Derfelt Funeral Home

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.

Oscar Eugene Lathrop, age 88, of Weir, Kansas passed away at home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Oscar...
06/03/2026

Oscar Eugene Lathrop, age 88, of Weir, Kansas passed away at home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Oscar was born on September 12, 1937 to William L. and Helen (Allegre) Lathrop, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the...

Darryl Anderson sang his last song on this earth Sunday, May 31, 2026 after a well fought battle with declining health. ...
06/02/2026

Darryl Anderson sang his last song on this earth Sunday, May 31, 2026 after a well fought battle with declining health. Anyone who knew Darryl knows music was one of the great loves of his life. He was born with a song in his soul and he spent his whole life letting it out. The greatest love of Darr...

Jeffrey “Pie” B. Charles, age 66, of Galena, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.Jeff was born January 21, 1960 ...
06/02/2026

Jeffrey “Pie” B. Charles, age 66, of Galena, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Jeff was born January 21, 1960 to Billy Charles Sr and Janice Fry Charles, in Joplin , MO. He grew up and attended school in Galena, Kansas. He was a very hard worker and was employed by the City of Gal...

Nora Lou Gilmore, age 73, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 9:36 PM.Nora was born to Ira Eugene ...
06/02/2026

Nora Lou Gilmore, age 73, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 9:36 PM.

Nora was born to Ira Eugene and Carmen Edna (Roberts) Shoemaker on November 30, 1952 in Joplin, Missouri. She attended school in Columbus, KS, and although she did not graduate at that time, she was ...

Christopher Bowin, 52, of Welch, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 at The Journey Home hospice house. There...
06/02/2026

Christopher Bowin, 52, of Welch, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 at The Journey Home hospice house. There will be a celebration of life June 4, 2026 at the Park Cemetery in Columbus, Kansas at 1 PM. Family and friends can gather after the graveside service to fellowship with the famil...

Evelyn Lourine Foley, 79, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, following a brief hospital stay.Evelyn was born on Aug...
06/01/2026

Evelyn Lourine Foley, 79, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, following a brief hospital stay.

Evelyn was born on August 16, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Oscar and Audrey Robertson. She grew up in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1964. ...

05/29/2026

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Thomas Wayne Davis, age 65, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri ...
05/28/2026

Thomas Wayne Davis, age 65, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri after a long illness.

Thomas was born to Robert Judson and Mary Naomi (Card) Davis on July 29, 1960, in Elkhart, Kansas. He graduated from Chapman High School with the clas...

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day, we join our community in a solemn pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our nation. Their courage is our foundation, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
At Derfelt Funeral Homes, we remain deeply committed to upholding the legacies of those who served. May we live in a way that honors the freedom they secured for us all. 🇺🇸

Donald “Donnie” Dean Phillips, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Candy, and his precious furbabies, Pri...
05/22/2026

Donald “Donnie” Dean Phillips, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Candy, and his precious furbabies, Princess Leia and Daisy Duke, by his side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on April 19, 1978, to Donald Dean Phillips, Sr. and Gaycille Diane Sprague. Donnie lived life marching to th...

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