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...

Oct 20, 2023

Troy DeWayne Sprinkle, 51, of Wellsville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home Friday at 9:46 pm on October 20, 2023.

Services will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Kansas.

Family will greet friends 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa....

Oct 19, 2023

Barbara Lynn Payne, 70, of Olathe, passed away on October 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 10, 1953 to Carl and Alberta (Nichols) Fennewald in Zionsville, IN. She graduated from Paola High School in 1971 as a class officer.

Barbara worked for several banks in the mortgage department...

Oct 18, 2023

Barbara Louise Downey, age 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Private family services will be held.

Barbara was born on July 4, 1942, in Ottawa, Kansas. She was the oldest of eight children to Fred and Mae (Pearson) Moore.

Barbara is preceded in...

Oct 18, 2023

Helen Rose Slyter of Paola, Kansas went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Olathe

Medical Center. She was in the presence of her husband and family members at the time of her passing.

She was born at home in Louisburg, Kansas and accepted Christ early in life. After graduating from...

Oct 18, 2023

Kenny Niesz age 76 passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023. Born to Harley Christopherson and Laura Tiarks in Norfolk, Nebraska on October 27th, 1946. Kenny was later adopted by Laura’s husband William (Bill) Niesz and would attend Wentworth Military academy in Kansas City MO, before joining the army in 1964. Serving in the Vietnam war until May 1967. Upon...

Oct 17, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Lee Stang, age 81, formerly of Mission, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Friday, October 27, 2023, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church – Overland Park, 7023 W 71st Street, Overland Park, Kansas...

Oct 16, 2023

Linda Darlene Umscheid, age 76, of De Soto, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Graveside service will be held at...

Oct 16, 2023

James A. Romine, age 69. Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lawrence, KS on October, 16 2023.

He was born on October 24, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Phyllis Jones Romine. He was the first of six children. They moved to Paola, KS in 1969. He graduated from Paola High School in 1971 and...

Oct 16, 2023

Charles Matthew Russell, age 88, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Shawnee, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 9514 Perry Lane, Overland Park, Kansas 66212. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will...

Oct 16, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Roland Engbroten of Spring Hill, Kansas.

Roland passed on October 16, 2023, at the age of sixty-seven.

He is preceded in death by his parents Stella and Roland Engbroten; daughter Sarah; and brother James.

Roland leaves two daughters Amber Engbroten of Cherryville, Kansas, and Christal...

Oct 13, 2023

Donnie Wayne Mitchell age 75 of Osawatomie, passed away on October 13, 2023 at the Osawatomie Vintage Park.

He was born on May 7, 1948 in Dade County, Missouri to Johnnie and Mildred (Frazier) Mitchell. He grew up in the Miami County area. He was a landscaper most of his life before retirement.

He was...

Oct 12, 2023

Dorothy Jean (Stowe) Rucker, 94, passed away on October 12, 2023. Visitation will take place at Dengel and Son Mortuary – Paola Chapel from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on Saturday, October 21, 2023. A graveside service will follow at Rockville Cemetery located at 375th Villa Ln, Louisburg, KS 66053 at 12:30 p.m.

Dorothy was born September...

Oct 10, 2023

Carla B. Reithmayr, age 72, of Paola, Kansas, passed away at home on October 10th, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1950, in Englewood, New Jersey, the daughter of Howard and Brittian (Meyer) Roth. Carla grew up there, graduated from Dumont High School in 1968, and later attended Bergen Pines Nursing School where she received her degree in...

Oct 8, 2023

Kendra Ann VanNortwick, 62, of Wellsville, Kansas passed away Sunday October 8th at Advent Shawnee Mission. Cremation is planned with no services scheduled at this time.

Kendra was born January 13, 1961 in Howell, Michigan to Chadwick and Mary Lou Smith (Solomon).

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived...

Oct 7, 2023

Lacey (Buehler) Burke, age 39, of Ottawa, Kansas passed from this life to the next on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Lacey, daughter of David Buehler and Marsha (Hunter) Dunn, was born on February 15, 1984, in Ottawa, Kansas. As part of the Ottawa High School class of 2002, Lacey thoroughly enjoyed singing and performing with the school...

Oct 6, 2023

Martha Ardell (Clark) Chambers of Osage City KS, age 90, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was a resident at Osage Nursing Center, Osage City, KS. Martha was born in her home in Richmond, KS on March 19, 1933 and lived in Richmond and Ottawa all of her life until she went to the Nursing Center....