Sep 29, 2023

Mary Lou Pitts, age 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 22, 2023, at The Little Red School House, 991 S 875 Rd, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Mary was born on Wednesday, May...

Sep 28, 2023

Janet Kay DePriest. 70, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023 at Hope Anthem Church, Ottawa, Kansas.

Inurnment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas

Jan was born Tuesday, July 7, 1953, in Ottawa, Kansas, the...

Sep 27, 2023

Frank Edward Rhodes, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

He was born on Sunday, September 16, 1951, in Paola, Kansas, the son of Frank and Betty (Young) Rhodes.

Frank worked as a electronic consultant for computer software development.

He was in 4H club as a child, he enjoyed building things with...

Sep 22, 2023

Leland LeRoy Durham, 88, of Paola, Kansas, passed away at his home on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Family will meet with friends at Dengel and Son, Paola Chapel, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. for the visitation with services starting at 11:00 a.m.

He was born on Sunday, September...

Sep 21, 2023

On September 21, 2023, our beloved Mary Ann (Engles) Eggleston departed, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and devotion. Born July 12, 1948, in Little Rock, AR to Charles Franklin Engles and Emma Ruth (Balch) Engles, Mary Ann’s 75 years were filled with grace and purpose.

Join us to honor her memory on October 7, 2023,...

Sep 21, 2023

Claire Phyllis Cheek, 76, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on September 21, 2023. She was born on June 23, 1947, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to the late Leo and Lucille Roy. Claire was preceded in death by her sister, Suzanne Macomber.

Claire is survived by her loving husband, Terry Cheek, her children Sharon O'Neal, Benjamin Cheek, and...

Sep 20, 2023

Rex Carlson, 74, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away September 20, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Dr., Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Westline Christian Church, 300 Main...

Sep 20, 2023

Scott Wilson was born and raised in Paola, Kansas. After graduating from Paola High School in 1981, He attended Pittsburg State University. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, serving as President.

After graduating, he became a teacher at Salina High School. He went on to teach at Manhattan High School. While working in Manhattan...

Sep 19, 2023

Kelli Diane Graves, age 44, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Celebration of life will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at The Lincoln Event Space, 122 E 2nd St., Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Kelli was born on Monday,...

Sep 19, 2023

Judith Elaine Dunlap, 69, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Celebration of life will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Washburn Towers, Ottawa, Kansas.

Inurnment Highland Cemetery.

Judy was born Tuesday, May 11, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was...

Sep 18, 2023

David Wayne Griffin, 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held 10:30 am, Friday, September 22, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will greet friends at 9:30 am prior to services.

Interment Antioch Cemetery, Williamsburg, Kansas.

David...

Sep 16, 2023

Charles Edward Stickney, 87, of Paola, Kansas passed away September 16, 2023 in Raytown, Missouri.

He was born on December 24, 1935 in Bronson, Kansas to Edward Carlton Stickney and Norma Lucile (Isaac) Stickney. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Westport High School. On July 10, 1959, Charles was united in marriage to...

Sep 14, 2023

Vivian Irene Braden, 97, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas.

Family will meet with friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Graveside services will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Leavenworth...

Sep 12, 2023

Aurora René Yanez came into this world in Olathe, Kansas, and her proud parents, Jason and Brianna Yanez, welcomed her with open hearts. Together, they made their home in Paola, Kansas, where Aurora spent her precious years until she departed from us on the evening of September 12, 2023, following a brave and courageous fight against neuroblastoma.

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Sep 7, 2023

Nancy Jean (Dibben) Simmons, 79, of Brighton Colorado, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home. She was born January 24, 1944, in Missouri, the daughter of Bruce R. and Dorothy D. (Czajkowski) Dibben.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 am, Monday, September 25, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Dr., Louisburg, Kansas...

Sep 6, 2023

Arthur V. “Buck” Conner of Osawatomie, KS was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center at the age of 89. Buck was born on June 29, 1934, in a two room farmhouse on the Conner homestead in Ellis County, Oklahoma. He was the second born to Myrtle J. White-Conner...

Sep 5, 2023

William Joseph "Bill" Thomas, 73, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on September 5, 2023.

He was born on November 25, 1949, to John and Margaret (Gilligan) Thomas in Denver, Colorado.

Bill enlisted in the Air Force in 1973. Notable places where he was stationed were Guam and Hawaii.

He graduated from Subiaco...

Sep 4, 2023

Gregory Powell was born in Kansas City, Kansas to father, LeRoy Powell, and mother, Frieda Powell, on December 21st, 1948. He passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 74 on September 4th, 2023 surrounded by his wife and loved ones. Upon graduating from Paola High School in 1968, Greg married his high school sweetheart Marjorie Manly...

Sep 2, 2023

Edward James Lee, 71, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.

A Celebration of life is planned at 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Pomona Lake Federal Side Shelter #4.

Ed was born Wednesday, July 30, 1952 in Watertown, South Dakota. He was the son of John and Josephine...

Sep 1, 2023

Jacquelyn May (Wheaton) Kramer, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at her home Friday, September 1, 2023, with family by her side.

Jacque was born October 28, 1939 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Browning) Wheaton.

She graduated from Central High School, Kansas City, Missouri in 1957 and attended St. Luke’s College of...