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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Moon
Apr 18, 2015
Ruth Wichman Moon, January 1953 to April 2015, resident of Desoto, Kansas. Despite being a small and humble person, Ruth had the heart of a lion and the spirit and faith of a warrior in her four year battle with cancer. Ruth was one of six children born to the late Henry and Ethel Wichman, and was the beloved wife...
Doris Kovach
Apr 18, 2015
Doris Elaine Kovach, age 93, passed away April 18, 2015 in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation, 20375 W. 151st St., Suite 363, Olathe, KS 66061. Doris was born February 9, 1922 in Clinton, MO to Edward (Pete) and Opal Jenkins. During high school, she was a hairdresser apprentice. After...
