Lois Ruby, 87, of LaHarpe, died on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Moran Manor.  Funeral services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.

Joseph J. Patterson, 81, of Iola, formerly of Gainesville, Mo., died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola.  Joseph was born in Iola to Dwight and Lois (Steele) Patterson. He served as…

Colleen Danford, age 56, of LaHarpe, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Colleen was born in Kansas City, Kan., to Kenneth Elam and Tressie (Parker) Elam. She was the first of three children in…

Donald “Don” Robert Koester, age 83, of Iola,  formerly of Piqua, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, after a brief illness.  Don was born to Robert…

​​Gerald Robert (Jerry) Utley, 79, of Iola, passed away July 25, 2023, at Medicalodges Fort Scott. Jerry was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn., to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley.  Jerry…

Derek Charles Simpson, 50, Valley Center, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence. Derek was born Jan. 25, 1973, in Wichita, to Edward L. Simpson and Connie (Highley) Wasser.  Derek and Tracy Francis were…

Gerald Robert (Jerry) Utley, 79, of Iola, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Medicalodges Fort Scott. Jerry was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn., to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley.  He…

Myron Gene Rush, age 91, of Iola, passed away July 19, 2023, at Medicalodges of Iola. Myron was born July 20, 1931, in rural Erie, to Guy O. Rush and Nina G. (Heaton) Rush. Myron…

Jim D. Maloney, 70, Iola, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Medicalodges of Iola. Jim was born Nov. 2, 1952, in Iola, to Joe Maloney and Helen (Gregory) Maloney.  Jim is survived by son, Jimmie…

Donnie Ray David, age 69, Moran, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, July 24, 2023.  He was born on March 8, 1954 in Iola, the son of Glee and Needa E. Holland…