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Iola family marks service for Michael Richard White, with donations suggested for the local library

Michael Richard White, 70, died June 28, 2026. He was born Oct. 1, 1955, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Dean “Dick” and Dorothy “Dottie” White, according to the Iola Register.

People gather for a respectful memorial while a public library stands in the background for donation support.

White is survived by his wife, Kelly Faison Glidden, of Tulsa, and a daughter, Dawson (Nicholas Kellum) White, of New York. In lieu of a celebration of life, a party in his honor is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wilder’s Steakhouse in Joplin. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Highland Cemetery in Iola.

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service is handling arrangements. Instead of flowers, donations are suggested to the Iola Public Library.