Obituaries

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...

Ruth Moon

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

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...

Irene Brewer

Irene Brewer

Apr 18, 2015

IRENE BREWER, age 82, passed away April 18, 2015 in Overland Park, KS. Irene is survived by her son Charles (Linda) Brewer, sister Bertha Scurlock, brother Fred Stamper, grandchildren Dave Blagg, Ashley Baugh, and Aaron Horton, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Brewer, her daughter Brenda Brewer, her son Ricky Lee Brewer, grandson Charles...

Rip Allen Nelson

Rip Allen Nelson

Apr 17, 2015

Rip Allen Nelson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. He will be missed by his family - daughter Natalie Lynn Nelson, wife Christine Nelson, and brother Russ Nelson.To leave a message of condolence for Rip's family, please visit the guestbook below.

Sharon Gonzalez

Sharon Gonzalez

Apr 17, 2015

Sharon was born February 20, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Don E. and Joy Marie Williams. She attended Nash Elementary and St. John's Catholic School. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in 1971 and attended Des Moines Community College. Sharon and Luis Gonzalez married on June 6th, 1974 in Des Moines, IA. Sharon has been an educator...

Barbara Howard

Barbara Howard

Apr 17, 2015

Barbara Loretta Howard, 72, passed away on April 17th, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center after a long and courageous fight against kidney disease. Barbara was born in Marysville, Kansas on August 9th, 1942 to Thomas and Loretta Henshaw. She grew up the oldest of 12 children in the Kansas City area and attended St. Agnes Catholic School and Bishop Miege...

Richard Chappell

Richard Chappell

Apr 17, 2015

RICHARD DEAN CHAPPELLAge 70, passed away November 11, 2008, in Olathe, KS after a brief illness. Private services will be held. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Richard was born December 18, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Theodore and Lillian Chappell. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force following the Korean Conflict. He married Virginia...

Richard Bennett Rinehart

Richard Bennett Rinehart

Apr 16, 2015

Richard ("Dick") Rinehart, 76, passed away on April 16, 2015 surrounded by his wife Marcia and their three children Sheridan, Kyle, and Matthew. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Bennett Edward Rinehart and Violet Esther Schwindt and father-in-law, Byron Winfred Kyle.Dick was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on October 5, 1938. His parents instilled in him a lifelong...

Leland Richman

Leland Richman

Apr 15, 2015

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Christopher Slaton

Christopher Slaton

Apr 14, 2015

Christopher (Chris) David Slaton, 41, of Olathe, Kan., died April 14, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Chris was born April 25, 1973, in Junction City, Kan. He grew up in Junction City and graduated from Junction City High School in 1991. After graduating, Chris attended Kansas State University and earned a dual degree in Criminal Justice and...

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