Donna Sue Knapp
Apr 6, 2026
Donna Sue (Cross) Knapp, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1939, in Butler, Missouri, to Don W. Cross and Dorothy Marguriette (Foster) Cross. She graduated from Rich Hill High School and soon after moved to the “big city,” where she began her career working for Phillips Petroleum and...
I'Della Ann Vogel
Apr 5, 2026
I'Della Ann Vogel, passed away April 5, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas.
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Jennifer Lynn Thomas
Apr 5, 2026
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Betty Louise "B'Lou" Wright-Wadsworth
Apr 5, 2026
Betty Louise “B’Lou” Wright-Wadsworth went home to heaven on Resurrection Day, April 5th, 2026 at age 93.
She was born on November 17th, 1932 to L. Glen and Marie K. Jenkins-Wright in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Her older brother, Glen Jr., passed away in 1989.
Betty Lou/B’Lou grew up in Bonner Springs and graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1950, where she...
Dana Francene Freeman
Apr 4, 2026
Dana Francene Freeman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Paola, Kansas. Born on December 1, 1948, in Clarksville, Arkansas, Francene's life was a testament to dedication, hard work, and the enduring power of family.
Francene and Darrel started DF Freeman Contractors in 1985 and operated the business together for many years. They...
Patricia B. Nowakowski
Apr 4, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Nowakowski, age 80, was born on September 12, 1945, in New Haven, Ct. Pat passed into eternal rest on April 4, 2026, after battling cancer.
Pat leaves a legacy of a life well lived, that all of us should envy. Pat was an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and most of all a great friend to so many....
Alan Mark Gleason
Apr 4, 2026
Alan Mark Gleason, born April 18, 1952, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to James and Leona (Demaris) Gleason, passed away on April 4, 2026.
Alan is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy Gleason. He is also survived by his siblings, Ralph Gleason, William Gleason, and Marsha Roque (Rod), along with several loving nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his children,...
James Gregory Farley
Apr 3, 2026
James Gregory Farley passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, following a courageous two-week battle after a stroke. James was 76 and a strong-willed and independent man whose presence was deeply felt by those who knew him. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and spent time in Germany before returning home to Kansas City, Kansas, where he...
Richard M. Schissel
Apr 2, 2026
Richard M. Schissel, affectionately known as "Pops," passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Richard lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and service.
He proudly served his country in the Navy, a testament to his commitment and sense of duty. Throughout his life, Richard was cherished by family...
Gary Vaughan Smith
Apr 1, 2026
Gary Vaughan Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Olathe, KS, of natural causes.
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on October 22, 1937, Gary spent his childhood in Monroe, graduating from Ouachita High School in 1955. He met his future wife, Bobbie Sue McBurney Smith, at a summer church camp, and they were married on January 8, 1957.
Gary was a...
Amelia Mills
Mar 31, 2026
Ameila "Millie" Ann Mills
Born March 26th 2026 at 8:12 AM, 5 lbs 14 oz, 18 inches. She fought a hard fight for almost 5 days and then went to be with Jesus out of her parents arms on March 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM.
She was named Amelia because it means "work of God" and her middle name, Ann, was given...
Mary Leslie Schnell
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Ottman Schnell
May 11, 1956 — March 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Schnell, a devoted mother and cherished friend, passed away on March 31, 2026 at 69 years of age. She was born on May 11, 1956 to Aletha Grace Ottman in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of three girls in the family and was close to her sisters...
John "Mike" Michael Haskin
Mar 31, 2026
John Michael Haskin, 76, passed away on March 31, 2026, following a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was born on September 25, 1949, and was raised in Olathe, Kansas, by his parents, Harley and Geraldine Haskin. He graduated from Olathe High School as the valedictorian of his class in 1967. He attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where...
Richard "Dick" Starnes
Mar 30, 2026
Richard “Dick” Starnes, born August 25, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dick was known for his kindness, steady positivity, and the quiet way he made others feel seen and valued. A true gentleman, he approached life with warmth, curiosity, and an easy smile.
A lifelong Tar Heel, Dick attended the University of...
Taylor Alinda Sabin
Mar 30, 2026
Taylor Alinda Sabin, 25, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on December 4, 2000 in Topeka, Kansas and grew up in Gardner and Olathe, KS.
Taylor graduated from Olathe South High School in 2019 and attended classes at Emporia State University in 2019-2020.
Taylor worked at Freddy’s and Cold Stone Creamery in Olathe, KS and...
Daniel Laren
Mar 29, 2026
Daniel Laren of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 29, 2026. Dan faced some surprising and serious health challenges the last few weeks of his life, and after a brief hospitalization was able to “go out on his own terms.” Dan was surrounded by family as he went to be with Jesus.
Dan was a proud Polish American. The son...
Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb
Mar 28, 2026
Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb, a devoted mother and grandmother, proud nurse and cherished friend, passed away on March 28, 2026 at 88 years of age. She was born on January 20, 1938 to Arthur H. and Luella S. Savereide in Harlan, Iowa. She was the youngest of four girls in the family and was very close to her sisters for...
James O. McKenna
Mar 28, 2026
James O. McKenna was born September 4, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away on March 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie, and his father, Bernard Sr., as well as two brothers, Bernard, Jr. and Eugene, a sister, Patricia, and two daughters, Teresa and Denise.
He is survived by his wife, Marty, two daughters, Kathleen...
Roger Stephen Rollins
Mar 28, 2026
Roger Stephen Rollins, 79, was born on September 12, 1946, in Urbana, Illinois, and was taken to heaven on March 28, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas
Roger was preceded in death by his infant son, Stephen M. Rollins; his father, Marion Rollins; his mom, Mary Louise Berg-Smith; his stepdad, Stanley Berg; and his brothers, Reinhold Berg and Robert (Bob) Berg, LCDR, USN.
He...
