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Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

May 19, 2015

Sandra Lane Thomas, 65, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at her home and made her entrance to glory on Tuesday May 19, 2015. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She was a friend to many and never afraid to share a picture of her grandkids or send an encouraging card those who needed a cheerful thought....

Franklyn Keeling

Franklyn Keeling

May 19, 2015

Franklyn Jay Keeling, 71, of Overland Park, passed away on May 19, 2015 at Kansas City Hospice House. Born to Guy and Grace Keeling February 7, 1944 in St. Petersburg, FL, Frank Keeling settled in Upstate New York as a child. He grew up and graduated from high school in Gorham, NY in 1962.Frank married his high school sweetheart, Judy...

James Smith

James Smith

May 15, 2015

James R. Smith 76, Gardner Kansas passed away peacefully on May 15, 2015 at the Olathe Hospice House.He valiantly battled serious health issues since last March.James was born in Utica, NY on November 18, 1938. He graduated from Mohawk High School and went on to attend college at Ottawa University. He was a four year letterman in football and track....

Leslie David Jones

Leslie David Jones

May 14, 2015

"And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'" – John F. Kennedy, 1963Leslie David Jones of Gardner, Kan., died suddenly in his home on May 14, at the age of 68....

Brant Virgin

Brant Virgin

May 12, 2015

Brant L. Virgin, 43, of Olathe, KS passed Tues. May 12, 2015.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Children of Brant Virgin memorial fund c/o Enterprise Bank & Trust 444 E. Santa Fe St., Olathe, KS 66061.Brant was born Jan. 26th, 1972 in Olathe, KS to Karen and Curtis Virgin. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High...

Roxie Tucker

Roxie Tucker

May 12, 2015

Roxie Levona Tucker, 91, of Olathe, KS passed away Tues. May 12, 2015.Roxie was born Feb. 2, 1924 in Phelps County, MO to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Jane Gabel. She graduated from Newburg High School, Newburg, MO in 1942. After High School she taught for many years in small 1 and 2 room school houses. After graduating from Drury College...

Lorene W. Evans

Lorene W. Evans

May 9, 2015

Lorene W. Evans, 91, a resident of Olathe, passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2015. She rests now in the arms of the living God that she knew and loved her entire life.Lorene was born March 25, 1924 to Elizabeth (Lottie) and Roy Cooper, Sr., in Kiefer, Oklahoma.The family moved to Skiatook, Oklahoma, in 1926. After graduation from...

Rebecca Todd

Rebecca Todd

May 8, 2015

Rebecca Marie Todd, 66, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 8th, 2015.Rebecca was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 20th, 1948 to the late Joseph and Loretta Knudson, where she graduated from Montour High School in 1967. She worked as an assistant librarian at Carnegie from 1967 to 1975.She moved to Las Vegas in 1975 where she held...

Jeffrey Warren

Jeffrey Warren

May 8, 2015

Jeffrey Michael Warren, 44, entered into the gates of heaven while surrounded by family on May 8, 2015 at Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. He was known by many as a devoted husband, father and friend.Jeff was born in Coldwater, Michigan on Dec. 13, 1970 to Michael and Donna (Foust) Warren of Litchfield, Michigan. On Mar. 31, 2001, he married...

Inez Reinke

Inez Reinke

May 7, 2015

Inez "Pat" Ellen Reinke, 79, passed away on May 7, 2015 at her home in Spring Hill, KS. She was born on January 14, 1936 to David and Betty (Jones) Littlehales at Wheeling, WV. Pat retired from the U.S. Air Force as a military nurse, and continued her career in health care as a Professor of Holistic Medicine and a...

Bernadine Baker

Bernadine Baker

May 5, 2015

BERNADINE E. BAKERBernadine E. Baker of Leawood, Kansas died May 5, 2015 at home with her son at her side. She was born October 19th, 1924, in Sutton, Nebraska, the daughter of Edward and Louise Nuss Ebert. She was married to Robert F. Baker who preceded her in death December 29, 1984. She was also preceded in death by George...

Alberta Henkel

Alberta Henkel

May 3, 2015

Alberta Henkel, also known as "Bert" was born in Gaylord, Kansas, on November 14, 1921, to John and Anna Henning and passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2015, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 93. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Christ Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Kansas.Her husband, Kenneth L. Henkel, preceded...

Lucio Arteaga

Lucio Arteaga

May 2, 2015

Doctor Lucio Arteaga, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015. He was born on May 22, 1924 to Juan and Rosa Arteaga of Calatayud, Spain. He was married to Maria Navarro De Arro and quickly established a family with the birth of his son Lucio Arteaga, Junior. Their love grew through the struggles of Spanish political...

Deborah Carroll

Deborah Carroll

Apr 30, 2015

Deborah J. Carroll-Pugh, 65, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was born on July 7, 1949 in Chicago Heights, IL. Deborah is survived by her loving husband Donald; children Stephanie, Paula, and Kevin; mother and step father Elsie and James; brothers Larry and Cassie; sisters Sharon, Kathy, Roxanne, and Tammy; step siblings Pam and Scott; step...

Robert Lee Harris

Robert Lee Harris

Apr 28, 2015

Robert (Bob) Lee Harris, 79, passed away April 28, 2015 due to complications from an accidental fall. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bob was born in Oologah, OK, on Dec. 26, 1935. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Melvin Robert Harris and Margaret Elizabeth Harris, sister Wanda Lou Jones and daughter Leisa Ann...

Ralph Chewning, Jr

Ralph Chewning, Jr

Apr 25, 2015

Ralph (Buddy) Elder Chewning Jr., 63, passed away April 25, 2015 in Overland Park, Kan. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Buddy was born in Atlanta, Ga., on May 9, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Kathleen L. (Coons) and Ralph Elder Chewning. He is survived by his loving wife and high school...

Laura Dyson

Laura Dyson

Apr 24, 2015

Laura Jane Dyson, 76, of De Soto, Kansas, passed away on April 24, 2015 in Olathe, KS. She was born March 1, 1939, to David and Lucille (Lipp) Lindsay in Leavenworth, KS. She grew up in the area, graduating from Leavenworth High School. She met her husband, Robert Dyson while working at the movie theatre in Leavenworth. They were married...

Donald Tannahill

Donald Tannahill

Apr 22, 2015

Donald R. Tannahill, age 83, passed away April 22, 2015 in Olathe, KS. Donald was born August 11, 1931 in Enid, Oklahoma to Vernon and Lena Tannahill. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force.Mr. Tannahill was a partner/owner of Tri-Don Lawn Care, and served on the Professional Lawn-care Foundation Board of Directors, and was a former Director of...

Carol Politsch

Carol Politsch

Apr 21, 2015

At a different time in her life, Carol would often say: "You know what makes God laugh? Tell Him your plans." Well, my plan was to grow old with my sisters. But on April 21, 2015, my sister, Carol, changed the plan. She strayed from the path. She forged ahead without us, without me.All my life she was at least...

John Schauer

John Schauer

Apr 19, 2015

John Thomas Schauer, 63, of Olathe, unexpectedly passed away on April 19, 2015 at home. He was born on November 20, 1951 to Paul and Elsie Schauer in Dekalb, IL. John is survived by his loving wife Brenda; daughter Emily (Hank) Moyers; and his "2 best kids" Addyson and Emma Moyers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given...

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