Joycelyn N. “Jo” Stogsdill, age 82, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Hospice House of Olathe in Olathe, Kansas.

She was born August 30, 1935, in Englewood, Kansas, the daughter of Charlie Newton Withrow and Doris Mae Crosby Withrow.

She married Billie Joe “Bill” Stogsdill on January 16, 1951, at Liberal, Kansas.

Jo had worked at both Foodtown and Safeway grocery stores in Ft. Scott, but was primarily a devoted wife and mother. She was an exceptional seamstress and made many of her daughters’ dresses. She liked to paint and do crafts. She also enjoyed reading and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Tennis was also a sport she enjoyed.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra Jo Butland and husband, Stephen, of Olathe, Kansas; Kim Green and husband, Steven, of Nixa, Missouri and Susan Farmer of Ft. Scott; and eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, John Withrow, and wife, Barbara, of Hutchison, Kansas.

Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on October 22, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Charlie Withrow, Jr and a sister, Sally Quesada Caffey as well as her beloved dogs, Chelsea and Mandy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in cthe are of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Virginia Marie Gillen McKenna died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas at the age of 80.

Virginia was born July 14, 1938, in Harper County, Kansas, to Arnold P. and Margaret A. (Goetz) Gillen. She grew up on a farm near Willowdale where she and her eight siblings played hide-n-seek and red rover outside on the wide prairie. Because the family could not attend daily mass, they added the phrase, “All for the honor and glory of God today” to the end of their daily meal prayer. This is a tradition that continues to this day in the Gillen and McKenna families.

Virginia graduated from Kingman High School in 1956 and married Michael J. McKenna at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kingman, Kansas on December 29, 1959. They lived in Mishawaka, Indiana and in Kansas City, Kansas while Mike attended Notre Dame and then the University of Kansas Medical School. They had three children: Jennifer Ann, Edward Christopher, and Michael Joseph, before settling in Fort Scott where Dr. McKenna worked with Dr. James Basham at the Basham McKenna clinic before starting his own practice. When her husband was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she became his sole caregiver. Virginia and Mike were married for 41 years before he died in 2000.

The simple things in life gave Virginia the most joy. Each day, she looked forward to her daughter Jennifer and grand-dogs coming to say hello. She doted on her granddaughter Maude. In past years, she loved spending time at the McKenna cabin in Kingman with family members. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed birdwatching, sketching, and playing bridge with friends. A lifelong gardener, she could often be found puttering in the yard. She loved spending time on her front porch visiting with family, neighbors, and friends. Virginia was a member of P.E.O. and the St. Anne Altar Society. For years, she participated in the 24-hour adoration at Mary Queen of Angels. Most recently, she particularly enjoyed her daily drives with her son Ed (Chris) to Lake Fort Scott and Gunn Park.

Virginia is survived by her children Jennifer McKenna of Fort Scott, Ed McKenna of Fort Scott, Mike McKenna and wife Steph, and her granddaughter Maude of Boise, ID; her sisters Rosella Thissen and husband Bob of Augusta, KS, Lorraine Yalong of Fresno, CA, and her brother Fred Gillen and wife Margaret of Kingman, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael, her parents Arnold and Margaret Gillen, sisters Esther Ross, Louise Steffen, Catherine Lauener, and Mary Odell, and her brothers James Gillen and Robert Gillen.

Following cremation, Father Robert Wachter will celebrate the Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Rosary at 9:30 a.m., under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Burial will take place on Thursday at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation at msfocus.org, the National Breast Cancer Foundation at nationalbreastcancer.org, or the St. Mary’s school in Fort Scott. Memorial contributions may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Angela Kay Delaney, age 52, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at her home.

She was born on June 14, 1966, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of James and Linda Dunlap Marshall. Angela lived in Germany for two years and enjoyed her time there.

She enjoyed collecting movies, skulls, and jewelry. Her favorite drink was a suicide. Her favorite things to eat were mac and cheese, Peeps and Twizzlers. She worked as a clerk for Pump-N-Pete’s Convenience store where she was in management training. Angela was willing to help anyone in need and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include a son, James Delaney, of the home; a brother, Brian McDaniel, Ft. Scott; a sister, Melissa McDaniel and husband Michael, Bella Vista, AR; her father since she was 1 year old, Darrell McDaniel, Bentonville, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda McDaniel; and a sister, Tammy Baglin.

There was cremation, with memorial services at 10:30 AM Friday, August 17^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private family interment will take place at a later date in the Centerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time Friday morning.

Memorials are suggested to the Angela Delaney Memorial Fund and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Patricia Lee White, age 85, a resident of Devon, KS, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

She was born August 27, 1932, in Appleton City, MO, the daughter of Paul, Sr. and Edna Deeds Adamson.

She attended Uniontown schools, having lived most of her life in the Devon area.

She worked as a waitress for many years at various area restaurants, the last 10 years of her career at the Colonial Restaurant in Ft. Scott. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include two sons, Delwin Mumbower and wife Lolita, Devon, KS, and Jeff Leslie and wife Debra, Girard, KS; a brother, Jack Adamson and wife Mary, Ft. Scott; two sisters, Beatrice Alt, Ft. Scott, and Marilyn Harrington, Paola, KS; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Roscoe Mumbower; a grandson, Shawn Mumbower; and 3 brothers, Paul, Jr., Richard, and Frank Adamson.

Pastor John Warring will conduct funeral services at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 8th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Patricia White Memorial Fund and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Joanne Grassi, 81, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018, at Guest Home Estates. She was born May 3, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Louis and Verna Rose (Carroll) Grassi.

Joanne worked for many years in housekeeping for the Sisters of Mercy Convent, and she was a Past Matron, Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included crocheting, arts and crafts, reading, and jewelry-making.

Joanne is survived by a nephew, Alex Grassi, Jr.; her friend and conservator, Ida Ford, as well as her friends from the Highrise and her years working at the convent. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Alex Grassi, and her sister-in-law, Avadell Grassi.

Rev. Oliver “Bill” Hawk will conduct graveside services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018, at the Hume Cemetery in Hume, Missouri, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Friends will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home for a visitation until time to leave for the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Highrise Activity Fund and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Doris Irene Jones, age 101, a resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Guest Home Estates, Ft. Scott. She was born January 30, 1917, in Rockville, MO, the daughter of Isareal and Nancy Emmaline White DeLozier.

Larry Jones and Pastor Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 2nd, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle, Ft. Scott.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Music Department and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.