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Derfelt Funeral Home Derfelt Funeral Home is a fourth generation family funeral home serving SEK and the surrounding area. J. O. He joined with Rev. In the early 1950’s, J.

The Derfelt family roots run deep into the soil of Southeast Kansas. In fact, John Derfelt homesteaded his family here long before the City of Galena was incorporated. His son, also John Derfelt helped his father build the first brick building in this city. It was John Olin, one of the third generation of Derfelt’s who began the legacy of funeral directing. Derfelt, in addition to being a Funeral Director, was a Baptist minister, an auctioneer, and a one-time Postmaster of Galena. Dow Booe, another well known area minister, to purchase Allison Funeral Home in 1948. O’s son, Roy L. Derfelt joined the firm as Funeral Director and Embalmer. Soon afterwards, Rev. Booe sold his business interests to Roy Derfelt. The business has been a family owned and family operated mortuary ever since. Staff members of Derfelt Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

Larry James Weak, 85, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 in Galena, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of laughter,...
11/02/2026

Larry James Weak, 85, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 in Galena, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, deep devotion, and a life beautifully lived.

Born on April 9, 1941 in Taber, Iowa, he grew up in Red Oak, Iowa as a smart kid in a small town. He quickly earned a reputati...

Dillon Alexander Roberts, 37, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026.Born on March 28...
11/02/2026

Dillon Alexander Roberts, 37, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Born on March 28, 1989, to Danny and Lisa (Grant) Roberts, Dillon grew up in Scammon, Kansas, before making his home in Columbus. He graduated from Southeast High School in 2007 and went ...

In Loving Memory of Charles Jay AtkinsCharles was more than a father, more than a grandfather, and more than a friend. T...
10/30/2026

In Loving Memory of Charles Jay Atkins

Charles was more than a father, more than a grandfather, and more than a friend. To the people who loved him most, he was a piece of their heart—a person whose presence made life feel a little safer, a little warmer, and a lot more meaningful.

C...

William Robert StidhamGalena, KS: William Robert Stidham, age 80 of Galena, passed away at his home on Monday, October 1...
10/30/2026

William Robert Stidham

Galena, KS: William Robert Stidham, age 80 of Galena, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2026.

William was born on September 23, 1946 in Jasper County, MO to the union of John E. Stidham, Sr. and Elizabeth (Collins) Stidham. He was a lifetime resident ...

NEVADA, MISSOURI: Charles Roger Crane, age 85, passed away at 6:30 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Cox Barton County ...
10/30/2026

NEVADA, MISSOURI: Charles Roger Crane, age 85, passed away at 6:30 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Cox Barton County Hospital, Lamar, MO following an illness.

Roger was born March 20, 1941 in Columbus, KS. His parents were Charles Ralph and Bernice Dink (Coyle) Crane. Roger attended...

10/29/2026

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Gannon Mathias Reece, 23, a resident of Lowell, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.Gannon was born on June ...
10/28/2026

Gannon Mathias Reece, 23, a resident of Lowell, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Gannon was born on June 13, 2003, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Jerry Reece and Julia Reece (Hare). He went to school in Miami, Baxter and finally graduated from Commerce and made friends everywhe...

Norman Leroy Sills, 95 of Galena, Kansas, passed away from this life and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, Octobe...
10/27/2026

Norman Leroy Sills, 95 of Galena, Kansas, passed away from this life and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at his home. Born on March 9th, 1931, in Quapaw, Oklahoma to Leroy Wilford Sills and Theadus (Potter) Sills. Norman grew up in Quapaw, Oklahoma and attended local school...

Tonya Marie JuddJoplin, MO: Tonya Marie (Hailey) Judd, age 71 of Joplin, passed away at 1:05 PM on Saturday, October 24,...
10/26/2026

Tonya Marie Judd

Joplin, MO: Tonya Marie (Hailey) Judd, age 71 of Joplin, passed away at 1:05 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin.

Tonya was born on December 27, 1954 to the union of Raymond H. Hailey and Harriet S. (Jordan) Hailey. She graduated from Jopl...

Lillie June Newbanks, 97, of Oswego, Kansas, died at 5:55 a.m. on Friday, October 23rd, 2026,at Mercy Hospital ER in Jop...
10/26/2026

Lillie June Newbanks, 97, of Oswego, Kansas, died at 5:55 a.m. on Friday, October 23rd, 2026,
at Mercy Hospital ER in Joplin, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren.

June was born June 15, 1929, in Cherokee County, Kansas, the seventh of nine children born to
William A. (Bill) and ...

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