Chapel Oaks Funeral Home

10/25/2025

RODNEY “ROD” STROUP

Rodney “Rod” Stroup, 67, of Holton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by those who loved him.

He was born on November 29, 1957 at Topeka, the son of Russell and Virginia Segrist Stroup.

Rod had worked for Henry Brothers in Holton for over twenty years, before starting Rod’s Small Engine Repair. He operated that for over twenty years until retiring for health reasons.

He married Sharon Kennedy on September 17, 1983 in Holton. She survives, of the home.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and James Nelson and Russell and Marcia Stroup, his father-in-law, Harold Kennedy, two sisters, Jackie Begesse and Pam Forrister, and a brother, J.D. Nelson.

Other survivors include two daughters, Baylee Stroup (Bobby), Topeka, and Sondra Stroup (Chad), Holton, a son, Andrew “Bo” Stroup, Holton, two sisters, Gayla Gurley (Vaughn), Gary, TX and Rose Ener, Pasadena, TX, and five grandchildren, Alexis, Kamara, Liam, Reagan, Hailey and Mariana.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1st at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Private inurnment will be later in the Spring Hill Cemetery at Whiting. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

GARY LEE BLACKSMITH

Gary Lee Blacksmith, 68, of Horton, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Holton Community Hospital.

He was born February 1, 1957 in Holton, the son of Harmon and Mary Ann Negonsott Blacksmith.

Gary was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas and the Santee Sioux Tribe.

He graduated from Atchinson Vocational Technical School, where he learned mechanic and auto body work, trades he thoroughly enjoyed. Growing up he worked on all his family’s vehicles and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a son, William Blacksmith.

Survivors include two daughters, Rachelle Blacksmith and Jesse Blacksmith (Cesar), all of Horton, one sister, Terri Blacksmith, Horton, fourteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Family burial will be in the Negonsott Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

10/13/2025

GERALD E. McDOUGAL

Gerald E. McDougal, 93, of Havensville, was born on July 19, 1932 in Corning, the son of Joseph and Bethel (Jones) McDougal. He entered into his eternal life on October 10, 2025 at 7:11 a.m. in Onaga, KS.

He was a member of the Havensville Christian Church and the American Legion.

Gerald spent most of his time on the family farm, working in the fields alongside his father, and then kept the farm going after his father passed away. He graduated from Havensville High School in 1950. After High School he continued to help on the family farm until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955. He was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington before returning home to help again on the family farm. After the army, Gerald also worked as a heavy equipment operator. He ended his fifty-five years of work, retiring from the Pottawatomie County Road Department doing what he loved, which was operating heavy equipment.

Gerald married the love of his life, Mary Bishop, on June 29, 1974 in the Havensville Christian Church. Mary had four children previous to their marriage that Gerald accepted as his own. Teresa (Dennis) Kathke, Connie (Ted) Rigas, Diane (Matt) Roggenkamp and Danny (Susan) Goode. He also has six grandchildren, Mary (Richard) Gatza, Bruce (Allyson) Reves, Jr., Jesse Goode, Kelly (Mat) Good, Danielle (Michael) Wisdom and Ashley (Chance) Cottrell, seven great grandchildren, Sam (Jesse) Morehead, Xandria (Frank) Gent, Cooper Reves, Gage Goode, Marley Wisdom, Kenworth Cottrell and Mack Cottrell, and five great-great grandchildren, Zoey Morehead, Brody Morehead, Ellie Morehead, Aryn Gent and Franki Gent.

If you asked Gerald what it was that he remembered in life, it was going fishing with his Grandpa Jones, going dancing every Saturday night, spending time with all the grandkids, and working on the farm. Gerald liked good country music, and all the fried chicken meals that his wife Mary cooked over the years.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bethel (Jones) McDougal, his grandson, Jesse J. Goode, and other loving family members and friends.

Gerald will be remembered for his humor, his smile, and his love for his family.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15th at the Havensville Christian Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Gerald will lie in state at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, where a visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Havensville Christian Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

09/23/2025

RONALD “LITTLE MO” MOORE

Ronald “Little Mo” Moore, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Delia, KS on Monday, September 22, 2025 under the loving care of a team of angels from St. Croix Hospice. Nurses Kirstie, Tracy and Chrissy, after a decades long battle with PAD.

Ron was born in Oswego, Kansas on April 29, 1949, the son of Albert and Oleta Campbell Moore. Originally from Arkansas, the family of four brothers and one sister put down their roots in Hoyt, Kansas. Here Ron attended Hoyt High School, where he met and married Cathy Fuller, with whom he had two ornery daughters.

Ron worked for the railroad, then Goodyear, then owned a gas station in Hoyt with his brother Rick. He eventually hired on with KPL as a journeyman mechanic at Jeffrey Energy Center. He retired in 2010. Here he met his devoted partner in crime, Eileen Jackson. They were married on November 1, 1992.

