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Eva L Basham

Eva L Basham

Mar 11, 2017

EVA LYDIA BASHAM, age 105, passed away March 11, 2017 in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born November 9, 1911 in Bremen, AL to Daniel and Allie Sandlin. Throughout her lifetime, she was employed as a nurse, working for the Olathe Hospital at one time.She was married to James H. Basham, who preceded her in death.She was also preceded in...

Stanley D. Hughes

Stanley D. Hughes

Mar 9, 2017

Stanley D. Hughes, 61, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stan was born in Olathe, Kansas to the late Bob and Mary Hughes. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1974. He is survived by his brothers; Eric Hughes (Charlene), Curby Hughes (Denise), and Keith Hughes (Lisa); four nieces, one nephew and a son, Riley Young...

Reverend Joyce Kochersperger

Reverend Joyce Kochersperger

Mar 9, 2017

Reverend Joyce Kochersperger, 94 of Olathe, entered God's full presence on March 9, 2017.She was born on May 2, 1922 to Freeman and Adelle O'Neal in Slater, Missouri.Joyce was united in marriage to Bob Kochersperger on February 14, 1942 . They made their home in Shawnee, Kansas.Joyce's most recent calling was as the Pastoral Visitor for Grace United Methodist Church....

Patricia Blitgen

Patricia Blitgen

Mar 9, 2017

Patricia L. Blitgen, 76, of Olathe, passed away March 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Monday, March 13 at First Christian Church, Olathe. Visitation will be held from 6:15-7:00pm, also at the church.Patricia was born December 31, 1940 in Hastings, Nebraska to Lyle and Evelyn Athey. She grew up in Jasper, Indiana, and was a...

Glen La Rue

Glen La Rue

Mar 6, 2017

Glen La Rue, 95, passed away March 6, 2017 in Olathe, Kansas.Private family services will be held.Glen was born November 7, 1921 in Hays, Kansas to Charles and Opal La Rue.He served our country in the U.S. Army (Pacific Theatre) during World War II, and was employed as a Civil Engineer for Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base for over 25 years.He...

William Richard Hess

William Richard Hess

Mar 5, 2017

William Richard Hess of Lawrence, Kan., passed away on Sunday, March 5, surrounded by loving family at the Olathe Hospice House.Bill was born June 13, 1937, to Robert and Elizabeth Hess of Wichita, Kan. He was a friend to many; known for his huge heart, sharp wit, gregarious personality, and warm disposition. Bill enjoyed socializing with family and friends, boating...

Dakota Bixler

Dakota Bixler

Mar 5, 2017

Dakota J. Bixler, 25, of Overland Park, KS passed Sun. March 5, 2017. A celebration of his life will be 11AM Fri. Mar. 10 at the Ritz Charles where the family will receive friends at 10AM.Dakota was born June 15, 1991 in Houston, Texas to Michael and Lynn Bixler. He attended both Blue Valley West high school, and later graduated...

Mary Jo Guilfoyle

Mary Jo Guilfoyle

Mar 4, 2017

Mary Jo Guilfoyle (Overbey), 97 years old, died peacefully with her family by her side on March 4, 2017, the same day that her beloved husband, Pat Guilfoyle, died 26 years ago. Mary Jo was born on Jan, 2, 1920, in Magnum, OK. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelors degree in English and went on to...

Lori Lee Wolf

Lori Lee Wolf

Mar 4, 2017

Lori Lee (Rigby) Wolf, of Olathe, KS passed away on March 4, 2017.She was born on November 30, 1970 in California.On September 4, 2004, she married Roger Wolf, and they made their home in Olathe, Kansas.She was employed as a Paralegal for The Ronan Law Firm.Lori is survived by her husband, Roger, and was preceded in death by her mother,...

Logun Howard Nelson

Logun Howard Nelson

Mar 3, 2017

Logun H. Nelson, 52, of Overland Park, KS passed Friday, March 3, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held May 13th from 2-5pm at Nottingham by the Green Clubhouse, located at 12700 Oakmont in Overland Park, KS. Logun was born December 22nd, 1964 in Santa Clara, CA to Patrick and Patricia Nelson. Logun grew up in Santa Cruz,...

