Obituaries

Helen Marie Alger

Helen Marie Alger

Dec 27, 2025

Helen Marie Alger, age 104, passed away December 27, 2025.

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Private services will be held.

Paul Scott Callahan

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dale Lynn Shelton

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...

Anita Lee Marquardt

Anita Lee Marquardt

Dec 18, 2025

Born on May 21st, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, Anita lived a life deeply rooted in creativity, devotion, and quiet strength. She was an art teacher who shared her passion and creativity with everyone she knew. Whether in the classroom or at home, she believed art was a way to see beauty, tell stories and connect to people.



Above all, she...

Sandra Sue Arnold

Sandra Sue Arnold

Dec 16, 2025

Sandra Sue Arnold, 90, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away peacefully in Olathe, Kansas at Olathe Hospice House. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love for children and learning.

Born to Harold and Dorothy Wilson, Sue spent her childhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, where some of her fondest memories included watching the Indy 500 from the rooftop...

Bryce Earl Rohrbaugh

Bryce Earl Rohrbaugh

Dec 16, 2025

Bryce Earl Rohrbaugh, well- loved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 6, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bryce was known for his dry sense of humor and patient attention to detail in everything that he did.

After World War II ended, Bryce and his sister, Yvonne “Corky” Rohrbaugh, attended boarding...

Susan C. Horst

Susan C. Horst

Dec 15, 2025

Susan C. Horst, born on February 4, 1944, in McPherson, Kansas, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Susan, who also held the maiden name Jehle, was a beloved member of her family and community.

Susan is survived by her son and his wife, Vincent & Michelle, and their children-Morgan, Chance, Chandler, Holden, Logan, Hayden, Ava, and Brooklynn,...

Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik

Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik

Dec 15, 2025

Ato Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik, born on September 22, 1939, in Debre Birhan town. Ato Desalegn commenced his primary education at Kusquam School in Addis Ababa and subsequently underwent vocational training at Tegbare-ed Vocational School. He furthered his academic pursuits at Addis Ababa University (Amst Kilo), graduated in Civil Engineering.

Throughout his illustrious career, he exemplified integrity and responsibility, making significant contributions...

Ranier Nicolaas Nooteboom

Ranier Nicolaas Nooteboom

Dec 13, 2025

Ranier Nicolaas Nooteboom, a dedicated husband, father, and entrepreneur, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on February 6, 1943, in Rotterdam, Holland, Ranier exemplified resilience hard work throughout his life.

Ranier received a Bachelor’s Degree, after which he became the Owner/Operator of an Orthopedic Sales Company. His commitment to his profession demonstrated not only his expertise...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Rohrbaugh

Elizabeth "Betsy" Rohrbaugh

Dec 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Peterson) Rohrbaugh, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Lyons, Kansas on November 16, 1942, Betsy grew up in Bushton, Kansas. She was known for her warm heart and vibrant spirit, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.Betsy attended college at Fort Hays State University...

Kristalynn Mary Redstone

Kristalynn Mary Redstone

Dec 13, 2025

Kristalynn Mary Redstone, 58, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday night, December 13, 2025, while sleeping peacefully. We take great comfort in knowing now that while she did not wake up Sunday morning in this world, she woke up in the arms of her heavenly Father.

Kristalynn was born on November 16, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Douglas J. Miller...

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