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Donald Brown, 64, Mesa, Ariz., who lived more than 30 years in Iola, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Mesa.Private services are scheduled for Friday. Cremation is planned.Donald was preceded in death by his parents,…

Norma Jean Maier, 88, Iola, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Iola.She was born May 10, 1929, in Lamar, Mo., to Earl and Ruth (Kratz) Kunkler. She grew up in Lamar, and graduated from…

Another member of “The Greatest Generation” has gone home. Anna Mae Weilert-Works died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Anna Mae was born Sept. 11, 1919 in Chase, to Joseph…

Former Bronson resident Mary Katherine Werner, 99, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at Newton Presbyterian Manor in Newton.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Robert E. “Bob” Swift, 87, Colony, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.He was born March 3, 1931, in Matfield Green, to Fred and Jenny Swift. He met…

James Callahan Olson, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 2, 2017.  He entered into this world on Dec. 11, 1932 in Chanute, born to David and Lenora Olson.He was preceded…

Former Bronson resident Mary Katherine Warner, 99, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at Newton Presbyterian Manor in Newton.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Donald Brown, 64, Mesa, Ariz., who lived more than 30 years in Iola, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Mesa.Private services are scheduled for Friday. Cremation is planned.Donald was preceded in death by his parents,…

Jim Dean Blevins, 62, Greeley, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. John’s Catholic Church, Greeley, with burial following at…

Jimmie Charles “Jim” Shrum, 84, Hidden Valley Lakes, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Jim was born April 16, 1933, in Denver, Colo., to Calvin James and Fern Lula (Greenfield) Shrum. His father was an actor…