All Obituaries

Martin Dale Nash passed away at home in the early morning hours of May 4, 2020. Martin was born in Parsons, KS to Donna Southerland-Pollock and Dale and Debbie Nash on May 2, 1970. Martin was a 4H king in his youth, and a champion break-dancer in the 80’s. In his adult life he was a carpenter, a barbecue slayer, and an accomplished chef. He also was an amazing artist; he could see something once and remember every last detail as he put it to paper. Martin truly was a jack of all trades,...

Sharon Sue Pratt, 73, of Neodesha passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center. Cremation has taken place at Loran Fawcett Chapel. Services will take place at a later date. Sharon Sue Pratt was born July 27, 1946 the daughter of Fred and Geneva (Haines) Louia in Sedgwick County, KS. The family moved to Altoona, KS area. Sharon graduated from Neodesha High School in 1964. Sharon married Arthur Pratt in 1964 at the Altoona Christian Church, later the two divorced. Sharon had...

Maxine Eleanor (Wichman) Schooley took a peaceful journey to be with her Lord and Savior while at Morning Star Care Homes in Neodesha, KS under the care of Harry Hynes Hospice on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 5:16pm. Maxine had a servant’s heart, always wanting to do for others. She lived the verse “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Maxine Eleanor Wichman was born January 16, 1924 in Greenleaf, KS, the daughter of...

Frederick C. Stepanich, internationally renowned civil engineer, passed away on April 27, 2020, at his home in Manila, Philippines at the age of 88. He was the son of Joseph and Agnes (Sustar) Stepanich of Neodesha, Kansas. Born on August 4, 1931 in this southeast Kansas town, he was the last of nine children. Fred would tell you that he was fortunate to grow up on a farm and attend school in his early years at Brooks country school just a quarter mile from the farm where he was raised....

David J. Bye, 77, of Thayer, died April 19, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Dave was born March 31, 1943 to Joseph and Opal Bye in Marengo, ID. He lived in California from 1957 to 1995 when he moved to Thayer, KS. He met and married June Reece May 30, 1974. June survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by one brother, Glen Bye of Wilmington Ill. Dave had three step - children, McElroy of Palmdale, CA,...

David Keith Queen,76, passed away at his home on April 1,2020. He had been failing in health. He was born on September 21, 1943, in Independence, MO to Earl Raymond and Ruth Ellery Queen (Black). David was #4 of 18 children, he spent most of his childhood in Wichita, KS where he attended schools. David met Betty Riedle and they married September 23, 1963, during their marriage they had 3 daughters, they later divorced. He met Donna Deweese and they married May 17, 2003. She survives of the...

Phyllis Corrine Cunningham, 95, of Neodesha, KS. passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, KS. A Celebration of life services will be Friday, April 24, 2020, at 10:00am at Church of the Ascension, Episcopal Church in Neodesha, KS. Visitation will be Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Loran Fawcett Chapel in Neodesha, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at that time. Phyllis Corrine Cunningham was born April 24, 1924, in Conway Springs, KS....

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Frances Maley, loving wife and mother of six children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80, following a short illness at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Fran was born on October 23, 1939, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Dollie A and Paul W Robson. She attended school in Neodesha prior to marrying Kenneth M. Maley who was serving in the United States Navy. They were married for 46 years and raised six children: Rebecca May, James Michael, Tina Marie,...

Lou Ann Trulove, beloved wife for 35 years to her best friend Eddy. Lou Ann made her final journey to be with Jesus in his heavenly Kingdom on Thursday January 30, 2020. Her kind spirt was known to everyone that knew her. Preceded in death by both of her parents and two sisters, Lavonna and Jennifer. She leaves behind her husband Eddy, 3 sons Jeremy (Melissa), Augustus and Jacob. Four daughters Trisha (Wes), Cheyenne, Chrissy and Jamie, Brothers Clyde, (Vicky), Glenn (Kay) Tim (Tina),...

Mercedes Rose Tyler, 21, of Edmond, Oklahoma departed her earthly life January 1, 2020. Family will receive friends and loved ones for a Celebration of Life service at 2 o’clock pm, Friday, January 10, 2020 at Loran Fawcett Chapel in Neodesha, Kansas. Cremation has taken place honoring the wishes of Mercedes.    Mercedes was born December 9, 1998 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Freedom Anderson and Waylon Tyler. As a child, Mercedes was known for her sheer spunk, charming...