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.

Heather Lynn Dugger, age 41, of Galena, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Miss...
01/20/2026

Heather Lynn Dugger, age 41, of Galena, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Heather was born to Roger and Dana (Riker) Dugger on June 22, 1984, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. As soon as Heather was born, her aunt Claudette Damron wa...

GALENA, KANSAS: Danny Joe Simpson, age 67, passed away at 7:51 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO....
01/20/2026

GALENA, KANSAS: Danny Joe Simpson, age 67, passed away at 7:51 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO.

Danny was born February 6, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents were Raymond and Dorothy (Reser) Simpson. He had lived in Galena most of his life.

He retired...

Theresa L. Ewen, 71 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Cente...
01/20/2026

Theresa L. Ewen, 71 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO.

Theresa has been entrusted to Derfelt's Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Charlene OrtnerColumbus, KS: Charlene Ortner, age 81 of Columbus passed away at 5:18 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at...
01/19/2026

Charlene Ortner

Columbus, KS: Charlene Ortner, age 81 of Columbus passed away at 5:18 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus.

Charlene was born in Parsons, KS on April 13, 1944 to the union of Charles William Sherwood and Leona Marie (Settle) Sherwoo...

Billie Joe Nowlin, age 71, went peacefully to his heavenly home on January 17, 2026. He was holding the hand of the love...
01/19/2026

Billie Joe Nowlin, age 71, went peacefully to his heavenly home on January 17, 2026. He was holding the hand of the love of his life, Janie his wife of 53 years.

Billie was born on October 6, 1954 in Kanopolis, KS to Lloyd Nowlin and Ruth Millard Nowlin. He grew up in Baxter Springs, K...

Delphia Jo DelmontColumbus, KS: Delphia Jo Delmont, 96 of Columbus, Kansas, died following an illness on January 14, 202...
01/16/2026

Delphia Jo Delmont

Columbus, KS: Delphia Jo Delmont, 96 of Columbus, Kansas, died following an illness on January 14, 2026.

She was born in Craig County, Oklahoma near Welch on November 11, 1929 to Alden E. Wheeler and Mary L. Martin-Wheeler.

Deplhia attended elementary schoo...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ronald (Ron) William Rago of Baxter Springs, KS at 9:1...
01/16/2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ronald (Ron) William Rago of Baxter Springs, KS at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO at the age 69 years.

Ronald was born on August 27, 1956 in Paterson, New Jersey to Dorothy Mae (Reisbig) ...

OSWEGO, KANSAS: Gaile Annette Dickinson, age 88, passed away at 9:30 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Oswego Health and ...
01/14/2026

OSWEGO, KANSAS: Gaile Annette Dickinson, age 88, passed away at 9:30 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Oswego Health and Rehab, Oswego, KS following an illness.

Gaile was born June 12, 1937 in Eureka, KS. Her parents were Perry and Ada Louise (Marris) Mitchell. She had moved to Oswego as a yo...

Donna Rae Brock, 88 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Solace House in Jo...
01/14/2026

Donna Rae Brock, 88 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Solace House in Joplin, MO.

Donna was born August 6, 1937 in Baxter Springs, KS to the union of Ernest Ray and Genevieve (Baine) Skiles. Donna started her working career for the Commer...

Arthur LeRoy “Bud” MartinBud passed peacefully on the morning of January 11th, 2026, at his home along Shoal Creek, his ...
01/13/2026

Arthur LeRoy “Bud” Martin

Bud passed peacefully on the morning of January 11th, 2026, at his home along Shoal Creek, his favorite place to be.

Born on July 6th, 1937, Bud lived his 88 years of life rooted in the Baxter Springs, KS area. He met the love of his life, Janice...

William “Bill” Eugene Hamlin, 59, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at his home.Bi...
01/12/2026

William “Bill” Eugene Hamlin, 59, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at his home.

Bill was born on December 13, 1966, in Joplin, Missouri, to William Howard Hamlin and Phyllis Ann Hamlin (Wilfley). He grew up around Galena, Kansas, where he made lifelong ...

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