Susan Beth Mashek, age 61, a resident of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 16, 1963, in Nevada, the daughter of James John Mashek and Bernelda Joan Bolen Mashek.  She graduated from Nevada High School.

She married Ron Bolin and together they had three children before they divorced.  Susan had managed nursing homes in Nevada and had also worked at Great West and First Source in Ft. Scott as well as the DCF office.

Susan loved summertime and often grew tomatoes in her little garden; however, her main love was for her family.  She dearly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Megan Bolin of Nevada, Missouri, Kristen Bolin of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Blake Bolin also of Nevada; five grandchildren, Trae, Tyce, Steven, KaMiya and Anthony.  Also surviving is a brother, Kim Mashek (Nancy) of Richards, Missouri.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lee Mashek.

Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Burial will take place in the Richland Cemetery, Richards, Missouri.

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

Laura Edith Krebs, age 85, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Pittsburg Care and Rehab Facility in Pittsburg, Kansas.  She was born July 4, 1939, in Walker, Missouri, the daughter of George Moore and Cora Anna Hollapeter Cooper.  Laura married Edward E. Krebs on July 4, 1964, at Eve, Missouri.

Laura and Ed delivered the Ft. Scott Tribune, the Pittsburg Morning Sun and USA Today newspapers for over twenty years.

Laura had a love for flowers and spent much of her free time working in her flower garden.  She was a member of the Ft. Scott Garden Club.  She also enjoyed doing embroidery work.   She also loved music.  Many Friday evenings were spent attending the weekly concerts at the downtown pavilion.  She was a member of the St. John’s Global Methodist Church and was thankful for the love and support of her church family.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis Duane Krebs (Theresa) of Overland Park, Kansas, William Edward Krebs (Donna) and Glen James Krebs (Meay Chau) all of Ft. Scott and a daughter, Susan Diane Kent (David) of Negaunee, Michigan, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are a sister, Flora May Spoor of Eve, Missouri and a close friend Marianne Avett, of Ft. Scott.

Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Krebs, on September 16, 2007, as well as her parents and a brother, Charles Moore.

Pastor Jim Brackett will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 19^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Global 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.

Brenda Sue Brown, age 66, of Prescott, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Brenda was born July 18, 1958, in Fort Scott to Lester and Pearline Thurston. On June 30, she would have celebrated 47 years of marriage to her devoted husband, Rex Brown. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family.

She is survived by her two children, Jason Brown (Nicole) and Katie Hueston (Kenny); her four grandchildren, Maddie Brown, Curtis Brown, Carlie Brown, and Macie Hueston; and two great-grandsons, Dawson and Liam Sterling. Brenda is also survived by her siblings Gary “Red” Thurston, Shirley “Shan” Goltra, Randy “Billy” Thurston, and David “Ernie” Thurston, in addition to many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kim Shutters; and her nephew, Larry Shirley.

Brenda was a commercial loan underwriter at Key Bank in Kansas City for most of her career in Kansas City before returning to Fort Scott and working at Key Industries for the past 8 years, where she was planning to retire soon. She and Rex were also the proud owners of Fox Run Bar in Fulton, Kansas for over two decades, a place where Brenda made lifelong friendships and welcomed everyone with warmth and wit. She worked harder than anyone and loved even harder.

Outside of work, Brenda loved fishing, traveling, slot machines, houseplants, antiques, and dancing. Most of all though, she treasured and enjoyed time with her family.

Brenda’s red hair matched her personality to a T—feisty, bold, and stubborn, with a fire in her that ran deep. She could argue with the best of them and never got tired of being right. She was the fun mom who doubled as a best friend—keeping her kids close, safe, and laughing—while never wavering in raising them right. She taught by example that good people come from all walks of life and that kindness matters. She was known to have a good time, regardless of the situation, and could make the most of any circumstance. Her laugh, her sass, and her fun-loving personality will be deeply missed by many.

There was cremation.  Pastor Matthew Hunt will conduct memorial services at 10:00 AM Friday, May 16^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening the 15^th at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Care to Share 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 online at cheneywitt.com.