(149) Gerald “Bo” O. Chase, originally of Paola, KS, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Greeley, CO. Initiated into Pipefitters Local 533 on June 7, 1965, Bo was a proud and active member for over 60 years. He retired on April 1, 1999, and achieved Life Member status on June 7, 2015. â€‹He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Chase, and his son, Chad Chase, who was also a member of Pipefitters Local 533. He is survived by his grandchildren, including his eldest grandson, Gary Chase, and granddaughter, Kendra Chase (daughter of Chad). â€‹A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, 203 Main St., Osawatomie, KS 66064. Online Condolences can be made here.

(148) William D. Miley, 81, of Olathe, KS, passed away on May 2, 2026. He was initiated into Pipefitters Local 533 on 10/3/1978, where he was a proud and active member for 47 years and 7 months, retiring on 11/1/2006. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Horosz, and son, William “Paul” Miley who is also a Local 533 Pipefitter. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS 66227.

Condolences may be left at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home website, where a full obituary will be posted soon.