Ruth Alice Smethers
Nov 28, 2025
Ruth Alice (Neff) Smethers was born December 14, 1930, in Washington, Kansas. Her family moved to Manhattan, Kansas, in 1940 where she completed her education, graduating from high school in 1948 and from K- State in 1951. She married Howard Smethers in 1951. Her first son, Fred, was born in Manhattan in 1954. They moved to Lansing Kansas that year....
Dennis John Van Voorst
Jan 6, 2026
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Hayden Christopher Doherty
Jan 3, 2026
Hayden Christopher Doherty of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, January 3rd in an automobile accident. He is survived by his father Eric (Nicole) Doherty, mother Kendall Doherty, brothers Brett Doherty and Jordan (Kelsey) Benjamin of Paola, step siblings Anthony and Olivia King, niece Kailor (8) and nephew Jenson (3) Benjamin, grandfather Dave (Gabby) Doherty of Overland Park, and countless...
Lt. Col. Paul T. Foxworthy, USAF Ret.
Jan 2, 2026
Paul Thomas Foxworthy, 77, of Olathe, KS passed at home while surrounded by family and went to be with Jesus in his eternal heavenly home on January 2, 2026.
Paul was born in Lafayette, IN on September 16, 1948, and was adopted by loving parents Oliver and Virginia Foxworthy. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School, then went on to study...
Kathryn "Katy" Ann Askeland
Jan 2, 2026
Kathryn "Katy" Ann Askeland, 57, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was raised in a close-knit family that valued love, education, and social justice.
Katy graduated from Notre Dame De Sion High School in Kansas City in 1986, and continued her education at Truman State in...
Kathy Jane Halterman
Jan 1, 2026
Kathy Jane Halterman, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Chester and Norma (Shields) Bolen.
Kathy grew up in Edgerton, Kansas, and graduated from Gardner High School in 1969. She was an avid softball player throughout her childhood. Softball was truly a family sport, as...
Earl A. Martin
Dec 31, 2025
Born on February 3, 1946 in Bixby, OK, Earl met Pam Worley at York College (York, NE) and they were married on September 1 (That was chosen so Earl could remember the date), 1967, when they were both still in college. Harding College (Searcy, AR) was very strict and frowned on PDA on campus – so they got married Earl’s...
Helen Marie Alger
Dec 27, 2025
Helen Marie Alger passed away on December 27, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 104. Born on August 11, 1921, in Benedict, Kansas, Helen was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.
Helen married Monroe Alger in 1939 in Coffeyville, Kansas. She and her husband lived in Chanute, Kansas, for 21 years before moving to...
Paul Scott Callahan
Dec 26, 2025
Paul Scott Callahan, 63, of Olathe, KS passed away surrounded by family on December 26, 2025, following a courageous six-year battle with cancer.
Paul was born on May 24, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Robert and Marilyn Callahan. He attended Shawnee Mission East High School, Class of ‘81, and went on to build a lifelong career as an auto mechanic. Paul...
Betty Millican
Dec 26, 2025
Betty was born July 15, 1931, in Atlanta, Georgia to Sam and Effie Breazeale. She passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Betty grew up in Florence, Alabama, went to Coffee High School, then moved to Chattanooga and graduated at 16 and went to work at GMAC for 5 years.
Betty and Knox were married in 1954 and had 3 daughters. They...
Martha Jean Griffith
Dec 26, 2025
Martha Jean Griffith, born February 13, 1947, passed away on Christmas evening after a brief illness.
Jean married Richard Griffith in April 1977. He preceded her in death in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Mary in 1982 and worked for many years as a registered nurse at Humana Hospital in Overland Park.
Jean...
Lenora Jecker
Dec 25, 2025
Lenora (Bongiovanni) Jecker, 99, took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on December 25, 2025. She lived most of her life in Independence, MO and her last 12 years in Olathe, KS. She had a life-long passion for sewing that expressed itself in dress making and the creation of many small crafts. With her love...
Walter William Davis, Sr.
Dec 23, 2025
Walter William Davis Sr., 88, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1937 in Acosta, Pennsylvania to Harold and Nora (Philson) Davis.
He grew up in Acosta, PA and graduated from Bosewell Joint High School in 1956. After graduating he joined the Navy. He was stationed at Olathe Navel air station and...
Kathryn Faye Baltzell
Dec 23, 2025
Kathryn Faye (Porter) Baltzell, a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker and cherished member of her community, was born to Amos and Nina Porter on September 18, 1937, at home in Granby, Missouri. She passed away surrounded by close family on December 23, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Kathryn was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Kenneth "Wayne" Baltzell, whom...
Betty L. Goddard
Dec 23, 2025
Betty Louise Goddard (84) of Paola, KS passed away on December 23, 2025 at Colonial Oaks Senior Living Memory Care of Alzheimer's/Lewy Body Dementia.
She was born in Wichita, KS, on December 6, 1941, to William Earl and Gennettie Isabella McCoy Thurman.
Betty attended Olathe High School, became a CNA and worked at Olathe Community Hospital. She later graduated from JCCC School...
Riley James Watts-Koon
Dec 22, 2025
Riley James Watts-Koon, 19, was born August 7th, 2006, in Olathe, Kansas, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2025.
Riley graduated from Belton High School in Belton, Missouri in 2024 where he played basketball and was part of the esports team.
Riley worked at Freddy’s and Burger Shed. The employees loved working with him. He would dance and...
Mary Lou Nelson
Dec 21, 2025
Mary Lou Nelson, age 75, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1950, in Clay Center, Kansas, to John and Kathryn (Shafer) Baker.
Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She is survived by her children, Travis Kier (Misty) and Julie Kier Carter...
Aleta Maurine Johnson
Dec 21, 2025
Aleta Maurine Johnson, born on January 29, 1927, in Spring Hill, Kansas, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service, having devoted 30 years of her life to the United States Government as an Employee Relations Specialist. Aleta's career was marked by her commitment to fostering positive relationships within...
Joyce A. Lapekas Joy
Dec 19, 2025
Joyce A. Lapekas Joy, born on September 21, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. A devoted homemaker, Joyce dedicated her life to raising her beloved children, nurturing their growth and supporting them in every way possible.
Joyce was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,...
Dale Lynn Shelton
Dec 19, 2025
Dale Lynn Shelton, 68, of Olathe, Kansas, was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2025 surrounded by family that adored her. She was born on October 11, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Windle and Geraldine (Minyard) Shelton.
Dale grew up in Louisville, Ky and moved to Leawood, Ks in the 70's. She gained her love of the Lord...
