Tony Cummings
Jul 22, 2025
Tony Cummings, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on February 3, 1965, in Garnett, Kansas, he lived a life rich with purpose and dedication.
Tony graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1983, and soon after enlisted with the United States Air Force on December 16, 1983....
Kenneth "Kenny" DeGraeve Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" DeGraeve Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Born on June 15, 1945, in Kansas City, Kansas, Kenny lived a life rich in both work and family, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Kenny began his career in the family business at DeGraeve's Packing House,...
Robert Eugene Hopkins
Jul 22, 2025
Robert Eugene Hopkins, born on February 17, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 22, 2025.
A devoted family man, Robert married Patricia Ann Hopkins on December 21, 1963. Together, they built a life filled with love and laughter, raising three children: David Hopkins (Carole); Robert Hopkins; and Katina "Tina" Reynolds...
Carrie Jane Ledom
Jul 22, 2025
Carrie Jane Ledom, a dedicated and beloved member of her community, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospital Health System in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on October 6, 1955, in Tuckerman, Arkansas, Carrie was a daughter of Earnest and Ella (Meyers) Callahan.
Carrie’s career as a Manufacturing Supervisor at Peerless Products, Inc. in Ft. Scott, Kansas...
Clara Marie Guerin
Jul 21, 2025
Clara Marie Guerin, born on April 20, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 21, 2025. She was a devoted family-oriented individual who cherished the time spent with her loved ones, emanating warmth and positivity to all who knew her.
Clara worked at Kramer Pharmacy for several years where she enjoyed helping the people of her...
Mary Joanna "Nan" Jung
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Joanna "Nan" Jung, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on December 14, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Kathleen (Tasker) McCabe. She departed this life peacefully at home in Ottawa, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025.
Nan’s dedication to her career was evident throughout her 27 years as a cash office manager...
Gary T. Schulz
Jul 16, 2025
Gary Thomas Schulz, a beloved member of the Franklin County community, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at Rock Creek of Ottawa. Born on February 1, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas, Gary was the son of John Carl and Dorothy (Gregg) Schulz, both of whom have preceded him in death.
Gary's life was characterized by his constant joy and the way...
Clarice Belle Knight
Jul 14, 2025
Clarice Belle (Oswald) Knight, 89, passed away surrounded by her family on July 14, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on February 6, 1936, in Ottawa, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Edward and Lola May (Underwood) Oswald. Clarice attended grade school at the Rural Acorn School in Franklin County, Kansas. She was very active in Acorn Rustlers...
Rena F. Smith
Jul 12, 2025
Rena F. Smith, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home.
During her 51 years on this earth, she laughed, loved, cared and helped many. She worked in nursing homes, group homes and a few restaurants in the area.
In her down time, she liked to read a variety of books, and was very talented...
Franklin Clyde Sweet Jr.
Jul 10, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dad, Franklin Clyde Sweet, Jr. aged seventy-eight years and two months. Frank left this earth Thursday July 10, 2025.
Frank was the second of eight children born to Franklin and Francine (Ledward) Sweet Moen on April 24, 1947 in Libby, Montana. Frank grew up in the mountains of Libby and often told...
Monta C. "Mona" (McPherson) Ruiz
Jul 10, 2025
Monta C. “Mona” (McPherson) Ruiz, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2025 at the Hospice House in Olathe, KS, after eight months of declining health. She was 80 years old. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will forever cherish her warmth, strength, and love.
Mona was born...
Barbara Jean Bergman
Jul 9, 2025
Barbara Jean Burt was born Feb 10, 1940 in Iosco County, Michigan to Ralph and Vera Burt. Barb’s first job was scooping ice cream at Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas, MI. She earned an Associate’s Degree from Ferris State College. She met Bill Bergman on a blind date, when he was stationed nearby at Wurthsmith Air Force Base. Barb’s...
Reginald Dewayne Smith
Jul 6, 2025
Reginald Dewayne Smith, 36, of Spring Hill, KS, passed away tragically on July 6, 2025.
He was born on January 2, 1989, to Donald and Tina (Smith) Lott in South Haven, MS.
Reginald worked in landscaping for many years and was well respected by his peers.
He enjoyed many sports but mostly football, basketball, and track. He played all of these sports in...
Todd Michael Staum
Jul 5, 2025
Todd Michael Staum, age 61, of Paola, Kansas passed away on July 5, 2025, after battling cancer. Todd passed at home surrounded by loved ones.
Todd was born in Vermillion, South Dakota to Clayton and Mary Ellen Staum on August 15, 1963. He grew up in Elk Point, South Dakota where he graduated in 1981.
In 1986, Todd married Mary Guillaume. They...
Marjorie Ann Argeropoulos
Jul 3, 2025
Marjorie Ann Argeropoulos, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be with Jesus on July 3, 2025. Born on July 17, 1944, in Ellis, Arkansas, Marjorie was the daughter of Paul and Eileen Garrett. She was a proud member of the Park Hill High School class of 1962 in Kansas City, MO, and her journey through life was...
Renate McCrackin
Jul 3, 2025
Renate McCrackin, 93, of Paola, passed away on July 3, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born on February 23, 1932 to Robert and Christina Faulstroh
Renate was a simple, old-fashioned woman, who enjoyed taking care of her children, her husband, and their home. She loved to cook for her family and she enjoyed sewing, even making her own clothing.
On May...
Phyllis Ruth (Martin) Cline
Jun 29, 2025
Phyllis Ruth (Martin) Cline passed peacefully at the home of her daughter, Jayne, on June 29, 2025. She was 80 years old. Jayne, always a devoted daughter, stayed by her side and took care of her every need right to the end.
Visitation will be held at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa on July 8, 2025 from 2 to 4pm followed...
James Vernon Noble Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
James Vernon Noble Jr., born on April 25, 1949, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of James Vernon Noble, Sr. and Josephine Elizabeth (Danielson) Noble, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2025.
Jim was an alumnus of the Paola High School, class of 1968. After growing up in Paola, he served his country honorably in the United States Army during...
Rex Loyd Crane
Jun 26, 2025
Rex Loyd Crane, a dedicated husband, father, and cherished member of his community, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his residence after bravely battling cancer. He was born on May 2, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, and spent his life leaving a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to know him.
Rex graduated from Ottawa High School in 1967, laying the...
Harry A. North
Jun 24, 2025
Harry A. North, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 24, 2025 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 13, 1936 at the family farm in rural Franklin County, Kansas, the son of Frank and Daisy (Jones) North. The family moved to Ottawa, Kansas where Harry attended...
