Obituaries

Robert Fairchild

Robert Fairchild

Jul 18, 2017

Robert Glenn "Bobby" Fairchild, 28, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. Bobby was born October 24, 1988 in Newton, Massachusetts to Paul and Michele Fairchild, he graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2007, before graduating from Kansas State University in 2011 with a political science degree. He was working as...

Harold Colston

Harold Colston

Jul 18, 2017

Harold W Colston, 60, of Olathe, KS, passed away July 18, 2017. Harold was born August 12, 1956 in Kansas City, KS to Gwendolyn Colston. Gwendolyn, along with Harold's beloved grandparents Eugene and Ruby Hall, raised Harold, his twin brother Harvey, older brother David, and younger brother Mark. Harold went to Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS, where he...

John W. Johnston

John W. Johnston

Jul 17, 2017

John Wesley Johnston, 90, of Lenexa, KS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 17, 2017 after losing his battle with cancer. He was a devout Christian who wouldn't compromise his beliefs. John was born April 11, 1927 to Bertha (Snyder) and John C. Johnston in Ft. Scott, KS. He graduated from Ft. Scott High School...

Audrey L. Smith

Audrey L. Smith

Jul 17, 2017

In loving memory Audrey Smith - November 17th 1936 to July 17th 2017 Audrey Smith has been a long-time resident of Olathe, Kansas since 1967. Always finding friends wherever she went, Audrey attended College Church of the Nazarene and Berean Church while working in many different stores in the area until her retirement at Walgreens. She loved Olathe and the...

Timothy Plummer

Timothy Plummer

Jul 16, 2017

Timothy "Tim" James Plummer, 59, Olathe, KS, passed away July 16, 2017, in the home. He left behind his wife, Connie; his children, Seth and Hannah of the home and his son James, Olathe; grandsons, Christopher Lea and Joshua Plummer. Tim loved his family and the KC Chiefs. He was a wonderful husband of 38 years, an awesome dad and...

Robert Gene Skeens, Sr.

Robert Gene Skeens, Sr.

Jul 14, 2017

Robert G. Skeens, Sr., passed away July 14, 2017.He was born January 12, 1932 to James and Lola Skeens of Mission, KS. They owned a small acreage abutting the Strang Line, and his childhood was spent outdoors riding a calf, climbing trees, and enjoying his time outdoors. He loved music, and played both the clarinet and the saxophone. When he...

Nadine (Eastland) Paulsen

Nadine (Eastland) Paulsen

Jul 13, 2017

Nadine LaVaun (Eastland) Paulsen Born December 3, 1926 in Olathe, KS, passed away on July 13, 2017 in Olathe, KS. Nadine was born to Allen Morris Eastland and Ruby Blanche (Dunham) Eastland. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1944, then was employed with Jetmore Toggs for five years, waitressing in the evenings for extra money. Nadine met Bernard "Barney"...

June P. Brooks

June P. Brooks

Jul 12, 2017

My name is June Priscilla Brooks and my maiden name is Lohman. My life began June 2, 1933 in Strasburg, Colorado. My parents were Volney "Doc" and Delestal "Billie" Lohman and we lived on a farm. My grandparents on my mother's side were born in the USA and their names were John and Esther Kirk. All I know about my...

William "Wild Bill" Boyd

William "Wild Bill" Boyd

Jul 12, 2017

William "Wild Bill" Glenn Boyd, 72, of Spring Hill, KS, passed away on July 12, 2017 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.He was born April 16, 1945 to Raymond and Gertrude Boyd in Seattle, WA.He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps active duty from 1966-1968, continuing his service in the reserves until 1972.Bill worked as an oil recycling...

Kathryn Parke

Kathryn Parke

Jul 12, 2017

Kathryn "Kay" Parke, of Prairie Village, KS passed away on July 12, 2017, at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Dale, sons Colonel (Dr.) Allan (Carolyn), Doug (Paula), Erick (Michelle), daughter Kellie Peak (Brian), and grandchildren; Milbrey, Derek, Jane, Trevor, Connor, Christian, Lauren, Jersey, Kobe, Jordan, Kylie, and Taylor. Kay was born in...

