BURLINGAME, Kan. – Joseph Eugene Quaney died Aug. 8, 2025, at his home in Burlingame, Kan., surrounded by his family. He was 92. Joe was born March 3, 1933, in rural Kansas, to Eugene J. and Anna (Heise) Quaney.
He married Henrietta Heiman, Feb. 11, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Benedict, Kan.
Joe graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1951. He joined the National Guard for a one-year term, then the U.S. Army from 1953-55. He lived in Topeka, Kan., until moving to his farm in Burlingame in 1957, where he farmed and lived until his passing. He took great pride in raising hogs, growing grains, and teaching his children and grandchildren the value of farm life. Many people will remember attending his 4th of July parties, his favorite holiday. One of the greatest joys of his life was raising his children and seeing them stay close as they grew into adulthood.
Joe was active as a school board member for 12 years, serving as president one year, water board member for 16 years, serving as president for one year, and on the Dragoon Township board for almost 30 years. He served on the finance council at church, as a Young Farmer and a 4-H leader. He worked at Garrett Ranch & Supply for 22 years. He was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Scranton, Kan.
He is survived by his children, JoAnn (Mack C.) Colt, David (Chad Ledger) Quaney, Duane (Amy) Quaney, and Jane (Shane) Downs; grandchildren, Mack J. (Amber) Colt, Jane (River) Davis, Dillon (Jeniffer) Quaney, Anna (Matt) Murphy, Seth Quaney, and Eli Downs; step-grandchildren, Kelli Downs, Meagan Downs, and Jessica (Drew) Yochum; great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Henry Murphy; and step-great-grandchildren, Milo and Rya Custodio-Downs, Asher Downs and Rowen Yochum.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Quaney, children, Alice Mary, Roger Eugene and Ruth Ann; and siblings, Thomas Paul, James Martin, John Raymond and Mary Agnes.
Services were scheduled at 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Osage City, with graveside service following at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Scranton. Visitation August 11 at the church with rosary following.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Scranton Building Fund. Condolences can be left at vanarsdalefs.com.
