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.

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...

JaVohn Benjamin Morrill, 28, of Columbus, KS left us tragically on March 30, 2026.JaVohn was born on February 10, 1998, ...
04/03/2026

JaVohn Benjamin Morrill, 28, of Columbus, KS left us tragically on March 30, 2026.

JaVohn was born on February 10, 1998, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Buffi Freeman and Poncho Sales. JaVohn attended Riverton schools in his younger years and later transferred to Columbus Unified High School where h...

Terry Lee Raney 80, of Wyandotte, Oklahoma passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Solace House in Jopl...
04/02/2026

Terry Lee Raney 80, of Wyandotte, Oklahoma passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Solace House in Joplin, MO with his wife at his side.

Terry was born April 2, 1945 in Tampa, Florida. He was born to Robert Bartley and Dorothy (Chaney) Raney. After graduating from high...

04/02/2026

Reflecting on the beauty and promise of the Easter season. Wishing everyone a peaceful and Happy Easter. ✨

Holly Elaine Murdock, age 53, passed away on March 30, 2026, at KU Medical Centerin Kansas CityHolly was born on Decembe...
04/01/2026

Holly Elaine Murdock, age 53, passed away on March 30, 2026, at KU Medical Center
in Kansas City

Holly was born on December 20, 1972, at Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, Kansas.

She is survived by her parents, Gene Murdock (Beverly) and Donna Murdock. She is
also survived by he...

Galena, KS: William Milo Davis, age 80 of Galena, passed away unexpectedly at 6:34 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Freem...
03/31/2026

Galena, KS: William Milo Davis, age 80 of Galena, passed away unexpectedly at 6:34 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO.

Bill was born on October 16, 1945 to the union of Cortland Sears Davis and Dorothea Leroy (Winn) Davis. He graduated from Galena High School w...

Nancy Lea Best, Age 85, Columbus, KS passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Medicialodge Nursing Home, Columbus, KS....
03/31/2026

Nancy Lea Best, Age 85, Columbus, KS passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Medicialodge Nursing Home, Columbus, KS.

She was born December 24, 1940, in rural Coffeyville, KS to the late Chester Kastler and Demble Lee Howe Kastler.

Nancy graduated with the Class of 1958 at Labette...

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