Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory

05/07/2026

James Arthur Shields

James Arthur Shields, a respected horse trader, farrier, and dedicated public servant, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Heritage Gardens Healthcare and Rehab in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Born on September 3, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa, James lived a life marked by commitment, hard work, and a deep passion for horses. Throughout his career, James dedicated many years to the care and trade of horses, a profession that reflected his genuine love for these noble animals. His skill as a...

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05/07/2026

Joan G. Krumm

Joan G. Krumm, age 90, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2026, at her home. Services are pending at this time, please check the website for updated service and obituary information. To share your memories of Joan or to send a special condolence message to her family, please visit the Guestbook below.

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05/06/2026

Grief can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are hard to put into words, but there is healing in sharing what’s on your heart.

Whether it’s with a friend, a family member, or a support group, talking about your feelings can help lighten the weight you carry. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.

05/05/2026

Randall G Foster

Randall G. Foster, affectionately known to many as Randy, passed away on May 3, 2026, at his residence. Born on April 1, 1953, in Iola, Kansas, to Delmar and Marion Hess Foster. Randy lived a life characterized by dedication to his work, a passion for music and sports, and a deep appreciation for the company of family and friends. Randy's educational journey culminated with his graduation from Paola High School in the class of 1971. Following his graduation, he embarked...

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05/04/2026

Cheryl Lynn Poole

Cheryl Lynn (DeWald) Poole was born April 10, 1945 in Ottawa, Kansas. The sixth child born to Kenneth E. and Delores DeWald. She grew up in Ottawa, graduating with the Ottawa High School class of 1963. Her first job after graduation was as an office worker for Best Truck Lines. She later moved to Kansas City with a friend, there she went to work for Burch Co., a company that sold upholstery supplies wholesale. While working for Burch Co., she...

05/01/2026

Lue Willie Berry

Lue Willie (Harvey) Berry, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. Born April 17, 1934, in Grenada, Mississippi, to Ennis and Sallie Harvey, Lue was the oldest of 13 children - a role that reflected the care, strength, and steady love she carried throughout her life. Warm, caring, and deeply welcoming, Lue made her home a place where family and friends knew the door was open. Planned visits often became cherished gatherings, and even the...

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04/29/2026

Doris Marie Elwood

Doris Marie Elwood, 91, of Bucyrus, KS, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Doris was born in Paola, KS to Callie Raymond Porter and Kester Mae Barnes Porter on October 30, 1934. She went to school at Paola High School, when she met and later married the love of her life, Gerald Oren Elwood Jr. (Jerry), on December 30, 1950. Doris and Jerry brought five children into this world. With tender care, they made a beautiful life together, settling...

04/29/2026

Grief isn’t something to fix, it’s something to feel, to carry, and to move through in your own time. 💙

However it shows up for you today, know that it’s valid. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting, it means learning how to live with love and loss, side by side.

04/28/2026

Clyde Elmer Rookstool

Clyde Rookstool, 85, of Fontana, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 26, 2026. As the root of our family, he grounded us with love and wisdom. His light will be deeply missed, but what he planted in us will remain. Clyde was born at home on October 14, 1940 in Parker, Kansas to Grace Cornett Rookstool and Frank Rookstool. Clyde attended school at Hawkeye one room schoolhouse and other schools. He graduated from Osawatomie High School...

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04/28/2026

Gussie Dean Olson

Gussie Dean Olson, a dedicated educator and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. Born on July 27, 1935 on a farm in Mayetta, Kansas, he was the son of Gussie and Ines (Cordon) Olson. For eight years, Dean attended the Wigwam School (a one-room school house), was a graduate of Mayetta High School in the class of 1953, and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Washburn University in 1957. That...

04/28/2026

William Wesley "Bill" Roberts, Sr.

William Wesley “Bill” Roberts, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lawrence, Kansas on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of William David and Inez (Burkhart) Roberts. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1956. After a few miscellaneous jobs, he joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in 1963 as a welder, where he was a sixty-three-year member at the time of his death....

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