Ruth L. (Barnes) Trickett
Mar 13, 2025
Ruth L. Prothe Barnes Trickett, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa, Kansas, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on June 11, 1933, in the Aubry Township of Johnson County, Kansas, Ruth grew up in the Block community, southeast of Paola. She graduated from Paola High School in 1951 and went on to work...
Grant Arnold Haley
Mar 13, 2025
Grant Arnold Haley, 38, passed into the arms of Jesus at his home on March 13, 2025 with his parents by his bedside. He was born in Olathe, Kansas on September 18, 1986 to Paul and Kathy Haley and siblings, Clint and Dana. Grant was baptized into Christ October 12, 1986 and confirmed his faith on April 8, 2001 at...
Joseph Austin "Joe" Moody, Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Joseph Austin "Joe" Moody, Jr., a cherished member of the Ottawa community, passed away on March 10, 2025, at his residence in Vassar, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 27, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Joseph A. Moody, Sr. and Sylvia (Alcorn) Moody, Joe lived a life filled with dedication, love, and service to others.
A...
Norma Jean Miller-Sellers
Mar 10, 2025
Norma Jean Miller-Sellers was born October 11, 1932, on a farm north of Pomona, Kansas. She was the daughter of Edward Wendell and Maria Elizabeth (Standfast) Stoffer. She grew up and attended Oakland Rural School. After 8th grade, she moved to Ottawa to live with her grandmother Stephanie (Fannie) Standfast to go to Ottawa High School and graduated in 1950....
Arlen D Hall
Mar 8, 2025
Arlen D. Hall, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Rock Creek Assisted Living. He was born on September 28, 1936, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and was a gentle and kind man and a cherished member of his community throughout his life.
Arlen's dedication to service is evident in his extensive career,...
Johnny Lee Nichols
Mar 7, 2025
Johnny Lee Nichols, born on July 19, 1971, in Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice House. As a devoted carpenter for many years, Johnny built not only structures but also lasting relationships filled with love and respect. He found immense joy in his work, a passion that reflected his dedication to quality craftsmanship.
Johnny...
Mary Ellen Ennis
Mar 6, 2025
Mary Ellen Ennis, 92, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Vintage Park of Louisburg.
Visitation will be held at 10 am, Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Louisburg United Methodist Church, 249 N Metcalf Road, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service to follow at 11 am. Burial will be held at the Louisburg Cemetery, following the funeral.
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Jared Paul Malin
Mar 5, 2025
Jared Malin, 67, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully from this life on March 5, 2025.
Jed was born to Joe and Rita (Hogan) Malin on September 23, 1957 in Plainville, Kansas as the third of nine children. If he were to tell you the story, it would have been either the hottest or coldest day in the history of Kansas. Or...
Kevin Wayne Vencel
Mar 3, 2025
Kevin Vencel, 60, of Williamsburg, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at his residence
Kevin was born December 19, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Kenneth E. Vencel and M. Nadine (Cooper) Vencel.
Kevin grew up in Kincaid, Kansas, graduating from Crest Sr High School. Kevin later moved to Harris, Kansas, where he operated a farm and worked for Anderson...
Lisa Marie Vencel
Mar 3, 2025
Lisa Vencel, 53, of Williamsburg, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at her residence.
Lisa was born March 4, 1971, at Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Tom Taylor, Sr and Betty (Adams) Taylor.
Lisa grew up in Williamsburg, graduating from Williamsburg High School. She later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma before moving to Kincaid, Kansas, where she worked as the city clerk....
Stacey Renee Miller-Clark
Mar 3, 2025
Stacey Renee Miller-Clark, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 36, surrounded by her family and friends. Stacey’s warmth, love, and spunky spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
Born on March 7, 1988, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Arnold and...
Shirley Griffin
Mar 2, 2025
Shirley Griffin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 2, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 5, 1954, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Robert and Delores (Blankenbeker) Phillips.
Shirley dedicated her career as a CNA, restorative therapy aide with Rock Creek of Ottawa for an impressive forty-one years, where she touched the...
Arlin Gene Prothe
Mar 2, 2025
Arlin Gene Prothe, a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd at the age of 86. Born in Paola, Kansas, Arlin was the beloved son of Corrine and George Prothe. He was a devoted husband to Venita for nearly 60 years. A true patriot, he served his country in the Army National Guard and continued...
Edith Montgomery
Mar 2, 2025
Edith Marie (Brown) Montgomery, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, gained her wings on March 2, 2025, at Rock Creek Care Home in Ottawa, Kansas. Born on December 26, 1937, in Princeton, Kansas, on the family farm, she was the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Mathias) Brown. She was a proud member of the Princeton United Methodist Church and...
Charles "Chas" Robert Cates
Mar 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles “Chas” Robert Cates, 56 of Archie, MO, announce his passing. March 1, 2025, Chas passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles R Cates, mother, Helen Rose, step-mother, Denise Cates, sister Dora Cates, and nephew Anthony Cates.
He leaves behind many friends...
Raef Eugene Dickinson
Mar 1, 2025
Raef Eugene Dickinson, our precious baby boy, was born sleeping on March 1, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. He was the beloved child of Holly and Ryan Dickinson. Though our time together was brief, Raef's spirit touched our hearts deeply, leaving behind an everlasting love that will never fade.
Raef is survived by his loving parents, Holly and Ryan; his big...
Aaron Russell Gulick
Mar 1, 2025
Aaron R. Gulick, 54, passed away on March 1, 2025, from complications of Machado-Joseph disease. Born on November 3, 1970, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Aaron was the eldest of three children born to John and Dorothy Gulick. He grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1989.
A talented auto mechanic, Aaron spent much of his...
Vivian Prudence Robinson
Mar 1, 2025
Vivian Prudence Robinson, 74, of Wellsville, KS, passed away on March 1, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 2, 1950 to Richard and Gladys (McIntyre) Robinson at Montclair, NJ.
Vivian worked as a Call Center Representative for J.C. Penny Warehouse for 27 years.
In 1999, Vivian began her life with David Reece. Vivian and David lived outside of Wellsville, Kansas,...
James Eugene Bruce
Feb 25, 2025
James (Jim) Eugene Bruce, 87, of Paola, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2025 at Olathe Health Hospice House.
Jim was born on January 25, 1938 to Eugene and Goldie (Harvey) Bruce at Rosedale, Ks.
Jim was always a hard worker, spent his early years working on the farm for Harold and Agnes Scherman, Delco Battery Co, Self Employed...
Joan H. Minden
Feb 25, 2025
Joan H. Minden, 93, peacefully departed this life on February 25, 2025, at the age of 93, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, Kansas.
Graveside service will be held at 10 am, Friday, February 28, 2025, at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Bucyrus, Kansas.
Born on November 28, 1931, Louisburg, Kansas, she was the eldest of five children born to Lawrence and Helen Henry. A...
