Mar 19, 2021

Raylee Edward Bischoff, 44, of Williamsburg, Kansas, died Friday, March 19, 2021. Family will meet with friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. A Celebration of Life service will be held later. Raylee was born January 1, 1977, in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Marvin Henry and Carolyn Elaine...

Mar 17, 2021

James Martin “Marty” Oestreicher, age 61, of Princeton, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home. “King” of Irish Goodbyes, to those closest to Marty knows it comes as no surprise he left the party early- especially on St. Patty’s Day. Marty was born Friday, March 11, 1960 at Olathe, Kansas, the son of James “Jim” Oestreicher...

Mar 16, 2021

Benjamin Wayne Wurtz, age 42, of Paola, Kansas passed away March 16, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Ben was born August 11, 1978 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Scott Wayne Wurtz and Mary Kay Walters Wurtz. He attended Spring Hill School. He was preceded in death by his brother Hans Eric Wurtz, grandparents Chuck and...

Mar 15, 2021

Matthew Craig Rodina, 21, of Ottawa, Kansas died Monday, March 15, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Ottawa University Fredrickson Chapel, 1001 S. Cedar, Ottawa, 66067. Family will meet with friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, also at Ottawa University Fredrickson Chapel. Matthew was born October...

Mar 14, 2021

Michael Ray Hammar, 54, of Wellsville, Kansas, died Sunday, March 14, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Community Revival Center Church, 2749 Montana Road, Ottawa. Inurnment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Michael was born September 10, 1966, in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Veronica (Weaver) Hammar. He was a lifelong Wellsville...

Mar 14, 2021

Anna Mattie Peckman (Brandt), 93, Paola, entered her heavenly rest on March 14, 2021. Anna was born on September 18, 1927 to Henry Brandt and Nellie Sheldon Brandt. She grew up on a farm near Fontana and has lived in the Paola area all her life. On April 25, 1948, she married Harold C. Peckman and they purchased their...

Mar 13, 2021

Rodney “Rod” S. McFadden, 56, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at AdventHealth Ottawa. Family will meet with friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Inurnment will be held later at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona. Rod was born June 8, 1964, in Ottawa, the son of Harlan...

Mar 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” A. Leahew, 74, of Ottawa, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2021 at AdventHealth Ottawa. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. The family will meet with friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 15, 2021, at the mortuary. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Williamsburg, Kansas....

Mar 11, 2021

Joan Jean “Jo” Northway, 93, of Ottawa passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born Tuesday, December 6, 1927 to Harry and Grace (Hume) Finch. Jo grew up on the family farm near Wellsville, attended Briles Grade School and graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1945. She had siblings Eldon, Mabel and Doris. Jo married...

Mar 10, 2021

Carol Marlene Price, 90, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Princeton Cemetery, Princeton. Carol was born January 17, 1931, in Louisburg, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Annita (McCoy) Nelson. She lived in Louisburg, moving in the early...

Mar 10, 2021

Katherine Marie Foster, 61, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at her home. She was born Tuesday, October 6, 1959, in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Nicholas B. Jr. and Anna (Jeck) Morris. She graduated from Northern Heights High School in Allen, Kansas. She attended Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Assistants receiving her diploma...

Mar 9, 2021

Eva B. King, 85, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Eva was born May 19, 1935, in Madisonville, Texas, the last surviving child born to Jessie Byrd and Charlotte (Nellums) Byrd. She lived in California...

Mar 7, 2021

Mar 6, 2021

Madison “Maddie” Nicole Brooks, 17, of Ottawa, Kansas died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at AdventHealth Ottawa as the result of a motor vehicle crash. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory, Ottawa. The service will be live streamed on Vimeo channel, direct link https://vimeo.com/event/781141 Family will...

Mar 4, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

David Dean Miller, age 72, of Paola, Kansas passed away March 3, 2021 at Medicalodge in Paola. He was born February 26, 1949 at Kansas City, Kansas. He was one of three children born to Dr. Dean Marvin and Mary Caswell (Jellison) Miller. David graduated from Topeka West High School with the Class of 1967. His military stint with...

Mar 3, 2021

Michael D. Lear Born July 17th, 1951 Passed March 3rd, 2021 He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughters Kiera, Jessica (Cory), Jerri (Jim), Jennifer (Matt) and Capri. 19 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 2 brothers Jerry (Donna) and Harold. Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and daughter Maria. Celebration of Life will be held later. Memorials to...

Mar 2, 2021

Charles Milton Brink, age 87, passed away March 2, 2021 at North Point with Encompass Hospice Care. Charlie was born in rural Johnson County in 1933, the last of six children born to Clarence and Nadine (White) Brink. Charlie attended grade school at the one room schoolhouse in Aubry, Kansas. He graduated from Olathe High School where he lettered...

Feb 28, 2021

Wayne H. LaGalle, age 88 of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Overland Park, Kansas. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. He was born on Sunday, December 25, 1932 in Gardner, Kansas, the son of Harvey and Lola...

Feb 27, 2021

Mildred Louise Wilkes, 97, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Rock Creek of Ottawa. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 5, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, for family and friends. There will be no visitation service. Mildred was born September 4, 1923, in Ottawa, the daughter of William and Fannie Falenia...