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.

Chad Michael McCauley passed away on April 17, 2026 after a long health battle. Chad was born on June 2, 1969, to Robert...
04/21/2026

Chad Michael McCauley passed away on April 17, 2026 after a long health battle. Chad was born on June 2, 1969, to Robert Boone McCauley and Vickie Sue Blasor. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1987. Following graduation, Chad proudly enlisted in the Kansas National Guard, where he served fr...

This is an incredible resource for our Baxter Springs community!
04/20/2026

This is an incredible resource for our Baxter Springs community!

EXCITING NEWS! The Baxter Springs Cemetery has entered the digital age! Simply scan this QR code and enter the name of the individual and the site will give you all the details, including walking directions to their exact location!

Spaces that are available for purchase are also shown, should you wish to choose our cemetery as your final resting place. Please contact City Hall for more details!

Gary Wayne Scott, beloved son of Skip Scott and Betty Scott, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 81....
04/20/2026

Gary Wayne Scott, beloved son of Skip Scott and Betty Scott, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 81.

Gary was raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, where he developed a love for the land and hunting. It also resulted in a serious dislike for fishing despite growing up n...

04/18/2026

The City of Joplin Cemetery Division was awarded Community Forestry Cost-share from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The Community Forestry Cost-share is assisting the City of Joplin Cemetery Division in removing dangerous trees, and planting trees. Currently contractors are removing, planting trees in City Cemeteries.

The removal of dangerous trees and planting of new trees will benefit the Citizens of Joplin and improve the safety and health trees in Fairview, Osborne, Parkway, and Forest Park cemeteries and Cunningham Park.

Darrell BelcherOswego, KS: Darrell Gene Belcher, age 87 of Oswego, passed away at 2:41 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026. H...
04/17/2026

Darrell Belcher

Oswego, KS: Darrell Gene Belcher, age 87 of Oswego, passed away at 2:41 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1938 to the union of Carl Gene Belcher and Geneva Orvilla (Bain) Belcher. He had spent several decades living in Nevada, MO before moving to Oswego ...

Sharon Kay Whitt Hampson, beloved sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully in Daphne, AL on April 10, 202...
04/16/2026

Sharon Kay Whitt Hampson, beloved sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully in Daphne, AL on April 10, 2026, at the age of 88. She lived a life filled with love, kindness and devotion to family, her friends and her pets.

Born on February 18, 1938, in Galatin, Missouri, to Harfi...

04/16/2026

This Mother’s Day, we see you, mama. 🩷

If you have a baby in heaven, we invite you to join us for a special Honor and Hope Mother’s Day Gathering—a time to remember, honor, and connect with other mamas who understand.

We’ll walk through a step-by-step floral arrangement class, and you’ll leave with a beautiful piece to cherish in memory of your baby. 💐

✨ RSVP’s are due by May 1st to be guaranteed a spot. Please message us for event location details.

You are not alone—and you are so deeply loved.

04/11/2026

We are proud to be:
• The leading funeral service provider in the Four-States.
• The region’s largest online following, reaching more families within a 75-mile radius.
• A trusted digital resource for 24/7 information and support.
Innovation changes, but our commitment to dignity remains the same. Thank you for making us the most connected home in the region.

Lois G. (Anderson) Ward, age 89, died at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN on April 8, 2026. She was born August 1, 1...
04/09/2026

Lois G. (Anderson) Ward, age 89, died at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN on April 8, 2026. She was born August 1, 1936 in Galena, KS. She lived in Galena her whole life on property that was homesteaded by her great-grandparents and passed down through the generations.

She graduated from...

04/07/2026

Today marks ten years since the passing of Roy L. Derfelt. We pause to remember his life, his service, and the foundation he built for our funeral home family.

Virginia May Edwards, age 86, of Asbury, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.Virginia...
04/06/2026

Virginia May Edwards, age 86, of Asbury, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born to Hazel Smith Lovett in Pittsburg, Kansas. On March 14, 1963, she was united in marriage to William Leonard Edwards SR, in Pittsburg, Kansas. During her life, s...

Ila Mae (McCandless) Gipson, age 81, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven at 12:11 PM on April 1st, 2026 at Freeman Ho...
04/04/2026

Ila Mae (McCandless) Gipson, age 81, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven at 12:11 PM on April 1st, 2026 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her family.

Ila was born on December 6th, 1944 in rural Sarcoxie, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clyde and Mildred (Baldwin) McCa...

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1116 S Main Street
Galena, KS
66739

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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