Robert Dean Adams (Bob) age 76 of Fulton Ks went to be with the Lord on Jan 27, 2022. He was born May 6, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas to Ward and Josephine Wutke Adams.

He graduated from Fulton High School the class of 1963.

He married Arlene Swickard on May 24, 1964 at the Fulton United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Arlene and his children Laurie Daly (Max) and Daryl Adams (Misty) of Fulton, Kansas. Six grandchildren, Randall Daly (Morgan), Bryce Daly (Danyelle), Kelsey Adams (Mercedes Chaplin), Kayla, Nate, and Jacob Adams. Three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson on the way and two step-great-grandchildren. Also, surviving are brothers Bill Adams (Donna), Ed Adams (Carolyn), Jerry Adams (Judy), and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ward and Josephine, and one sister Shirley White.

Bob lived and grew up on a farm west of Fulton. His first job off the farm was at Midwest Auto in Fort Scott. He then went to work at Western Ins. in 1964 in the supply department and then became an examiner. He moved the family to Southern Illinois in 1973 to be a field rep for Western Ins. In 1977 he returned to his homestead in Fulton to the love of farming with his Dad. They grew milo, wheat, corn, and soybeans. He loved farming and continued until he had to quit and retire because of MS in 1992.

He and Arlene sold the farm and moved into the town of Fulton where they still live. He became an avid woodworker repurposing old furniture into new again. He could build anything. Going to the wood show with his brothers became a cherished annual event for several years. He also enjoyed the great fishing trip to Canada he got to take one year with his brother-in-law and nephews.

Bobby A, as he was lovingly referred to by longtime family friends will be greatly missed. He was a kind and giving soul. He was a loving husband, father, granddad, and brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Fulton United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Fulton United Methodist Church and may be left in care 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.

Anne Weir Bickel Emerson, age 83, a resident of rural Fort Scott passed away on January 25, 2022.

She was born on August 25, 1938 to Katherine McCarthy and H. Rank Bickel, Jr. in Lebanon, PA where she lived with her older sister Elizabeth Kay until June, 1960. A graduate of Penn State University’s School of Journalism with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi national sorority, recipient of its Chapter Service Award and the winner of an interstate advertising competition.

In July, 1959, aboard the steamship SS Liberte’ on a return trip from Europe, she met her future husband Tim Emerson. They were married on March 30, 1963 in Philadelphia where they lived for a short time before moving to the New York City suburb, Rutherford, NJ.

Immediately following graduation in 1960, she joined the advertising staff of John Wanamaker department store, Philadelphia where she worked for one year, after which she became an assistant advertising director at Gimbel Brothers department store where she worked for two years until. moving to Rutherford, NJ, a New York City suburb.

In New York City, she created national advertising campaigns for JC Penney for three months before accepting a position of Assistant Creative Director of the fragrance and cosmetics firm Faberge’ Inc.

Her next employment was with the New Jersey advertising agency, Summit Advertising and sales promotion agency Adstaff, where she created advertising and national sales promotion campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.

While on the East Coast, she and her husband were actively involved in local, state and national campaign politics and local public education and church activities.

As much as the family appreciated Rutherford, New York City and all both communities had to offer, the birth of three sons prompted the Emersons to accept an opportunity to move to a friend’s 3,000 acre ranch in Devon, KS. It would be, they believed, a lifestyle closer to that in which they both were reared.

Following their arrival in Kansas on April 24, 1974, Emersons began farming and ranching while Anne continued her career in advertising, working with her first client, The Fort Scott Tribune — a relationship that continued until her work in government in 1995.

Her small advertising/public relations companies, under the names Creative Communication Services and Emerson Advertising, generated advertising and sales promotion campaigns for clients in the four-state region. Her work with local artist Bill Miller, received both state and national recognition and awards.

Emerson was deeply appreciative of the welcome reception her new hometown afforded her to become active in several aspects of community enhancement programs. Leadership positions included service as the first woman president (reflective of the changing times) of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, an elder and deacon of The First Presbyterian Church, chairman of the American Red Cross Drive, a founder and committee member of The Good Ol’ Days celebration, chairman of the Bourbon County Red Cross and founder and president of The Friends of Fort Scott, Limited.

