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09/12/2025

Linda Lee Wilks

Linda Lee Wilks, age 83, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 5, 2025 with her ex-daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Wilks, by her side.Linda was born on May 10, 1942 in Ford County, Kansas, the daughter of Enyard and Eula Mae (Brown) Speer.She worked various jobs in and around Ottawa. Linda loved to go to yard sales, spend time with family, and go for long rides.Linda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Terry, Larry, Darrell...

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09/12/2025

Flossie Fern "Pug" Phillips

A graveside service for Flossie "Pug" Phillips, 96 of Lexington, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, Kansas.Flossie Fern (Demoret) Phillips was born on December 16, 1928 in Princeton, Kansas, the daughter of Charles William “C.W.” Demoret and Viola (Souders) Demoret. She married Chester Leroy Phillips on June 1, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas. Flossie and Chester were longtime turkey farmers for Plantation Foods. They were also members of the...

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09/11/2025

Alma Karyn Douthat

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09/11/2025

Today marks 24 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Though time has passed, the weight of that day and the emotions it carries remain just as strong. We hold close in our hearts the memory of those we lost and extend our love to all who continue to feel the pain of that loss. We will never forget.

09/09/2025

Chester William "Bill" Ferguson

Chester “Bill” William Ferguson, a beloved figure in the Ottawa, Kansas community, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 21, 1946, in Ottawa, Kansas, he was the son of Ed and Vera (Potter) Ferguson. Bill graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1964 and made a significant mark in both his professional and personal life.Right out of high school, Bill began his career at a trailer factory. He...

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09/09/2025

Gwen VanKeulen

Gwendlyn Marie VanKeulen (Kockelman), age 60, of Louisburg, KS went to be with Jesus on September 5, 2025She was born in Marshall, Minnesota in 1965 to Myron and Connie Kockelman and was “one of one” with 5 brothers. She attended the Minneota public schools where she played volleyball, was a cheerleader, and graduated in 1983 as the class valedictorian. She went on to attend Canby Votech for her degree in accounting. Although she loved her accounting career, her true calling...

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09/08/2025

Kenny Kenley

Kenny Kenley, born on March 14, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 61, in Overland Park, Kansas.Kenny had a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator for Cummins Tools until illness prevented him from working. Despite this challenge, he maintained his cheerful disposition and determination, embodying a happy-go-lucky spirit that made him beloved by many. Kenny's engaging nature meant he never met a stranger and could effortlessly carry on a conversation with...

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09/08/2025

Betty Earlene Elliott

Betty Earlene (Law) Elliott, age 95, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Vintage Park of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kansas, on Grandparent’s Day.Funeral services will be held 10am, Friday, September 12, 2025at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends following the funeral services.Burial will follow at Evergreen Mound Cemetery northwest of Ottawa.Betty was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1930 in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Earl L. and Gladys M. (Tedrow) Law.She was a lifelong...

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09/08/2025

Jo Ann Hamlin

Jo Ann Hamlin, 87 of Paola Kansas passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Jo Ann was born June 7, 1938, in Somerset, Kansas. She was one of ten children born to Claude and Clara (Smith) Taylor. She attended school in Somerset and graduated from Paola High School in 1956. Jo Ann met Harold Hamlin, and they were united in marriage on April 27th 1957, in Louisburg, Kansas. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before Harold’s death in 2020. Jo...

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09/05/2025

Randoln Ray Cross, Sr.

Randoln Ray Cross Sr., 68, of Princeton, KS, passed away on September 3, 2025, at his home.He was born on September 24, 1956, to Raymond and Eva (Sollars) Cross in Kansas City, KS. His parents would later separate. Randy was one of thirteen children. His grandparents were more like his parents, as he was raised by them. He graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, KS.Randy was a jack of all trades. He worked several different jobs throughout...

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09/05/2025

Reinhold Deckness

Reinhold N. Deckness passed away on August 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan J. (Rhea) Deckness on August 17, 2017.He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation as a surveyor for thirty-seven years from 1973-2009. Reinhold was also an army veteran.Reinhold and Susan attended First Southern Baptist Church and were lifelong residents of Ottawa.Cremation is planned with no services scheduled at this time.To share your memories of Reinhold or to send a special condolence message...

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09/04/2025

Avise Sharon Fogle

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Fogle of Grand Island, Nebraska, announce her passing on September 1, 2025, at the age of 81. Sharon was a loving wife to Karl Fogle for 61 years, a devoted mother to Karnelle Stojakovic (Milan) and Tim Fogle (Kim), and a proud grandmother to Hunter (Megan), Carter (Bailey Mettenbrink), and Macy Fogle, Elena and Milan Nicholas Stojakovic. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Beulah McDowell.Sharon was...

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