Joseph Bond Elliott
Mar 25, 2017
Joseph Bond Elliott, 93, of Leawood, Kansas, died peacefully in his home on March 25, 2017, just a few days before his 94th birthday.Joe was born to the late Robert and Katherine Elliott on April 4, 1923 in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated from Southeast High School in 1941 and went on to attend the University of Kansas in Lawrence.During...
Lois Maxine Swanson
Mar 22, 2017
Lois M. Swanson, 91, passed away March 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Olathe, Kansas.Lois was born on June 6, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dr. Carl A.B. and Helen Peterson Swanson. She grew up in Savonburg, KS and moved to the Axtell area in 1943 when her father became the Pastor at Salem Lutheran Church. She graduated...
Darlene Joy Lyon
Mar 21, 2017
Darlene Joy Lyon, 51 years of age, of Olathe, KS ended her battle with cancer and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017. It was from her Olathe home while in the presence of her loving family that she transitioned from this home to the next.Darlene was born to Reverend Leon...
Phyllis Treece
Mar 21, 2017
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Lila W Kirkland
Mar 21, 2017
Lila W. Kirkland, 87, passed away March 21, 2017. Private family services will be held.
Charles R Schuster
Mar 20, 2017
Charles R. Schuster, 71, of Overland Park, KS, passed away March 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. Charlie was born October 18, 1945 in Marshall, Missouri to Henry and Sarah Schuster. He attended Wichita East High School and the University of Kansas, later graduating from Wichita State University with a degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Anthropology. On...
Margaret E. Lamberson
Mar 20, 2017
Margaret E. Lamberson entered into peace on March 20, 2017 surrounded by family in Olathe, KS. She was born September 7, 1929, in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Jason W. and Artie Cantrell McClellan.She lived on a farm north of Kansas City prior to moving to Olathe in 1939. She graduated from St. John's Memorial High School (now Olathe North)...
Randall Scott Hemauer
Mar 18, 2017
Randall Scott Hemauer, 58, of Olathe, passed away on March 18, 2017. He was born October 20, 1958, to Robert and Dolores (Croegaert) Hemauer in Oak Park, Illinois and grew up in Western Springs. Randall graduated from Purdue University with an Engineering degree with an emphasis in business management. He began his career in 1984 as one of the original...
Cleta Ann Riley
Mar 15, 2017
Cleta Ann Riley, 85, of Olathe, passed away on March 15, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1932 to Alfred "Frosty" and Bertha (Fienhige) Woltkamp in Seneca, KS. After graduating from St. Peter and Paul High School, she began her work life ultimately spending more than thirty years at Southwestern Bell. While she liked to bowl, do ceramics, and...
Loretta Ann Thompson
Mar 12, 2017
Loretta "Dutch" Ann Thompson, 66, Olathe, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family and friends Sunday, March 12, 2017, after a courageous 2 year battle against colon cancer.Loretta was born in Gardner, Kansas, October 15, 1950, to William C. and Hazel R. Rousselo-Cox. She attended Olathe schools and graduated from Olathe High School in 1968. She retired from Farmers Insurance and...
Lisa Sturgis
Mar 11, 2017
Length of the Adventure - Dec. 10, 1960 - Mar. 11, 2017Lisa "Sweetie" Sturgis is a slice of perfection. The present tense is required because once she's in your heart, she will always be there. She loves her children Alex (Erglow), John (John B Willikers) and Allison (Poohville), more than anything in the universe because they are gloriously, perfectly themselves....
Kirk W Henry
Mar 11, 2017
Kirk was born on September 5th, 1958 in Spencer IA, the 4th child of Lowell & Mary (Ruhberg) Henry. The family lived in Sioux Rapids, IA until they moved to Estherville, IA when Kirk was 7. He graduated from Estherville High School where he was active in sports including football, basketball, and track. Kirk also was an avid hunter and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
