Dorothy Marie Mcbee
Jun 14, 2019
Dorothy McBee, 94, of Overland Park, passed away on June 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on August 15, 1924 to Riley C. and Jessie (Schultz) Briggs. Dorothy grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and met her future husband while working at The Dime Store, where Bill would come in...
Gary L. Burrell
Jun 12, 2019
Gary Leon Burrell, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2019, after an extended battle with Parkinson's disease. Gary was born on August 24, 1937 to Leslie and Ruth Burrell in Wichita, Kansas. Along with his sister, Dolores, and brother, Don, Gary enjoyed simple family times throughout his childhood, including Sunday afternoon visits with family, picnics at...
Joanne Vera Fales
Jun 10, 2019
Joanne Vera Fales, 87, of Overland Park, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1931 to George and Johannette (Messerschmidt) Barranger in Baltimore, Maryland. Joanne lived in the Baltimore area and raised her four children, before moving to Leawood, Kansas in 1973 with her husband, John, and their children. She enjoyed traveling the country...
James Freier Gervais
Jun 8, 2019
James Freier Gervais, 74, of Olathe KS (formerly of Chicago IL), passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1944 to Joseph F. and Dorothy (Freier) Gervais Sr., in Chicago IL.Jim served our country in the United States Army during 1965-1967 where he was stationed in Germany. He married Carol Ann Gervais (Yelli) on September...
Blanche Dellihoue Hunter
Jun 8, 2019
Blanche Dellihoue Hunter, 78, of Olathe, KS, passed away at 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Overland Park Regional Center in Overland Park, KS.Visitation will be held June 15, 2019 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 801 Market St., Bloomington, IL and the funeral service will start at 11:00 am. The repast will...
Marilyn Debrine
Jun 7, 2019
Marilyn DeBrine, 79, of Olathe, KS passed away on June 7, 2019 in Olathe KS surrounded by friends and family. Visitation will be held at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS on June 11, 2019 from 6:30–8:00 PM with the Rosary starting at 6:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on June 12, 2019...
Vincent Werkowitch
Jun 6, 2019
Vincent Werkowitch, 67, of Olathe, passed away on June 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born on May 13, 1952 to John G. and Zona C. (Blackburn) Werkowitch in Kansas City, MO.Vince Retired as Major of Operations on 03/11/2005 for the Johnson County Sheriff's Office after 32 years of service. His accomplishments are as follows: Vince...
Kile Wayne Jordan
Jun 5, 2019
Kile Wayne Jordan, 56, of Olathe, passed away on June 5, 2019 at Ascension Via Christy Hospital in Manhattan, KS.A full obituary will be provided shortly. Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family.
Keith Justice
Jun 2, 2019
Keith Edward Justice, 93, formerly of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Olathe, Kansas. Keith was born July 3, 1925 to Cecil Edward Justice and Leota Mae Knoche.As a young boy, Keith attended the one-room Oxford Schoolhouse which was originally located at 135th and Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas. There were many stories he...
Lynda Clarice Allenbrand
May 31, 2019
Lynda Clarice Allenbrand, 71, of Olathe, passed away on May 31, 2019. She was born on November 6, 1947 to Robert and Cleo (Bowling) Enright in Gardner, KS. Lynda grew up in Olathe, Kansas. She graduated from Olathe High School in 1965. She married Jack Messer, had three children (Melissa, Melynda and Carl), married Dan Donahue, and had two children...
Michael Eugene Lewis
May 31, 2019
Michael Eugene Lewis, 72, of Olathe passed away May 31, 2019, surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer. Mike was born on June 24, 1946 to Helen and Cecil Lewis. He grew up in Windsor, Missouri. Mike started climbing telephone poles for United Telephone when he was 17, rose through the ranks to be a Director at Sprint,...
Richard Harrison Wells
May 30, 2019
Richard (Dick) Harrison Wells, 86, of Olathe, Kansas passed away May 30, 2019 atOlathe Hospice House.He was born May 23, 1933 to Ralph and Lola (Tucker) Wells in Lincoln, Nebraska,andgraduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. As an ROTC graduate, hethen served as an officer...
Robert "Jim" James Mitchell
May 30, 2019
Robert "Jim" James Mitchell, 59, of Olathe, passed away on May 30, 2019. He was born on December 22, 1959 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Overland Park on Dearborn Street. He attended Shawnee Mission South High School and graduated in 1978. He played football through Junior and Senior High School. A sport he truly loved. He attended...
William Arthur Zachary Gordon-Price
May 28, 2019
William Arthur Zachary Gordon-Price Willian Arthur Zachary Gordon-Price, 27, departed this life much too soon on May 27, 2019 while visiting the Lake of the Ozarks.William was born in Overland Park, KS and never strayed far from the area. He was educated in the Olathe School district, graduating from Olathe East High School in 2010. During his high school career,...
Glenda Kay Gerling
May 26, 2019
Glenda Kay Gerling, 75, of Lenexa, passed away on May 26, 2019 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 1, 1943 to Glenn and Thelma (Webb) Taylor at Bentonville, AR. Glenda worked as a Operator for AT&T, and on May 18, 1996, she married Robert Joseph Gerling, and they made their home in Lenexa, Kansas. She...
William John Cox
May 24, 2019
William John Cox, age 87, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on May 24, 2019 at the Hoeger House. John was born on October 7, 1931 in Kansas City, KS. He lived with his significant other, Sandy Smith. John was the owner of Cox Construction. He enjoyed spending time at Walnut Grove Ranch, eating out and watching westerns. John is preceded...
Gerald F. Diddle
May 24, 2019
Gerald Frederick Diddle was born in Fairchance, Pa. on February 27, 1925 to Frederick Thomas and Eunice Eleanor Diddle. He was the 8th born of 12 children. His father was a minister in the Free Methodist Church which caused them to move many times during Gerald's school years. During his junior year in high school, his father was moved to...
James Davis
May 21, 2019
James Earl Davis, 81, of Garnett, Kansas passed away May 21, 2019.He was born February 7, 1938 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the son of James and Veda (Packard) Davis. He later moved to Fort Scott, KS.On October 22, 1958, he married Reba Louise Hoke.James was proud of being a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He served in the United...
Charles Lyle Mccoy
May 19, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Lyle McCoy, 80, of Olathe, passed away at his home on May 19, 2019 at 8:51 a.m. He was born on July 15, 1938 to Lyle and Ivy (Buis) McCoy in Bethany, MO. He grew up in Leavenworth, KS and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1956. In 1961, Chuck married Shirley Gottschalck, his wife of 58 years....
Frank Desalvo
May 19, 2019
Frank Thomas DeSalvo, 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 19, 2019, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.Frank, also known as Tommy, was born on May 19, 1948, to John and Emanuella (Borrelli) DeSalvo in White Plains, NY. Frank retired at the rank of Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force before pursuing a career teaching in...
