Derfelt Funeral Home

Derfelt Funeral Home Derfelt Funeral Home is a fourth generation family funeral home serving SEK and the surrounding area. J. O. He joined with Rev. In the early 1950’s, J.

The Derfelt family roots run deep into the soil of Southeast Kansas. In fact, John Derfelt homesteaded his family here long before the City of Galena was incorporated. His son, also John Derfelt helped his father build the first brick building in this city. It was John Olin, one of the third generation of Derfelt’s who began the legacy of funeral directing. Derfelt, in addition to being a Funeral Director, was a Baptist minister, an auctioneer, and a one-time Postmaster of Galena. Dow Booe, another well known area minister, to purchase Allison Funeral Home in 1948. O’s son, Roy L. Derfelt joined the firm as Funeral Director and Embalmer. Soon afterwards, Rev. Booe sold his business interests to Roy Derfelt. The business has been a family owned and family operated mortuary ever since. Staff members of Derfelt Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

Jessie R. VaderJoplin, MO: Jessie Russella Vader, age 84 of Joplin, passed away at 1:26 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2025 a...
11/04/2025

Jessie R. Vader

Joplin, MO: Jessie Russella Vader, age 84 of Joplin, passed away at 1:26 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Joplin.

Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena, immediately followed by th...

Galena, KS: David Robert Scott, 80, moved from his home in Galena Ks to Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at ...
11/04/2025

Galena, KS: David Robert Scott, 80, moved from his home in Galena Ks to Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:46 pm. Sunday, November 2, 2025. David lived a full, blessed life and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.

David was born March 31, 1945, in Joplin, M...

Sharon Kay (Boyes) Grant, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM at her home.Sharon was born February 4, 1947 t...
11/03/2025

Sharon Kay (Boyes) Grant, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM at her home.

Sharon was born February 4, 1947 to the late Bob and Dorothy (Shanks) Boyes at Columbus City Hospital, Columbus, KS. She married Michael “Mick” Grant on December 30, 1967 at her parent’s home in Columbus, ...

Dan "Bill" CatesGalena, KS: Dan William "Bill" Cates, age 76 of Galena, passed away at 4:20 AM on Monday, October 27th, ...
10/30/2025

Dan "Bill" Cates

Galena, KS: Dan William "Bill" Cates, age 76 of Galena, passed away at 4:20 AM on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Bill was born in Joplin, MO on March 24th, 1949 to the union of Elmer Ree Cates and Alene (Archer) Cates. He graduated from R...

10/29/2025

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Rodney Dale Riddle was born on March 25, 1944, at home in Cherokee County, Kansas to Earl Alfred Riddle and Florence Lou...
10/29/2025

Rodney Dale Riddle was born on March 25, 1944, at home in Cherokee County, Kansas to Earl Alfred Riddle and Florence Louise (David) Riddle. Rodney entered through the gates of heaven on October 25, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loved ones.

Rodney was drafted by the United States ...

Phillip Edward Hergert, 63, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully ,at 1:37 pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Free...
10/27/2025

Phillip Edward Hergert, 63, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully ,at 1:37 pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Freeman West, Joplin, MO, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship, and love. Born on December 2, 1961, in Nevada, Missouri, to Leon E. Hergert and Eleanor N. Hergert, Philli...

Terry Lee Young, 85 passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025. He leaves behind one daughter, Elizabeth Young o...
10/27/2025

Terry Lee Young, 85 passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025. He leaves behind one daughter, Elizabeth Young of Baxter Springs, Kansas, one son, Christopher Young of Lake Worth, Florida, and one brother, Bill Young of Montana. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, ...

Paul Wesley Higgins, age 83, of Oswego, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kan...
10/23/2025

Paul Wesley Higgins, age 83, of Oswego, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

Paul was born to the late John Paul and Dorothy Viola (Branch) Higgins on December 17, 1941 in Leonard, Texas. He served our country as a member of the United States N...

Rose Ann DavisGalena, KS: Rose Ann (Honeywell) Davis, age 80 of Galena, passed away at 6:58 AM on Sunday, October 19, 20...
10/22/2025

Rose Ann Davis

Galena, KS: Rose Ann (Honeywell) Davis, age 80 of Galena, passed away at 6:58 AM on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Rose Ann was born on February 4, 1945 to the union of John D. Honeywell and Rosalee F. (Howerton) Honeywell. While her father w...

Chester Carl Polley, age 82, of Oswego, KS passed peacefully on October 19 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin MO with family ...
10/22/2025

Chester Carl Polley, age 82, of Oswego, KS passed peacefully on October 19 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin MO with family at his side. He was received into heaven by his loving Savior, Jesus Christ.
Carl was born on January 1, 1943, in Ozark MO to parents Chester Howard and Hazel Irene Polley. He wa...

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