She actively participated in various Kansas PRIDE community improvement programs, Magazine Club, FU Chapter of PEO, Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Mercy Hospital Lay Advisory Board and joined two other women as the club’s first female members of the Fort Scott Rotary Club. Emerson was the founder of the Symbols of Sacrifice program honoring War on Terror heroes.

Her passion for government and politics began in 1950 as a teenager when she campaigned in Pennsylvania for the election of President Eisenhower. Active in Philadelphia and later New Jersey Republican campaigns. Emerson served as Bourbon County chairperson and worked as a volunteer in local, state and national political campaigns for Senators Bob Dole, Nancy Kassebaum, Sam Brownback and other local, state and federal government candidates.

This work led to serving as District Director for Rep. Sam Brownback in 1995,1996, then State Director of U.S. Sen. Brownback (managing offices in Pittsburg, Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Garden City) from Nov. 1996 through Jan. 3, 2011, receiving recognition from the U.S. Senate for more than 12 years of service to the Senate. She concluded her work in government by serving as a District Representative from the Pittsburg office for newly-elected Sen. Jerry Moran from Jan through June, 2011 after which she retired.

During her years in Pittsburg, she was active in the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburg Noon Rotary where she was a Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the board of directors of Southeast Kansas, Inc. She was designated by the Joplin Tri-State Journal as a Woman of Distinction in 2008 and later as a Woman of Influence.

Survivors include: her husband Timothy H. Emerson, Sr. of the home. Also surviving: three sons and their families: Timothy Hawley Emerson, Jr. his wife Darci Frasier Emerson and daughters Sophie Anne, Zoey Hawley and son Vaughn Frasier Emerson of Kansas City, MO; Andrew McCarthy Emerson, wife Kristen Thomas Emerson and daughters: Adaleigh Kennedy Emerson, Dallas, TX; Ella Katherine and Kate McCarthy Emerson of Loch Lloyd, MO and Michael Collins Emerson and wife Shana Beth Emerson, daughter Cali Beth Emerson and sons Nicholas Lee Emerson and Austin Ty Emerson, and great-grandson Lincoln Roy Emerson of rural Fort Scott.

Emerson often said, “The memories of all activities of the above family members — and our friends — will be what I will miss most yet I will have countless vivid recollections of non-stop activities at their always-welcoming homes or at our farm: checking cattle, horseback riding, swimming, watching ball games, meal and bread making, watching our furry felines trying to adjust to new family members!”

Additional survivors include Anne’s sister, and her family: Elizabeth Foster, her husband Gene Foster of Greenville, NC; Anne’s nephew Christopher Foster and his wife, Jun of Virginia Beach, VA and daughter Mimi, San Francisco, CA and Anne’s niece Susan Foster Nagle and her husband Scott of Portland, Oregon. Also surviving, decades-long, exceptional family friends and for many decades: Bill and Glenda (always our North Star) Lalman of Fort Scott.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 5^th at the First Presbyterian Church in Ft. Scott.

Family visitation will immediately follow the service.

Memorials can be given to The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott or The First Baptist Church of Fort Scott, and left in care of the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, 201 South Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. It was also suggested by Anne that anyone wishing to honor her memory, do so by extending an act of encouragement to another with her motto being Faith, Family and Fort Scott. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Deborah Kay Parker, 70, of Redfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born January 19, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Neil Benjamin and Anna Mae (Powell) Smith. She married Ronald Dean Parker on April 18, 1971, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and he survives of the home.

Deborah graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1970.

In addition to her husband Ronald, Debra is also survived by her mother, Anna Smith, of Fort Scott; her children, Jeff Parker and Kim of Norfolk, Virginia, Kimberly Phillips and Adam of Fort Scott, and Beth Blankenship and Jeremy, also of Fort Scott; eleven grandchildren, Marra, Gabe, Conner, Alyssa, Damion, Kenny, Jessica, Russell, Gabe, Keira, and Ben, and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Neil Smith.