Ronald Oakes

Ronald Oakes

Jul 12, 2017

Ronald E. Oakes, 56, of Olathe, KS passed Wed. July 12, 2017 in St. Louis, MO.Ron was born July 14, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to James and Donna Oakes. He grew up in Missouri and Oklahoma. He graduated from High School in Tulsa Oklahoma. He resided in Olathe, KS with his wife, daughter, stepdaughter and step granddaughters. He worked...

Nadine Creason

Nadine Creason

Jul 11, 2017

Nadine Caffee Creason passed from this life into glory on July 11, 2017. In her passing, she was reunited with her husband "C.J." Jack Creason, her mother and father Edna J. and Willis L. Caffee, her brothers Victor and Donald Caffee and her dear sister Lois Radford. Nadine will be missed by her children, Mark D. Creason and her daughter...

Shiela D. Worden

Shiela D. Worden

Jul 7, 2017

SHIELA DESCYNE WORDEN, 78, of Williamsburg, passed away July 7, 2017. She was born on November 25, 1938 to Billy an Opal (Wilson) Dodson at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.Shiela grew up in Olathe, KS, and enjoyed painting, riding horses, cooking, making crafts and gardening.She is survived by her son, Stephen Worden, and her two brothers Billy Dodson...

Carolyn Rae Wollen

Carolyn Rae Wollen

Jul 6, 2017

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."Author Unknown, from a piece of paper taped to Sally Wollen's desk Carolyn Rae "Sally" Wollen (August 17, 1932 – July 6, 2017) valued words. She saved quotes that spoke to her. She took time in choosing the cards she sent because people mattered. She believed the best hours...

Roberta Zimmerman

Roberta Zimmerman

Jul 5, 2017

Roberta "Bobbi" Dee Zimmerman, 67, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on July 5, 2017. She was born on January 6, 1950, in Nevada, Missouri to Robert Orvan and Olive Deloris (Woodfin) Baldwin. She lived most of her life in Olathe and Gardner, Kansas. Bobbi worked as a New Business Coordinator for Financial Designs for the last 12 years. In addition...

Terry Gene Cannady

Terry Gene Cannady

Jul 5, 2017

Terry Gene Cannady, 80, died July 5, 2017 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. Terry was born November 7, 1936 in St. Francis, Kansas to Edwin and Novella Cannady. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.Terry was employed as a Service Manager for Trailer Town, as well as other Mobile and RV Trailer Companies.He...

Aaron Deron Johnson Jr.

Aaron Deron Johnson Jr.

Jun 26, 2017

Aaron 'AJ' Deron Johnson Jr., infant son of Aaron and Rachel (Sagartz) Johnson of Belton, Missouri passed away on June 26th, 2017. AJ loved being outside and watching Royals games with his daddy. He could brighten the room with his smile. His laugh filled our hearts with pride and joy. You were the light and love in our lives. Fly...

Geraldine Fern Custer

Geraldine Fern Custer

Jun 25, 2017

Geraldine Fern Custer, 95, of Olathe, passed away on June 25, 2018 at Villa St. Francis. She was born on December 24, 1922 to Jacob and Myrtle LeMasters in Belgrade, NE. A full obituary will be provided shortly.Private family services will be held at a later date.

Patricia Anne Arington

Patricia Anne Arington

Jun 24, 2017

Patricia Anne Arington, 83, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away June 24, 2017 at Vintage Park, in Louisburg.She was born May 26, 1934 to Walter "Dewey" and Essie Wilson in Lenexa, KS.On March 19, 1954, she married Alfred "Punk" Arington, and they made their home in Stanley, Kansas.Patricia is survived by her daughters, Vicki Hites and Penny Arington, her grand-daughter Maya...

Lois Frank

Lois Frank

Jun 24, 2017

Lois J. Frank (Ott), 84, passed away Sat. June 24, 2017 in Overland Park, KS. She was born May 12, 1933 in Wausau, WI. No services are scheduled at this time.To leave a special message for her family, please use the "share memories" tab above.

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