Mar 24, 2023

Donald Lewis Keith, 85, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 24, at his home surrounded by his family.

Don was born April 16, 1937, in Paola, Kansas, the son of Elvin Lewis Keith and Emma Louise (Conley) Keith.

Don grew up in Paola, and he spoke often of his...

Mar 24, 2023

Bruce Lynn Riley, 61, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home in Ottawa, Kansas.

He was born Tuesday, April 25, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Leslie Patrick and Pauline “Polly” Marie (Bickle) Riley.

Bruce grew up in Independence, Missouri and later moved to Chanute, Kansas, where he...

Mar 23, 2023

Delores Sue Morris, 71, of Paola, Kansas passed away on March 23, 2023 at Olathe Hospice House.

No services.

She was born the daughter of Benjamin and Norma (Barker) Morris in Houston, Texas on Thursday, April 19, 1951.

Delores loved jewelry and always had on beautiful rings and admired the ones her sisters...

Mar 22, 2023

Dennis Allen Norton, 75, of Williamsburg, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Dennis was born April 1,1947, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Arlo Everett and Gladys Irene (McCurdy) Norton.

Dennis grew up in Williamsburg, where he attended school for 11 years, then graduated...

Mar 22, 2023

Stanley William Shannon, age 61, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Dr., Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will be at 10:30...

Mar 21, 2023

Donald Hayward Lockaby, 83, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Appanoose Baptist Church, Appanoose community, Franklin County.

Donald was born Saturday, July 1, 1939, at Laurens, South Carolina, the son of Johnnie...

Mar 21, 2023

Kevin Christy was born on August 28, 1977 in Paola, KS.

He graduated from Olathe North High School.

Kevin’s heart was on the baseball field. He pitched into college and went on to coach his nephew, his son, and so many other kids and teams.

Kevin lived with his wife and best friend...

Mar 20, 2023

Norman Rankin, age 66, of Louisburg, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary - Louisburg, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, KS, 66053. Graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm at Miami Memorial...

Mar 18, 2023

Freda Marie Alpert, 76, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2023.

She was born on Sunday, May 19, 1946 in Frontenac, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Ruth (Ferrell) Smith.

Visitation will be held starting 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Block...

Mar 18, 2023

Marshall Lee Swander, born to Everett and Lola Swander on August 11, 1944, in Kingman, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 8:09 A.M. at Rock Creek, Ottawa, Kansas, under the care of Harbor Hospice. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents and sister Merlynn Buntemeyer as well as many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Mar 17, 2023

Richard Burt Bennett Sr. was born January 13, 1938 in Vermillion, Kansas to Leonard G. and Mary Ellen (McLeod) Bennett. Dick, as he was known to his friends, attended Vermillion High School and joined the United States Army after graduating. PFC Richard Burt Bennett served with the 18th Artillery Battalion in Darmstadt, Germany from 1957 - 1959.

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Mar 16, 2023

Lance Alan Keim, 58, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Kansas.

A celebration of life service and family visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas.

Private family internment will be held later...

Mar 15, 2023

Carolyn Sue Bennett, 85, of Paola, passed away on March 15, 2023 at Olathe Health Hospice House.

She was born on June 10, 1937 to Lee and Helen (Potts) Chester at Paola, KS. She was the youngest of their six children. She grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High School with the Class of 1956....

Mar 15, 2023

Richard "Dick" Dale Shappell, 76, of Paola, passed away on March 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born on April 22, 1946 to the late Andrew and Marjorie (Glade) Shappell in Cheyenne, WY.

On January 4, 1978, he married Madeline Moore in Olathe, Kansas. Richard and Madeline lived in Olathe, Kansas, Broomfield, Colorado, and...

Mar 14, 2023

Donna Lee, 77, of Louisburg, KS passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 10 pm after a year long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 606 S Elm St., Louisburg, KS 66053. Mass will take place at 11:00 am. Burial...

Mar 14, 2023

Edith Irene Nichols passed to her eternal home on March 14, 2023 at Hillside Village of De Soto, KS. Edith, the second child of Edward James “EJ” Emmart and Sadie Marie Geuy, was born December 28, 1926 in Paola, KS where she was a lifelong resident.

Edith attended school in Paola where she graduated from high school...

Mar 14, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Anthony Scheel, age 73, of Spring Hill, Ks, passed away March 14, 2023 at her home with family by her side.

Barb was born April 16, 1949 in Ft. Scott, Ks to Clarence and Mary Northrop. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School.

She was united in marriage to Daniel C. McBride. They...

Mar 12, 2023

Foy Woodrow Westfall, 83, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home in Williamsburg, Kansas.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Williamsburg, Kansas.

Foy was born Monday, September 18, 1939, in Spur, Texas, the son of Richard Francis and Louise (Smith) Westfall.

He lived in Williamsburg, Kansas for the last thirty years, moving there...

Mar 12, 2023

Irma Louise Fritts, 88, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Sunflower Plaza, Ottawa, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.

Interment Stony Point Cemetery, Douglas County, Kansas.

Irma was born Saturday, November 30, 1934, in Williamsburg, Kansas, the...

Mar 11, 2023

Daniel Oliver Knipp, age 79, of Dodge City, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Wichita, KS.

Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Casey’s Cowtown Club, 503 E Trail St., Dodge City, KS 67801.

Dan was born on December...