Norma Henry Sutherland
Oct 28, 2019
Norma Henry Sutherland passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2019. Norma was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 31, 1923 to Trine and Cecil Henry. A New Year's Eve birthday was always a festive event - usually dinner parties with friends in the early years and, more recently, with family and grandchildren. She graduated from Wichita North...
Jerry Holley Thompson
Oct 26, 2019
Jerry Holley Thompson, 87, died peacefully at his home on October 26th following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on March 24th, 1932 in Old Hickory, Tennessee to Henry Kay Thompson and Juanita (Holley) Thompson. Following his graduation from DuPont High School in 1950, he enlisted in the Air Force, and was deployed to Taegu, South...
Barry Bloom
Oct 24, 2019
Barry Bloom, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 24th, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Bloom and his sister, Leslie Bloom Dicker. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, November 6th, from 6-8 pm at the home of his sister; 2401 W. 68th St., Mission Hills, KS.
Florence Jane Schulte
Oct 24, 2019
Florence Jane (Hoekman) Schulte was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in her parents' home near Corona, S.D. It was a stormy day, and the doctor did not receive the message of her impending birth, so she was delivered by her father. She was breech. As her father told the story, "I saw those little feet, and with Ma's next pain,...
Larry A. Balk
Oct 19, 2019
On October 19 Larry Alan Balk left his earthly home and went to be with his Heavenly Father. He is proceeded in death by his daughter Jennifer Balk-Wilcoxson and parents, Elroy and Violet Balk.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon M. Balk, daughter Amy Jo Balk-Jacolenne (Patrick Jacolenne), daughter Rebecca Balk, and grandchildren Jaden, Triniti, Liam and...
Freda Winters
Oct 17, 2019
Freda M. Winters, 88, of Olathe, passed away on October 17th, 2019 at her home.She was born November 9th, 1930 to Alois and Mary (Wolf) Herl in Antonino, KS.On November 21st, 1953, she married Floyd Winters, Jr. They moved from Salina, KS to Olathe, KS in 1963 so their daughters could attend Kansas School for the Deaf.Freda worked as a...
Marolyn Jean Hanlon
Oct 15, 2019
Marolyn Jean Hanlon, 91, recently of Lawrence, passed away on October 15, 2019. She was born on March 26, 1928 to Herbert and Evelyn (Prosser) Applebaugh in Manhattan, KS. Her Father's job moved them to Frankfort, Hutchinson, and Kinsley, KS finally settling in Olathe in 1940. She lived there the rest of her life.She attended John Pierce St. John High...
Sandra Sue Waters
Oct 13, 2019
Sandra Sue Waters, 83, passed away October 13, 2019.A full obituary will be provided shortly.Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family.
James E. Tepesch
Oct 13, 2019
James E. Tepesch, 72, of Olathe, KS passed Sunday, October 13, 2019 at home. Visitation will be at 10 AM Saturday, October 19 at Penwell-Gabel Olathe Chapel followed by a memorial service at 11 AM.Jim was born on October 8, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Virginia Tepesch. Jim graduated from Louisburg High School and received a Bachelor's...
John A. Knapp
Oct 7, 2019
On Monday, October 7th, John Knapp went to be with his Lord and Savior. Instead of mourning John's death, we want to celebrate the joy John brought into everyday living. John did not know a stranger and his love for people was evident by the friends he made throughout his life. He was a kind and gentle person who loved...
Betty Howard
Oct 6, 2019
Betty Jo Howard, 88, of Overland Park, passed away on October 6, 2019 at Shawnee Parc in Overland Park, Kansas.She was born on June 3, 1931 to William and Mary (Wright) McDaniel in Seneca, MO.Betty worked as a processor for Lucent Technologies for 25 years.On May 27, 1950, she married Jess Howard, the love of her life. Betty and Jess...
Laura Lee Sells
Oct 5, 2019
Laura Lee Sells, 59, of Olathe, passed away on October 5, 2019. She was born on February 16, 1960 to Thomas and Bonnie Hunter in Caldwell, ID. Laura married John 'Jack" Sells in 1977 and raised four daughters. She was a dedicated homemaker and volunteered with Headstart in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Ann Ogden Hall in Spokane, Washington. She loved...
Ann Wilson Rose
Oct 5, 2019
Ann Wilson Rose, 62, of Olathe, passed away on October 5, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1956 to Walter and Gene (Massey) Wilson in Charlton Heights, WV. Ann grew up in Ansted, WV, was a 1974 graduate of Ansted High School and received a B.A. in Secondary Education from WV Institute of Technology in 1980. She married Allen...
Dale W. Roberts
Oct 4, 2019
Dale Roberts of Olathe, Ks. passed away October 4, 2019.Dale Warren Roberts was born in Bonita, Ks. on November 17, 1927. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1945 and then joined the Army where he served in Korea until 1947. Dale married Ruby Hines in 1948 and were wed until she passed away in 1987. Dale worked for Southwestern...
Bobby Melvin Wise
Oct 3, 2019
Bobby Melvin Wise, 88, of Olathe, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on November 29, 1930 to Roy and Adella (Kingery) Wise at Aurora, MO. Bobby was a drummer in the Rockin' Tones band in Wichita, Kansas, in the 1950's and 1960's.He worked in commercial construction most of his career, and he was...
Jimmie L. Bergey
Oct 3, 2019
Jimmie L. Bergey, 83 of Overland Park, KS (formerly of Norman, OK) passed away Thursday October 3, 2019 at Autumn Leaves of Overland Park. Jimmie was born in Keota, Oklahoma to Murvin and Hattie Opal Scoggins on February 13, 1936. Her life weaved an intricate pattern of love and service to others while balancing a discipline to learning and education....
Ethel Kathleen Moody
Sep 30, 2019
Ethel Kathleen Moody, 96, recently of Shawnee, passed away on September 30, 2019. She was born on September 7, 1923 to Lewis and Mary (Winkler) Austin in Richland Township near Paola, KS.Ethel grew up in rural Miami county KS where she lived and helped on the farm with her parents and 4 brothers and 1 sister. In the spring of...
Dana Lee Ketterling
Sep 30, 2019
Dana Lee Ketterling, 59, of Olathe, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, KS. She was born on September 7, 1960 to Victor Agnew and Bea (Zinser) in Kansas City, KS. Dana worked in the Chamber of Commerce industry for most of her forty-year career. She excelled at membership development efforts, working at the local...
Jay Arthur Lautzenheiser
Sep 29, 2019
Jay Arthur Lautzenheiser, 78, passed away September 29th, 2019, in Overland Park, KS. Jay was born May 16th, 1941, to Arthur and Margaret (Sweet) Lautzenheiser in Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents.Jay is survived by his wife, Sylvia, step-sons, Craig (Pam) Carr, Keith Carr, and grandchildren Ryan, Adam, Tyler, and Kaitlyn Carr.He is also survived by...
Souksana "Souk" Khamsihong
Sep 29, 2019
Souksana "Souk" Khamsihong, 54, of Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2019.Souk is survived by his loving wife, Phonesavanh "Toun" and two lovely daughters Malissa and Martina.Souk was born on April 5, 1965 to Bounthieng and Khambay Khamsihong in Champasak, Laos. He was the second child of six and only son. Souk's family immigrated to the United States...
