Obituaries

Betty Pauline Flora, age 97, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Monday, May 12, 2025 at AdventHealth Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas. Cremation is planned with a memorial visitation to be held at 10:00am, Wed…

Verla Alexander, a beloved member of the Ottawa and Franklin County community, passed away on May 8, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 30, 1936, in Ottawa…

Mary Kathryn Roesler, age 80, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Olathe. Born on July 24, 1944, in Lawrence, Kansas, she was the daughter …

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Adair, age 40, passed away at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas, on May 11, 2025. Becky was born on April 14, 1985, in Olathe, Kansas to Danny R…

Miriam Loraine Ferguson, born September 27, 1943 in Baldwin City, Kansas, the daughter of Donald E. and Eldred L. (Fisher) Rappard. She went home to Jesus on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the ag…

Daryl Dwight Ramsey, 86, of Fontana, Kansas died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home. Daryl was born September 1, 1938 in Ottawa, Kansas to Dwight Thomas and Ardella Catherine (Boysen) Rams…

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Ellison, age 67, passed away at his home in rural Allen County, Kansas on April 26, 2025. Doug was born on October 8, 1957, in Chanute, Kansas to Don and Lor…

Joe E. Brown, 74 of Ottawa, KS passed on Monday, May 5th at his home. He was born on November 9, 1950 in Santa Fe, NM, son of Arnett & Flossie (Wolter) Brown. Joe was prec…

Carol Jean Yackle Walker, age 77, of Paola KS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 8, 2025. Carol was born on September 18, 1947 in Paola, Kansas to Warren and Jean Yackle.…

Charles Keith Valentine, age 80, passed away on April 26. 2025, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Keith was born second of seven children to Virgle and Onella (Gumfory) Valentine on July 12…

Teresa Pauline Godfrey, age 68, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025.  Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Cross Point Church in Osawatomie, Kans…

Joanne “Jo” Robinson, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 3, 2025. She is survived by her husband Mike Robinson; son Nicholas Robinson; son Patrick and wife Ji…

Ronnie Gene Vohs, 67, of Paola, Kansas died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home in Paola, KS. He was born February 13, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Lester Vohs and Elnora (Morgan…

Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Connor, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She …

Robert “Rob” Bard Dunlap, 60, of Springfield, MO formally of Ottawa, KS passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2025. Rob was born on October 5, 1964, in Kansas City, MO t…

Helen Irene Linneman, born on September 2, 1931, peacefully departed this world on April 8, 2025, at her home in Pomona, Kansas. With a life rich in love and family, Helen will be remembered…

Mark Ryan Fritts, age 67, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1957 in Grandview, Missouri the son of William Fritts and Dorothy Angle Fritts. He …

David Lee Yates, 81, of Nipomo,  CA passed away March 27, 2025.  He was born on March 11, 1944, in Ottawa, KS, a small town Southwest of Kansas City.  He was raised on a 500-a…

Jerry R. Irey, Topeka, passed away quietly at the Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, Kansas on March 21, 2025. He was 80 years old. He was born on November 11, 1944 in Ottawa, Kansas. He was pr…

Mark Alen Baker, 28, of Lawrence, KS passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his home. He was born October 16, 1996 in Merriam, KS. Mark graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 2…

Delores Pearl (McClelland) Dickinson passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Olathe Health Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. She was born December 26, 1936, the daughter of Max an…

Carol Jean (Miller) Baer, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Ottawa on March 18, 2025 following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 14…

John Henry Chandler, 83, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Eudora, Kansas. He was born on July 17, 1941, in Garnett, Kansas, to Bradford and Maxine Stutesman…

Charles Eldon Holloman was born on January 31st, 1943 to Virgil and Sadie (Burgoon) Holloman. He was born and raised alongside his four brothers, in Osawatomie, KS until 1988, when he moved …

Raef Eugene Dickinson, our precious baby boy, was born sleeping on March 1, 2025, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. He was the beloved child of Holly and Ryan Dickinson. Though our time toget…

David Lee Anstaett, rural Lyndon, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was 66. He was born May 28, 1958, in Topeka to Earl J. “E.J.” Anstaett and Delores M. “Dee” (Rosetta) Anstaett. He…

Darrell Leon Blume, age 85, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Darrell was born on November 29, 1939, in Lamar, CO, the third of five child…

Lauralea (Peace) Radke, 86, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Rock Creek Nursing Home in Ottawa, Kansas. Lauralea was born on April 21, 1938 near Sterling, John…

Melvin Ervin “Mel” Baldwin, age 89, of Spring Hill, Kansas, formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Colonial Oak Senior Li…

Louis Nunez Jr., of Ottawa, Kansas, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on February 19, 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on September 21, 195…

Linda Jean (Nelson) Woods, 65, of Carbondale, KS passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.  She was born February 20, 1959 in San Bernardino, CA the daughter of Roger Nelson an…

Michael J. Stine, affectionately known as Mike, passed away on February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on July 1, 1946, in Ottawa, he was a lifelong resident of the com…