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.

Shirley ShipleyBaxter Springs, KS: Shirley Shipley, age 92 of Baxter Springs was welcomed into the arms of her Savior at...
11/19/2025

Shirley Shipley

Baxter Springs, KS: Shirley Shipley, age 92 of Baxter Springs was welcomed into the arms of her Savior at 12:28 AM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.

Shirley was born in Baxter Springs, KS on January 30, 1933 to Ralph Truman Bingham...

11/12/2025

The Northern Lights: Nature’s way of reminding us that even in darkness, there’s brilliance. Enjoy these photos from our staff tonight!

Dolores June Von Wedell passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2025, with 3 of her daughters by her side as she ...
11/10/2025

Dolores June Von Wedell passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2025, with 3 of her daughters by her side as she left this broken world, and her other daughter holding open the gates of heaven to welcome her home. June was born on June 18, 1934 to Lewis and Beulah Green of Baxter Springs KS. ...

11/07/2025

Does the government shutdown affect the funeral industry?

11/07/2025

There’s no single way to honor a life. 💐 Whether it’s a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life, each helps families remember in their own meaningful way.

David E. Martin, age 98, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Medicalodge of Columbus.David was ...
11/05/2025

David E. Martin, age 98, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Medicalodge of Columbus.

David was born to Robert Lawrence and Cozy Ann (Draeger) Martin on April 26, 1927 in Cherokee County, Kansas. After graduating 12th grade and attending a year of trade school in Col...

Florence A. MartinColumbus, KS: Florence A. (Ryon) Martin, age 87 of Galena, passed away at 5:10 PM on Tuesday, November...
11/05/2025

Florence A. Martin

Columbus, KS: Florence A. (Ryon) Martin, age 87 of Galena, passed away at 5:10 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Autumn Place Memory Care Unit in Columbus, KS.

Florence was born on November 29, 1937 to the union of LeRoy Ryon and Edna M. (Greathouse) Ryon.
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Baxter Springs, Kansas — Ava Nichole Stidham, 16, of Baxter Springs, KS, passed away peacefully and pain-free, surrounde...
11/05/2025

Baxter Springs, Kansas — Ava Nichole Stidham, 16, of Baxter Springs, KS, passed away peacefully and pain-free, surrounded by her loved ones, on November 3, 2025, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Ava was born on December 15, 2008, in Pittsburg, Kansas.

She was precede...

Charles Robert Ward, or as most knew him, Rob, passed away October 22, 2025 at the age of 74.He was born in Wiesbaden, G...
11/05/2025

Charles Robert Ward, or as most knew him, Rob, passed away October 22, 2025 at the age of 74.

He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on March 17, 1951 to Alvin Ray Ward of Marshfield, Missouri, and Emma Ward (Dieterle) of Wiesbaden, Germany.

He is predeceased by his parents and grandparen...

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...

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1116 S Main Street
Galena, KS
66739

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