Clifford Blenn Tatham

Clifford Blenn Tatham

Mar 3, 2017

Clifford Blenn Tatham was a passionate follower of Christ, and he was welcomed home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2017. Cliff was born on Labor Day (September 5), 1932, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was the eldest of James R. and Bonnie L. Tatham's five children. He grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, where he graduated...

Connie Marie Dudziak

Connie Marie Dudziak

Mar 2, 2017

After a very courageous battle with cancer, Connie Marie (Houseman) Dudziak, 64, of Olathe, KS, left this earth to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday March 2, 2017, around 10 a.m. Connie was a loving, wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend to everyone she met. She was strong in her love for God and was happy to share...

Kenneth Alan Leavell

Kenneth Alan Leavell

Mar 2, 2017

Kenneth "Ken" Alan Leavell, 58, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 2, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1958 to Martin and Mildred (Luvin) Leavell in Kansas City, MO. Ken graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1976. While growing up Ken played baseball, participated in Boy Scouts and played in the marching...

Ozie Lee Sims, Jr.

Ozie Lee Sims, Jr.

Mar 2, 2017

Ozie Lee Sims, Jr., 63, of Olathe, KS, passed away on March 1, 2017 at Olathe Medical Center.He was born on September 8, 1953 in Kansas City, KS to Ozie, Sr. and Dorothy Sims.Ozie worked as a computer analyst for Waddell and Reed, and on October 18, 2004, he married Naoko Fukuzawa, and they made their home in Olathe, KS.He...

Kylen Cole Wilder

Kylen Cole Wilder

Mar 1, 2017

Kylen Cole Wilder, 27, of Olathe, passed away on March 1, 2017 at Olathe Medical Center after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on June 18, 1989 to Casey Wilder (Karen) and Kendra (Davis) Wilder (Michael), in Merriam, KS.Kylen is survived by his loving parents Casey Wilder (Karen) and Kendra Davis (Michael); sisters Kara, Megan, Christy and...

Carol Caughron

Carol Caughron

Feb 28, 2017

Carol went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 28th, 2017. She was 62 years old. After over 40 years of marriage, Carol is survived by her husband Michael E. (Mike), their four sons: Nathan 36, Justin 34, Jonathan 31, and Michael C. 26 and two grandchildren: Zoey 10 and Joseph 2. She is also survived by her...

Michaela Lyndi Erickson

Michaela Lyndi Erickson

Feb 27, 2017

Our Free SpiritMichaela Lyndi Erickson was born December 13th, 1995 in Burlington, KS to Michael and Tricia Erickson. She lived her short 21 years to their fullest, traveling anywhere from Italy to Mexico, and passed on February 27th, 2017. Her parents, Michael & Tricia, and her two sisters, Marissa and Miranda, will continue to love her and honor her memory...

Martha Williams

Martha Williams

Feb 26, 2017

Martha Corene Lovett Williams began her story on this planet as the tenth and last child of Martin Luther and Queen Victoria Waldie Lovett, on June 23, 1935, in Nocona, Texas.She attended Nocona High School where she was a straight A student with perfect attendance. On February 2, 1951, she met a young airman who was stationed at Sheppard Air...

Basil Calvin Hedrick

Basil Calvin Hedrick

Feb 25, 2017

Base, 84, passed away Feb. 25, 2017 at his home in Lenexa, KS.Born March 17, 1932 in Lewistown, MO, Basil was the son of the late Capt. Truman & LaVeta Hedrick of Moline, IL. His first job as a deckhand on his father's steamboat on the Mississippi began a love of boats & the water. He graduated from Moline High...

John R. Brassfield

John R. Brassfield

Feb 25, 2017

John R. Brassfield, 81, passed away February 25, 2017. John was born July 11, 1935 and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. A graduate of the University of New Mexico, John was an electrical engineer. He enjoyed hiking and skiing in the mountains with his family.John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen; daughter...

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