Feb 15, 2024

Ray Darrell England, 88, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024 at North Point Skilled Nursing Center in Paola, Kansas.

Ray was born on October 12, 1935 in Lane, Kansas. He was the oldest son of James W. England and Hilda E. (nee Block). He moved to Paola, Kansas in February of 1944 with his mother and...

Feb 14, 2024

Bertha Trendel, 107, Pomona, died Feb. 14th at Advent Health in Ottawa.

On Monday, Feb. 19th, there will be a public viewing from 10:00-10:30AM followed by a grave-side service at 11AM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Pomona. After the service the family will be hosting a lunch at the Pomona Community Center.

She was born in...

Feb 13, 2024

Margaret Zivelonghi passed away on February 13, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on March 6, 1925, in Santa Rosa, California, Margaret led a life rich in love, adventure, and dedication to her faith.

Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Rd.,...

Feb 13, 2024

Thomas M. “Butch” Drake (Age 80) of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 13th 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053, with military honors provided by...

Feb 10, 2024

Opal Bittenbender, 87, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Services will be held 2:00pm, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas. Family will greet friends 1:00pm prior to services.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Opal was born Thursday, August 27,...

Feb 9, 2024

Allen William Ewalt, age 95, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Vintage Park of Louisburg.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Louisburg Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Louisburg VFW post 7348 and American Legion post 250.

Following the graveside service, there...

Feb 8, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy D. Norcross, 101, of Lafayette, CO, died February 8, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Pamela Norcross-Sherrick.

Dorothy was born February 16, 1922, at Heber, CA, the daughter of Otis Osborn and Flava D. (Murphy) Osborn. On August 1, 1943, she was married to her college sweetheart, Claude E. Norcross, in Drexel, MO.

Feb 7, 2024

Dr. Hala Aidi Amawi, age 79, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Saint

Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 9, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg

Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. A private burial...

Feb 5, 2024

Delia Lillian, 103, better known as Lil, was a one-of-a-kind lady. She passed away February 5, 2024, just one day short of her 104th birthday. Her goal was to live to 105 years.

Lillian was born in Council Grove, nestled in the Flint Hills of Kansas, on February 6, 1920, the daughter of Guy M. Towers and...

Feb 5, 2024

She loved a lot of places: poolside at her home in Bucyrus, on the porch of her cabin in Umberland, on the back of her boat with her feet splashing in Stockton Lake, and in the stands watching her children and grandchildren play sports. But her favorite place of all was probably on the back of a horse. The...

Feb 5, 2024

Loretta May Niemeyer, age 83, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Nottingham Health and Rehab, Olathe, Kansas.

Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 am, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 606 S Elm Street, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Visitation to follow at 10:00 am. Funeral mass will be held at...

Feb 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (“Jim”) E. Donnelly, Sr.

Jim, aged 89, formerly of Paola, Kansas, died peacefully on February 3, 2024. Born fourth into a family of thirteen children in Kansas City, Missouri to Joyce and John Donnelly, Jim went on to become a father of six, grandfather of...

Feb 2, 2024

Sharon Marie Morgan age 86, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Sharon was born in Somerset, Kansas on March 5th 1937 to Amel and Opal Niles Zebert where she also attended Elementary/Middle School and then on to graduate from Paola High School.

Sharon worked early in life at Smith and Son Factory in Paola, KS…then on...

Jan 31, 2024

Ruth Elaine Ayers, 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Ottawa, 235 S Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Funeral service will...

Jan 31, 2024

Arthur Duane Blackburn, 84, of Richmond, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in the comfort of his own home.

Arthur was born June 18, 1939, in Homewood, Kansas as the only child of Ernest Arthur and Lois E. (Shaffer) Blackburn. He grew up in Homewood before graduating from Williamsburg High School.

After high...

Jan 31, 2024

Millie Marie Joeckel, age 74, of Hillsdale, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 9, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Paola. Inurnment will be held at Hillsdale Cemetery.

Millie was born on Sunday, August 21, 1949, the...

Jan 29, 2024

Linda (McConkey) Lofgreen, Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, surrounded by loving family at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.

Born in Dodge City, Kansas, on September 6, 1945, Linda and her identical twin sister, Louise, started life with their boots & spurs 'on', ready to go! Parents Elmer George...

Jan 27, 2024

Bobby Gene Stubbs, age 91, of Paola, KS, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

He was born on February 23, 1932, in Platte County, Missouri to the late Cleveland Hendrix and Mary Kathryn (Crobarger) Stubbs. Bobby was raised in the same area and graduated from Camden Point High School.

Upon graduation,...

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Lou Carson, 70, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00am, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Family will greet friends 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the mortuary.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas....

Jan 25, 2024

Ruth DeWald, 88, passed away peacefully at Richmond Care Center on January 25, 2024.

Ruth was a dedicated, supportive, well loved mother and wife. Her husband and children were her number one priority. She was active in school activities and PTA.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, flowers and homemaking. Ruth also enjoyed coffee and lunches with...