Nov 11, 2024

Hester L. Shively, 93, of Osawatomie, passed away on November 11, 2024 at Vintage Park Osawatomie. 

She was born on October 17, 1931 to Roscoe and Ruth (Corey) Corn at Stilwell, KS.

On January 19, 1952, she married Jack Shively. Hester and Jack lived in Osawatomie for over 70 years. They owned the Osawatomie Auction and Salvage Food Store for 15 years....

Nov 9, 2024

Ivan "Wade" Upshaw, 76, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at his home peacefully with his wife beside him. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, beginning at 10:00am at the Victory Baptist Church of Osawatomie with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am. There will be a private family graveside service. 

He was born on...

Nov 8, 2024

November 8, 2024, Sandra Lee Snethen ‘took the bus’. She began life’s journey on November 17, 1946, in Angola, IN born to Alfred and Naomi Poe. The family moved to Whitehall, MI when she was very young. Sandy enjoyed riding her bike to the beach and hanging out with the family dog Nana, a giant St Bernard. A new opportunity...

Nov 8, 2024

Debra Johns, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Ottawa, Kansas. Born on February 25, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was a person who embodied kindness and compassion, touching the lives of everyone she met. 

Debra gave her life to her family, serving as a loving homemaker and the proud mother of her...

Nov 7, 2024

Glen Allen McCullough, 71, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas.

Cremation is planned with services being announced at a later.

Inurnment Stanton Cemetery, Osawatomie, Kansas.

Glen was born on August 20, 1953, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Homer McCullough and Corina (Belle) Alexander.

Having lived in Ottawa since 2016, Glen had previously resided...

Nov 4, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Berg, age 75, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at her home. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the family home, 14425 K 68 Hwy, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Celebration of life will follow at 2:00 pm. 

Becky was born on July 1, 1949, in Larned, Kansas,...

Nov 2, 2024

Vicki Darlene Pulis, 68, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas.

Cremation is planned with a private family graveside to be held at a later date.

Inurnment Highland Cemetery.

Vicki was born Saturday, July 14, 1956, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of...

Oct 31, 2024

Julie Elizabeth Clary age 56 of Paola passed away peacefully at home on October 31st. A Visitation will be Saturday November 9th 1pm to 2pm with a celebration at 2:30pm at the Dengel and Son Mortuary in Paola.

Surviving Julie is her husband Dave of the home, Three sons, Nathan Keene (Jennifer), Aaron Keene (Sam), Matt Clary...

Oct 31, 2024

Eva Waisner, age 79, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center.

Visitation and funeral will be held at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Paola Chapel, 305 N Pearl Street, Paola, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. on...

Oct 30, 2024

Robert “Bob” Sarnecki, age 78, of Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Saint Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, Kansas 66013. Rosary will be prayed at 10:40 am, followed...

Oct 28, 2024

Sylva “Maxine” (Needham) Phares, 76, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away October 28, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Maxine was born Sunday, November 16, 1947, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Max Calvin and Barbara June (Phillips) Needham.

She grew up in Lane, Kansas, and attended school at the Lane School until her junior...

Oct 27, 2024

Clora Janice Kern, 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 10-11:00am prior to services. Interment will follow at Ruhamah Cemetery in Rantoul, Kansas....

Oct 27, 2024

Betty Ann Swartz, 82, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on October 27, 2024, at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola, Kansas.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Valley View Memorial Cemetery, Roxbury, Kansas.

Born on July 4, 1942, in Gypsum, Kansas, the daughter of the late Harry...

Oct 27, 2024

Mary Louise Colwell, 83, of Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas passed away peacefully Sunday October 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Washington Creek Cemetery, Overbrook, Kansas.

Family will greet friends from 4-6:00pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary,...

Oct 26, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Ingram, 86, of rural Paola, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by the rosary at 10:00 a.m., with the funeral mass to follow at 10:30 a.m.,...

Oct 25, 2024

Janice Farmer, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 4, 1948, Janice lived a life filled with love, devotion, and a deep commitment to her family.

In July of 1965, Janice married Woody Farmer. From this union they built a...

Oct 24, 2024

Glenda Jo Draper passed away at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am, Monday, November 4, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Paola Chapel, 305 N Pearl Street, Paola, Kansas 66071. Funeral service will follow at 11 am....

Oct 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Timothy William Fox, 51, of Ottawa, Kansas, on October 21, 2024.

Tim was born on August 3, 1973, in Washington, Iowa, to Eilene (Widner) Valentine and Larry Fox.

He graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1991. Tim later moved to...

Oct 21, 2024

Glendon “Lee” Neal, age 82, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away October 21, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1942, to Glendon and Manda (Mathis) Neal. Lee grew up in Bucyrus, Kansas and attended Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill, Kansas. During his high school years, he played many sports such as football, basketball, and also track with his...

Oct 20, 2024

Bonnie Jean Whiteaker, age 92, of Emporia, KS passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia, Kansas.

Bonnie Jean was born on June 27, 1932, in Mound City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Jesse Arthur and Ada Lucille Wilson. She spent most of her childhood near Calico Rock, Arkansas....