Lonny Ray Reasoner, age 69, resident of Wichita, KS, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Loving Hearts Home Plus in Wichita.  He was born November 9, 1953, in Ft. Scott.  He attended schools in Moran, Bronson, and Uniontown, KS.  As a young man, he helped on the family farm.  Lonny also worked as a cook at the NuGrille restaurant, Tower Metal, and Bruce Marble Works.

He also served his country in the U. S. Navy.

After that, he spent many years working in salvage, as a tow truck operator, and a mechanic for used car dealerships.

Survivors include siblings Bill Clendinning, Salina, KS, Donna (Reasoner) Jurado, Pleasanton, TX, Tom Reasoner, Carthage, MO, Randy Reasoner (Sue), Fort Scott, KS, Connie (Reasoner) Hawkins (Paul) Carterville, MO, Sandy Reasoner, Eddie Swor (Janet) Pittsburg, KS, and Kelly Swor, Pittsburg, KS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna, father Donald Lee Reasoner, stepmother Dorothy Reasoner, his mother Barbara (Mills) Duren, and 2 sisters, Sandra Clendinning, and Cheri Swor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, December 30^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

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

The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Lonny Ray Reasoner, age 69, resident of Wichita, KS, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Loving Hearts Home Plus in Wichita.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, December 30^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 prior to the service.  Memorials are suggested to the Lonny Reasoner Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.

Rachael Kelly Morasch, age 54, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 22, 2022, at her home.

She was born December 17, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gary Morasch and Nina C. Bertino Morasch.  Rachel grew up in Kansas City area.  Growing up, Rachael had great memories of traveling with her aunt and uncle around the country especially taking trips to New York City to visit her grandparents.

Rachel had worked in the medical claims business for over twenty years.  She was currently employed as a supervisor for Cobalt Med Plans.

Rachael lived a life dedicated to helping others.  She was devoted and loving single mother to her three children.  Rachael tried her best to make special memories with her family.  Her children have many recollections of Halloween antics, camping and canoeing trips, and especially of the many silly pranks she pulled on them over the years.

Rachael had a love for animals and was always willing to help an animal in need.  She was also an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and will remembered for her many pre-game rituals.

Later, Rachel provided care for her ailing mother, Nina, who passed away in May of this year.

Survivors include her three children, Devon Morasch (Christina) of Nevada, Missouri, Morgan Gordon (Ethan) of Gardner, Kansas and Chelsea Goff (David) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and five grandchildren, Quinton, Delilah, Waylon, Dawson and Shepard.  Also surviving are an uncle and aunt, Philip and Jeanette Bertino of Melbourne, Australia and a sister, Vivian Westphal (Mark) of Overland Park, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 31^st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Paws and Claws Animal Shelter 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.

Fred Eugene Stinebaugh, Sr., age 87, a resident of Arcadia, Kansas, passed away early Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.  He was born April 2, 1935, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle Stinebaugh.

He first married Martha Porter on January 23, 1955.  Together they had five children.  The family lived in Indiana for several years prior to moving to Ft. Scott where Fred was employed as a truck driver.  He worked several years for Mid-Western Distribution and CFI Trucking.  He later did contract driving for the US Postal Service.

While living in Indiana, Fred volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of America.  He enjoyed bowling and camping as well as watching Westerns and listening to country western gospel music.

Following Martha’s death in 2002, Fred married Maxine Winklepleck.  They enjoyed thirteen years of marriage until her death in 2017.

On April 10, 2021, he was united in marriage to Maudie Sherman.

He faithfully attended the Freedom Spirit Church and was active with the ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Motorcycle Riders.  He also attended the Mulberry All Faith Church where he and his wife, Maudie, often shared their musical talents.

Survivors include his wife, Maudie, of the home; and his four children, Virginia Coulter of Mulberry, Kansas; Karen Loden (Bennie) of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Sherman Stinebaugh (Karen) also of Ft. Scott and Loren Stinebaugh of Junction City, Kansas.  Also surviving are a brother, James Drake, of Lafayette, Indiana and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

There was cremation.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.