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Huong Thi Nguyen

Huong Thi Nguyen

Feb 10, 2025

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Rylan Wright

Rylan Wright

Feb 9, 2025

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Otis E. Patterson

Otis E. Patterson

Feb 9, 2025

On February 9, 2025, Pat went home to be with our Lord and Savior.

Pat was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 6, 1941 to Woodrow and Mary Lou Patterson.

He was employed for 43 years with CertainTeed Fiberglass Company, but his true love was music.  He taught himself to play drums, and played in many night clubs in both Missouri...

William S. Thompson

William S. Thompson

Feb 7, 2025

Billy Sam/Sam/Bill Thompson - depending on how you knew him - died February 7, 2025. Sam was born to Agnes Fuller Thompson and Bill Thompson in Skidmore, Kansas on March 31, 1931. 

He married Erma Ellen Clevenger on September 17, 1955 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, Kansas. They had six children: Teresa Thompson Hook Klaus (Jim), Tom, Marshall (Michelle),...

Delmer Cyril "Del" Cook

Delmer Cyril "Del" Cook

Feb 7, 2025

Delmer Cyril "Del" Cook, 78, passed away peacefully in his home on February 7, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.

Born on June 2, 1946, in Syracuse, Kansas, Del dedicated his life to faith, family, and hard work. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Pittsburg State University before embarking on a 30-year teaching career in the Shawnee Mission School...

Linda Lee Baldridge

Linda Lee Baldridge

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Baldridge was born July 4, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Howard and Martha Smith. Her family attended the Nazarene church and both her parents were involved in leading the music of the church. At an early age Linda displayed musical talents especially when it came to playing the piano. In 1967 she graduated from high school and enrolled...

Dave Rapue

Dave Rapue

Feb 6, 2025

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Michael Wayne Richard

Michael Wayne Richard

Feb 6, 2025

Michael Wayne Richard, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Stilwell, Kansas. He was born on November 12, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Julian and Marie (Stacey) Richard.

Wayne grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1960. After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West...

Alan Cochran

Alan Cochran

Feb 6, 2025

Alan James Cochran passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, KS on Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

 Alan was born on January 17th, 1946 at Saint Mary's hospital in KC, MO to James Albert and Mary Jean (Davidson) Cochran. He spent his whole life in Olathe and in his youth attended Countryside School, and Olathe High School. His family and friends...

Patty L. Liewer

Patty L. Liewer

Feb 6, 2025

Patty Liewer of Olathe, KS passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Garden Terrace, Overland Park. KS.

Patty was born August 19, 1937 in Beatrice, NE to Winston and Doris Harding.

She attended Beatrice public schools and graduated from Beatrice High School in 1955.  Shortly after graduating, Patty moved to the Kansas City area with her family and later moved to...

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox

Feb 5, 2025

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox passed into the arms of her Lord on February 5th, 2025. Vivian suffered a fall in which she fractured her femur and succumbed to complications a week thereafter. She passed peacefully under the watchful care of Monarch Hospice, her assisted living facility staff, and with her family at her side. A local service will be held February...

Rhonda Renee Monke

Rhonda Renee Monke

Feb 3, 2025

Rhonda Renee Monke, born on April 16, 1957, in Dickinson, North Dakota, passed away peacefully in Lenexa, Kansas, on February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and faith.

Rhonda was a dedicated and talented individual who excelled in her artistic pursuits, expressing her creativity throughout her life. She proudly graduated from Mid-America Nazarene University in 1979, and went on...

James Philip "Phil" Brown

James Philip "Phil" Brown

Feb 3, 2025

James Philip “Phil” Brown passed away on February 3rd at the age of 83. Phil grew up on a farm in the small town of Walker, Iowa. Throughout his life, he frequently spoke of the fond memories he made there and loved sharing stories about his childhood. Phil attended Walker High School and then went on to graduate from Iowa...

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell

Feb 3, 2025

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell, age 80, passed away February 3, 2025. He lived a long, full life, and a celebration of his life will be held on February 15, 2025, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS, beginning at 1:00 and followed by a time for visiting. 

Bob was born August 3, 1944, the first of four children of Charles R....

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder, born on March 4, 1975, in Silay City, Philippines, passed away peacefully alongside her family on February 2, 2025, in Maize, Kansas. 

Grace was a cherished individual whose life touched the hearts of many worldwide, making friends wherever she went. She was well known for her love for God, her family, and life. 

As a devout member...

George W. Buss

George W. Buss

Feb 2, 2025

George W. Buss, 76, of Olathe, KS formerly of Lincoln, NE passed away Feb. 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS. A celebration of his life will be held Sun. Feb. 16th from 1-3PM at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Olathe Chapel. 

George was born in Beatrice, NE to William and Wauneta Buss, graduated from Tri County High School....

Frances Marie Schreiber

Frances Marie Schreiber

Feb 1, 2025

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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

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Philip Gray

Philip Gray

Jan 31, 2025

Philip (Phil) Verner Gray provided wonderful examples of servitude, humility, and fatherhood - he died on January 31st 2025 at the age of 75.

Phil was born as the third of four children to Keith and June [Myers] Gray in Iowa, and lived somewhat of a military-brat lifestyle growing up (Keith was a civil servant supporting the Department of the Army)....

Maria Luz Barboza

Maria Luz Barboza

Jan 31, 2025

Maria Luz Barboza, born on June 19, 1951, in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas. She led a vibrant and fulfilling life, dedicating a significant portion of her career to S&S Activewear, where her contributions were valued by colleagues and friends alike.

Maria's legacy will continue through her beloved children, Astrid Stroh, Heiner Rivera,...

Linda Sue Maggard

Linda Sue Maggard

Jan 31, 2025

Linda Sue Maggard, 62, of Olathe, passed away on January 31, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

 She was born in Emporia, KS on October 8, 1962 to Jim and Mary Thomas. She was the youngest of four children, and their only girl. Her family moved to Olathe, KS in 1967 when her dad accepted a teaching position at...

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