Mary Ellen (Janisch) Hines, 96, of Olathe, died peacefully February 11, 2010. Mary Ellen was born August 29, 1913, to George and Nell Hayman Janisch in Houstonia, Missouri. Born and raised on a Missouri farm, Mary Ellen gained an appreciation of gardening and hard work. She attended both Park College and San Diego State College, intending to become a public...

John "Jack" M. McGuire, 85, of Olathe, Kan., passed away on February 9, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 900 S. Honeysuckle Dr. Olathe, Kan., friends may call from 9:00-10:30 a.m. where the rosary will be said at 10:30 Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kan. Memorials...

Mary M. AllenBorn March 2, 1917 in Flint, Michigan, passed away February 7, 2010 in Olathe, Kansas. Private family services will be held at a later date in Michigan. She is survived by her sons John S. Allen, Murray R. Allen, Robert L. Allen, and Brian T. Allen.

Charles (Russ) Weaver, 49 years old, passed away on February 8, 2010 from a stroke. Russ was born in Olathe, KS, graduated from Olathe High School, and served 4 years in the Marines.Russ is survived by his wife Melody and their children Tec Weaver, Bri Weaver, Chris McGonegal, and Jeremy McGonegal, by his grandchildren Christopher Thompson, Alaina Thompson, Charlie O'Dell...

GERALD L. HOUGLAND, Dist. Judge, Ret. Gerald L. Hougland, 77, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2010 after suffering a stroke on October 7, 2009. He was born March 19, 1932 in Olathe, to Howard and Lois Hougland. His parents instilled a work ethic in Jerry at an early age. He had a paper route...

Paul Edwin Kendall of Olathe, KS passed away Saturday January 30, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. A celebration service is planned for Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Community Church. The family welcomes friends to visit prior to the service at 4:00 -5:30 p.m.Paul was born on Feb. 16, 1935 in Harrison, AR to...

Charles "Mike" Heptas, 55, of Olathe, KS went to his eternal home, Sunday January 31, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be 11am Friday Feb. 5th at Grace United Methodist Church Olathe, KS. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. Friends may call from 6-8:00 PM Thurs. at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe, KS....

MICHAEL "MIKE" WAYNE HANKINS Age 58, passed away January 23, 2010 at his home in Olathe, surrounded by his family. Military honors will be given at the graveside services in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114 or to the VFW Post #2993 , 1205 W Ott...

Candice L. Baetz-Adcock, 47 of Olathe, KS passed away Tue. Jan. 12, 2010 at the K. C. Hospice House. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Sat. Jan. 16 at Indian Creek Community Church 12480 Blackbob Rd. Olathe, KS. Private inurnment in Olathe Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 6-8:00 PM Fri. at the Church. Contributions may...

Norbert C. "Chuck" Haas, age 69, of Olathe, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the Olathe Regional Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Chuck was born July 13, 1940, at Hays, Kansas, to Alfred and Thecla (Berens) Haas. He served his country with the U. S. Navy for four years. He married Geraldine (Jean) Graff on August 10, 1963, at...

Berneice (Lee) Spears – 2/12/1919 – 1/9/2010 Berneice Spears, a career Missouri elementary school educator, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Center Olathe at 1:30pm Saturday, January 9, 2010. Mrs. Spears graduated from Texas Tech University, married William S. (Bill) Spears in 1942, and after getting her family established she started her long career in 1950 at Noel, MO in...

FRANCIS VINCENT GEORGEFrancis Vincent George "Vince", 94, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House. The family suggests contributions to St. Paul's Catholic Church, Kansas City Hospice House, and/or American Stroke Foundation. Vince was born in Walnut, Kansas March 31, 1915 to John and Frances George and has lived in Olathe since 1965. He married...

OPAL J. BERGAge 88, passed away January 7, 2010 at home in Olathe, KS. A chapel service will be held on Saturday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob Rd., Olathe. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie...

Jimmy B. Robinson, 69, passed away at home December 26, 2009.Jimmy was born in Double Springs, Ala., and raised in Tuscumbia, Ala. He graduated from Deshler High School in 1958 and received his B.S. in business from Auburn University in 1964.A long-time textile executive, Jimmy worked for Burlington Industries for 25 years, getting the opportunity to travel and live throughout...

CAROLINE McKINNEY, age 75, of Olathe, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2009. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Chris Siler, age 78, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Olathe, KS. Cremation is planned. A celebration of her life and reception will be held at the Smoky Hills Country Club in Hays, KS on January 2 from 3 PM to 5 PM. The family suggests contributions to the Humane Society...

Marjorie E. Dohr age 92, passed away December 25th in Olathe, KS. Cremation burial service will be privately held at a later date in St. Paul's Cemetery, Marthasville, MO. She will be laid to rest next to her husband of 62 years John M. Dohr. Marjorie lived her adult life in St. Louis and Dutzow, MO. She is survived by...

EMMALIE JANEL OLSENBorn June 12, 2007, passed away December 24, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 15915 W 143rd, Olathe, KS, with funeral services beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Olathe Memorial Cemetery.

Angela Rosa Marcello, 89, of Olathe, KS passed away Friday December 25, 2009 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Tuesday December 29, with viewing from 10-11:30 AM, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Broomall, PA.Angela was born April 19, 1920 in P. Chieti, Italy. She was a...

Carolyn Nardyz Payne, 76, of Stilwell, KS passed away December 19, 2009 at home. She was born in Kansas City, MO, the oldest child of Thelma J. and Leo M. Nardyz. She was a life-long Kansas City area resident. Carolyn graduated from Sunset Hill School in 1950. In her younger years, she was known as a vivacious, intelligent young woman...