Obituaries

Nancy H. Baylor, 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. To celebrate Nancy’s...

Nancy H. Baylor, 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. To celebrate Nancy’s life the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church....

Dennis J. Miller, 81, of Ottawa, passed away, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. A Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...

Dennis J. Miller, 81, of Ottawa, passed away, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. A Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to Midland Care Hospice c/o Dengel & Son...

Carmela F. Denton, 96, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Bridge Haven Village in Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial...

Carmela F. Denton, 96, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Bridge Haven Village in Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends 9:30-11:00...

David “Boss Man” James Hood, 77, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Thursday, May 6, 2021m, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Graveside funeral services will...

David “Boss Man” James Hood, 77, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Thursday, May 6, 2021m, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Sutton Cemetery, Baldwin City, Kansas. David’s family will greet friends for a visitation...

David “Boss Man” James Hood, 77, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Graveside funeral services will...

David “Boss Man” James Hood, 77, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Sutton Cemetery, Baldwin City, Kansas. David’s family will greet friends for a visitation...

Leo Francis Collins, 58, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be  9:30 a.m. Tuesday,...

Leo Francis Collins, 58, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be  9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Emerald, Kansas. The Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021,...

In remembrance of Dennis Brooks, join the family in a celebration of life, 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the VFW,  Highway 59 north of Ottawa....

In remembrance of Dennis Brooks, join the family in a celebration of life, 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the VFW,  Highway 59 north of Ottawa.

Arlene K. Jamison-Hockman-Barton, 72, the daughter of Janice Roesch Schmitt and Darrel Jamison, rejoined them and her many beloved grandparents on Tuesday, April 27. Arlene was...

Arlene K. Jamison-Hockman-Barton, 72, the daughter of Janice Roesch Schmitt and Darrel Jamison, rejoined them and her many beloved grandparents on Tuesday, April 27. Arlene was born and raised in Quinter, Kansas, in the homes of her extended family including Peg and Merle Roesch and Dennis...

Jo Lynn (Borgna) Kistner, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 29, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. A visitation will be 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday,...

Jo Lynn (Borgna) Kistner, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 29, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. A visitation will be 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021, at the Jones Funeral Home, 801 Garrettson St., Burlington, KS. Jo Lynn requested no flowers and memorial...

Joyce M. Soph, 88, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Rock Creek of Ottawa. Her wishes were to be cremated with private...

Joyce M. Soph, 88, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Rock Creek of Ottawa. Her wishes were to be cremated with private family services to be  later. The family suggests memorial contributions to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary,...

Lois Jean Kipper, 92, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Residential Living Center, Garnett, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30...

Lois Jean Kipper, 92, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Residential Living Center, Garnett, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, Kansas. Lois' family will be present for...

James “Jimmy” “Jim” Eugene Poe, 84, of Lane, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Richmond Healthcare, Richmond, Kansas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 30,...

James “Jimmy” “Jim” Eugene Poe, 84, of Lane, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Richmond Healthcare, Richmond, Kansas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2021, at Ruhamah Baptist Church, Rantoul, Kansas. Interment will follow at Ruhamah Cemetery.  The family will greet friends for a...

Ralph Fredrick Snider, 74, of Ottawa, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2021m at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. His wishes were to be cremated. Family will...

Ralph Fredrick Snider, 74, of Ottawa, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2021m at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. His wishes were to be cremated. Family will meet with friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, Kansas. Family and friends...

Charles “Chuck” Edward Ledom, 87, formerly of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Homestead of Lenexa. Mass of Christian Burial for Charles “Chuck” Edward...

Charles “Chuck” Edward Ledom, 87, formerly of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Homestead of Lenexa. Mass of Christian Burial for Charles “Chuck” Edward Ledom will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary...

Patricia A. “Pat” Horne, 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April...

Patricia A. “Pat” Horne, 81, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at Vassar Cemetery, Vassar, Kansas. Family will meet with friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2021, at...

Lois Louise Kennard, 74, Pomona, died at Rock Creek of Ottawa on April 20, 2021. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021,...

Lois Louise Kennard, 74, Pomona, died at Rock Creek of Ottawa on April 20, 2021. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. The family will meet with friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Burial...

Betty L. Scott, 92, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at AdventHealth Ottawa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April...

Betty L. Scott, 92, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at AdventHealth Ottawa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa. Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. A Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April...

Patricia A. Rossman, 83, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Patricia A. Rossman, 83, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Richmond, Kansas. Burial will follow at Richmond...

Cecil L. Fish, 89, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home. A short interment service for extended family will be Friday morning, April 16, followed...

Cecil L. Fish, 89, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home. A short interment service for extended family will be Friday morning, April 16, followed by a public Celebration of Life Event at the Dennis Community Center. Lunch and libation will be served at 1 p.m. Family...

Margaret L. Hadsall, 100, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 16,...

Margaret L. Hadsall, 100, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, 219 S. Oak, Garnett, Kansas. Visitation with the family will follow the...