Obituaries
Joyce Saunders
Sep 4, 2026
Joyce Ferne Lamb Saunders was born in the middle of a ranch in Lyon County close to Allen, Kansas, on October 3, 1928. She gained her heavenly reward on Friday, September 4, 2026, at The Mapleton, in Eureka, at the age of 97 – 29 days short of her 98th birthday.
She and her parents Riley Butterfield and Inez Alberta (Anderson)...
Sam Stevenson
Aug 22, 2026
Hamilton Samuel Stevenson, 93, of Eureka, died on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Eureka Nursing Center.
He was born on March 30, 1933, in Hillsboro, Oregon, the son of Hamilton Iadel and Alice Margaret Pauline (Lloyd) Stevenson. One of eleven children, Sam was raised in Brightwood and learned the value of hard work at an early age. He proudly served...
Marlene J. Smith
Aug 18, 2026
Marlene Jewell Smith, age 78, of Toronto, Kansas, passed away surrounded by the warmth of the family she spent a lifetime nurturing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home. A devoted matriarch, fierce protector, and constant provider of open arms and hot meals, Marlene’s heart was always widest open for those who needed a place to belong.
She was born...
Charles "Chuck" Martin
Aug 16, 2026
Charles William “Chuck” “Charlie” Martin of El Dorado, KS, formerly of Eureka, KS, went to join his departed loved ones Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the El Dorado Care and Rehabilitation Center in El Dorado, at the age of 87.
Chuck was born July 8, 1939, in Eureka, KS the son of Fred and Helen Louise (Messenger) Martin. He was raised...
Sharon Lee Hoffine
Aug 2, 2026
Sharon Baker Hoffine, 71, of Eureka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., with several of her loved ones by her side. Those present included her daughter, Tonia Winfree; son-in-law, Terry Winfree; grandchildren, Devin Harris, Ciara Harris, and Harley Harris; and granddaughter-in-law, Mica Harris, who remained with her, offering comfort, love, and support during...
Almeta Rae Beck
Jul 21, 2026
Almeta Rae Beck of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Oxford Vista Assisted Living Facility, in Wichita, at the age of 81.
She was born on July 21, 1945, in Eureka, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence Raymond and Margaret Almeta (Thompson) Lahar. She was raised in the El Dorado and Eureka area. She graduated from Eureka High School...
Carol Olson
Jul 14, 2026
Loretta “Carol” Olson of Eureka, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Greenwood County Hospital, in Eureka, at the age of 86.
She was born on August 1, 1939, in Greenwood County, the daughter of Oliver Francis and Sarah Elizabeth (Moore) Wade. She attended school at Piedmont. On November 6, 1954, Carol was united in marriage to Robert Henry Olson in...
Marvin Butler
Jul 3, 2026
Marvin Butler of Eureka, Kansas, died on July 3, 2026, at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas at the age of 90.
Marvin was born August 19, 1935, near Tonovay, Kansas, the son of Benjamin Harrison and Ruth Elizabeth (Nuckolls) Butler. He was raised in the Tonovay area and graduated from Tonovay High School. He grew up with a deep love...
Linda Simons
Jun 28, 2026
Linda Marie Van Royen-Simons was born to Enos D. Van Royen and Ollie D. (Smith) Van Royen on December 30, 1946, in Elk County, Kansas on a farm west of Moline. She passed from this life on June 28, 2026, in Toronto, Kansas.
Linda lived in Elk County and Greenwood County until she graduated salutatorian at Severy High School in May of 1964. She...
Charles Wayne McCoy
Jun 4, 2026
Charles Wayne “Sonny” McCoy of Neal, Kansas went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4th, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by family and love, at his home just an eighth of a mile from the very spot where his life began.
Sonny was born on October 18, 1939, to Charles William and Iva (Mollett) McCoy...
Karen Lee Henderson
Jun 2, 2026
Karen Lee Henderson, of rural Hamilton, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home at the age of 90.
She was born on January 15, 1936, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Harold Albert and Erba Ellen (Harbaugh) Hollinger. She was raised in Russell, attending local schools and graduating with the Class of 1953. Karen later attended Fort Hays State...
Mary F. Mann
May 16, 2026
Mary Frances (Yost) Mann of Eureka, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka at the age of 88.
Mary was born on July 24, 1937, in Cedar County near Stockton, Missouri, the daughter of John Henry and Mary Bessie (Hayward) Yost. In her early years, she grew up near Stockton riding in a covered wagon...
Jack Pollock
Apr 20, 2026
Monroe Jackson “Jack” Pollock, 87, whose pockets were always full of handmade trinkets and whose heart was always full of family, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.
Born on February 24, 1939, in Elkins, Arkansas, Jack was the son of Silas and Violet (Davis) Pollock. His family moved to Kansas in the mid-1950s, where he grew...
Martha Jean Greenwood
Apr 17, 2026
Martha Jean Greenwood, a longtime resident of Eureka, Kansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Friday evening, April 17, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Hospital at the age of 93.
Martha was born in Augusta, Kansas, on September 30, 1932, the youngest child of Oscar and Maude (Boydston) Brenton. She was later raised and educated in the Teterville and Leon...
Michael "Mike" Mehegan
Apr 2, 2026
Michael John "Mike" Mehegan, a man known as much for his unwavering faith as his impressive physical strength, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home in Eureka at the age of 72.
Born on November 4, 1953, in Long Beach, California, Mike was the son of James Vincent and Earlene (Rushton) Mehegan. After graduating from Lakewood High...
Diana McMullen
Mar 31, 2026
The vibrant and spirited Diana Sue (Divine) McMullen of Eureka, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home in Eureka, at the age of 83.
She was born on February 25, 1943, in Eureka, the sixth child of Orville E. and Eva Alice (Horton) Divine. Raised in Eureka, Diana attended local schools and graduated with the class of 1961. Following...
Bobby Dean Coe
Mar 28, 2026
Bobby Dean Coe, Jr., 70, of Hamilton, took his final ride on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Known in his younger years for a rebellious spirit and a love for the fast lane, Bobby lived life on his own terms from the very beginning.
He was born December 1, 1955, in Sedan, the son of...
Raymond Lahar
Mar 26, 2026
Raymond Eugene Lahar, age 78, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital, in Wichita, soaring high with the eagles from heaven.
Raymond was born on September 4, 1947, in Eureka, Kansas. He was the second child born of Clarence Raymond “Jack” and Margaret Rae (Thompson) Lahar. He attended public...
Betty Griffith
Mar 24, 2026
Betty Louise (Matlock) Griffith of Wichita, formerly of Eureka, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, at the age of 77.
Betty was born on July 16, 1948, in Eureka, Kansas, the daughter of Jessie Hubert and Ethel Anna (Booth) Matlock. She grew up in Augusta, where she graduated with the High School Class of 1966....
Rick Davis
Feb 15, 2026
Rick Davis of Neal, retired Boeing/Spirit Manufacturing Engineer fell asleep in Christ on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Ascension Saint Francis Hospital, in Wichita, at the age of 68.
He was born on March 21, 1957 to Frank and Vera (Dawson) Davis in Wichita, Kansas. He attended High School at Bishop Carroll where he played football and sang in the choir. He...
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