Jeff Feagins will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home with burial following at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Richard Eugene “Rick” Petrechko, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, January 24, 2002, at the Kansas City Hospice House after injuries he received in an accident at his home in November of last year.

He was born October 29, 1954, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Richard Petrechko and Berniece Pitts Petrechko. Rick was raised by his mother and step-father, John Buell. Rick graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. He was currently employed by Extrusions, Inc. in Ft. Scott.

Rick enjoyed fishing and barbecuing. He also enjoyed reading historical books and listening to music. He was an avid fan of the Rolling Stones and enjoyed going to many different concerts over the years.

Survivors include his children, Jessica Lynn Collins of New Jersey, Bradley Petrechko (Rosalina) of Ft. Scott, Rex Petrechko (Erin) of Florida and step-children, E. J. Willard of Nebraska and Vanessa Willard of Ft. Scott and eleven grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Berniece Buell of Ft. Scott and two sisters, Paula Hochstedler (Mike) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Karen Mix (Mike) of Ft. Scott.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, John Buell, step-brother, Steve Buell and longtime companion and best friend, Lynette Vann.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 27^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Mirza Transportation Fund or the Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Sister Mary Concetta Cardinale, RSM, 98, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born February 22, 1923, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Angelo and Helen Louise (Blome) Cardinale.

A faithful Sister of Mercy for 77 years and nursing pioneer, Sister Concetta entered the Sisters of Mercy on April 9, 1945, and professed final vows on August 16, 1951. She received her Nursing Diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Scott, Kansas, a bachelor’s Nursing Degree from St. Mary’s College in Xavier, Kansas, and was certified by the American Nurses Association for Excellence in Community Nursing in 1979. She received her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Maryland.

Sister Concetta served as Nursing Supervisor at Mercy Hospital, Fort Scott, Kansas and Nursing Director of Home Health Agency at St. Elizabeth’s Mercy Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas, Administrator and Director for Reno County, Community Health Instructor at Wichita State University, and Director of Senior Programs and Mercy Compassionate Care at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Sister Concetta organized the Mercy Associate Program in Fort Scott, Kansas, and was very involved in civic activities. She was a woman dedicated to helping the disadvantaged and poor. When she retired in 2010, she demonstrated to all how to grow old gracefully by maintaining her pleasant personality and quick wit.

Sister Mary Concetta is survived by one sister, Diane Cardinale Healy, four nieces, nine nephews, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings.

Father Yancey Burgess and Father Ned Blick will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Mary Queen Angels Catholic Church, Fort Scott, Kansas, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

James “Jim” Edmund Gerties, age 77, of Fort Scott Kansas, passed away on January 13th, 2022.

Jim was born in Wichita Kansas on July 23, 1944, to Jeremiah and Florence Gerteis. He graduated from Wichita East High School (1962) and continued his education at Friends University in Wichita. He joined the Air Force, on October 11, 1966, serving in Germany as a radar technician, and was honorably discharged July 18, 1972.

Jim married Terry Renee Beasley on July 13, 1974. They were married for 47 loving years.

Jim owned and operated Advanced Electronics, fixing and installing household electronic appliances.

In 1989, Jim continued his career at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott as a Bio-Med Technician for more than 25 years. He was responsible for keeping all medical technology operating.

Jim enjoyed singing in the men’s barbershop quartet and helping those in need with his skills/talents.

Most importantly, Jim was an active member of the Church of Christ. His life’s mission was to fulfill Paul’s command in Ephesians 5:1-2: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” He shared his love with all and taught the gospel to those who would listen, opening his home to many.

Jim is survived by his wife Terry Renee Gerteis; daughters Maresa Ledford (David) of Columbia, Tennessee, and Rachel Dial (Tim) of Topeka; grandson Joseph Ledford and granddaughters Cana and Camille Ledford, and Cameryn and Carsyn Dial; brothers Robert (Ann) Gerteis and Charles Gerteis; nephews Steve and Mark Gerteis. Jim was a brother, father, uncle, and grandfather to many, not by blood, but by the rare love he had in his heart for others.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, January 28 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow at The Fort Scott National Cemetery at 1:30.

