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Bill Lee Koelsch
Dec 25, 2024
Bill L Koelsch, age 80, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 25, 2024. Bill was a father to seven, grandfather to twenty-seven, and great-grandfather to seven. Bill’s legacy of love, service, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. His love for his neighbors, friends, family, and his steadfast faith in Jesus...
Lela Mae Santarpia
Dec 25, 2024
Lela Mae (Nichols) Santarpia, age 99 and 7 months of Ottawa, Kansas passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30am, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa, Kansas.
The Rosary will be said at 10:00am, prior to mass.
A Vigil for the deceased will be...
Timothy Louis Collins
Dec 23, 2024
Timothy Louis Collins, affectionately knows as Tim, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Charles Louis and Monica Elizabeth (Moran) Collins. He grew up on a dairy farm near Williamsburg, Kansas with five sisters and three brothers.
Tim attended grade school and high school at...
Glenda "Gayle" DeHoff
Dec 23, 2024
Glenda “Gayle” DeHoff, affectionately known as GG, passed away peacefully December 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well-lived.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 S. 8th Street, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will follow at 11 am, also at the church. Burial will...
Eva Leone Barton
Dec 23, 2024
Eva Leone Shuck was born July 25, 1932 in Douglas County Kansas. She peacefully changed time for eternity on December 23, 2024 at her home near Centropolis, Kansas, surrounded by her children, making her earthly sojourn here 92 years, 4 months, and 28 days. She grew up on a farm in the Willlow Springs district. Her family had the unique...
Diana Dee Brannan
Dec 22, 2024
Diana Dee Brannan, age 79, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 22, 2024. Diana was born on November 13, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Edward ‘Dee’ DeCock and Marion (Vanderslice) DeCock.
A lifelong resident of Ottawa, Diana graduated from Ottawa High School and married Paul A. Brannan on December 8, 1963. Together, they raised three children...
Robert Eldon "Bob" Thomas
Dec 19, 2024
Bob Thomas, age 68 of Harris Kansas, and recently Ottawa Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19 at his home.
Bob was born on September 17, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Wilbert and Daurice (Tisdel) Thomas. He graduated from F.L Schlagle High School with the class of 1974. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1978,...
Lorraine "Kitty" Knecht
Dec 18, 2024
Lorraine "Kitty" Knecht, a beloved long-time resident of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the Miami County Medical Center in Paola, at the age of 92.
Born on October 8, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas, Kitty was the daughter of Claude M. and Flo Viola (Ferguson) Cotton. During her childhood she lived in Clovis, New Mexico, and...
Mattie Lee Willhite
Dec 17, 2024
Mattie Lee Willhite, born on September 13, 1936, in Dighton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa, Kansas, on December 17, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Lewis B. and Nina Lee (Sharp) West.
Mattie’s life was characterized by her dedication to her family and the various roles she embraced throughout her career. She graduated from Lane County...
Faye Christine Hunt
Dec 17, 2024
Faye Christine Hunt, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Pomona, Kansas, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 102. Born on April 10, 1922, in Liberal, Kansas, Faye was the daughter of Walter R. and Grace (Huddleston) Jeffers.
She was a proud graduate of Joplin High School and was blissfully...
Robert "Rob" Clifford Angermayer
Dec 16, 2024
ROBERT CLIFFORD ANGERMAYER, 54, OF PAOLA, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT OLATHE MEDICAL HOSPICE HOUSE SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY. HE WAS BORN ON FEBRUARY 23, 1970, TO FRANK AND SHARON ANGERMAYER IN SPRING HILL, KS. ROB GRADUATED FROM SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL.
ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1988, HE MARRIED THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE, TRACEY. TOGETHER, THEY SHARED 36 BEAUTIFUL YEARS AND...
Carol Ann Brittingham
Dec 16, 2024
Carol Ann Brittingham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2024, at AdventHealth of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas. Born on December 20, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of Roy and Winifred (Bray) Reneau. Carol graduated from Ottawa High School in 1962, marking the beginning of a life rich with love and...
Ann Elizabeth Hunsicker
Dec 15, 2024
Ann Elizabeth Hunsicker, born on November 30, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, to John and Elanor (Maloney) Handrahan, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas. A devoted wife, mother, and sister, Ann's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to family, education, and service to her community.
Ann graduated high school in 1963 and...
Larry Ray Cutshaw
Dec 12, 2024
Larry Ray Cutshaw, age 74, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Azria Health Care of Olathe.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 16, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 17, 2024,...
Mary Ellen Mosher
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Ellen Mosher, born on April 22, 1953, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Glen and Dorothy “Dot” (Phares) Crowley, passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary lived a life rich in love, compassion, and dedication to others, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew...
Joshua Lynn Stoner
Dec 11, 2024
Joshua Lynn Stoner, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024, at the age of 43. Born on May 3, 1981, to Terry and April Stoner, Joshua grew up in LaCygne, Kansas, where he graduated from Prairie View High School in 1999.
Visitation will be held at the Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel on Saturday, December 21, 2024, beginning at 10:00am. Funeral...
Rex Loyd McAffee
Dec 11, 2024
Rex Loyd McAffee, 83, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.
In honor of Rex’s wishes, cremation is planned.
Rex was born on September 1, 1941, in Moore, Idaho. He was the third of four children to Harold and Vineta (King) McAffee.
Rex was a gifted businessman, and was admired by all who worked with him. He...
Margaret Frederick
Dec 10, 2024
Margaret Ann Frederick, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Margaret was born December 25, 1936 to Fred and Rose Henderson in Chanute, Kansas. She spent most of her life in Chanute, Kansas, but most recently was living in Osawatomie, Kansas.
Margaret is survived by her son Troy; grandchildren: Carina, Ron, Jacob, Mike, Eva and Lauren; 11 great-grandchildren; and...
Ruby Wood
Dec 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Ruby Wood, who at remarkable age of 100, left this world December 10, 2024 at Wellsville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsville, Kansas. Born on December 22, 1923, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Tom and Mamie Gibson.
Ruby was united in marriage to Harry M. Wood, Jr., on June 14,...
