Dec 16, 2023

James Robert “Jim Bob” Johnson, 34, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at AdventHealth, Ottawa, Kansas.

Jim Bob was born Monday, May 29, 1989, in Ottawa, Kansas. He was the son of the late James Leroy “Jim” and Carol Johnson. He grew up in Williamsburg, Kansas, before moving to Garnett, Kansas, where he made...

Dec 14, 2023

Adam Michael Gibson, 39, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family would like to encourage everyone to wear their favorite sports memorabilia to honor Adam.

Adam was...

Dec 10, 2023

Rhoda May Sutherland, 81, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on December 10, 2023, at Vintage Park of Osawatomie surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 12, 1942, to Roger and Norma (Byman) Perle in Littlefork, Minnesota.

On December 28, 1963, she was united in marriage to Kenneth (Butch) Sutherland. They resided in International...

Dec 10, 2023

Betty Maxine Good, 93, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Holiday Resort of Salina, KS

Cremation is planned with no services scheduled.

Betty was born Thursday, January 9, 1930, in Westline, Missouri, the daughter of Paul and Elsie (Masterson) Musick.

She lived in Louisburg, Kansas, and La Cygne,...

Dec 9, 2023

Sondra Kay Meadows, 57, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Wellsville, Kansas.

A celebration of life will be held 1:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the VFW Post 5901 in Ottawa, Kansas.

Inurnment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Sondra was born Tuesday, September 6, 1966, in Ottawa, Kansas, the...

Dec 8, 2023

Margaret Ella Dalrymple, 97, of Paola, passed away on December 8, 2023 at her home.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. to  7:00 P.M. at the Paola Chapel.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Paola....

Dec 8, 2023

Glenda Faye (Gieber) was born November 16, 1931, at Overbrook, Kansas. She was the daughter of Russell D. and Flossie M. (Carver) Gieber. She lived in Overbrook and Quenemo as a child before moving to Ottawa where she’d resided the majority of her life. Glenda passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the...

Dec 8, 2023

Donald R. Higdon, 94, of Williamsburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home.

Services will be held 10:00 am, Friday, December 15, 2023, at Homewood Community Bible Church, Williamsburg, Kansas.

Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the church.

Interment Antioch Cemetery of Homewood,...

Dec 6, 2023

Helen Jones Cantrell, 96, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas.

Services will be held 2:30 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Grace Community Fellowship, Ottawa. Family will greet friends 1:30 – 2:30 pm, prior to services.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas....

Dec 3, 2023

Rita Elaine Stanchfield, 72, of Paola, passed away on December 3, 2023, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission.

She was born on January 3, 1951, to Leonard and Helen (Whitaker) Shea.

Rita worked as an office assistant for Dr. Robert Banks and Dr. Donald Banks for about 40 years before retiring.

On May...

Dec 2, 2023

Wanda Marie (Johnnie) Rose Engles

30 December 1925-2 December 2023

Though not many may now remain, family and those who knew her in high school and even later would call her Johnnie. Though she said she could not say when or exactly how this started.

Marie was born at the small community of...

Dec 2, 2023

Russell Vernon Silance, age 61, of Eagle River, Alaska, formerly of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Graveside service will be held following the visitation at 12:00...

Dec 1, 2023

Bernice Floreen Chitwood age 84 of Paola, passed away December 1 to be with her Lord and Savior.

Bernice was born on August 20, 1939 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Addison Dunlap McCune and Angie Bernice Titus McCune. She grew up in Leavenworth County where her parents were farmers.

On July 16th, 1960 she was united...

Dec 1, 2023

Larry McCracken, 87, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Westchester Village of Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas.

Services will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Interment Highland Cemetery.

He was born Tuesday, October 6, 1936, the son of Phil and Letha May (Womble)...

Nov 29, 2023

Janice Stallbaumer Jenkins, 82, of Paola, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Olathe Health Hospice House.

She was born on August 24, 1941 to Suitbert and Elizabeth (Hutfles) Stallbaumer in Corning, KS, where she graduated high school. She was the seventh of thirteen children born to her parents.

Janice was an amazing cook. Sunday...

Nov 29, 2023

Olive Mae Bickerstaff, 91, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.

Services will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the services.

Interment Ruhamah Cemetery,...

Nov 29, 2023

WINTON DALE TOWN

Winton Dale Town, 80, a life-long resident of Miami County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, at the Overland Park Regional Hospital.

Winton was the second of three sons born to Lester and Fern Town in Somerset, Kansas on September 13, 1943. He completed his elementary and middle school education...

Nov 29, 2023

Buddy Lee Taylor, 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services will be held 2:30 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kansas.

Family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary,...

Nov 28, 2023

Shirley Jane Mayo, 83, of Osawatomie, passed away on November 28, 2023 at AdventHealth of Ottawa.

She was born on April 27, 1940 to Joseph and Dovie (Swearingen) McDaniel in Paola, Kansas.

Shirley was married to John Fickel on November 5, 1958. They had two daughters, Tammie and Shellie. The marriage would later end in...

Nov 27, 2023

Peggy L. Spain, 88, of Ottawa, KS, died on Monday, November 27th, 2023. She was born in Hamilton, KS on March 2, 1935 to Waymond and Helen (Purkeypile) Buffington. She grew up in Eureka and was united in marriage to William A. Spain. For many years, she worked at J.C. Penney’s in Eureka and Butler, Missouri. She later moved...