Open visitation will be held before the service at 10:30.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Care to Share and left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Violet Marie (Nardelli) Magee, age 97, passed peacefully, surrounded by family and caregivers, at her home, in Baldwin, Kansas, on January 11, 2022. Violet was born in Gross, Kansas to Mario Nardelli and Johanna (Zanona) Nardelli, October, 6, 1924. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1941, completed her teaching certificate at Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg and began her first job in a one room schoolhouse at St. Paul, Kansas, on the “island”.

Violet’s life spoke music, like a tapestry. It was woven through her journey and defined her being. Using voice lessons to learn the English dialect, it was discovered that she was blessed with being a quick learner. Violet was most notably a talented pianist who could embellish music and teach others, piano and voice.   So gifted, her instructor accompanied her to Chicago for a debut of her talent and a musical tour.  Earlier, she had rekindled a friendship with a schoolmate; a pilot returning from World War II, so she came home for her true love.   She was married to Raymond Edward Magee on June 20, 1948 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Mulberry, Kansas, during a rainstorm. A tornado followed the ceremony, so the reception was held in the family basement by the light of church candles.

Violet and Raymond celebrated 52 years of marriage and “were proud and grateful for five children and were honored that God had entrusted them to be their parents.” They spoke of goodness and their actions showed care and kindness. Their home was filled with cappellettis, cinnamon rolls, pies, meatballs, and handmade breads that were available to family and anyone that needed a place for the holidays. There were piano students of all ages, often 30 a week, along with scout meetings, homemade dance costumes, student recitals, voice lessons, and choir practice for mass and weddings.

Music made the moment, making every occasion better, as Violet played at graduations, civic symphony, community choir, school plays, as well as participating and judging piano and voice competitions. She volunteered her time at St. Mary’s as a music teacher. As the organist at Mary Queen of Angel Catholic Church for fifty years, generations remember Midnight Mass and Easter. She played at many weddings as well as funerals. Hundreds of thank you cards lined her scrapbooks, recalling her contribution to their ceremonies. Music was a large part of her life, and she was thankful for the opportunity, but most importantly she credited God for her talent.

Violet was a friend, a neighbor, a teacher, and a mentor. Most importantly, she was a wife, a mother to 5 children, a grandmother to 14 grandchildren, a great-grandmother to 6 great-grandchildren, and a loving dog owner to her loyal O’Riley.

Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond.

Survivor’s include one daughter, Sharon Magee-Minor and husband, James, of Baldwin, Kansas; four sons, Dr. Raymond Daniel Magee, and wife Connie, Topeka, Kansas, Dr. Lawrence Marion Magee and wife, Michelle, Lawrence, Kansas, Mark Edward Magee, and wife Cabrina, DeSoto, Kansas, and Dr. Shawn Michael Magee, and wife Shirley Dawn, Topeka, Kansas.

What a wonderful difference she made in the lives of many. “Always in our Hearts”

 Because the Funeral Mass is for family only, friends and neighbors may view Violet on Wednesday, January 19th thru Friday, January 21st, from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott, Kansas.

A private family service will be held at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, on January 22nd, 2022, where she was the organist for 50 years.

A private family graveside service will follow at Garden of Memories, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Violet may be made to Mary Queen of Angels Music Ministry or Engineering Scholarship at Kansas University, Raymond and Violet Magee. Memorials may be left in care of Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 West Wall, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Karen Sue Stout, age 81, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her son’s residence in Frontenac, KS.

She was born April 5, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Jack Willard Phillips and Kathryn Marie Williams Phillips.

She graduated from FSHS with the class of 1958. Karen married Robert Ray Stout on July 14, 1965, in Ft. Scott. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2019.

