Letha Hershey Chatburn Letha Hershey was born July 12, 1921 in Seiling, Dewey Co., Oklahoma and died peacefully, but unexpectedly, April 5, 2011 in Leawood, Johnson Co., Kansas. She was the third of three children born to Henry Hershey and Delcena Bly Hershey. The Hersheys moved to Independence, Missouri in 1922 and then to Hammond, Indiana in 1934. Letha graduated...

Alton Blake Holcomb 1937 - 2011 Known as "Al" to his friends and family, Alton B. Holcomb passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Veteran Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The family suggests contributions to The Salvation Army, 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111-2503. Al was born to Raeford and Edith Dodson Holcomb. Preceded in death by...

PETER KENT ARNOLD, of Olathe, KS, born January 25, 1928 in Providence, RI, died from natural causes on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the age of 83. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, at 10:00 am at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 14301 S Blackbob Rd. Olathe, Kansas where the family will receive friends at 9:30am. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial...

BETTE ANN (WILSON) LEACH passed away March 30, 2011 in Olathe, KS. Contributions are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061 or to Olathe Hospice, 20333 W. 151st, Ste 301, Olathe, KS 66061.Bette was born December 18, 1914 to her parents, William Robert Wilson and Martha Ann Beck-Wilson in Arkansas City, Kansas, and graduated from...

Floyd L. Huggins, 82, of Olathe, KS passed away Saturday March 26, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Olathe and/or Fort Scott Community College Athletic Department, 2108 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701. The family also asks that you please share how Floyd has touched your life. Your stories will be cherished...

Carlton John Ploof, Sr. 79, of Olathe, KS (Formerly of Jonesville, NC). Passed away Thursday March 24, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Humane Society.Carlton was born May 15, 1931 in Malone, NY. He served 22 years in the United States Army and supported our country in Korea. He...

Doris Jean (Shipps) Dougan, 79, Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. The family suggests contributions to Spring Hill Methodist Church, Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, or the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Doris was born August 7, 1931 in Modena, Missouri. She graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1949. She married Ronald D. Dougan on September 10, 1949...

Jack Haze Sloan was born February 18, 1921 in Mullinville, KS. He was the third of eight children born to Chalmers and Rachel Sloan. He attended Fort Hays State College, where he met his future wife, Thelma Mae Riggs. After graduation, Jack served our country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Thelma on...

Annie Lue (Ann) McDaniel, 72, of Olathe, KS, died Thurs, March 17, 2011 at Olathe Medical Center. Memorial contributions can be given to Casa for Children in Los Angeles. http://www.casaforchildren.org Ann was born Dec. 24, 1938 in Isola, MS and spent most of her life living in Muskegon, MI and Lynwood, CA. She eventually moved to Olathe, KS to be...

ALLEN HAROLD THENO, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, KS on March 16, 2011. He was born in Osawatomie, KS on August 2, 1940, and grew up in Paola, KS. Al graduated from Paola High School in 1958 and then went on to the University of Kansas where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity....

Dan E. Edgington, age 91 of Olathe, passed away March 15, 2011. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 21 at 11:00 am at the Gardner Cemetery. Dan was born on Feb 17, 1920 in Odessa, MO to Fred C. and Rosella Edgington. He served our country in the US Army during WWII, and retired after 38 years as...

THERESA LYNN STEARNS Theresa Lynn Stearns, 57, of Overland Park, KS, died in her home from pancreatic cancer on March 13, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. Theresa (Teri) was born on Aug. 23, 1953, in Denver, Colo., to Larry and Sally Craig. The third of seven children, Teri was the peacemaker. She was raised in Southern California, and married Manuel...

Jack Edward Jorgensen, 91 years old, resident of The Gardens at Creekside, Olathe, Kansas, died Sunday morning March 13, 2011, at home from cardiac arrest. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Disabled American Veterans.He was born March 21, 1919, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Jens Edward Jorgensen and Ruth Katherine (Riese) Jorgensen. He was the oldest of...

Wilma Jean Shelton, 88, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday March 12, 2011 at North Kansas City Hospital. In addition to the services listed above there will also be Graveside services at 2PM Tuesday at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Coffeyville, KS a visitation will be held from 1-2PM Tuesday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Coffeyville Chapel. In lieu of...

Frank N. Vaughn, 80, of Olathe, KS passed away Saturday March 12, 2011 at home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Vitas Hospice.Frank was born October 22, 1930 in Independence, KS to Ernest and Lola Vaughn.He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.He is survived by his wife...

Thomas W. Lisson, 68, of Olathe, KS passed away March 9, 2011 at home. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Jesuit Community, 3601 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108.Thomas was born May 26, 1942 in Kansas City, KS to Leo and Velma Lisson. He was a devoted member of Prince of Peace Catholic Parish in Olathe, KS....

James V. Wiedenhoeft, 77, of Olathe, KS passed away Wed. March 9, 2011 at the Olathe Medical Center. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the family c/o Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe, KS.He was preceded in death by his brother, parents and daughter C.C.He is survived by his wife Shirley Wiedenhoeft of the home and three sons James...

MARY LOU VANCEThe family suggests contributions to The American Heart Association. Mary Lou was born February 18, 1933 in Hillsdale, Kansas living in the Olathe area most of her life. She married Eugene Vance in 1954 and they enjoyed 56 years together. She worked for the Olathe School District for several years. Family was her focus, and she cherished the...