Jul 17, 2024

Melvin Dwaine McLaughlin passed away at his home in Wellsville, Kansas on July 17, 2024.

Melvin was born on March 7, 1938, to Elizabeth “Mary” McLaughlin (Butler) in Independence, Kansas. His grandmother and step-grandfather raised him: Ruth (Arnold) McLaughlin “Ellis” and Dewey Ellis. He attended school in Independence, Kansas.

He joined the Marines in 1955...

Jul 16, 2024

Lane Duane Dyer, age 85, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away July 16, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare, Richmond, Kansas.

Lane was born November 9, 1938 to Russell Lewis and Helen Irene (Sutton) Dyer.

He attended New Union grade school. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1956. Following high school, Lane furthered his education at Clark...

Jul 16, 2024

Christina Marie Crane passed away on July 16, 2024 from this life after bravely fighting breast cancer for nearly three years. She was 44 years young and is survived by her husband (Casey Crane) and daughter (Carina Crane).

Christina was a child of a military parent. Her father Donald and mother Sandra Kay Cox. Being of a...

Jul 14, 2024

Charles Richard “Bic” Cowdin, 94, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Richmond Healthcare and Rehab, Richmond, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30am., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will greet friends prior to services from 9:30-10:30am., also at the funeral home.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa,...

Jul 14, 2024

Lillian R. Peuser Tallio Obituary

Lillian (MumMum) R. Tallio, 102, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Born on January 26, 1922, in Louisburg, KS, to William and Rose Peuser, she led a life full of love, service, and joy.

As a young woman, Lillian answered her country’s...

Jul 14, 2024

December 10, 1948 - July 14, 2024

Patricia Louise (Schad) Fagan, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at Olathe Health Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. Born on December 10, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas, Patricia lived a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering dedication to those around...

Jul 12, 2024

Patricia Ann “Patty” Schroeder, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by family, on Friday, July 12th, 2024.

Services will be held on Friday, July 19th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Paola. A visitation will be held there from 9:00am to 10:00am, with a rosary to follow at...

Jul 12, 2024

Jerry James Wood, age 80, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.

Jerry was born Friday, December 17, 1943, in Winfield, Kansas, to James Jink and Jean Louise (McCarty) Wood. He was the oldest of four children. Growing up on a farm, he learned the value of hard work...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald L. Joeckel, age 74 of Paola, Kansas passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024 after battling Lewy Body Dementia.

Ron was born in Paola, Kansas to Albert and Earlene Joeckel on September 18, 1949. He grew up on his family’s farm west of Paola. Ron attended school in Paola and graduated from Paola High School in...

Jul 10, 2024

Linda May Cole, 71, of Paola, passed away on July 10, 2024 at her home in Hillsdale, KS.

Visitation will take place July 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Hillsdale Presbyterian Church.

She was born on August 8, 1952 to Donald and Shirley (Mitchell) Carr in Kansas City, MO.

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Jul 9, 2024

Gordon Francis Miller, 86, of Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm, Friday, July 12, 2024, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, Kansas 66013. Visitation will follow from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held at...

Jul 9, 2024

Zoe Ann Tegethoff, age 90, of Independence, Kansas passed July 9, 2024. She was born in Nash, Oklahoma on July 24, 1933, to Wiiliam Franklin and Winiefred Margurite (Toerger) Eichinger.

Zoe attended grade school in Nash, Oklahoma. She then went on to graduate from Pomona High School, Pomona, Kansas. She married Darrell Tegethoff on May 6, 1956....

Jul 9, 2024

Charles Christopher Van Wie, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rantoul, Kansas.

Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Ruhamah Cemetery, Rantoul, Kansas.

Charles was born May 25, 1938, to Ernest and Veronica Van Wie of Richmond, Kansas. He attended school in...

Jul 7, 2024

Max L. Green, 89, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas.

Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00am., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Hope Cemetery in Ottawa.

Family will greet friends from 5:30-7:30pm, Monday, July 15, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary,...

Jul 7, 2024

Rocky Lee Keele passed away peacefully in his home on July 7, 2024.

Rocky was born on October 14, 1959, in Kansas City, KS to Hattie Huntsman and the late Billy Keele. He was raised and attended school in Wheatland, MO. He then moved to Olathe, KS around the age of 15. This is where he met...

Jul 6, 2024

Robert L. “Bob” Stevanus, age 85, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa, Kansas.

Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa.

The family will meet with friends from 5:30-7:30pm., Friday,...

Jul 3, 2024

Robert Ray Marez , age 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas. He was born November 9, 1945 in Lamar, Colorado, the son of Johnny and Ursula (Adame) Marez.

He grew up in Lamar, Colorado and moving to Ottawa, Kansas in the late 1960"s. On March 15, 1971, Robert was united...

Jul 3, 2024

Mark D. Gibbs, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, just short of his 67th birthday.

Rosary and visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 22779 Metcalf Road, Bucyrus, Kansas 66013. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:000 am. Inurnment will be held after...

Jul 2, 2024

Frederick Ray “Fred” Ferguson, 86, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

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

Family will greet friends 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the funeral home.

Interment Highland Cemetery,...

Jul 1, 2024

Henry Earl Loving passed away at home on July 1, 2024.

Visitation will be held on July 8, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on July 9, 2024 beginning at 10:30am, at the Dengel & Son Mortuary-Paola Chapel, 305 N. Pearl St. Paola, Kansas 66071. Dr. Nathan Jones will be saying the prayer...