Obituaries

Jimmie Atkinson

Jimmie Atkinson

Aug 11, 2018

Jimmie Dee Atkinson age 89 passed away on August 11, 2018 at St. Frances Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jim was born on December 26, 1928 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Marion and Elsie Sarah (Lowe) Atkinson. He attended school in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley Memorial High School. Jim worked for Coop now known as CVR Energy until his retirement...

Merle Witwer

Merle Witwer

Aug 3, 2018

Merle Robert Witwer age 85 of Tulsa, OK passed away with his family at his side on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Wildwood Care Center. Merle was born on June 22, 1933 in Wann, OK to Samuel Harrison and Maude Marie (Eden) Witwer. He attended school in Wann. After school Merle found employment with the Munitions Plant in...

David Page

David Page

Aug 3, 2018

David Castle Page, 86, of Coffeyville, KS, passed away on August 3, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. David was born in Merrill, WI to William O. and Virginia Castle Page on May 24, 1932. He went to high school in Merrill and graduated in 1950. Following a year of college he served four years in the United States Air Force...

Beverly Brakhage

Beverly Brakhage

Aug 1, 2018

Beverly Arlene Brakhage age 83 of Coffeyville, passed away on August 1, 2018 at Windsor Place. Known as Arlene to most was born on August 28, 1934 in Coffeyville to Earl and Lydia (Beam) Lewis. The family lived on a farm outside of Coffeyville; that is where hard work was instilled that would stay a constant in Arlene's life....

Kim Lay

Kim Lay

Jul 29, 2018

Kim Lay age 60 passed away on July 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with a disease that ravaged her body but not her spirit or her faith in her Lord and Savior. Kim was born on September 24, 1957 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Melvin "Hoss" and Laverda (McGuire) Folk....

James Watts

James Watts

Jul 21, 2018

James "Jim" Lloyd Watts of Coffeyville, Kansas age 79 passed away on July 21, 2018 peacefully with his family close by his side at Medicaloges of Coffeyville. Jim was born on July 15, 1939 in Hanford, California to Isom and Jessie (Allen) Watts he was one of ten living children. He grew up in mostly in California but the...

Cherokee Allen

Cherokee Allen

Jul 17, 2018

Cherokee Dawn Allen was born on July 13, 1994 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Terri Jean Allen. Terri called her "Monkey" and her Uncle Willie called her "Hookey". She passed away on July 17, 2018 in her family home. Cherokee lived in Edna, KS with her Great Aunt and Uncle, Leonard and Candy Hill. She graduated from Labette County High...

Gerald Striplin

Gerald Striplin

Jul 15, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Striplin, age 74 passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home in Coffeyville, Kansas. Jerry was born on December 31, 1943 to Charles and Lenora Striplin in St Louis, Missouri. He had six siblings, Charles Striplin, Richard Striplin, Kenny Striplin, Rhoda (Striplin) Vaniter, Linda Striplin and Bonnie (Striplin) Horn. Jerry was married to...

Patricia Lucas

Patricia Lucas

Jul 7, 2018

Patricia A Lucas age 65 of Coffeyville passed away on July 7, 2018 at Medicalodegs of Coffeyville. Patricia was born on February 9, 1953 in Hutchinson to Earl and Genieva (Mullins) Lucas. She attended school in Hutchinson and Wichita. After high school Patricia made her home in Webb City, MO she then moved to Coffeyville in 1988. She found...

Richard Bauer

Richard Bauer

Jul 2, 2018

Richard Dean Bauer, resident of Coffeyville, KS passed away on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at the age of 82 years at Windsor Place. Born in Humboldt, KS but at an early age moved to Coffeyville where he attended school, graduating from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1953. Dean attended Coffeyville Community College for one year, then attended the...

Irene Widmer

Irene Widmer

Jun 16, 2018

Longtime Coffeyville resident Irene Widmer, 99, died Saturday, June 16, in Meriden, Kansas. She was born November 21, 1918, Irene Jewel Getzendaner, in Dover, Oklahoma, to Eugene Reese Getzendaner and Gertie Mabel (Williams) Getzendaner. Early in her childhood, Irene moved with her family to Oswego, Kansas, where she attended schools and graduated high school. She married Richard Duane Widmer...

Douglass Close

Douglass Close

Jun 13, 2018

Douglass Michael Close age 67 of Coffeyville passed away on June, 13 2018 at his home. Doug was born in Parsons, KS on November 26, 1950 to Pat and Wanda (Owen) Close. He attended and graduated from Iola High School and continued his education at Emporia State University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Doug worked...

Winnona Seger-Storm

Winnona Seger-Storm

Jun 13, 2018

Winnona Martin was born (with her twin, Wayne) on December 7th, 1924 to Peter Harrison and Zora E. Vidito Martin in rural Labette County, Kansas. She passed away Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at the age of 93. She was the last of twelve siblings. Mrs. Seger-Storm attended primary school at Valeda, KS. Their Father built a covered wagon that...

Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart

Jun 12, 2018

Retired MSGT Michael L Stuart was born on November 4, 1948 in Independence, KS. He passed away on June 12, 2018 with his loving wife Ginger and daughter Barbara by his side. He had been under the care of Parsons VA Clinic for the past 8 years. Also several of our wonderful doctors at CRMC and recently Hometown Hospice...

Stephen Kniffen

Stephen Kniffen

Jun 8, 2018

Stephen Alford Kniffen was born on February 26, 1980 in Hugoton, Kasnas to Bernard Stephen Kniffen and Patricia D. Allison Kniffen. He passed from this life on June 8, 2018 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Stephen grew up in Elgin, attending Sedan Schools. In 1998, he graduated from South High School in Fort Smith, AR. He enjoyed hunting...

Marilee Unsell

Marilee Unsell

Jun 7, 2018

Marilee Herring Unsell was happiest when she had a project underway. Her projects could include keeping our Dad on task and away from KU sports to baking pies for the church auction. She believed strongly in the idle hands were the devil's workshop. Known for her flower arrangements, holiday decorations, and pie baking and church activities. Marilee was always...

Joseph Gato

Joseph Gato

Jun 7, 2018

Joseph Robert Gato, age 81, of Coffeyville, KS passed away on June 7, 2018 at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. Joseph was born in Scranton, PA on September 1, 1936 to Joseph and Mary Gato. He attended Central High School and graduated from Johnson Trade School. In 1960 he married Catherine Feola and the couple was blessed...

Mary Costley

Mary Costley

Jun 3, 2018

Mary Kathleen (Phillips) Costley, age 71 of Coffeyville, passed away on May 31, 2018 at her home. Mary Kay to many, Nana to a couple, Mom to one. Mary Kay was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 8, 1947 to James Bruce Phillips and Frances Irene (Schabel) Phillips. Mary Kay attended Holy Family School in her youth and was...

David George

David George

May 30, 2018

David Lloyd George went to be with his Lord and Savior May 30, 2018. David Lloyd George was born January 15, 1953 to Sandra Ewing George and Lloyd Glen George in Coffeyville, Kansas. He attended grade school at the old James School, Garfield Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School graduating from Field Kindley High School in 1972. After marrying Cheryl...

Bonnie Wisely

Bonnie Wisely

May 28, 2018

Bonnie Sue Wisely gained her wings at the age of 72 on May 28, 2018 at her home. Bonnie was born on September 21, 1946 to Cleo "Buck" and Laura Mae (McDaniel) Romines. Bonnie was a member of the American Legion. She was a sweet and loving mother and grandmother. Bonnie was married to Chester Gilfillan and they later...