Jerry Gale Kraus
Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:38pm
Jerry Gale Kraus, 80, of Ottawa, Kansas died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Obituaries
Stephen “Steve” M. Lee
Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:38pm
Stephen “Steve” M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.
Frank L. Robidou
Wed, 06/04/2025 - 2:30pm
6-4-1941 to 6-5-2022 Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. We miss you, Connie, Rick, Brad, Laurie and families
George William Shellenberger
Tue, 06/03/2025 - 2:11pm
George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, Kansas, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in the family home on his grandparents’ ranch in Agnes City Township, Lyon County, Kansas, George was the beloved son of Virgil R. Shellenberger Sr. and F. Rose Leffler Shellenberger. His grandparents had purchased the ranch in 1903, and George’s parents acquired the original section in 1931, continuing the legacy of stewardship and care for the land.
Kurtis Talon Glessner
Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:46pm
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kurtis Talon Glessner, 39, of Alta Vista. Kurtis was born on December 24, 1985, to Grant L. Glessner and Regina Tyler. He grew up heavily involved in sports and 4-H, where his love for ranching and farming grew. Kurtis followed in his father's footsteps and made his liv - ing on the family farm. He married his soulmate, Kimberly Settgast, on June 25, 2011. Kurtis was a loving and devoted husband and father of five.