John "Jack" Gessler
Jul 5, 2026
John "Jack" Gessler, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, KS 66013. Visitation will follow from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will take place following...
Joseph "Joe" Tucker
Jul 2, 2026
Joseph Edward Tucker passed away at home in Princeton, Kansas, on July 2, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on November 14, 1958, in Ottawa, Kansas. He graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1976, and spent his life surrounded by the people and the community he helped build—literally.
Joe was happiest in a field, on the farm,...
Diann Farmer
Jul 1, 2026
Diann (Layson) Farmer passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 79. Born on September 1, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, she lived a full and meaningful life, cherished by all who knew her.
Diann grew up in Overland Park and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School, laying the foundation for a lifetime...
Pamela Sue Hill
Jun 28, 2026
Pamela Sue Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Paola, Kansas. Born on January 20, 1949, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Pamela’s life was a tapestry of warmth, devotion, and accomplishment, stitched together by her unwavering love for family and her deep sense of community.
Pamela’s early years were shaped by the unique...
Dennis Wayne Rentz
Jun 28, 2026
Dennis Wayne Rentz, 68, of Paola, passed away on June 28, at Colonial Oaks Living Spring Hill surrounded by his family.
Dennis was born to Arnold and Leona (Lohaus) Rentz on March 18, 1958. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith on April 13, 1958, and confirmed his faith on April 23, 1972.
During his youth, Dennis mowed yards and worked at...
Alice Lawrence-McKaig
Jun 27, 2026
Alice Lawrence-McKaig, born on May 3, 1949, in Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Her life, rich with experience, kindness, and remarkable achievements, leaves a meaningful legacy cherished by her family and all who had the pleasure to know her.
Alice graduated from Boron High School, Boron, California. She later attended Skadron Business College....
Louis R. Brown
Jun 26, 2026
Louis R. Brown, 80, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1946, he was the son of Lloyd C. Brown and Glenice I. (Campbell) Brown.
Louis spent his entire life in Ottawa, cultivating deep roots in the community.
He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1964. Louis married Sharon J. McCurdy...
Lynn E. Martin
Jun 26, 2026
Lynn/Dad/Papa spent each day surrounded by family and friends. He had no FOMO or bucket list, because he never missed a party, dance, or trip… and he was always up for an adventure!
Lynn was born to Margarete and Merle Martin. He grew up on a farm near Hillsdale, Kansas and spent many days and nights working for the family milk...
Wilma J Wilson
Jun 25, 2026
Wilma J. Wilson passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born on July 16, 1942, in Sargent, Nebraska, to Ray and Betsy (Bouma) Nehls.
Wilma shared a beautiful love story with her husband, Wallace Wilson. Their journey together began in Nebraska when Wallace first noticed Wilma riding her bicycle. That chance...
Linda Prothe
Jun 25, 2026
Linda (Harclerode) Prothe, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at Meadowbrook Hospital in Gardner, Kansas. She was born on December 15, 1949, in Paola, Kansas, where her journey through life first began and where she would ultimately touch so many hearts.
Linda spent her childhood in Paola, attending local schools, and completed her education...
Jeffery "Dean" Hampson
Jun 24, 2026
Jeffery Dean Hampson, 66, of Lane, KS passed away peacefully on June 24 surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer.
Dean was born on November 10, 1959 in Stuttgart, Germany to Cletus and Patricia (Bruce) Hampson, while his father was stationed there for the US Army. After his father was discharged, they moved to Shawnee, KS then to a...
Natalie "Faith" James
Jun 21, 2026
Natalie "Faith" James (Betz), cherished by many, was born September 3, 1925 in Liberal, Kansas to Frank and Florence Betz. She graduated from Bucklin High School in 1943 and pursued her passion for teaching at Northwestern State College in Alva, Oklahoma. After earning her teaching certificate, she began her career in Trinidad, Colorado. Faith later moved with her parents to...
Lucy Ann Detwiler
Jun 21, 2026
Lucy was born on October 20, 1935, to Edgar and Georgia Mae Beals.
Lucy graduated from South Greenfield High School in Missouri in 1952. She married Philip Steenrod in 1956, who passed away on March 20, 1997. In 1960, Lucy and her family moved to Wellsville, Kansas, later relocating to Ottawa, where she spent her remaining years.
Lucy was married to Charles...
Diane Minden
Jun 19, 2026
Diane Minden, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cherished friend, and devoted member of her community, passed away on June 19, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1963, in Paola, Kansas, a place that would remain close to her heart throughout her life.
Diane grew up in Paola and attended school in her hometown, graduating with the Paola High School class of...
Carol M. Evans
Jun 18, 2026
Carol M. Evans, age 73, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2026, at Willow Tree Skilled Nursing in Topeka, Kansas. Born on December 16, 1952, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Carol was the cherished daughter of Ray and Delores (Moody) Evans. In June 1969, she married Joseph “Joe” Evans in Ottawa, Kansas. Together, they made their homes in Hutchinson, Kansas for...
Amanda B. Cherney
Jun 16, 2026
Amanda B. Cherney, born on March 13, 1987, in Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, in Princeton, Kansas. Known affectionately by many as "Cherney Princess," Amanda was a unique and cherished individual whose presence deeply touched the lives of those around her.
Amanda was the beloved daughter of Gary and Lisa (Hall) Cherney. She was preceded in death...
Commander Gary Wayne Henry, USN (Ret.)
Jun 15, 2026
Commander Gary Wayne Henry, USN (Ret.), of Louisburg, Kansas, left the bounds of earth for his heavenly home on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was born in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, on September 19, 1946, to Earnest Clarence Henry and Mabel Cleo (Conyers) Henry. His parents owned a small grocery store, and they lived in the country. Gary enjoyed the...
Sharon (Richmond) Morrisey
Jun 15, 2026
Sharon (Richmond) Morrisey, a devoted wife, mother, and esteemed community member, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Louisburg, Kansas. Born Sharon Richmond on October 25, 1944, in Culver City, California, she led a life marked by dedication, creativity, and a profound commitment to her family and community.
Sharon grew up in Louisburg, Kansas, where she attended school and graduated...
Lee Allen Bledsoe
Jun 9, 2026
Lee Allen Bledsoe, 91, of Paola, Kansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Lee Allen was born on August 28, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Henry Dukes Bledsoe I and Marjorie Elizabeth (Boner) Bledsoe. As the youngest of four children, he was known to most as “Allen.” He graduated from...
Madeline Shappell
Jun 8, 2026
Madeline Louise Shappell, 75, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Madeline was born on February 11, 1951, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, to C.M. Moore, Jr. and Betty (Lagalle) Moore. She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion High School and went on to build a life defined by hard work, kindness, and a deep love...
