Nola M Ogle
Sep 29, 2025
On September 29, 2025, the Angels escorted Nola Marie (Noll) (Burgess) Ogle to the House of our Lord. Nola was born October 13, 1928 on the farm near Lyndon, Kansas. She was a devoted mother, lover of cattle (both dairy and beef) and seasoned traveler.
Nola M. Ogle will be remembered for her loving nature, hard work, and the joy she...
James E. "Jim" Lancaster
Sep 27, 2025
James E. “Jim” Lancaster, life-long Franklin County banker and retired dairyman, passed away September 27, 2025, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 85.
Jim was born at Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa, Kansas to Glenn Edward and Ruth Frances (Hougland) Lancaster on July 20, 1940.
He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1958. While attending Ottawa High School,...
Timothy Francis Pechanec
Sep 26, 2025
Timothy Francis Pechanec, born on December 19, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, cherished brother, and loyal friend. Timothy leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Timothy graduated from Otis-Bison High School in 1972 and went on to...
Wilma Joan Ball
Sep 26, 2025
Wilma Joan (Brown) Ball, age 88, of Princeton, Kansas passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas.
Wilma was born June 7, 1937 in Kansas to Howard and Grace (Phillips) Brown. She was the older sister to Carol, Charles and Lyle. She grew up near and graduated from Rantoul High School with the class of...
Phyllis Jean Martin
Sep 26, 2025
Phyllis Jean Martin, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Louisburg community, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on May 1, 1945, in Kansas City, Kansas, and grew up with a passion for life that she shared generously with those around her. She was the second of ten children...
Glenda A. Jensen
Sep 25, 2025
Glenda A. Jensen, born on February 20, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. She was a beloved member of her community and family, and her loss will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.
Glenda was known for her vivacious spirit and her zest for life. Throughout her journey,...
Paul James Williams
Sep 20, 2025
Paul James Williams, 89 years old, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2025, with his family after his battle with cancer.
Paul was born in Southeast Missouri and moved to Columbia, Missouri and worked at the Safeway Grocery Store. Paul met his wife, Phyllis, of 66 years during this time. Paul enrolled into Barber School in Kansas City, Missouri....
Jo Ellen Dyer
Sep 18, 2025
Jo Ellen Dyer, a luminary in the world of law and an ardent believer in the transformative power of communication, passed away on September 18, 2025, at her residence in Leawood, Kansas. Born on January 18, 1962, in Emporia, Kansas, Jo Ellen cultivated a legacy that intertwines professional excellence with profound personal connections.
Jo embarked on her academic journey with fervor,...
Albert G. Wilkes
Sep 18, 2025
Greg (Pappy) Wilkes, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025, in Rantoul, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 1, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, and throughout his life, he endeared himself to all who had the fortune of knowing him.
Greg dedicated much of his career to mechanics...
Henry "Monte" Turner
Sep 17, 2025
Henry "Monte" Turner, age 87, born on August 2, 1938, in New Home, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Bucyrus, Kansas, on September 17, 2025. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to his family.
Monte proudly served in the United States Navy for four years, where he was stationed on a destroyer primarily...
Barbara Jean Johnson
Sep 16, 2025
Cremation is planned with no services scheduled at this time.
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Virgil Leland Smith, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Virgil Leland Smith, Jr., born on May 11, 1929, in Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. Son of Virgil Leland Sr. and Ferne Harriett (LaForge) Smith, Virgil's early life was marked by frequent relocations that took him across Oregon, Washington State, and various cities in Kansas, including a fond teenage chapter in Richmond, Kansas, where he labored...
Colleen Eleanor Crane
Sep 14, 2025
Colleen Eleanor Jones was born on Thursday, February 13, 1930, in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Bert and Phyllis (McGee) Jones. Colleen grew up in Richmond, Kansas until she was thirteen years old when her father’s employment with Power and Light led the family back to Ottawa. Ottawa was her home until her death on Sunday,...
Michael Eugene Bryan
Sep 13, 2025
Michael Eugene Bryan, 73 of Paola Ks, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born February 29, 1952, in McAlester, Ok to Marvin and Zella (Mangrum) Bryan.
On October 21, 1995, he married the love of his life Janet White. Together they shared a fulfilling life raising cattle, riding horses, mending fences, fishing, and loving...
Timothy A. Chanay
Sep 12, 2025
Tim Chanay, age 69, passed away on September 12, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by loved ones. Though his time with us ended sooner than we wished, Tim filled every day with love and laughter
Born on November 25th, 1955 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Delbert W. and Alta L. (Nichols) Chanay.
Tim leaves behind his wife Karen (Samyn) Chanay;...
Alma Karyn Douthat
Sep 10, 2025
Alma Karyn Douthat passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1940, in Ottawa, Kansas, to parents Clarence and Helen (Hough) Holmes. She was raised alongside Marvin Holmes. She touched so many lives in so many ways.
Karyn graduated from Southwest Harrison H.S. in Bethany, Missouri, with the class of 1958. She studied at Northwest Missouri State...
Flossie Fern "Pug" Phillips
Sep 9, 2025
A graveside service for Flossie "Pug" Phillips, 96 of Lexington, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, Kansas.
Flossie Fern (Demoret) Phillips was born on December 16, 1928 in Princeton, Kansas, the daughter of Charles William “C.W.” Demoret and Viola (Souders) Demoret. She married Chester Leroy Phillips on June 1,...
Chester William "Bill" Ferguson
Sep 8, 2025
Chester “Bill” William Ferguson, a beloved figure in the Ottawa, Kansas community, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 21, 1946, in Ottawa, Kansas, he was the son of Ed and Vera (Potter) Ferguson. Bill graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1964 and made a significant mark...
Betty Earlene Elliott
Sep 7, 2025
Betty Earlene (Law) Elliott, age 95, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Vintage Park of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas, on Grandparent’s Day.
Funeral services will be held 10am, Friday, September 12, 2025at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends following the funeral services.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Mound Cemetery northwest of Ottawa.
Betty was born on...
Jo Ann Hamlin
Sep 7, 2025
Jo Ann Hamlin, 87 of Paola Kansas passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Jo Ann was born June 7, 1938, in Somerset, Kansas. She was one of ten children born to Claude and Clara (Smith) Taylor. She attended school in Somerset and graduated from Paola High School in 1956. Jo Ann met Harold Hamlin, and they were united in...
