Oct 18, 2024

Richard Karl Lohaus left us to be with his Savior on October 18, 2024. He was surrounded with love by his family.

Karl as he was known by his family and friends, was born May 8, 1943, to Henry and Martha (Niemeyer) Lohaus on the family farm in Cushing Oklahoma. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith...

Oct 16, 2024

Sarah E. Croan, age 79, of Lane, Kansas passed away at her home surrounded by those she loved on October 16, 2024.

She was born on December 27, 1944, to Emil and Virginia (Moyer) Young in Fort Scott, Kansas.

On August 3, 1961, she married John Croan. Sarah and John lived in Lane for 60...

Oct 16, 2024

Chris Alan Grandon, age 64, of Paola, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 16, 2024.

Chris was born April 21, 1960, in Paola, KS to Don and Phyllis (Hink) Grandon. While Chris was still a toddler, the family moved to Overland Park, KS where he attended school and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High...

Oct 11, 2024

Kenneth Lee Howard, 63, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation is planned with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Kenneth was born Saturday, May 13, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of William and Barbara (Powers) Howard....

Oct 10, 2024

Peggy Bernice Leis, age 69 passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born on August 18, 1955 to Robert “Bob” Hites Sr and Bernice Hites (Burns). She grew up in Merriam, KS. Peggy was a great gymnast as a child and she loved...

Oct 10, 2024

JoAnn (nee’ Raley) Gangel, age 88 years, of Louisburg, Kan, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kan. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 am, Thursday, October...

Oct 9, 2024

Jeffery D. Lantis, 55, passed away Wednesday, October 9,2024 at Ottawa, Kansas.

Family will greet friends Tuesday, October 15, from 5:30-7:30pm., at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Graveside services will be 10:00am., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Central Cemetery, 2085 Colorado Road, Pomona, Kansas.

Jeff was born Tuesday August 26, 1969 at St....

Oct 8, 2024

Jean T. Shipman was born August 7, 1940, in Parkston, South Dakota, the daughter of Peter J. and Clara (Ebersdorfer) Mayer.

Jean grew up on a farm near Dimock, South Dakota, and was baptized and confirmed at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Dimock.

She was united in marriage at Holy Trinity Church to...

Oct 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Allan Kolojaco, aged 61, of Ottawa, Kansas. Ron peacefully departed from this world in the comfort of his home, with his beloved best friend by his side. Ron was born to Thomas and Gloria (Scaggs) Kolojaco in Kansas City Missouri. Ron attended school in...

Oct 5, 2024

William Lee “Bill” Lucas, 85, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kansas.

Cremation is planned with no services scheduled.

Bill was born Wednesday, September 27, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Kendall and Frances (Lilly) Lucas.

He was a lifelong Franklin County resident....

Oct 5, 2024

Debra Jean “DJ” Ballagh, 66, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Richmond, Kansas.

DJ was born Sunday, June 8th, 1958, in Ft Carson, Colorado, the daughter of Leo Paul Lemieux and Norma (Hawkins) Baughn.

She was a Resident of Elsmore, Kansas for many years before moving to...

Oct 5, 2024

Stephanie Haworth, aged 57, of Ottawa, passed away on October 5, 2024, due to cardiac arrest.

A visitation will be held on October 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., both at Dengel & Son Mortuary Ottawa Chapel.

She was born on August 27, 1967 to James and Patricia...

Oct 5, 2024

Dr. Harvey Ludwick, 83, of Ottawa Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Olathe Regional Hospice House.

Harvey was born May 24, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas as the youngest of four children of Claude and Juliet Ludwick. He grew up in Wichita and later graduated from Central High School in McPherson, Kansas. After high...

Oct 4, 2024

Jane Elaine (Rentz) Chronister passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born August 25, 1953, in Ottawa, KS to Arnold and Leona (Lohaus) Rentz. She was baptized into the Christian faith on September 20, 1953, at First Lutheran Church in Paola, KS, and confirmed her faith on May...

Oct 3, 2024

Vernon Edward Prothe, 90 years old, a resident of North Point Care Home, Paola, KS, passed away peacefully October 3, 2024. He was born June 22, 1934 in Paola, KS to Edward Frederick and Manda Mabel (Minden) Prothe. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Paola, KS and spent his lifetime in the Block community....

Oct 3, 2024

Frances Carolyn (Mitchell) Northern, Age 87, of Paola, KS, passed away on October 3rd 2024, surrounded by loving family. Frances was born January 3rd 1937 in New Hampton, MO the daughter of Lee and Agnes Mitchell.

Frances graduated Valedictorian of Spring Hill high school in 1955. Five months later she joined Kenneth Northern in marriage on November...

Oct 3, 2024

Merlin Verle Barton, born May 10, 1926, in Douglas County, Kansas, to Floyd and Lottie Barton, peacefully passed away October 3, 2024, at home in Franklin County Kansas. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church at the age of sixteen.

On June 9, 1963, he married Eva Leone...

Oct 1, 2024

Oscar Eugene King, 99, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, Kansas.

Services will be held 10:00am, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Family will greet friends 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the funeral home.

Interment Dean Cemetery, Pomona, Kansas....

Oct 1, 2024

Paul “Chiefie” Richards, 68, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation South, in Gardner, Kansas.

Celebration of life will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.

Chiefie was born on...

Sep 30, 2024

Carolyn S. Pruitt Doherty, 75, of Paola, KS, passed away September 30, 2024 at her home.

Carolyn was born May 15, 1949, in Kansas City, MO to Roger and Louise (Morehouse) Pruitt, and grew up in Kansas City, KS attending Turner High School.

In 1970, Carolyn moved to Miami County, living in Fontana for a...