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Patricia Elaine Erickson
Mar 13, 2025
Patricia Elaine Erickson, 85, a loving wife and mother, devoted Christian, beloved soul and member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Vintage Park of Paola. Born December 17, 1939, in Minden, Nebraska, to John and Hattie Marie Anderson, Pat touched the lives of many through her unwavering spirit and compassionate heart.
She held many administrative positions...
Jack Samuel Christian
Mar 20, 2025
Jack Samuel Christian, a beloved member of the Ottawa, Kansas community, passed away on March 20, 2025, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, Kansas. He was born on April 1, 1920, in Warrensburg, Missouri, and spent a remarkable life dedicated to his family, career, and service to his country and others.
Jack had an enduring career in floor covering, being self-employed, he...
Larry Dean Brewer
Mar 19, 2025
Larry Dean Brewer passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Olathe Health Hospice House. A visitation will take place at Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will take place the following day on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, beginning at 10:30 am. Burial will follow the services...
Rex Edward Browning
Mar 19, 2025
The strongest man we know, Rex Edward Browning transitioned into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Rex was born December 12, 1939, to Robert and Grace (Baer) Browning. He would tell you up until the end that he “never had a bad day in his life”.
He was an ornery kid who enjoyed life...
Thelma Mae Butler
Mar 18, 2025
Thelma Mae Butler, age 91, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas.
She was born in Batesville, Mississippi on July 29, 1933, the daughter of Shuford and Partee (Childress) Ray.
Thelma is survived by daughter Vickie Ridenour of Ottawa, Kansas.
Cremation is planned with no services scheduled at this time.
Anthony Angelo Juarez III
Mar 18, 2025
Anthony Angelo Juarez III was born on July 12, 1992. He grew up in Louisburg, KS. Anthony was prone to dreaming big and always wanted to be a cowboy. At an early age, he began singing on stage with his father Tony Juarez. Anthony picked up the guitar and quickly mastered the instrument. He loved sports and was truly the...
Carol Jean Baer
Mar 18, 2025
Carol Jean (Miller) Baer, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Ottawa on March 18, 2025 following a lengthy illness.
She was born on October 14, 1941, in Erie, Kansas, the daughter of Hurley E. and Martha P. (Golden) Miller. Jean attended Erie High School and graduated with the class of 1959. She married...
Betty Ann Armstrong
Mar 14, 2025
Betty Ann Armstrong, 87, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Olathe Hospice House after a brief illness. Betty Ann was born on November 11, 1937, in Paola and was the first child of Henry Walker Armstrong and Catherine Marie Carruthers Armstrong. She attended Paola public schools and graduated in 1957. Attending class reunions was...
Wanda Lee Ballinger
Mar 14, 2025
Wanda Lee Arnold Ballinger passed away peacefully and without pain in the night at Wellsville Health and Rehabilitation, Wellsville, Kansas on March 14, 2025. She was a Godly woman, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She touched many lives in very quiet and loving ways. It was the desire of her heart to be faithful to her family,...
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.
Born...
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...
