Dec 29, 2023

Max Eldon Blankenbeker, age 76, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Brookside Manor, Overbrook, Kansas.

Celebration of life will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at PrimeTime Grille, 2204 S Princeton Circle, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Max was born on Thursday, April 10, 1947, in...

Dec 29, 2023

Kathy J. Kush age 63 of Paola, formally of Somerset, passed away December 29, 2023, at North Point Nursing Home.

She was born on January 23, 1960, in Canon City, Colorado to Casey and Joann (Blanchard) Harrow. After her mother's divorce, she was raised by her mother and step father Jerry Brinkley.

Her hobbies included...

Dec 29, 2023

Robert R. “Bob” Calahan, 72, of Ottawa, died December 29, 2023 at Rock Creek of Ottawa.

Memorial services will be held at 2PM on Friday January 5th at Dengel & Son Mortuary. The family will meet with friends following the service. A private burial will be scheduled at Highland Cemetery.

Bob was born Monday, November...

Dec 29, 2023

Melvin Lee Brown

Born January 28, 1941 at home in New Lancaster, KS to Eugene Bailey Brown and May Loraine Massey Brown. He was the youngest of three – his brother, Donald, and his sister, Juanita. Pastor John Anderson baptized Melvin on December 28, 1948 at New Lancaster Methodist Church. He graduated from LaCygne High School in...

Dec 28, 2023

Howard Lee Jacob, 67, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Family will greet friends from 2:00-4:00 pm, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Howard was born Friday, November 9, 1956, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of William Howard and Claudia...

Dec 27, 2023

Norma Louise O’Hara, 94, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Vintage Park at Ottawa.

Private family services will be held.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Norma was born Sunday, April 14, 1929, in Hugoton, Kansas, the daughter of William and Bessie (Lee) Little.

She lived in Olathe,...

Dec 26, 2023

Gail E. Mock, 90, of Paola, passed away on December 26, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.

She was born on January 1, 1933 to Loren and Frances (Dyer) Miller in Williamsburg, KS.

Gail worked as an X-Ray Librarian for University of Kansas Medical Center.

On November 22, 1951, she married Clyde Mock in...

Dec 26, 2023

Lynda Sue Town “Morgan”, 76, a life-long resident of Miami County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, at St. Luke’s South Hospital from complications of lung cancer and double pneumonia.

Sue, her preferred name, was the only daughter born to Marvin and Rosemary Morgan in Cañon City, Colorado on September 24, 1947. Her family moved...

Dec 25, 2023

James Lee “Jim” Jumet, 86, of Rantoul, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa, Kansas.

Vigil for the Deceased will be held 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Dengel...

Dec 24, 2023

Philip David Hatfield, 86, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away on the evening of December 24,

2023, surrounded by his wife, three children and family members at his home in rural Ottawa.

He was an extraordinary and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed.

Our lives are forever changed for the...

Dec 23, 2023

Hubert Leo Summers, age 89, of Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Louisburg Baptist Temple, 6961 W 271st Street, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 am. Burial will be held at Bucyrus Cemetery....

Dec 23, 2023

Norman Francis Whitney, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

Private family services to be held.

Norman was born on Monday, July 7, 1952, in Gardner, Kansas. He was the son of Wallace H. and Mary Frances (Boyd)...

Dec 23, 2023

George Barry Landers, age 81, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at North Point Skilled Nursing, Paola, Kansas.

Cremation is planned with no services.

Barry was born on Tuesday, October 6, 1942, in Smithville, Missouri. He was the son of John Dalton and Georgalee (Fossati) Landers.

Barry proudly served...

Dec 22, 2023

Morris Frank Schroeder, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by family, on Friday, December 22nd, 2023.

Services will be held at a later date.

Morris was born on June 14th, 1943, in Kansas, City, Missouri, to Frank M. Schroeder and Lois E. (Menefee) Schroeder. He was...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles C. Fleming, 46, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home.

Cremation is planned and family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Charles was born Monday, August 15, 1977 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Robert L. and Krista (Adamson) Fleming.

He was a...

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Lee Ball, 85, of Wellsville, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Wellsville Health & Rehabilitation, Wellsville, Kansas.

Celebration of life will be held 1:00-3:00 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Wellsville United Methodist Church.

Inurnment Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Kansas.

Mary was born Friday, May 6, 1938, in Gardner, Kansas, the...

Dec 22, 2023

DiAnn Gail Thurman, age 68, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Faith Chapel Assembly of God Church, 804 N Metcalf Rd, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.

DiAnn was born on Tuesday, March 29, 1955, in...

Dec 22, 2023

Acie J. Reeves, 91, of Williamsburg, Kansas passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Rock Creek Memory Care, Ottawa, Kansas.

Services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Family will greet friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the mortuary.

Interment Princeton Cemetery,...

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Ann Bacon, 74, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Merriam, Kansas.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Mary Ann was born Saturday, February 12, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Shirley (Servatius)...

Dec 16, 2023

Michelle Renay Johnson, daughter of Michael Sr. and Dianna Bowman Swinehart was born on November 28, 1976 in Garnett, Kansas. Michelle departed this earthly life at 47 years old on December 16, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

Michelle attended Paola High School and received her GED in 1996. Michelle married Vince Johnson in...