Obituaries

David Bredhoft

David Bredhoft

Sep 1, 2016

David Allen Bredehoft passed from his earthly home into God's kingdom on Thursday, September 1st, 2016. David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather "Papa", son, brother, uncle and friend. David Allen Bredehoft was born October 26, 1957 in Independence, Kansas to Louis A. and Virginia (Henderson) Bredehoft. He attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Independence High School in...

Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson

Aug 18, 2016

Jim Wilson, 84, of Independence passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Montgomery Place Independence. Jim was born November 15, 1931 in Independence, Kansas the son of George and Anna (Frye) Wilson. He grew up in Independence and graduated from the Independence School System and also had some college courses. On April 8, 1961 in Miami, Oklahoma Jim...

Pat Hassig

Pat Hassig

Aug 14, 2016

Pat R. Hassig, 82, of Elk City, Kansas went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Pat was born May 20, 1934 in independence, Kansas the daughter of John and Vera (Barker) Stanfill. She lived in Independence until she was nine and then the family moved to...

Mary Bays

Mary Bays

Aug 11, 2016

Mary Jo Ann (Chaffin) Bays, 80, passed away on August 11, 2016 at the Jane Philips Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Bays family plot at the Niotaze Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with Potts Chapel in Independence. Mary Jo Ann...

Wilma Jabben-Griffin-Squire

Wilma Jabben-Griffin-Squire

Jul 30, 2016

Wilma Anna Jabben Griffin Squire Was born October 26, 1928 in Independence, Kansas, she was released from her struggle with ALZ on July 30, 2016 in Midland, Texas. She was preceded in death by father Carl Jabben and mother Theda Hinrichs, husbands Charles Lee Griffin and Alvin Squire, brothers Herbert, Lewis and Corrie Jabben, sister's Hilda Fisher and Helen...

John Sebastian

John Sebastian

Jul 29, 2016

John Richard Sebastian was born on December 3, 1927, at home, in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, to John William and Adella Fleischer Sebastian (deceased) He was later joined by sisters Betty Lou (deceased) and Ruth. For all of his youth and well into adulthood, he went by his middle name of Richard, so as not to be confused with his...

Hershel Shepard

Hershel Shepard

Jul 24, 2016

Hershel Joe Shepard, died at age 85. He was born in Morehead, Kansas on July 9, 1931, son of Newton Harrison Shepard and Emma Alice Adams Shepard. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in May of 1949. Graveside services will be 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas. The family has requested no flowers....

Molly Musgrove

Molly Musgrove

Jul 21, 2016

Molly Musgrove, 63, of Independence KS, passed away Thursday July 21st 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Hospital in Coffeyville, Ks. A celebration of life graveside service will be 10:00 am, Monday, August 1, 2016 at the gazebo in the Neodesha Cemetery in Neodesha, KS. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence, KS. Molly was born...

Rita Searles

Rita Searles

Jul 3, 2016

(Rita) J L Searles 90 of Cherryvale, KS, passed away Sunday July 3, 2016, at Cherryvale Nursing & Rehab in Cherryvale, KS. A celebration of life service will be Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:00 am at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale, KS, with Chaplain Jeff Owens officiating. The family will greet friends from 9:00am till service time at Potts...

Mary Gabbard

Mary Gabbard

Jun 23, 2016

Mary U. Gabbard, 74, of Cherryvale, Ks, passed away Thursday, June 23rd 2016 at Grand Villas Independence Ks, Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 29th 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Independence Ks. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28th 2016, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Rosary starting at 7:00 pm at St...

Robert Camacho

Robert Camacho

Jun 17, 2016

Robert Camacho, 81 of Mound Valley, KS passed away Friday, June 17th 2016, at Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, KS. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 23rd 2016, 2:00 pm at Potts Chapel in Independence KS, with Father Steve Thapwa officiating. A private family burial will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Liberty KS. Robert...

Frances Ranes

Frances Ranes

Jun 17, 2016

Frances "Adeline" Ranes 87 of Independence Ks, passed away Friday June 17th 2016 at Montgomery Place Nursing home in Independence Ks, A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday June 22nd 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Independence Ks Celebrant will be Father Steve Mahn Thapwa, Concelebrant Father Marco De Loera, assisting Deacon Adam Grelinger....

Dale Dollison

Dale Dollison

Jun 15, 2016

Dale Roche Dollison, 78 Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab in Cherryvale, Kansas. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 -4:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Potts Chapel of Independence. The Family suggest memorial contributions be made to V.F.W. Post 1186 and may...

Peggy Mccloud

Peggy Mccloud

Jun 12, 2016

Peggy Coleen Lang McCloud was born January 15, 1929 in Independence, Kansas to Albert Henry and Edith Madora (Pyle) Lang. She passed from her Independence home early Sunday morning June 12th, 2016. She will be laid to rest with her husband in the Garden of Memories in Pittsburg, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Pittsburg Kansas Mirza Transportation Fund...

Lorene Unruh

Lorene Unruh

Jun 3, 2016

Lorene Thelma Unruh age 100 passed away with her family by her side on June 3, 2016 at Montgomery Place. Lorene was born on June 8, 1915 in Goltry, OK to Albert and Elizabeth (Kroeker) Janes. She attended country schools and finished her schooling at Goltry High School. After high school she met and later married Dewey Unruh on...

Eunice Hedrick

Eunice Hedrick

Jun 2, 2016

Eunice I. Hedrick, 82, of Independence passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Montgomery Place Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p. m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Potts Chapel Independence with the Reverend Joe Davalt of the Bible Holiness Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Altoona Cemetery in Altoona,...

Joe Bustos

Joe Bustos

May 31, 2016

Joe V. Bustos, age 93 of Independence, Kansas died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the St. Andrew's Catholic Church with the Father Stephen Mahn Thapwa officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Potts...

Michael Kirchoff

Michael Kirchoff

May 30, 2016

Michael "Mike" Allen Kirchoff, age 57 of Independence, Kansas died Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home in Independence, Kansas. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas with Stephen Brandon officiating. Michael was born November 7, 1958 in Independence, Kansas,...

Janice Vineyard

Janice Vineyard

May 24, 2016

Janice Vineyard, 67, of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nazarene Church on South 10th Street in Independence, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Potts...

Mary Coble

Mary Coble

May 7, 2016

Mary Margarett Coble, age 85, of Independence, Kansas died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Montgomery Place in Independence, Kansas. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Potts Chapel with Pastor Bob Weitzeil officiating. Burial will follow in the Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel. Visitation hours...