Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Della Marie Nordberg

Long time Independence resident, Del Nordberg, passed away at Country Place Senior Living, Independence, on December 30, 2021.

She was born in Natoma, KS on February 12, 1935, to Martin and Florence (Hackerott) Kreft, graduated from rural and Natoma schools, and attended Kansas State University, where she met Bernie Nordberg.

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Dec 27, 2021

Beryl Allen Mills was born June 25, 1933, in Sedan, KS, the son of Carl and Piccola (Robinson) Mills.  He passed away December 27, 2021 in Parsons, KS. at the age of 88.

Beryl graduated from Independence High School in 1951.  Following graduation, Beryl served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.

Beryl received his Associates...

Dec 26, 2021

Harold “Diz” Dean Hull, age 91, of Independence, Kansas passed away December 26, 2021. He left this world a much brighter place.

Harold was born on April 10th, 1930. He attended elementary, junior high, high school, and community college here in Independence, Kansas. He also attended a semester at Pittsburg State University. Upon Graduation he enlisted in...

Dec 24, 2021

Laura Kirks, Independence, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24th, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 31st at 10:00am at Potts Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th, 1:00-7:00pm, with family greeting friends 5:00-7:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon International and or the Independence Bible School. These can be...

Dec 23, 2021

William James “Bill” Falstad, 87, passed away on December 23, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. Graveside services will be held on January 4, 2022 at 11 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

Bill was born on January 5, 1934 in Superior, Wisconsin, the son...

Dec 23, 2021

Jean Marie (Thompson) Faler

Jean Marie (Thompson) Faler, 89, of Independence, Kan. peacefully passed on at her home Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

Jean was born Sept. 8, 1932 in Independence, Kan. to Marion and Lela (Henderson) Thompson. She graduated from Independence High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary for the Independence Superintendent of...

Dec 23, 2021

A son, brother, proud dad, grandpa, bull rider, and bull fighter was tragically taken from this world entirely too soon on December 23, 2021 at his home.

Dewayne Lee Smith was born in Wichita on September 28, 1966 to David and Wanda (Beougher) Smith. He attended school in Haysville and graduated from Campus High School. Dewayne found...

Dec 21, 2021

Helen Lucile Wiles of Independence, Kansas passed away December the 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 30th at 1:00pm at Potts Chapel. Memorial remembrances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and Saint Jude, and may be left at the funeral home.

Helen L. Wiles...

Dec 18, 2021

RICHARD DEAN WALLACE

INDEPENDENCE-Richard Dean Wallace, 59, died on December 18, 2021, at Labette Health in Parsons, KS.

He was born on June 20, 1962, in Missouri. Richard was son to James and Margaret (West) Wallace, brother to Cherri (Wallace) High. Richard graduated from Independence High, Class of 1980. After graduation, Richard married his high...

Dec 14, 2021

Dan Parker Dollison passed away peacefully in his home on December 14th, 2021, in Independence, Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 28th at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1PM with full military rites. Services are entrusted with Potts Chapel.

Dan was born on February 18th, 1935, in Independence, Kansas to Doris Vivian (Towe) Dollison,...

Dec 3, 2021

Jacquelin “LaVerne” Schenk age 91 of Independence, Kansas died Friday, December 3, 2021 in Independence, Kansas.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Pastor John Wilson officiating under the direction of the Potts Chapel. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday...

Nov 30, 2021

Janice Elaine (Welch), 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, at Potts Chapel at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00-7:00pm.

Janice Elaine Golden was born on August 28th, 1950, in...

Nov 27, 2021

Alice Charlene (Crenshaw) Schoenfeldt, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Forest Creek Senior Center in Overland Park, KS.

Charlene was born August 3, 1930 in Cardin, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School and Tulsa University. She married Emil C Schoenfeldt on August 31, 1952 in Denver, CO while Emil served in the...

Nov 26, 2021

Violet Katherine Poeling, age 98, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 3rd, 2021, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas at 2:00pm. Visitation will be Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. The family has suggested memorials to the Adventure Club, First...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty Lucille Fulmer, 94, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel and the family will hold a Celebration of Betty’s Life at a later date.

Betty was born on October 7, 1927, in rural Montgomery County, Kansas, to Daniel...

Nov 3, 2021

Patricia Colleen Robbinson

Patricia Robbinson, age 90, of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Eagle Estates in Independence, Kansas. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lester Atkisson and Ina (Paxton) Atkisson on September 22, 1931. Potts Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The family will greet friends for the visitation at Potts Chapel...

Oct 31, 2021

Pat Seitz passed away on October 31, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 8th at Potts Chapel from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, November 9th at 10:00 at the First Church of the Nazarene with burial immediately following at Farmington Cemetery.

Pat was born on September 25, 1966, in Wichita,...

Oct 27, 2021

Bayne Jeremy Newman was indeed one of a kind. He arrived in this world on October 21, 2005, in Arkansas City, KS, into the loving arms of his parents Heather and Jeremy. His delivery was early, and neither of his parents were ready, but ironically that proved to be just the opening act for the exciting life he would go on...

Oct 27, 2021

Longtime Independence resident, Judith Christine (Theel) Vestal, 70, passed away at Labette Health on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021.

Judy was welcomed into this world on April 17, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas to Myron and Donita (Girdler) Theel. She attended the Zion Lutheran School until the 8th grade, then graduated from Independence High School in 1969. Shortly after...

Oct 18, 2021

Virginia M. Boyle, 101, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at The Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.  She was born on July 2, 1920 in Neodesha, Kansas, graduating from Neodesha High School in 1938 and attending Independence Community Junior College, where she met her husband.

Virginia married Frank R. Boyle on September 10, 1940, making Independence her home for over...