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Myron Gene Rush, 91, of Iola, died Wednesday, 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 and…

James Alan Atkinson, age 74, died July 14, 2023, at his home in Iola.  He was born in Halstead to Leonard Atkinson and Clara (Marcy) Atkinson.  He married Joyce Acheson on Jan. 3, 1971, in…

Gwendolyn Joyce Dobson was born on May 29, 1943, to Charles and Mae Luttrell, the first of seven children, at Fort Leavenworth. She was born with a caring soul that she shared with the world,…

Our beautiful and talented Jill Marie Hartman, 33, of Overland Park, passed away in her home on July 14, 2023, after a long battle with addiction.  Jill made her presence known to the world on…

Leon Edward (Bud) Cady, 84, of Moran, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. Leon was born Aug. 8, 1938, in Bronson, to Claude Cady and Thelma (Wallgren) Cady.…

Michael William Muntzert, 55, of Le Roy, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his residence. Michael was born March 11, 1968, in Iola,to Clifford Muntzert and Barbara (Robinson) Muntzert.  Michael married Brenna Daum on Sept.…

Richard A. Chase, age 91, of Iola, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.  A memorial celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Iola. A graveside service…

Former Iolan Robert Byron Anderson, 93, of Bentonville, Ark., died June 25, 2023.  He was born June 18, 1930, the son of Barney Anderson and Veda Mae Bidwell Anderson. He is survived by his wife…

Funeral services for Doug Smoot, whose death was reported in Tuesday’s Register, have been moved to 10 a.m. Saturday at Yates Center High School. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.

Craig Lee Michael, 68, Iola, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his residence.  Craig was born Sept. 7, 1954, in Iola, to Charles Dean Michael and Marian M. (Hurlock) Michael.  He was preceded in death…