Karen worked for the Western Insurance Company in Ft. Scott. She later worked at the laundry mat where she enjoyed visiting with people.

She enjoyed flowers, fishing, dining at Max’s Way Station, reading the Tribune, and local sports. She was a fan of both the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Karen was very interested in American Indian culture. She loved spending time with her family.

Karen was baptized in the Nazarene Church.

Survivors include a son, Steven Ray Stout and wife Courtney, Frontenac, KS; 5 grandchildren, Alexia Lang, Victoria Fortenberry, Kendra Stout, Joran Stout, and Garrison Stout; 11 great-grandchildren; and a niece, Jeannette Ramsay-Query.

Besides her husband, she was preceded by a brother, Kirk Phillips; a sister, Beverly Ramsey; stepmother Virginia Herre; aunt, Louise Bell; and her parents.

There was cremation.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:15 PM Wednesday, January 19^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Lois Marie (Duncan) Parks, age 93, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully at home on January 6th, 2022. Lois was born on September 17, 1928, to Richard and Alma Duncan. On December 1st, 1946, she married Floyd Donald Parks. They had one daughter, Clara (Parks) Dunn and one granddaughter, Hannah Dunn.

A life of 93 years made Lois witness so much change in the world. She grew up on the Duncan Farm near Cherry Grove Church. She worked at the Crown Drug Store as a young girl. As an adult she worked at the Western Insurance Company. Later she and Floyd owned Bruce Marble Granite until they sold it.

Woewoe or O-Woe, as she was affectionately known by her loved ones, loved spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her quick wit and contagious laugh and smile. She loved her “grand dogs” and enjoyed spending time with them. One of her favorite things was sneaking them snacks when no one was watching. She also enjoyed visiting the chickens at Hannah’s house. Lois lived life to the fullest and was always down for a game of bingo or a trip to the casino. She was also an avid fan of the Chiefs and Royals and never missed watching a game.

She is survived by her daughter, Clara Dunn; her favorite son-in-law, Mike Dunn, granddaughter, Hannah Dunn; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Parks; her parents Richard and Alma (Frye) Duncan; her sisters: Thelma Felt, Ruth Embry, and Faye Mabery; and her brother, Hurchel Duncan. Lois was the last of her Duncan generation.

The visitation will be held on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home and there will be graveside services at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Memory Gardens.

The Family suggests memorial contributions to Care to Share or Fort Scott City Dog Pound.

Robert (Bob) Lee Stone passed away on January 7, 2022, in Overland Park, KS from Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born September 22, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert Thomas and Elsie Burr Payne Stone. His siblings include twin sister Beverly Ann Stone Felton, and brother Stephen Bruce Stone.

 Bob graduated from Bartlett High School in Memphis, TN.  He continued his education at Northwest Mississippi Community College and Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Business Administration and Industrial Arts.

Inducted into the Army in May 1966, Bob served in Korea during the Vietnam War.   He was honorably discharged in May 1968

. He was married to Virginia Ann Vincent May 10, 1968, to August 1989.  They had twin sons, Robert Bryant, and Vincent Barrett. 

  On January 1,1996 he married Pamela Sue Vineyard.

 Bob spent the majority of his working career in the garment industry in various locations and finished his career with Key Industries in Fort Scott, KS.    

Bob loved Jesus and was active in the Baptist church in the various communities he lived as a Sunday School teacher, camp counselor, and participated in mission trips.   

He leaves behind his wife Pam, son Bryant of Muscle Shoals, AL and son Barrett and wife Katherine of Florence, AL, and three grandsons, Rett, Ren, and Rowan, his sister Ann, two nieces and a nephew, several great-nieces and nephews, and great, great-nieces and nephew. 

His loved ones who preceded him in death were his parents, Bob and Elsie, his brother, Steve, and his nephew Johnny Felton. 

Celebration of Life service will be held at Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, Fort Scott, Kansas at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 14^th, with burial service at Fort Scott National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. 

  Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church of Overland Park, KS, First Baptist Church in Fort Scott, KS, or charity of donor’s choice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.