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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2004
Page
1
Weather bulletin shows yesterday’s rainfall, with month to date and year to date totals and average through the current period. DataIncomplete: figures not fully readable. highlights indicate rainfall variation across regions and time frame.
The Kansas hotline advertises a toll free number 866 511 for KDOT assistance at a $17 rate. The notice highlights access to state transportation services and related guidance.
Daniel Bernard Sunday, 19, of Ottawa died April 23 2004 at his home. Graveside services will be at Oaks Hill Cemetery Quenemo Tuesday officiated by Jerry Yates. He was born Sept 2 1984 in Kansas City MO to Gary Lee and Susan A Sunday. He lived in Ottawa the past year after moving from Pomona where he resided four years. A construction worker and last five years with D & M Roofing Pomona. Survived by mother Susan Sunday Pomona. stepfather Dennis Moulthrop Pomona. father Gary Lee Sunday Jr Kansas City KS. two brothers Billy and Cory Sunday Pomona. one sister Shannon Sunday Pomona. half brother Josh Sunday Kansas City KS. grandparents Gary Lee and Gayle Sunday Leavenworth. Jack and Mary Moulthrop Louisburg. great grandmother Virgie McGaughy Waco TX. Preceded by grandparents Bernard and Avis Parrott. Body lies in state at Dengel & Son Mortuary with family and friends at 12:30 pm Tuesday. Memorial fund established with the Daniel Sunday Space Camp Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be emailed to the family through dengelmortuary sbcglobal.net.
Jenny Lee Starling died April 26, 2004 at Royal Terrace Nursing Facility in Olathe. No services are planned but family will receive friends April 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wilson's Funeral Home in Wellsville. A full obituary will appear later.
Melanie Bell relocated to Hair Designers at 130 South Hickory for appointments. Soroptimist Bunko tournament at the Visitors Information Center on May 5 supports AMH Exam Room Project with $10 per person. call 418 1592 or Tonl 242 3600 by May 1. Mages Veterinary Clinic closes Tuesday morning and reopens at 2 pm due to the death of Dr Mages father. Keystone Light 30 packs on sale for 15.49 at The Liquor Store W2N Main, advertising “Coldest Beer in Town” hours 9 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday.
Francis V. Brown 70 died Friday April 23 2004 at Midland Hospice Topeka. Born September 1 1933 in Burlington he served 20 plus years in the Army National Guard retired as master sergeant and worked in industrial sales for over 40 years. Surviving are Jean M. Christy Brown Ottowa son Philip R. Brown daughter Kristie A. Brown Bunyan brother Kenneth Brown five grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Memorials to Midland Hospice. Penwell Gabel Mid Town Chapel Topeka assisted.
Frances E Gregg 88 died Sunday April 25 2004 at Village Manor Nursing Home Ottawa Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Dengel Son Mortuary Visitation 7 30 pm to 8 30 pm Tuesday at the mortuary Contributions to Franklin County Cancer Foundation in care of Dengel Son Mortuary Ottawa KS Email condolences to the family through dengel mortuary sbeglobal net
Evan Lloyd 97 died Saturday April 24 2004 at Medical Lodge North Pittsburg. Graveside services 11 am Wednesday at Princeton Cemetery with Rev Scott Dickinson officiating. Born August 3 1906 at Princeton to Albert Martin and Cora Mabel Lloyd he lived in Princeton before moving to Pittsburg in 2001. He farmed cattle and crops, married Dorothy May Dodd in Ottawa March 19 1943. she died January 8 1992. Survivors: son John E Lloyd Spring Hill. daughters Linda Tesar Ottawa Connie Womble Pittsburg. five grandchildren three great grandchildren. siblings Ray and Eleanor Lloyd. Visitation after 5 pm today at Dengel & Son Mortuary. family receives friends 9:30–10:30 am Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorials to Franklin County Cancer Foundation or American Heart Association in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary Ottawa KS. Condolences via dengel mortuary sbeel Globalnet.
Floyd Eugene Stephenson 89 died April 22 2004 at St Luke s South Hospital Overland Park burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery Kansas City Kansas survived by brother Woodrow Stephenson and many nieces and nephews funeral held in Garnett directed by Farris Feuerbom Memorial Chapel memorials to Garnett Assembly of God Church
Melanie Bell took part in a Career Day demonstration at Ottawa Lincoln Elementary School on Thursday. Her name was misspelled in the caption accompanying Friday’s photograph.
Gene Foster 51 died April 24 2004 at his Ottawa home. Graveside service Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Humbolt officiated by Rev Ted Ziegler. Annie Hall 87 formerly of Ottawa died April 25 2004 at St Joe Hospital Wichita rosary Tuesday 6 30 p.m. family 7 8 p.m. Dengel Son Mortuary handling arrangements. Lawrence W Mages 81 died April 23 2004 at St Luke s Hospital Kansas City Mo funeral 10 a m Tuesday Holy Family Catholic Church Eudora born 1922 in Ottawa survived by two sons two daughters a brother three sisters ten grandchildren eleven great grandchildren.
The Ottawa Library board of trustees will meet at 5 15 p m Wednesday in the library conference room at 105 S Hickory St The Franklin County Farmers Market will resume at 8 a m Saturday at Town and Country Supply 2308 S Princeton Road The market runs after that at 4 30 p m Wednesdays and Saturdays through summer with 23 vendors offering garden items and baked goods but only four or five vendors will sell early on.
At 7 17 a.m. Friday the 800 block of South Poplar Street reported a death by self harm involving a 19 year old male.
Franklin County Day Care surveyed Garfield parents and found strong support for a latchkey program after school. Gary Turner, a Garfield parent, calls the service essential for working families. The day care already runs a similar program at Lincoln Elementary, while Ottawa Middle School offers after school care.
A 13 year old girl fell from a Ferris wheel in Wichita causing serious injuries. State oversight of amusement rides varies, with Kansas relying on local jurisdictions. Officials discuss insurance, inspections, and liability as lawmakers debate stronger protections.
Ottawa Herald seeks local military profiles for its Hometown Heroes series as a rally to back troops is planned for 11 am Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Wall on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn. Organizer Sherry Wright says the event honors service members in Iraq and Haiti with speakers including James Butler and Roger LaRue. Master of Ceremonies will be Dan Oglesby.
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