Stephen Hawkins
Jun 8, 2015
Stephen Randolph Hawkins was born September 14, 1944 in Michigan, but often spoke of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma as where he was from. His parents, Harold Hawkins and Dorothy Swanson Mondl, met and were married in Palm Beach, Florida. Steve—known as Randy to his family— roamed from San Diego to Columbus, Seattle to the Virgin Islands, but Lawrence, Kansas was truly...
Kathleen Gharst
Jun 3, 2015
Kathleen Ann Gharst, 65, passed away on June 3, 2015. Kathy was born September 21, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas and was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian (Harris) and Ralph Mitchell and her brother Michael Mitchell. Kathy was focused on God and family. Through Brian she became a grandmother and delighted in the relationship she had with her...
Brian Eric Baker, Jr.
May 31, 2015
Brian Eric "Goof" Baker Jr. died unexpectedly on May 31st, 2015 in Belton, Missouri at the age of 30.Brian is survived by his parents Brian Sr. and Kelly Baker of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Brother Kurtis Baker and his wife Linsey of Ft. Worth, Texas and his sister Wendy Kester and husband Nathan of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, his love of his...
Frank Lewis Mackey, Sr.
May 30, 2015
FRANK LEWIS MACKEY, SR., 88, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Olathe, KS. He was born on January 18, 1927 in Ponca City, OK to the late George Mackey and Mayme Kenney Mackey. Frank has resided in Olathe, KS for the past 65 years.A lifetime stockman, Frank was recognized nationally and internationally for his ability to market dairy...
Kevin Thompkins
May 28, 2015
Kevin Eugene Thompkins, 51, of Olathe, passed away on May 28, 2015. He was born to Dillard and Patricia Thompkins on October 14, 1963 in Mansfield, MO. His mother, Patricia V. Thompkins and sister Quentella Neal preceded him in death.Kevin lived most of his life in Olathe, although he traveled many states as a truck driver for over 20 years....
Paul E. Curl
May 28, 2015
Paul E. Curl of Olathe, Ks. was born December 26, 1940 in Plattsburg, Mo. to parents William L. and Leona O. Curl. He was raised on a farm with 5 sisters and 2 brothers. He loved the country life and his family very much.He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Curl and Leona O. Curl; sister, Annalee...
Patricia Leone Brumley
May 26, 2015
PATRICIA L. BRUMLEY Patricia Leone Brumley passed away May 26, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Paula (Kerry) Drake; grandchildren Ashley (Allen) Zugelter & Chris (Kim) Drake; & 3 great-grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date in Winfield, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Kansas City Hospice.
Kenneth Carter
May 24, 2015
Kenneth E. Carter, 92, Olathe, KS passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. Ken was born in Columbus, NE and had lived in Olathe, KS since 1975. He spent most of his early years growing up in Columbus. At age seventeen, and with his mother's permission, he joined the Nebraska National Guard. Ken was called to US Army active duty in...
Robert Weaver
May 22, 2015
Robert "Bob" Leroy Weaver, age 62, passed away at his residence in Gardner, Kansas on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 due to medical complications. Bob was born September 21st, 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Clarence L. Weaver and Susan M. Weaver. He was the youngest of three children. Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School and subsequently joined the United States Air...
Shirley Gregory
May 20, 2015
Shirley A. Gregory, 71, of Olathe formerly of St. Joseph and Louisburg, passed away on May 20, 2015 at KU Medical Center. She was born on November 1, 1943 to Dallas and Zella Johnson in Gentry, MO. Shirley is survived by her loving children James Collins of LaCygne, KS, Kimberley (Robert II) Groce of St. Joseph, MO, Kevin (Karen) Collins...
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
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
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...
