Michael Lloyd Perkins
Mar 6, 2026
Michael Lloyd Perkins was born on July 8, 1958, to Richard and Margaret (La Page) Perkins in Plattsburg, New York. As a young child, Mike moved with his family to the Kansas City metro area. Mike loved being the oldest brother to his siblings and the Perkins kids’ antics were some of his favorite stories to tell. Mike graduated in...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Kettler
Jan 25, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Kettler, born on July 27, 1939, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2026.
Patsy was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Lester and Urline (Eisenhower) Green. She was raised in rural Spring Hill, Kansas by her parents, step-mother, Vivian and father, Lester Green. After graduating from Spring Hill High School in 1957, she married Wayne Martin and became...
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 Osawatomine in 1973. He work 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...
Ira D. Allen
Mar 7, 2026
Ira D. Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 88. Born on September 10, 1937, in Tallahassee, Florida, he was the son of Winford Sheffield and Delphia Olevia (Griffen) Allen.
Ira’s journey began in Tallahassee, where he graduated from Leon High School....
Billy Joe Adams, Sr.
Mar 6, 2026
Billy J. Adams, Sr., 76, of Ottawa, passed peacefully on March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Billy was a lifelong Ottawa resident preceded in death by his parents William F. “Bill” and Margie (Scott) Adams as well as a younger sister Brenda Kaye Adams and brother-in-law Neil Snook and a great niece.
Billy is survived by his children...
Jon Gary Mietchen
Mar 4, 2026
Jon Gary Mietchen, born on November 13, 1939, in Waverly, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 4, 2026. He was the beloved son of Andrew and Roberta (Bidleman) Mietchen and was a cherished member of both his family and community.
After graduation, Jon served his country for seven years in the United States Navy. Following...
Clarence D McIlvain
Mar 3, 2026
Clarence D. McIlvain, age 84, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on March 3, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health System-Olathe in Olathe, Kansas. Born on October 9, 1941, in Madison, Kansas, Clarence was the beloved son of Robert Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) McIlvain. He grew up in a family that moved frequently, spending his formative years in various...
Carl D Hornbuckle
Mar 2, 2026
Carl DeWayne Hornbuckle, 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away at his home on March 2, 2026. He was born May 26, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas, to James Maxwell Hornbuckle and Ruby Oneita (Hoover) Hornbuckle.
A lifelong resident of Ottawa, Carl attended Lincoln Elementary School and Ottawa Junior High School before graduating from Ottawa High School with the Class of 1962.
Carl began...
Pennie E Westfall
Mar 1, 2026
Pennie E. Westfall, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Williamsburg, Kansas, on March 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on September 15, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Charles and Frances (Kyzer) Springer, who preceded her in death.
Pennie graduated from high school and continued...
Edward Michael Tonsing
Mar 1, 2026
Edward Michael Tonsing lived a life filled with passion for music, family, and the simple joys that make life meaningful. Born in Florida, Edward spent much of his life there honing his remarkable skill as a bass player, performing in numerous bands and sharing his deep love of music with fellow musicians and audiences alike. His passion for music was...
Michael Ray Smith
Mar 1, 2026
Michael Ray Smith, 68, of Ottawa, KS passed away March 1, 2026 at Hospice House Olathe, University of Kansas Health System. Mike was born on May 14, 1957, to Jimmy Ray “Baby” Smith and Bonnie Jean Colvin in Kansas City, Missouri. Mike had an ornery streak a mile wide and was always playing pranks and such. In fact, for any...
