Marion Keith Roper
Jul 29, 2019
Marion Keith Roper, 83, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 29, 2019 at Brookdale Rosehill Assisted Living. He was born on September 4, 1935 to Russell and Selma (Ochs) Roper in Hutchinson, KS. Marion served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-1957. On April 4th, 1959 , he married Norma Jean (Boese), and they made their home...
Donald Ferguson
Jul 27, 2019
Donald J. Ferguson II, 83, having lived the past 15 years in Overland Park, KS, passed away on July 27, 2019 at Autumn Leaves of Overland Park, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born on October 31, 1935 to Ethel (Birch) and Donald J. Ferguson, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, he graduated from Ritenour High School ('53) and received a...
Dale Galemore
Jul 27, 2019
Dale Allen Galemore, 65, of Olathe, KS, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was born June 8, 1954, the seventh of eight children, to Orian and May Galemore in Yates Center, KS. At the age of 3, his father passed away and soon after, his oldest brother and stepfather, forging an unending bond with his loving mother. Participation in...
Elma Hatcher
Jul 26, 2019
Elma Fern (Bruns) Hatcher passed away at the age of 77 on July 26, 2019 at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS. She was born October 21, 1941 in Millville, MO and the family moved to Orrick, MO where she attended Orrick High School and graduated in 1959. Fern attended Missouri Teachers College, now known as Central Missouri State University. There...
Dulcy Renne Mahaffy
Jul 26, 2019
Dulcy Renne Mahaffy, age 88, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away July 26, 2019 at The Forum of Overland Park, KS.Dulcy was born October 17, 1930, in Newberg, Oregon, the daughter of Rolla and Mildred Renne. She graduated from the University of Oregon. She met her husband Robert Mahaffy while teaching school in La Jolla, California. They had three children;...
Nancy Mae Sledd
Jul 26, 2019
Nancy Mae Sledd, 81, of Overland Park, passed away on July 26, 2019 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.She was born on December 17, 1937 to Ivan and Hazel (Craig) Weller, in Mt. Vernon, MO.Nancy worked as a secretary for ATT Southwestern Bell until her retirement.She was united in marriage with Patrick Sledd on December 6, 1968, in Shawnee, KS....
Donald G. Kohl
Jul 24, 2019
Donald G. Kohl, 81, of Olathe, passed away on July 23, 2019 at his home.He was born December 11, 1937 to Edgar and Cecilia (Foley) Kohl in Queens, NY.Don served 25 years in the United States Air Force with great honor and pride. He earned numerous awards and medals throughout his career, including the Bronze Star for his service in...
Charles Janes
Jul 22, 2019
Charles Clarence Janes, 63, of Overland Park, KS, (formerly of St. Louis, MO and Daytona Beach, FL) passed away on July 22, 2019. He was born on May 25, 1956 to Charles and Mercedes (Gerner) Janes in Germany. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force and worked in Mechanical Maintenance for the Sara Lee Company (Chock full o'Nuts)...
Curtis Brunk
Jul 20, 2019
Curtis Nelson Brunk passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness on July 20, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Charles Albert Brunk and Barbara Ann (Huston) Melton on August 3, 1952.He is survived by his wife Jessica (Roberts), beloved dog TJ, brothers Kevin Brunk and Kent Thorington as well as...
Steven A. Petrehn
Jul 18, 2019
Steven A. Petrehn, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the age of 67. He was a beloved father, cherished son, devoted husband and a caring big brother and friend to all who knew him. Steve was born August 17, 1951 in Iowa City, Iowa, to John and Jacelyn Petrehn and was the oldest of...
Sharon Lee (Hough) Killam
Jul 18, 2019
Sharon Lee (Hough) Killam, 73, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Overland Park, KS. She suffered a fall and broke her hip, eventually succumbing to heart failure.Sharon was born on September 6, 1945, in Topeka, KS, the first child of Harold and Jean (Bailey) Hough. She graduated from Topeka West High School, Class of 1963, with honors. Sharon...
Marjorie Jantz Owens
Jul 18, 2019
Marjorie Nell Colaw Jantz Owens, 91, of Olathe, went to her heavenly home on July 18, 2019 at the Health Care Resort of Olathe. She was born on September 30, 1927 to Charles Benjamin & Emma Sarilda (Powell) Colaw in Chanute, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her older brothers, Charles Benjamin Colaw, Jr. and Emerson Stephen Colaw.Marjorie married...
Dale Eugene Schuler
Jul 17, 2019
Dale E. Schuler, 84, Olathe, KS passed Wednesday, July 17, 2019.Dale was born May 20, 1935 to Raymond and Fannie Schuler in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Topeka High School where he played trumpet in the jazz and symphonic bands. He began his working career as a printer at a local printing company in Topeka, then moved to Kansas City...
Larry Bernhardt
Jul 16, 2019
Larry Bernhardt passed away in peace surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 16th at Olathe Medical Center. Larry was born on December 3rd, 1956 to Ralph and Rose Bernhardt in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka West High School and later Washburn University. Larry enjoyed 29 years at the Kansas City Star before retiring in 2015. He was a...
Karen Meyer
Jul 16, 2019
Karen Meyer, 66, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Salina, KS, passed July 16, 2019. Visitation will be 10-11a.m. Sat. July 20 at Grace United Methodist Church, Olathe, KS. The funeral service will follow at 11a.m. She will be laid to rest at Bala Cemetery in Riley County, KS. Karen was born August 12, 1952 in Clay Center, Kansas to Leonard...
Jonette R. Lee
Jul 16, 2019
Jonette "Jo" R. Lee, 73, of Olathe, passed away on July 16, 2019. She was born on April 14, 1946 to Jay and Biantha (Rathgerber) Martin in Kiowa, KS. Jo was born in Kiowa, Ks and ended up in Independence, Mo where she graduated from Van Horn High School in 1964. In 1970 she met the love of her life...
Brad Kiesow
Jul 15, 2019
Brad Kiesow, 48, of Olathe, KS passed Monday July 15, 2019.Brad was born April 17, 1971 in Sioux Falls SD to Gary and Kathy Kiesow. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the University of Sioux Falls. Brad worked at UPS and Yellow Freight and in 1998 transferred down to Kansas City for a full-time position with Yellow Freight....
Carlo Dimaria
Jul 15, 2019
On Monday, July 15, 2019, Carlo Di Maria passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 67. He was born May 24, 1952 to Marie A. "Lena" (Palmitiere) (d. 2003) and Paul DiMaria (d. 1967), and was brother to John and Carlo ( d. 1946). He is survived by his first wife Mary (Hanebrink) and was a loving...
Charles V. Stevens
Jul 13, 2019
Charles V. Stevens, 67, of Olathe, passed away on July 13, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1952 to Charles and Inez (Bridges) Stevens in Kansas City, MO. Charles grew up in Springfield, MO, where he attended Glendale High School and later received his Bachelor's Degree in Geology from Southwest Missouri State University. He served in the Navy in...
Ruth Ilene Ellsworth
Jul 12, 2019
Ruth Ilene Ellsworth, 88, long-time resident of Olathe, passed away July 12, 2019 at Benton House of Lenexa. She was born on November 24, 1930 to Truman and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Frownfelter in Cairo, Nebraska. Growing up, she lived in Garden City, Sunflower Village, and Edgerton, KS. Ruth (Frownfelter) married Leroy Ellsworth on June 5, 1949 and remained happily married until...
