All Obituaries

Wilma L. (Richwine) Grotheer Easter, 89, of Pittsburg, passed away Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 19, 1932 at Pittsburg, the daughter of Raymond and Debbie (Campbell) Richwine. She graduated from College High School. She was united in marriage in January 1951 to Marvin “Pat” George Grotheer in Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1981. On November 20, 1984, she married William “Ed” Easter. He preceded her in death...

Tip Hutsey (Mary Winifred Friskel) “The best Hutsey, wasn’t a Hutsey, she was born a Friskel.” The Church Bells rang, school was dismissed, and it was declared a holiday, because after all boys, a girl, Tip, was born to John and Marie Friskel on June 27, 1928, in Frontenac Kansas.  Tip attended Sacred Heart School and later graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Leavenworth, Kansas.  June 8, 1948, was a significant day in Frontenac, because that was the day...

Bonnie Jean Rea, 91, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital.             She was born February 26, 1930 in Oklahoma.             She married William Frederick Burnham and had two children. They later divorced. She then married William Kennedy Rea. He preceded her in death in...

Merle Markley, 89, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:39 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at Medicalodge South of Pittsburg.             He was born July 25, 1931, at rural McCune, KS, the son of Perry and Vetra (Boore) Markley.             On November 6, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marvella E. Davis at the Parsons Church of Christ.  She survives of the home,...

Marvin Wayne Boor, 65, died at his home in Cherokee, KS, March 20, 2021, following various illnesses.              He was born in Joplin, MO on December 15, 1955.  Marvin graduated from McCune KS High School in 1973 where he excelled playing basketball. Most of his life he worked as a truck driver prior to becoming disabled.  He has been remembered by employers as hardworking, and by family and friends for his attempts at...

Mary Deborah Kay (Westhoff) Montemurro “Debbie” while surrounded by loved ones passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 8:25 p.m. at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin Missouri. Mary Deborah was born April 19, 1953 in Pittsburg, Kansas. As the oldest child and daughter of James Bernard and Collen Marie (Deruy) Westhoff she was named Mary after both her grandmothers although her family and close friends knew her as Debbie. Debbie often helped in her grandparent’s furniture store...

Marilyn Sue Biggs, 79, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on March 07, 2021, in Pittsburg, Kansas. Sue was born on January 1, 1942, to Lester and Violet M. (Castagno) Martinous in Pittsburg, KS. On July 4, 1963, she was united in marriage to Tim Biggs at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS. In addition to her husband Tim, she is survived by two children, Todd Biggs (Lita) of Pittsburg, KS. and Christy Watt (Mike) of Pittsburg, KS; six grandchildren,...

Martha J. Latty, 86, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi hospital in Pittsburg, KS after a short illness. She was born December 11, 1934 in Pittsburg, where she lived most of her life, to William (Bud) Bill and Lillian (Trout) Bill. She attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1953. She was baptized in the Methodist faith. Martha was married in the First United Methodist Church to Daniel D. Latty by Rev. Lloyd Rising on April 15, 1956. She...

Charles A. Watson II, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg.             He was born January 30, 1942, at Pittsburg, KS, the son of Charles A. and Doris (Spragg) Watson.             On June 4, 1970, he was united in marriage to Linda K. George.  She survives of the home,...

Matthew Joseph Warford, 48, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Broussard, LA. He was born in Miami, OK. on April 1st, 1972. He is survived by his father and stepmother Bobby Dean Warford and Theresa Fambrough of Purdy, Mo, his mother Rose Mary (Ruybal) Stump of Denver, CO, one brother Ron Warford of Mesa, AZ, niece and nephew Jessica and Caleb Warford as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many dear friends. Matt was successful in several positions throughout his life. His...