Joanne Marie (Cosner) Shideler, 93, rural McCune, Kansas, passed away Oct. 14, 2026, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor, Parsons, Kansas. Joanne was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Bethlehem, Kansas, to immigrants Robert and Angelina (Lena) (Trione) Cosner. Joanne graduated from West Mineral High School.
She attended Kansas State Teacher's College (now Pittsburg State University) and Labette Junior (now Community) College. Joanne and Harold James Shideler were united in marriage June 8, 1952, in the West Mineral Methodist Church. For 74 years they resided at Pleasant Hill Farm, Harold's birthplace. He survives of the home. Joanne started her working career at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant. She later was the first teacher's aide (now Paraprofessional) for USD #247, the first manager for Big Brutus, Inc., and a certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church.
Membership was held in the United Methodist Church of West Mineral, Eagles Auxiliary #913, and Kent Chapter #117 Order of the Eastern Star. She, also, served on the Board of Directors for Big Brutus, Inc., and on the United Methodist Church Board for the Parsons District. She served as a project leader for the Sheridan 4-H Club and taught countless people how to make her raviolis and other Italian dishes. Among her accomplishments, Joanne was the Kansas Eagle of the Year (KEOTY) in 2007, Harold and Joanne were named Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Eagle of the Year in 2026, and in June of 2026 Joanne received her 75-year Eastern Star Pin.
Additional survivors are: Daughters: Regina M. Westhoff (Charlie Shivley), Parsons, Rebecca L. (Larry) Logan, and Roberta S. (Phil) Sellers, both of McCune. Grandchildren: Angelina Westhoff, Dallas (Sarah) Logan, Tyler (Kim) Logan and Zachary (Kristy) Sellers. Great grandchildren: Traevyn Mathews-Shideler, Joshua Westhoff-Shideler, Blayke, Bailey, Dylan and Claire Logan, Justin and Gage Sellers, Addison, Gracie and Grant Hildebrant. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
JoAnne was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister Charlsie Cosner, grandson Sean Michael Logan, sister Margaret Quiatto, brother Robert E. (Bud) Cosner and granddaughter Sabrina Renae Westhoff. She was also preceded in death by several brother and sister in laws.
Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Kansas. Funeral services will be at the same location Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Linda Stotler officiating. Private burial will be Monday at Star Cemetery near West Mineral. Memorials may be made to the West Mineral United Methodist Church and/or Big Brutus, Inc. These may be left at, or mailed to, the funeral home. Condolences may be left at: https://www.bathnaylor.com. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg. Mom said "no tears" and to wear bright colors. Let us honor her wishes as we celebrate a life well lived.
