Oct 27, 2024

Mary Louise Colwell, 83, of Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas passed away peacefully Sunday October 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Washington Creek Cemetery, Overbrook, Kansas.

Family will greet friends from 4-6:00pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary,...

Oct 26, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Ingram, 86, of rural Paola, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by the rosary at 10:00 a.m., with the funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m.,...

Oct 25, 2024

Janice Farmer, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 4, 1948, Janice lived a life filled with love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family.

In July of 1965, Janice married Woody Farmer. From this union they built a...

Oct 24, 2024

Glenda Jo Draper passed away at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Paola Chapel, 305 N Pearl Street, Paola, Kansas 66071. Funeral service will follow at 11 am....

Oct 21, 2024

Glendon “Lee” Neal, age 82, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away October 21, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1942, to Glendon and Manda (Mathis) Neal. Lee grew up in Bucyrus, Kansas and attended Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill, Kansas. During his high school years, he played many sports such as football, basketball, and also track with his...

Oct 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Timothy William Fox, 51, of Ottawa, Kansas, on October 21, 2024.

Tim was born on August 3, 1973, in Washington, Iowa, to Eilene (Widner) Valentine and Larry Fox.

He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1991. Tim later moved to...

Oct 20, 2024

Bonnie Jean Whiteaker, age 92, of Emporia, KS passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia, Kansas.

Bonnie Jean was born on June 27, 1932, in Mound City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Jesse Arthur and Ada Lucille Wilson. She spent most of her childhood near Calico Rock, Arkansas....

Oct 18, 2024

Richard Karl Lohaus left us to be with his Savior on October 18, 2024. He was surrounded with love by his family.

Karl as he was known by his family and friends, was born May 8, 1943, to Henry and Martha (Niemeyer) Lohaus on the family farm in Cushing Oklahoma. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith...

Oct 16, 2024

Sarah E. Croan, age 79, of Lane, Kansas passed away at her home surrounded by those she loved on October 16, 2024.

She was born on December 27, 1944, to Emil and Virginia (Moyer) Young in Fort Scott, Kansas.

On August 3, 1961, she married John Croan. Sarah and John lived in Lane for 60...

Oct 16, 2024

Chris Alan Grandon, age 64, of Paola, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 16, 2024.

Chris was born April 21, 1960, in Paola, KS to Don and Phyllis (Hink) Grandon. While Chris was still a toddler, the family moved to Overland Park, KS where he attended school and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High...

Oct 11, 2024

Kenneth Lee Howard, 63, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation is planned with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Kenneth was born Saturday, May 13, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of William and Barbara (Powers) Howard....

Oct 10, 2024

Peggy Bernice Leis, age 69 passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born on August 18, 1955 to Robert “Bob” Hites Sr and Bernice Hites (Burns). She grew up in Merriam, KS. Peggy was a great gymnast as a child and she loved...

Oct 10, 2024

JoAnn (nee’ Raley) Gangel, age 88 years, of Louisburg, Kan, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kan. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 am, Thursday, October...

Oct 9, 2024

Jeffery D. Lantis, 55, passed away Wednesday, October 9,2024 at Ottawa, Kansas.

Family will greet friends Tuesday, October 15, from 5:30-7:30pm., at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Graveside services will be 10:00am., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Central Cemetery, 2085 Colorado Road, Pomona, Kansas.

Jeff was born Tuesday August 26, 1969 at St....

Oct 8, 2024

Jean T. Shipman was born August 7, 1940, in Parkston, South Dakota, the daughter of Peter J. and Clara (Ebersdorfer) Mayer.

Jean grew up on a farm near Dimock, South Dakota, and was baptized and confirmed at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Dimock.

She was united in marriage at Holy Trinity Church to...

Oct 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Allan Kolojaco, aged 61, of Ottawa, Kansas. Ron peacefully departed from this world in the comfort of his home, with his beloved best friend by his side. Ron was born to Thomas and Gloria (Scaggs) Kolojaco in Kansas City Missouri. Ron attended school in...

Oct 5, 2024

Dr. Harvey Ludwick, 83, of Ottawa Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Olathe Regional Hospice House.

Harvey was born May 24, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas as the youngest of four children of Claude and Juliet Ludwick. He grew up in Wichita and later graduated from Central High School in McPherson, Kansas. After high...

Oct 5, 2024

William Lee “Bill” Lucas, 85, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kansas.

Cremation is planned with no services scheduled.

Bill was born Wednesday, September 27, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Kendall and Frances (Lilly) Lucas.

He was a lifelong Franklin County resident....

Oct 5, 2024

Debra Jean “DJ” Ballagh, 66, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kansas.

DJ was born Sunday, June 8th, 1958, in Ft Carson, Colorado, the daughter of Leo Paul Lemieux and Norma (Hawkins) Baughn.

She was a Resident of Elsmore, Kansas for many years before moving to...

Oct 5, 2024

Stephanie Haworth, aged 57, of Ottawa, passed away on October 5, 2024, due to cardiac arrest.

A visitation will be held on October 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., both at Dengel & Son Mortuary Ottawa Chapel.

She was born on August 27, 1967 to James and Patricia...