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...
Ethel Virginia (Robertson) Kramer
Feb 22, 2025
Ethel Virginia Robertson Kramer, 92 years 9 months and one day, departed this earth and ascended to Heaven on February 22, 2025 where her Angel wings were ready. Ethel was born in Osawatomie, Kansas to James Monroe Robertson, and Geneva Alnora (Bliss) Robertson on May 21, 1932. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1950. Ethel met the love of...
Betty Lou Olson
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Lou Olson, aged 79, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida. A vibrant resident of Fort Myers since 2016, Betty brought the same trust in God, energy and enthusiasm to the Sunshine State as she had during her 60+ years in San Diego, California.
Born on September 27, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, as the middle of three...
Juliann "Julie" Holt
Feb 21, 2025
Julie Holt, age 86, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 21, 2025, at Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, Kansas 66013. Visitation will take from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Mass will follow at 11:00...
Louis Nunez Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Louis Nunez Jr., of Ottawa, Kansas, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on February 19, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on September 21, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, Louis was the cherished son of Louis and Juanita (Blanco) Nunez, both of whom preceded him in death.
Louis's commitment to hard work was evident...
Charles "Chuck" Lewis McDonald
Feb 18, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Lewis McDonald, age 79, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at 1:00...
Daniel Duane Brewer
Feb 16, 2025
Daniel Duane Brewer, 67, of Osawatomie, passed away on February 16, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 19, 1957, to Clyde and Ruby (Corey) Brewer in Paola, where he was the tenth of fourteen born to the couple. Daniel grew up on a dairy farm, where he had many exciting adventures with his...
Randa Riesa Hopson-Echeverria
Feb 15, 2025
Randa Riesa Hopson Echeverria was born on December 30, 1987, to Winona Katherine Hopson Lindsey and W.T. Everett, a beautiful child of God. She attended Fairview Elementary as a youth, Oregon Trail Middle School, and graduated from Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe, KS. Randa then pursued higher education and attained her degree in Nursing from Johnson County Community College.
Randa...
Wanda Lea Berger
Feb 15, 2025
Wanda Stoneking Berger, 86, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2025. Wanda was born on November 28, 1938, to Peter F. Stoneking and Dorothy R. (Hurrelbrink) Stoneking. She grew up in Pomona, Kansas where she graduated with the Pomona High School class of 1956.
In 1957 she started her education as a beautician and after graduating she began...
Michael Joe Stine
Feb 14, 2025
Michael J. Stine, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on July 1, 1946, in Ottawa, he was a lifelong resident of the community that he held dear.
Mike graduated from Ottawa High School in the Class of 1964. Following his education, he forged a successful career in the automotive and...
Leta Gay England
Feb 13, 2025
Leta Gay England, age 86, of Paola, Kansas passed away February, 13, 2025, at North Point Skilled Nursing Home in Paola, Kansas.
Leta was born in Wellsville, Kansas, the daughter of Richard and Gladys Sleppy. She attended school at Rock Creek in Wellsville.
On May 17, 1957, she was united in marriage to Lester Eugene England, at First Lutheran Church in Paola.
She...
Robert Earl Doherty
Feb 9, 2025
Robert “Bob” E. Doherty, 79 of rural Paola, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2025.
Bob was born on November 12, 1945, the first of five children to Earl D. and Pearl E. (Debrick) Doherty. Growing up on a farm North of Paola, Bob learned the value of hard work and developed a deep love for the outdoors from a...
Charles "Charlie" McNeal
Feb 7, 2025
Charles F. McNeal, 95, of Hillsdale, Kansas left his earthly home on February 7, 2025, at the Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas with his wife Janet by his side. Charlie was born on September 17, 1929, to parents Alfred and Nora McNeal in Syracuse, Missouri.
Charlie, as he preferred to be called, served his country by enlisting in the US Army...
