Gwendolyn "Gwen" Elaine Puvogel
Dec 21, 2025
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Elaine Puvogel, 89, of Paola, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025 at Wellsville Health and Rehab.
Gwen was born on July 26, 1936, in Hiawatha, Kansas to Frank and Florence Withers. She attended Hiawatha Grade School and Kansas City Northeast High School.
On August 25, 1954, Gwen married the love of her life, Marvin Puvogel. Their marriage was one...
Diana Lynn Rosner
Dec 19, 2025
Diana Lynn Rosner age 66 passed away December 19th at the North Point Nursing Home after a battle with cancer.
She was born December 11, 1959 in Kansas City Missouri to Larry and Marilyn Jean Gillispie Shoop. She was a Nurses aid at the State Hospital for many years. She was married to Arthur Shoop. Survivors are her husband, mother Jean...
Carol Lynn Maynard
Dec 19, 2025
Carol Lynn Maynard, 82, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola, Kansas.
She was born on February 12, 1943, in Paola. She was the daughter of Archie and Elsie (Renner) George. Carol grew up in Paola and proudly graduated from Paola High School in 1961. In her professional life, she dedicated...
Twilla L. Eisele
Dec 18, 2025
Twilla L. Eisele, a cherished member of her community and beloved family matriarch, passed away on December 18, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital Health System in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on January 24, 1941, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Herbert and Blanche (Votaw) Knabe. A lifelong resident of the Eudora and Wellsville areas, Twilla's life was marked...
Ezra Eugene (Gene) Wilson
Dec 18, 2025
Ezra Eugene (Gene) Wilson was born on July 5, 1935 in Gravois Mills, Missouri. He passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 90 at his home in Ottawa, Kansas. According to Gene's wishes, cremation is planned with burial at Versailles Cemetery, Versailles Missouri, with no services to be held.
Roger L. Downey
Dec 11, 2025
Roger L. Downey, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 25, 1945, in Paola, Kansas, he was the cherished son of Herbert and Maxine (Savidge) Downey. Roger's roots in Wellsville and Vassar ran deep, and he carried the heart of a small-town man throughout his...
Teressa Elaine Ruggles
Dec 9, 2025
Teressa Elaine Ruggles December 3, 1971 – December 9, 2025
Teressa Elaine Ruggles, lovingly known by many as Momma T, passed away peacefully in her home on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent her life giving so freely. Born on December 3, 1971, to Opal Morris and Thomas Morris Sr., Teressa grew up in Paola, Kansas, alongside her...
James "Jim" Joyce
Dec 9, 2025
James “Jim” Joyce, a devoted father, grandfather, and proud Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Born on May 20, 1947, in Wamego, Kansas, Jim dedicated his life to service, family, and hard work—values that defined every season of his life.
Jim graduated from North Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri, before enlisting in the United States Navy....
Ardena Louise Bartlow
Dec 9, 2025
Ardena Louise Bartlow, a beloved homemaker and dedicated member of her community, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on April 21, 1936, in Belva, Oklahoma to parents Thomas and Beulah (Brown) Inman. Throughout her life, Ardena exemplified love for her family and a commitment to her faith, which shone brightly in all her...
Franklin Yates
Dec 7, 2025
Franklin Don Yates “Frank” died peacefully surrounded by his family, on December 7th, 2025. Frank was born on April 10, 1943, in Ottawa, KS to Wilbur and Letha (Allen) Yates.
Frank graduated from Ottawa High School in 1961. After high school he attended Kansas State University. He then attended a business school in Topeka, KS. Then he started an accounting job...
Nancy Jane Seyler
Dec 6, 2025
Nancy J. Seyler, 81, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday Dec. 6, 2025, at Advent Health in Ottawa. To honor Nancy’s wishes, cremation is planned and no services will be held.
Nancy was born July 29, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas to Glenn Sr. and Mildred (Mason) Hamby. On July 16, 1984, Nancy was united in marriage with James “Jim” Seyler. Nancy's careers...
Larry Keown Sims
Dec 6, 2025
Larry Keown Sims
Larry Keown Sims was born February 8, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ruth and Otis Sims and passed away December 6, 2025. He lived in Rosedale, Kansas and attended grade school through high school in Rosedale, graduating in 1956. During grade school, he joined the Boy Scouts of America, and while in high school, attained the rank...
Norman E. Keenan
Dec 4, 2025
Norman E. Keenan, a dedicated farmer and cherished family member, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice House. Born on February 8, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, Norman grew up in Bucyrus, Kansas, where he cultivated a deep love for the land and farming that would define his life and legacy.
A proud graduate of Queen of the...
Catherine Marie Peetz
Dec 3, 2025
Catherine “Kate” Marie Peetz, 69, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, with family and friends by her side.
Kate was the first of four children, born on September 9, 1956, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Charles E. and Georgia J. (Fisher) Hamilton. She married Wiley Bogue on August 28, 1975, at the First Methodist Church of Ottawa. They later...
Robert N. Glover
Dec 3, 2025
Robert Nathan Glover, a long-time resident of Paola, joined his wife Carol, in the afterlife on December 3, 2025.
Robert, known to friends as ‘Bob’, was born in Kansas City, MO, June 11th, 1942 to Jim and Ruth Glover. He graduated from Washington High School and as one of his first jobs managed his mother Ruth at the local grocery store....
Beverly Ann Parr
Nov 30, 2025
Beverly Ann Parr, 95, of Wellsville, passed away on November 30, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born July 29, 1930, in Linwood, Kansas to parents Jesse and Myrtle Pritchard. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond Parr and the loving mother of Rayma, Kelly, Terry, and David.
Beverly was an independent woman and was...
William Gayle Franklin
Nov 29, 2025
William (Bill) Gayle Franklin, a cherished member of his community, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 95, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Kansas. Born on November 5, 1930, in Mannington, Kentucky, the son of William James and Edith Elizabeth (Butler) Franklin, he grew up in a nurturing environment that shaped him into the dedicated individual he...
James Byron Hall
Nov 28, 2025
James Byron " JB" Hall, aged 76, passed away peacefully in his home November 28th, 2025.
James was born May 2, 1949 in Great Bend, KS to Harold Byron & Doris Lilian (Shepard) Hall. He was the oldest of 3 boys. James attended school in Larned, KS until his senior year. He graduated from Kemper Military School (Boonville, MO) in 1968....
Dee Horne
Nov 26, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Dee announces his passing and celebrates the extraordinary life he lived. Dee will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in Agricola, Kansas, surrounded by the community and countryside he cherished so deeply.
A longtime member of Williamsburg Methodist Church, Dee lived a life guided by faith, service, and steadfast love for his family...
Nettie Vickers
Nov 26, 2025
Nettie Vickers, 89, of Louisburg, Kansas, a beacon of love and resilience, was born on July 15, 1936, in Fairfax, Oklahoma. She departed this world on November 26, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her cherished memories the legacy of her unwavering spirit.
Growing up in Fairfax, Nettie was nurtured in the heart of Oklahoma, where she first developed her strong...
