Nov 16, 2023

Dale Eugene Rumans, 74, of Paola, passed away on November 16, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 4, 1949, the son of Earl and Dorothy (Owens) Rumans in Ottawa, Kansas.

Dale graduated from Paseo High School in 1967. Immediately after high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was just...

Nov 15, 2023

Elizabeth Lucille Agatha “Betty” (Morarity) Duke, age 83, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

Rosary will be held 5:00 pm, Monday, November 20, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Visitation will follow at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, also...

Nov 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Sjogren, age 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House.

Private family services are planned. Final resting place will be Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Shirley was born on Wednesday, April 22, 1942, in McLouth, Kansas, the daughter of Roy C. and Norma L. (Scott) Boyer.

Nov 15, 2023

Drew McLaren Casper, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on November 15th, 2023.

Drew is survived by his Mother, Eileen Casper and Jeny Kyte, Sister Erin and her husband Ryan Self, and his nephews William and Connor.

Drew was born on June 11th 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri at St Joseph’s Hospital. The beloved...

Nov 9, 2023

Paula Elizabeth Weir, 84, of rural Osawatomie, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home.

Paula Elizabeth (Bruce) Weir was born November 25, 1938 to Mildred (Erickson) and James D. Bruce in Kansas City, MO. She attended Norman Elementary and Westport High School. Paula loved riding streetcars downtown to watch movies and go on adventures...

Nov 7, 2023

Daniel Bruce Ard, age 76 passed away on November 7, 2023 peacefully with his wife of over 50 years by his side.

On May 10th 1947 Dan was born to Muriel Seyler and Eldon Ard in Redlands, California. He was one of two children. Dan would later move to Merriam Kansas where he raised his 3 children....

Nov 6, 2023

Michael Erwin Rust, age 74, passed away on November 6, 2023, at his home in Fontana, KS.

On October 23, 1949, Michael was born to Chester Wayne and Mildred Irene (Erwin) Rust in Solo, Missouri. He was one of five children.

Michael grew up in Cabool, Missouri where he graduated from Cabool High School in...

Nov 5, 2023

Garrett Michael Stanchfield, 39, of Paola, passed away on November 5, 2023.

He was born on July 27, 1984 to Michael Stanchfield and Tammy Crane (Harclerode) in Overland Park, Kansas.

He graduated from Paola High School with the class of 2003.

Garrett was self employed as a contractor and remodeler. He formed his...

Nov 1, 2023

Joan Kay Williams, 65, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her home.

Interment Union Cemetery

Joan was born Wednesday, February 5, 1958 in Ottawa, the daughter of Keith and Patricia (Myers) Rockhold.

She was a lifelong Centropolis and Ottawa resident.

Joan graduated from Ottawa High School with...

Oct 31, 2023

Bonita J. “Bonnie” Harber, 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

A sung Requiem Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Church of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, 5035 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, Kansas.

Rosary will be said at 5:30...

Oct 31, 2023

Samuel “Sam” Thomas Stuteville, age 76, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Anderson County Hospital, Garnett, Kansas.

Sam was born to Thomas Junior and Margaret Lee (Lawrence) Stuteville on March 21, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sam grew up in Stilwell, Kansas and graduated from Stilwell High School with the...

Oct 30, 2023

Shari Anne Bishop, 64, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ottawa, Kansas.

Inurnment Mt, Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Shari was...

Oct 30, 2023

Randy New, age 62, of Paola, KS, passed away on October 30, 2023 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born on February 15, 1961 to Kenneth and Marilyn (Roush) New at Ottawa, Kansas. He grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High School with the Class of 1979.

He was a...

Oct 28, 2023

Stephanie L. Daugherty died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of October 28th, 2023. She was born in Noordwolde (North Woods), The Nederlands (Holland) on Nov 8, 1935. She grew up during the Nazi occupation of Holland, and her family hid members of the Jewish resistance and also saved the lives of many Dutch farmers.

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Oct 28, 2023

Mary Mae Denniston, 88, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Family will greet friends from 5:30–7:30 pm, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mary was born August 22, 1935 in...

Oct 27, 2023

Carol “Sue” Conner, age 77, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at Maple Hill...

Oct 25, 2023

Phyllis Ann (Jones) Romine, age 95, died at her home in rural Paola on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The daughter of Albert and Mae Charlotte Jones of Chicago, IL. She was born on June 18, 1928, and had one sister, Roberta Mae Mattick of IL.

Phyllis grew up two blocks away from Wrigley Field. She told stories...

Oct 25, 2023

Vicky Louise Merimee, 79, of Gardner, formerly of Paola, passed away on October 25, 2023 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Olathe, Kansas.

She was born on July 17, 1944 to George and Jennie (Ricketts) Chambers at Iola, KS. She grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High School.

Vicky worked as a shipping clerk...

Oct 23, 2023

Nancy Ann (Milward) Turley, 80, passed away on October 23, 2023, at Medicalodges in Fort Scott, Kansas.

She was born on June 29, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri to James and Dorothy (Turtine) Milward. She was the oldest of two children.

Nancy attended school in Rantoul, Kansas and graduated from Paola High School in the class...

Oct 23, 2023

Steven Mikel Phillips, age 66, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his home.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Graveside service will take place at 11:00 am, at the Bucyrus Cemetery, with military...