Ron is survived by his wife, Eileen, Delia, daughters, Rhonda Moore and Jeni Baxter (Tim), all of Holton, grandchildren, Chris Nocktonick (Rachel), Hoyt, Haley Ramsay (Zak), Aubrey, TX, Tana Olberding (Kyle), Seneca, Katlyn Ensley (Matthew), Mayetta, and TJ Martin, Mayetta, great grandchildren, Lakelyn, Maisyn, Harper, twins Nixon and Kash, and Keaton, his siblings, Roger Moore (Kathy), Independence, MO, Rick Moore (Barb), Topeka, Mary Neil (Rod), Ozawkie, and many nieces and nephews who all held a special place in Uncle Ronnie’s heart.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt, led by a very special niece, Deedra Neil. We welcome any special memories or thoughts, either oral or written, if you wish to share. Dress will be casual, with Chiefs attire, as Ron was an avid fan. A visitation will be from 10:30 until service time. It was Ron’s wish to be cremated with a private family water burial at a later date. Memorials are suggested to his Great Grandchildren’s Education Fund, payable to Edward Jones, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

09/16/2025

LINDA SUE CAMPBELL

Linda Sue Campbell, 66, of Circleville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born October 25, 1958 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Vida Coester Toney. She graduated from Girard High School in 1976

Linda was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Holton KS.

She had sold Avon cosmetics, worked with Ann Wells Realty in Danville IL, and later worked in the Title Department for the State of Kansas.

She married Gus O’Dean Hoskins on May 24th 1976 within that marriage they had two daughters, Sarah and Keli. She married Steven R. Campbell on March 20th 1999 in Danville, IL. He survives, of the home.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a step-daughter, Anna Creevan.

Other survivors include two daughters, Sarah Hoskins, Hiawatha and Keli Hoskins, Onaga, four step-daughters, Rachel Johnson (David), Emmett, Gine Coburn, Diamond MO, Tharesa Carlon (Ramero), Wichita and Sarah Neeley (J.D.), Topeka, one brother, Dwayne “Butch” Toney (Cheri), Topeka, three sisters, Brenda Boothe (Gary), Wathena, Cindy Nunamaker (David), Excelsior Springs, MO and Sandy Lundberg (Randy), Gilbert, AZ, eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Linda was a devout wife, loved going on adventures and loved her grandchildren even more. Linda was not only known as Grandma but also held the title of “Bob” by some of her grandchildren. Linda was quick to tell anyone who would listen a recent story about how proud she was of her children and especially her grandchildren. She loved listening to music and family gatherings. She was always willing to help where she could. She would drop what she was doing if she heard anyone talking about a bonfire and make sure to be there. We all remember the burnt hot dogs. She loved to play games and especially loved geocaching. She was very well known for her potato salad and making sure the cookie jar was always ready for little hands to reach in and grab a cookie. She loved a good punny joke and was ready to let you hear her latest. As a sister she was quick-witted, goofy, occasionally gullible and loved living her life. Her indelible zip lining incident will definitely still be talked about for years to come. She was quick with her comebacks and the laugh she had with the occasional snort. Linda enjoyed attending services at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and held her fellow brothers and sisters there close to her heart.

Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses south of Holton on Saturday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will directly follow at the Banner Lake Event Building, to share memories and laughs around the campfire. Food will be provided. Please bring lawn chairs. Memorials are suggested to help with expenses, and may be made to Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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09/12/2025

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09/02/2025

CHARLES B. RICKEL

Charles B. Rickel, 97, of Mayetta, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at The Pines in Holton.

He was born June 11, 1928 at Hoyt, the son of Dennis and Harriett Woodhead Rickel. He graduated from Hoyt High School.

Charles was a farmer and a stockman. He also operated Rickel Construction.

He married Marjorie June Tuck on December 12, 1949 at the First Baptist Church of Hoyt. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2022.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Clifford, Donald, Robert, George and Roland Rickel, and four sisters, Zadie Howe, Jane Martin, Dorothy Redding and Nancy Trumm.

Survivors include three daughters, Deb Rickel, Mayetta, Donnie Taylor, Hoyt, and Cindie Bailey, Delia, thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 5th at the Hoyt Cemetery. Charles will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 9:45 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holton Community Hospital or Faith Home Health and Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

09/01/2025

KATHRINE M. “KATHY” KRANZ

Kathrine M. “Kathy” Kranz, 64, of Holton, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born May 14, 1961 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Roy and Beverly Robison Kranz. She attended school at Holton and Jackson Heights, and graduated from Jackson Heights High School. Kathy attended the Circleville Christian Church. She had lived in the Kansas Place in Holton for many years.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Roy and a nephew, Joshua Kranz.

Survivors include her mother, Beverly Kranz, Holton, a sister, Deborah Kennedy, Topeka, a brother, Charles Kranz (Doreen), Topeka, her long-time friend and caretaker, Loretta Torres, her nieces and nephews, Shawna Blackwood (Brock), Brandon DeVader (Jessica), Brooke Johnson, and Chuck Kranz (Ashley), and many great nieces and nephews.

Private graveside memorial services and inurnment will be in the Circleville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kansas Place, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com