Chapel Oaks Funeral Home

12/03/2025

ANGEL LEA BROWNELL

Angel Lea Brownell, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Omaha.

She was born February 23, 1985 in Onaga, and graduated from Holton High School in 2003.

Angel was a pharmacy technician for Pet Paws Rx Pharmacy in Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Max and Rosa Brownell, and an aunt, Rita Shupe.

Survivors include her partner, Justin Hayes, Omaha, her mother, Judy Brownell, Falls City, NE, two brothers, Bradley Dover (Esther), North Platte, NE and Nicholas Dover, Omaha, NE, a sister, Traci L. Waggoner (Jeremy), Rulo, NE, her nieces and nephews, Russell Max Dover, Anthony Winters, Chris Winters and Kala Waggoner, and her loving pets, Beau Atticus and Navy Josephine.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Angel will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

11/21/2025

FRED R. DYSART

Fred R. Dysart, 70, was called to Heaven on November 20, 2025 at home in Netawaka, Kansas.

Fred was born July 6, 1955 in Garnett, Kansas, the son of William and Elma (Lee) Dysart. Growing up on the family farmstead near Parker, Kansas, Fred was active in 4-H, FFA and church. He graduated from Prairie View High School in LaCygne and attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and Kansas State University.

He worked as a welder for BMB and Alamo Company. Later he retired from Goodyear Tire Company.

Fred was an avid horseman and started in rodeo with steer wrestling, and then advanced to team roping. As a member of Circleville Saddle Club and as a lifetime member of AQHA, Fred loved team roping, trail rides and play nights at Circleville Saddle Club. He especially enjoyed helping his daughters at horse shows and riding lessons. Fred worked with many colts, starting them with basic groundwork and ending with many wet saddle pads. His slow and gentle hand showed through on all his horses. Winter evenings he would be cleaning leather and watching training videos.

Fred also enjoyed hunting and fishing and experiencing the great outdoors.

In recent years, Fred’s greatest pleasures came from watching the grandkids participate in sports and 4-H activities

Fred married Diane Marie Spade on June 14, 1981. She survives of the home, along with his son, Jacob Dysart, Hays, two daughters, Valerie (Adam) Niehues and Jamie (Eric) Hermesch, all of Kelly, and seven grandchildren, Wade, Beau, Violet and Maggie Niehues, and Fredric, Clare and Jay Hermesch. His brother Bill (Beckie) Dysart, Louisburg, also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 24th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until service time. Fred will lie in state from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday. The casket will remain closed. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 25th in the Cadmus Cemetery in Cadmus, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Wetmore United Methodist Church or Circleville Saddle Club, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

11/14/2025

CHARLES J. MORRIS

“Charles J. Morris, “Babishkėt” 68, of Hiawatha, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

He was born July 20, 1957 in Inglewood, CA, the son of Calvin and Thamar Williams Morris. He graduated from VHHS in Tujunga, CA in 1976, where he lettered in baseball and football.

Charles was a tribal member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, Kansas. He was baptized in the Catholic faith and named Babishkėt by the Bear Drum.

He worked as a cashier at Golden Eagle and Sac and Fox Casino for about twenty-five years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marie Clement.

Survivors include two sisters, Lucie Morris (Richard Vest, Jr.) and Lysette Morris, all of Mayetta, and a brother, Herbert Morris. Other survivors include nieces and nephews, Elliott Morris, Lisa Morris, Jason Wilder, Nick Wilder, Desirée Morris, Cassandra Clement, and his great nieces and nephews as well.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22nd at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

11/11/2025

This Rosary was found by the gas pumps at the Casey's on the highway in Holton. If you lost it or know who it belongs to, you can contact St. Dominic Parish Office at 785-364-3262.

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

10/10/2025

STACEY LYNN WILHELM

Stacey Lynn Wilhelm, 44, of Mayetta, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 6, 2025, in the comfort of her own home after a hard fought battle against pancreatic cancer.

She was born on January 30, 1981 in Marysville, the daughter of G. N. and Jeannie Battke Hardman.

Stacey worked at Big Mike’s Diner and later the Computer Doctors, both in Holton.

She married Matthew Wilhelm on May 12, 2022 on the lovely Anna Maria Island. He survives, of the home.

Stacey was a very personable and caring individual, with a heart almost too large. She was seen by many as a kind and warm woman.

Other survivors include a son-in-law, Rami Alaadel, her daughters, Breanna Alaadel and Caitlin Gouge, and her four grandsons.

A private Celebration of Life for Stacey will be held by invitation only. Please contact Matthew Wilhelm or Caitlin Gouge at 785-305-0452. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross, in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. Flowers, cards and other expressions of sympathy may be dropped off or sent to The Computer Doctors at 907 W 4th St., in Holton. On-line condolences may be made at
chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

“Oh how lucky I feel to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

10/10/2025

JEANETTE CRYSTAL URISTA
SHEW IN

Jeanette Crystal Urista, Shew In, 64, of Horton, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha.

She was born October 3, 1961 in Holton, the daughter of James and Aletha Jean Masquat Hale.

Jeanette was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas and the Drum Religion.

She had worked at different nursing homes as a Certified Nurse’s Aide, and for Deffenbaugh Trash Service in Kansas City. She had also been a caregiver for her Dad.

Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Marie Hale, of the home, two brothers, LaVerne Hale (Paula), Mayetta and John Hale, Holton, one sister, Rayne Hale, Holton, four grandchildren, Starlene Hale Bland (Gregory), Leondre Hale (Danielle), James Hale and Leonna Hale, six great grandchildren, Nachelle Williams, Israel Hale, Richmond Lewis, Mia Hale, Landyn Hale and Normani Hale, and many nieces and nephews.

A wake service will be held Saturday evening, October 11th at the Dance Ground, west of Mayetta. Burial will be Sunday afternoon in the Matwe-Shobney Cemetery. 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