Marcelle B. Pennington
Apr 2, 2026
Marcelle B. Pennington, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Spring Hill First Baptist Church, 406 W Nichols St, Spring Hill, Kansas 66083. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 am, also at the church.
A full obituary will be available shortly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be...
Ronald F. Facteau
Apr 2, 2026
Ronald F. Facteau Jr., a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Olathe Medical Center. Born on March 2, 1942, in Rome, New York, Ron's life was marked by a steadfast commitment to his work and a deep love for his family and friends.
Ron’s career was centered around his role as a Cooling...
Ronald Dean Ball
Apr 1, 2026
Ronald Dean Ball was born on September 7, 1936 in Ottawa Kansas to John W and Georgia (Brown) Ball. He died peacefully on April 1, 2026 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Hospital in Shawnee, Mission, Kansas
Ron was united in marriage with Wilma Brown on October 21st, 1956 at New Hope Baptist Church in Wellsville, Kansas. They shared nearly 69 years of...
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Barbary II
Mar 30, 2026
Lawrence Edward Barbary II, affectionately known as Larry, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Paola, Kansas. Born January 18, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Larry led a life marked by dedication, adventure, and an unwavering love for learning.
Larry’s academic journey culminated in his graduation from Penn State University in 1973, where he distinguished himself not only as a student but...
Ronald Lee Knight
Mar 30, 2026
Ronald Lee Knight, a devoted family man, lifelong farmer, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 8, 1943, in Quenemo, Kansas, Ronald's life was marked by dedication, hard work, and an enduring commitment to those he cared about.
Ron was the beloved son of Matthew Milan...
Helen Maxine Carter
Mar 30, 2026
Helen Maxine Kennedy Carter, lifelong resident of Paola, KS, passed away at the age of 99 at the KU Medical Center Olathe Campus on Mar. 30, 2026.
Helen was born on Dec. 28, 1926, to William Greason Kennedy and Marcia Fern Mathews Kennedy at the Kennedy farm in southeast Paola. Upon graduation from Paola High School in 1944, she attended Ursuline...
Lawrence T. Fisher
Mar 27, 2026
Lawrence T. Fisher, a devoted family man and respected community member, passed away peacefully at his home in Ottawa, Kansas on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 18, 1952, in Ottawa, Kansas, Lawrence was the cherished son of the late John L. and Dorothy C. (Bradley) Fisher.
His life was marked by service and commitment. Lawrence...
Phyllis Margaret Birzer
Mar 26, 2026
Phyllis Margaret Birzer, passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa, Kansas, on March 26, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on January 28, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, she was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished member of her community.
Phyllis was the beloved daughter of Raymond and AnnaMaria Martha (Cronquist) Fowler. She graduated from Highland Park...
Marlene Lou Garland
Mar 25, 2026
Marlene Lou Garland, the daughter of Gardiner Charles and Margaret (Grame) McLinden, born June 12, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2026, surrounded by family in Topeka, Kansas. She was a cherished woman known for her sweetness, simple living, and unwavering support for those she loved.
Marlene graduated from Westport High School with the class of...
Sandra Mae White-Van Horn
Mar 23, 2026
Sandra Mae White-Van Horn, a deeply spiritual woman devoted to her faith and family, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas. Born Sandra Mae Christensen on May 20, 1935, in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the cherished daughter of Einer and Edna Ida Pauline (Tromp) Christensen.
Sandra’s early years in Racine...
Alice LarRee Clark
Mar 21, 2026
Alice LarRee Clark, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 8, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, Alice spent her life cultivating love and joy in the hearts of those around her.
Alice was the cherished daughter of Alice F. Hammer, who predeceased her, along with her...
Gary Duane DePriest
Mar 19, 2026
Gary Duane DePriest, born on March 3, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his residence in Ottawa on March 19, 2026. Gary embodied dedication, love, and faithful service throughout his seventy-seven years.
Gary was the beloved son of the late Othal and Ruth (Peugh) DePriest. United in marriage to Diana Boyd, he and Diana shared an extraordinary journey together...
Mary Alane Ewalt
Mar 19, 2026
Mary Alane Ewalt, a cherished and vibrant soul, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility in Louisburg, Kansas. Born Mary Alane Rosner on August 30, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was a beloved member of her community and a devoted family woman whose presence brightened the lives of many.
Mary grew up in...
Roy Lee Wobker
Mar 18, 2026
Roy was born August 25, 1955, in Ottawa, KS to Roy O. and Rosa L. Wobker, the second of four children. He attended grade school in Fontana, KS until 1965, when the family moved to Bonner Springs, KS. In 1971, the family returned to rural Miami County where he attended Paola High School.
At 18, he followed his father in a...
James Robert McCrea
Mar 18, 2026
James Robert McCrea, born on March 18, 1935, in Ottawa, Kansas, peacefully passed away on his 91st birthday, March 18, 2026, at AdventHealth of Ottawa. A man whose life was marked by dedication and love, Jim leaves behind a legacy honored by those who knew and cherished him.
Jim was born on March 18, 1935, in Ottawa to Samuel Robert and...
Carole Sue Faris
Mar 17, 2026
Carole Sue Faris, a cherished wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, having lived a beautiful life. She was surrounded by family who loved her dearly.
Carole was the youngest of three children, born to Ernest P. Simmons, Sr. and Mary Edith Simmons, on November 21, 1936, in Kansas City, KS. The family...
Walter Neal Brown
Mar 16, 2026
Walter Neal Brown age 70 of Mapelton, Kansas passed away on March 16th at the Overland Park Regional Hospital. (Cremation)
Walter was born on May 15, 1955 in Paola, Kansas to Roy Thurman Brown and Bonnie Swogar Brown. He graduated from Osawatomie in 1973. He worked in construction most of his adult life for several companies before retiring. He enjoyed visiting...
Jerry M Mills
Mar 15, 2026
Jerry M. Mills, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health System-Olathe in Olathe, Kansas. Born on March 17, 1947, in Kansas City, Kansas, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a genuine spirit of generosity.
Jerry was the beloved son of...
John Stephen Dudzik
Mar 11, 2026
John Stephen Dudzik, 90, of Louisburg, Kansas, formerly of East Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Prior to moving to Louisburg in 2018, John lived in East Moline and Moline, Illinois, for 82 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
John was born on December...
Clifford F Banks
Mar 9, 2026
Clifford F Banks, born on December 5, 1946, in Sabetha Kansas, passed on March , 2026, at The University of Kansas Health-Olathe Olathe, Kansas. He leaves behind a legacy marked by his kindness, dedication to family, and adventurous spirit.
Clifford’s educational journey concluded graduating from Fairview School, setting the foundation for his fruitful career life experiences.
After proudly serving in the United...
