Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Marie W Blowers, 79, of Independence, KS and formally of Colorado Springs, CO died June 11, 2021. She passed away peacefully in her home after a short illness.

Marie was born March 5, 1942 in San Diego, CA to Skeet and Hazel Whistler. She was very proud of her Potawatomi heritage and active with family gatherings in...

Jun 10, 2021

Thelma M. Canaday, 99, of Independence, KS, formerly of rural Topeka died Thursday morning at her Eagle Estates home.  Born Thelma Maxine VanDyne to Harry and Florence (Kennedy) VanDyne at their Drum Creek Township home April 8, 1922, she was fourth of 10 children.  She was educated at Harmony Valley, a one room school and graduated from Montgomery County...

Jun 9, 2021

Philip D. Osburn, 81, of Elk City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Medicalodges in Independence. Philip was born February 15, 1940, in Elk City, Kansas, to Philip S. and Leona (Montross) Osburn. He attended school in Elk City. On May 21, 1960, he married Karen L. Bryant in Elk City. Philip spent his early years farming before...

Jun 2, 2021

Courtney Marie Jamison, age 13 of Independence, Kansas passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home in Independence, Kansas.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Christ Church in Neodesha, Kansas with Gary Larson officiating, followed by a 1:00 p.m.  Celebration of Life Reception at the Thayer...

May 18, 2021

Barbara C. Lasater passed away on May 18, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1937, in Independence, Kansas, the only child of Lawrence Gilliland and Grace (Wells) Gilliland. After her father’s early passing, her mother married Merle Wilson. Barbara grew up on her parents’ farm near Independence and was active in 4-H and band and orchestra in school....

May 16, 2021

Evelyn Jean Passauer, 99 of Independence, Kansas passed away at Montgomery Place in Independence on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Evelyn was born on September 13, 1921 in Piedmont, Kansas to Fred and Hazel (Hasty) Rader. She grew up in Piedmont attending Piedmont High School. While in school, Evelyn enjoyed playing basketball. She graduated in 1939. Evelyn married...

Apr 24, 2021

Charlotte Ann Howe, 81 passed away at Medicalodges of Independence on Saturday, April 24, 2021. A Celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at a later date.

Charlotte was born on December 29, 1939 in Thayer, Kansas to Gerald R. and Irene (Wheeler) Howe. After graduating high school in Neodesha, Kansas in 1957, Charlotte attended the Topeka...

Apr 19, 2021

James William (Jim) Glasgow, Independence, passed away on Monday, April 19th, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at 10:00am at the Church of the Nazarene in Independence. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 26th at Potts Chapel, 5:00-7:00pm. Burial will follow the service at the Farmington Cemetery, north...

Apr 15, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Dianne (Wuerdeman) Vanderpool passed away at Labette Health Center in Independence, Kansas, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 73.

Patricia was born on June 26, 1947 in Independence, KS to Edna L. (Clifton) McDowell and Aurthur H. Wuerdeman.  She attended school in Independence and Fredonia, KS.  On June 29, 1963, she married...

Apr 5, 2021

Johnny M. Medsker, 75, of Independence, Kansas passed away on April 5th, 2021 at his home. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. A service will be held at a later date.

John was born on May 9th, 1945 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of John E. and Helen Medsker. He graduated from Independence High...

Apr 4, 2021

Danny Vannoster, Independence, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 9th, 2021 at the Jefferson Cemetery at 10am.  Arrangements entrusted with Potts Chapel.

Danny was born on August 7th, 1952 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of Ora and Nannette (Sutton) Vannoster. He was raised...

Mar 26, 2021

Danny Eugene Foster, Neodesha, passed away on, March 26th, 2021. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel.

Danny was born on January 23rd, 1948 in Anthony, Kansas. He was the son of Clifford and Ella (Wilkins) Foster. He grew up and graduated in Harper, Kansas.

Danny married Anita Hooper on August 24th, 1968. Later divorced...

Mar 25, 2021

William H Tucker Jr. was born to A. Ruth Schultz and William H. Tucker on November 12, 1927 in Elkhart, KS. In Elkhart, they were surrounded by a loving Tucker family and Bill’s brother, Tom, was soon born. However, the advent of the Dust Bowl and the Depression forced a move to Neodesha, Kansas. There Bill’s mother, a nurse,...

Mar 17, 2021

Lois Jane Mahlum, Independence, passed away on March 17th, 2021 peacefully at her home. Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel. No service is scheduled at this time.

Lois Jane (Bicknell) Mahlum was born on September 9th, 1944 in Blackpool England. She was the daughter of Clifford and Lillian (Fowler) Bicknell. She grew up and graduated high...

Mar 12, 2021

Jerry Lee Haymaker, age 81 of Copan, Oklahoma passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Medicalodges in Dewey, Oklahoma.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Robbins Cemetery in Dearing, Kansas under the direction of the Potts...

Mar 8, 2021

Loren Ray Hale, 68, passed peacefully on March 8th, 2021 at  Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at Potts Chapel at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am before the service.

Loren was born on April 2nd, 1952. He...

Mar 6, 2021

Martha Jane Gray, 51 of Independence, Kansas passed away unexpectantly at her home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, March 16th at Potts Chapel from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Martha’s Life will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at Potts Chapel at 1:00 pm.

Martha was welcomed...

Mar 6, 2021

Christina Jewel (Chiburis) Scott passed away at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing in Baxter Springs, Kansas on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mask are required.

Christina was born on February 1, 1947 in...

Mar 4, 2021

Logan Michael Payne (Chaput), 20, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021.

Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 12th, 2021 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church at 11:00am. Visitation will be Thursday, March 11th at Potts Chapel 5:00-7:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm.  Memorials are suggested to the Logan Payne Memorial Fund and...

Mar 3, 2021

Howard (HD) Henderson, 83, of Independence, Kansas passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life service for H.D. “Sonny” Henderson will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas on March 10, 2021 at 1 p.m. Visitation from Noon to 1 p.m. In Lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to Medicalodges...