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.

Terry Neal Kirk, age 81, of Parsons, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2026 after a short, but valiant, batt...
02/28/2026

Terry Neal Kirk, age 81, of Parsons, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2026 after a short, but valiant, battle with cancer.

Terry was born to the late Dewey and Vera (Way) Kirk on August 19, 1944, in Sherwin, Kansas. He graduated from Parsons High School, Parsons, Kansas, in 1964...

02/26/2026

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Lois Arlene Matlock of Columbus, Kansas, passed away on February 23, 2026. Cremation arrangements are under the directi...
02/26/2026

Lois Arlene Matlock of Columbus, Kansas, passed away on February 23, 2026.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home. Please check derfeltfuneralhomes.com for updates, including full obituary and service information.

02/26/2026

We couldn’t resist this trend. Meet the team who is fortunate enough to care for your families.

GALENA, KANSAS: Barbara Sue (Mooney) Watson, age 87, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:18 am, Saturday,...
02/23/2026

GALENA, KANSAS: Barbara Sue (Mooney) Watson, age 87, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:18 am, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home in Galena.

Barbara was born June 13, 1938, in Riverton, KS, the eldest of three children of Harry Lee and Una (Derfelt) Mooney. Barbara grad...

Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Joe Broyles (“Joe”), age 81, of Gainesville, FL, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefull...
02/23/2026

Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Joe Broyles (“Joe”), age 81, of Gainesville, FL, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Radiance of Gainesville Assisted Living Facility.

Joe was born on July 6, 1944, in Miami, OK, to Leslie Elmer Broyles and June McCoy. As a...

Johnnie Joseph Murray Jr left this world surrounded by family and friends at 515pm on February 20, 2026 after a long cou...
02/23/2026

Johnnie Joseph Murray Jr left this world surrounded by family and friends at 515pm on February 20, 2026 after a long courageous battle with health issues.

Johnnie was born on July 23, 1961 to Gladys and Johnnie Murray Sr. He was the only son with 5 sisters. He was a lifelong resident of the ...

02/20/2026

Today, Kyle shares what it’s like to serve the Baxter Springs community and why this chapel feels like home.

Baxter Springs, Kansas; James" Jimmy" Miranda 64, Passed from this life on Monday February 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital. J...
02/20/2026

Baxter Springs, Kansas; James" Jimmy" Miranda 64, Passed from this life on Monday February 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital. Jimmy was born March 7, 1961 in Oakland California. He is preceded in Death by his parents James and Hazel Miranda, a sister Eva Miranda, 3 brothers-in-law, Dave Humphrey, Jermaine ...

Robert Lee Ferguson, age 61, of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Mercy Hospital, surrounded by family afte...
02/20/2026

Robert Lee Ferguson, age 61, of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Mercy Hospital, surrounded by family after a months long battle with cancer.

Robert was born on May 16th, 1964 in Joplin, MO where he was raised in the surrounding area by his parents Roberta and Standley Ferguson...

02/19/2026

Choosing a monument is an important part of honoring a life. From granite selection to custom design, we’re here to help you create something meaningful and lasting.

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1116 S Main Street
Galena, KS
66739

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

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