Michael Alan Cole

Michael Alan Cole

Michael Alan Cole, age 52, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1972, in Iola, Kan., the son of William Richard Cole and Audrey Kay Page Cole. Michael spent the first part of his life living and Bronson, Kan., and attending school in Uniontown. When he was in the sixth grade, the family moved to Houston, Texas. They returned to Kansas in 1993. Michael was united in marriage to Stephanie Marsh on Feb. 27, 1999, at Fort Scott. He worked hard to provide for his family. He had worked at several area businesses throughout the years. He primarily did masonry work for Mid-Continental Restoration. He enjoyed doing the masonry work, but he had a desire to spend more time at home with his family. For this reason, he started a job at ITW Pro Brands in Olathe. He was currently employed by Cardinale FG Glass Manufacturing in Spring Hill, Kan. Michael had a mechanical mind and enjoyed tinkering on and fixing things. He also enjoyed restoring their historic home in Fort Scott. He enjoyed the WWE and the NFL. He was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers and was able to celebrate his 50th birthday by watching a Packers game at Lambeau Field. He attended the Faith Church south of Fort Scott.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie, of the home; children, Devlin and Brennyn Cole, eldest daughter, Mackenna Groover, son-in-law, Avery and granddaughter, Everlie, all of Fort Scott. Also surviving are his mother, Audrey Cole of Fort Scott and two sisters as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Cole.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow and a private burial will take place at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott. Memorials are suggested to the Michael Cole Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.