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Lori Ann Fritz-Jones

Lori Ann Fritz-Jones

Mar 27, 2025

Lori Ann Fritz-Jones, a cherished mother, beloved sister, and awesome aunt passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on December 20, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived a life full of determination and love.

Lori made significant contributions to her field as a skilled Civil...

Betty Jane Kiker

Betty Jane Kiker

Mar 23, 2025

Betty Jane Kiker, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Private graveside service will be held by the family.Betty was born on November 20, 1931 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Thomas "T.C." and Loveta (Limberg) Willbanks. She was a graduate of Frederick High School and later married Theo Arlen Kiker while he was actively serving in the U.S. Army, stationed...

Shirley Kathleen Riley

Shirley Kathleen Riley

Mar 23, 2025

Shirley Kathleen Riley (Biggs), age 89, slipped into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by her husband and children.

She was born February 11, 1936 in Nashville, TN to Rev. J.A. & Bessie (Moses) Biggs as one of 10 children. She met her husband Dr. Phillip M Riley at Trevecca Nazarene College...

Patricia Lu Eckart

Patricia Lu Eckart

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia Lu (Steen) Eckart, 90, of Olathe Kansas passed away quietly surrounded by her family on March 21, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1935 in Westboro, Missouri to Russel G. Steen and Mary Elizabeth Patton Steen. She was an only child.

Pat grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas for two years prior to being...

Garrett Cole Haynes

Garrett Cole Haynes

Mar 20, 2025

Garrett Cole Haynes, 27, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1997 in Merriam, Kansas to Scott and Terri Haynes.

Garrett came into our world as a bright beacon of light. He brought us joy, laughter, and love. Garrett was one of the most kind and thoughtful people we knew. He was...

Sheila Sue Teal

Sheila Sue Teal

Mar 19, 2025

Sheila Sue Teal, 75, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1949 in Hays, Kansas to Clarence and Winifred (Rigby) Davis.

She was a proud graduate of Hays High School and Fort Hays State University, where she earned a BS degree in Library Science. Later, she pursued further education, obtaining...

Shu-chun "Charity" Liu

Shu-chun "Charity" Liu

Mar 18, 2025

Shu-chun "Charity" Liu, age 54, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 18th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 1st, 1970 in Taichung, Taiwan to Chi-wu Liu and Hsiu-lien Liu Chang.

Charity lived a life defined by kindness, selflessness, and unwavering faith. She found her greatest joy in singing praise and worship, dedicating her heart to...

Curtis Michael Vance

Curtis Michael Vance

Mar 18, 2025

Curtis Michael Vance, an experienced and dedicated law enforcement officer who rose to the top of his field in a variety of roles from patrol officer to investigator and instructor, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on March 18, 2025. He was 52.

Curt served 28 years as a police officer, beginning his career with the Hastings, Nebraska, Police...

Christine E. Wolf

Christine E. Wolf

Mar 18, 2025

“The Lord said well done my good and faithful daughter”.

On March 18th at Villa St Francis, where she stopped in for 7 hours, Chris took her final breath of this life and entered her eternal life.

Chris was born on May 31, 1948 and raised in West Orange, NJ. She was the daughter of Doug and Isabel Coffey (Pre-deceased). She grew...

David "Dave" M. Martens

David "Dave" M. Martens

Mar 14, 2025

David M. Martens, a noted builder and developer in Johnson County, Kansas, departed this life on March 14, 2025, in Olathe, surrounded by loved ones while in hospice care. He was born on March 22, 1956, in Olathe, where he spent much of his life building not only structures but also lasting relationships.

Dave was a proud alumnus of Olathe High...

Toni Carol Kimberling

Toni Carol Kimberling

Mar 14, 2025

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Refujio Cisneros

Refujio Cisneros

Mar 13, 2025

Refujio Cisneros, 93, of Olathe, passed away on March 13th, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 7th, 1931 to Simón and Ana (Chavez) Cisneros in Cuamio, Michoacan, Mexico. Refujio was a farmer and worked in agriculture prior to his retirement in Kansas. On November 20, 1954, he married Gracia Angeles and they...

Wesley Nelson Eastwood

Wesley Nelson Eastwood

Mar 12, 2025

Wesley Nelson Eastwood, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 comforted by his family at home. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the second son of Joel L. and Evelyn L. (Nelson) Eastwood. After attending Paseo High School and Southwest Missouri State College, Wes taught fine art at the...

Carol Ann Whelan

Carol Ann Whelan

Mar 11, 2025

Carol Ann (King) Whelan, 89, Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS on Friday, March 14th at 11:00 am.

Carol was a 1953 graduate of Topeka High School and continued her education at the University of Kansas earning a B.S. degree in Nursing in...

Jane Louise Carr

Jane Louise Carr

Mar 10, 2025

Jane Louise (Morrow) Carr passed away on March 10th, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Des Moines Iowa to Arthur A. Morrow and Louise Wylie Morrow.

Jane spent most of her childhood in American Samoa, where her father served as the Chief Magistrate. The family returned to the United States following the attack...

Susan Jeanne Glass

Susan Jeanne Glass

Mar 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Susan Jeanne Glass

Born on April 4th, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois, Susan Jeanne Glass, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away March 9th, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant as her spirit. Susan lived a life characterized by her radiant personality, boundless enthusiasm, and an innate ability to connect with those...

Lillian C. Davis

Lillian C. Davis

Mar 8, 2025

Lillian C. “Lou” Davis, passed peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025, ending a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 24,1935 to Ernest and Rose (Laloge) Carpenter in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

Lou spent most of her young life in Cottonwood Falls where she attended school and enjoyed the slower pace of small-town life. The youngest of eleven children, she enjoyed meeting...

Mary Jane Gamber

Mary Jane Gamber

Mar 7, 2025

Mary Jane Gamber went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s related dementia. She was 95 years old. She was born on January 19, 1930, in Glen Elder, Kansas to Lawrence and Irene Winkel.

Mary Jane was married to Earl (Rick) Gamber on April 16, 1955. They briefly lived in New Jersey but...

Edward Alvin York

Edward Alvin York

Mar 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Alvin York, 75, who left us on March 6, 2025, in Sun City Center, Florida. Born on December 14, 1949, Edward, known as "Ed," dedicated 23 years to the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His military career was marked by a proud lineage as a...

Ann Boswell Teate

Ann Boswell Teate

Mar 6, 2025

Ann Boswell Teate, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 6 at the age of 93 in Olathe, Kansas, where she and her husband, John W. Teate have lived for 47 years.

Born on August 23, 1931 in Newnan, Georgia, to Belvin Walker Boswell and Loma Taylor Boswell McGhee, Ann lived a full life with faith in...

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