School.  He then attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.  He was a member...

Jun 28, 2021

Josephine Mae Hetzke, age 87, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Monday June 28, 2021.  She was born on August 14, 1933 in Waterville, Kansas the daughter of William and Hulda Kneemeyer Smith.  She was united in marriage to Arthur Hetzke on April 10, 1960 in Blue Rapids, Kansas at the Baptist Church.  Josephine was a member of the...

Jun 21, 2021

Dylan Alan Querry, age 23, Prescott, Kansas died Monday, June 21, 2021.  He was born in Overland Park, Kansas on September 23, 1997 the son of Brent Alan and Rosie Louise(Williams) Querry.  Dylan enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, and spending time with family, especially his sons, and friends.  He is survived by three sons, Zeke Querry, Zyrek...

Jun 21, 2021

Terry Wayne Wood, age 61, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 17, 1959 the son of Dorval and Alice Teitz Wood.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  Terry worked as a diesel mechanic.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Ledbetter on August...

Jun 14, 2021

Paul Douglas Gesink, age 75, of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at his home on June 16, 2021.  Paul was born the son of Gerrit and Madeline Mouw Gesink on November 11, 1945 at Sioux Center, Iowa.  Over the years Paul earned a Master's degree in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University.  He enjoyed gardening, horses and owned an orchard...

Jun 13, 2021

Adeline Joy Weien, infant daughter of Cody Weien and Jennifer Younger of La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Sunday June 13, 2021.  She was born on December 30, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Jay Allan Weien.  Adeline is survived by her parents, a brother, Paxton Weien, a sister Saleen Weien, ...

Jun 11, 2021

Everett Ray Redd, age 88, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021.  He was born on April 1, 1933 in Barton County, Missouri the son of Ray William and Ernestine Francis Blasier Redd.  He lived in the Pittsburg, Kansas area most of his life until moving to La Cygne, Kansas ten years ago.  He proudly served...

Jun 10, 2021

David R. Jackson, age 81, rural La Cygne, Kansas passed away suddenly at his home Thursday, June 10, 2021.  He had been in ill health the past few months.  David was born August 11, 1939 in La Cygne to Clifford and Clara Dunavan Jackson.  He graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1957.  David was...