Obituaries

Margaret Benjamin

Margaret Benjamin

May 28, 2017

Margaret Benjamin, of Olathe, KS passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1944, to Margaret (Huether) and George Benyo in Jamaica, NY. Margaret grew up in Jamaica and Bellerose, NY and later lived in Stamford, CT and Overland Park, KS.A graduate of The Kathryn Gibbs School in New York City, she...

James B. Hrdy

James B. Hrdy

May 27, 2017

James "Jim" B. Hrdy, 54, Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on May 27, 2017. Jim was born in Sioux City, Iowa, the oldest of two sons of James E. and Mary Ann (Kvidal) Hrdy. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a 1981 graduate of North High School in Sioux City, Iowa, Jim...

James Matthews

James Matthews

May 26, 2017

"I know your deeds, your hard work, and your perseverance…You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary." Rev 2: 2-3Throughout the course of our lives, most of us will only ever encounter a handful of times a person that exhibits such an all-encompassing breadth of profound perseverance and a life well-lived. It is...

Larry Dean Lochner, Sr.

Larry Dean Lochner, Sr.

May 25, 2017

Larry Dean Lochner, Sr. passed away on May 25, 2017 at the age of 74. Larry was born May 16, 1943 to Samuel Joseph Lochner and Gladys Oneal Lochner. In 1963, Larry married Nettie Marie (Siscoe) Lochner and had two children, Carla Marie Lochner and Larry Dean Lochner, Jr. and settled in Olathe, Kansas. In order to support his family,...

Webster B. Clark

Webster B. Clark

May 25, 2017

Webster Clark of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Olathe Medical Center Hospice House. He was born August 2, 1922 in Clarksville, Arkansas, to Emerson Grant Clark and Della Dixon Clark, and was preceded in death by his parents, four older brothers, Walter, Roy, Henry, and Elbert Clark, and one younger sister, Ruth Vangilder. On August...

Marilyn Kay Sullivan

Marilyn Kay Sullivan

May 24, 2017

Marilyn Sullivan, age 62, entered the kingdom of heaven surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Olathe Medical Center. Marilyn spent many years of her life serving the Lord by participating in mission trips and being actively involved in her church. Marilyn is survived by her four siblings, Lennie Stimson, Gwendolyn Krutz, Barb Munic and Michael Stimson,...

Kenneth Robert Blair

Kenneth Robert Blair

May 23, 2017

KENNETH "KEN" ROBERT BLAIR, age 81, passed away May 23, 2017, surrounded by his family in Olathe, KS.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26 from 1:00-2:00pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Black Bob, Olathe, KS with graveside services to follow at 2:30pm at the Olathe Memorial Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Olathe Medical...

Catherine Ann Collier

Catherine Ann Collier

May 22, 2017

Catherine Ann Collier, 80, of Olathe, Kansas, died peacefully on May 22, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. Catherine was born August 25, 1936 in Kansas CIty, Missouri, the only child of Marco and Mary Margaret (Greenstreet) Calcara. After graduation from Southwest High School, she worked as a secretary at Morton Salt Company until January 1957, when she married C....

Timothy Darnell Davis

Timothy Darnell Davis

May 21, 2017

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Ray D. Jones

Ray D. Jones

May 21, 2017

Ray D. Jones, Jr. of Mission Hills, KS, passed away May 21, 2017. Ray was born in Kansas City, MO on Jan. 5, 1924. He was a graduate of Southwest High School and attended the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the MU football team. Ray married Roberta "Bobbie" Houston on June 9,...

Violet Balk

Violet Balk

May 21, 2017

Violet (Schafer) Balk was born to Herman and Elsie (Bittner) Schafer in Altura, Minnesota on September 22, 1924 and died on May 20, 2017 after fighting Alzheimer's for some time. She married Elroy Balk (September 6, 1922 to June 27, 1994) on June 10, 1943, where upon, she lived with her Mother and Father in Law (Fred and Clara Balk)...

Flor Maria Rigsby

Flor Maria Rigsby

May 20, 2017

Flor Maria Rigsby, 64, of Olathe, KS (formerly of Clarksville, TN) died Sat. May 20, 2017.Flor was born Dec. 28, 1952 in Lima, Peru to Aristides and Maria Herrer. She grew up in Peru and Panama before attending the University of Texas in 1975. She was a passionate Spanish teacher and professor of all ages. She enjoyed spending time with...

John Joseph O'Hearne

John Joseph O'Hearne

May 15, 2017

The Reverend John J. O'Hearne, M.D. died on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Bishop Spencer Place at the age of 95. Dr. O'Hearne was born on February 5, 1922. His life was marked by a series of intellectual achievements. He received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern College (now Rhodes), and his M.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1945. He...

Beth Henry

Beth Henry

May 13, 2017

Beth Henry, 56, of Overland Park, passed away May 13, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Nikkia Henry; her parents Donald Henry & Judith Nelson; a sister & a brother. Private services at a later date.

Theodore Colson Sr.

Theodore Colson Sr.

May 13, 2017

Memorial Contributions may be given to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR 72712.To leave a special message for his family or to share a memory of Ted, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above or scroll down below.

Colin C. Posa

Colin C. Posa

May 10, 2017

Colin C. Posa, 26, of Gardner, KS, passed Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Olathe Medical Center.Colin was born February 22, 1991, in Loveland, Colorado, to Ricky and Debra Posa. Colin graduated from Olathe South High School in 2009. Colin enjoyed fishing, football, bowling and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved brothers,...

Anthony John Andolina

Anthony John Andolina

May 9, 2017

Anthony John Andolina, 87, died May 9, 2017 at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, KS.He was born on July 29, 1929 to Guy and Rose (Bundy) Andolina at Johnstown, PA. Anthony worked in sales for International Harvester Co., retiring after 31 years. On September 4, 1954, he married Stella Louise Tripoli. Anthony and Stella have resided in Olathe for the...

Georgia Evelyn Beach Northrop

Georgia Evelyn Beach Northrop

May 6, 2017

Georgia Evelyn Beach was born June 6, 1927 to Lloyd and Grace Beach in Argentine, Kansas. She had four sisters, Elsie Hale (Clarence), Eva Carpenter (Bob), Grace Wise (Don) and Beverly Fagan (Bill). Georgia spent most of her youth and adolescence in Argentine and graduated from Argentine High School. She then met her husband, Doyle Preston Northrop, while working for...

Sheldon L. Trimble

Sheldon L. Trimble

May 6, 2017

Sheldon L. Trimble of Olathe, KS, passed away May 6, 2017 at the age of 53 at home from an unexpected illness. He was the son of Ronald and Erma (Braams) Trimble of Bartlesville, OK.Sheldon grew up in Bartlesville and graduated from Sooner High School in 1982 lettering in basketball. He then attended The University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK,...

Nettie "Ruth" Clerc

Nettie "Ruth" Clerc

May 2, 2017

Nettie "Ruth" Shearrer Clerc, age 85, passed into her heavenly home on May 2, 2017.Ruth was born January 5, 1932 in Patterson, MO to A.O. and Edith Shearrer. Her father was a pastor, and their family lived in several small southeast Missouri towns. She graduated from Iberia High School in 1949, and then attended Iberia Junior College for two years...

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