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...

Monte S. Moore, 60 of Olathe, KS passed away Saturday March 05, 2011. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Monte was born August 18, 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK to Rex and Gloria Moore. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran who earned a Purple Heart. He was a devoted father and husband, and...

BENNA RENEE NEAL, age 40, passed away March 5, 2011 surrounded by family, friends and loved ones . Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Benna was born December 3, 1970 in Kansas City, MO. She was employed with various construction and architectural companies, namely Ellerbe Becket as Marketing Assistant, involved specifically with the construction of Seahawks Stadium,...

MARILYN LEE MULLIGAN, born into this world March 20, 1942. Reborn into her Heavenly Father's world March 5, 2011. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Charles P. Mulligan, her son Charles Morgan Mulligan, her daughter Maurya Lee Mitchell, four grandchildren who were the joy of her existance: Meghan Lee Mitchell, Evan Richard Mitchell, Joseph Charles Mitchell and Colleen...

MADISON "MADDIE" SUE TYSON Madison "Maddie" Sue Tyson, passed away peacefully in the arms of family, March 2, 2011 at Children's Mercy Hospital. Maddie was born November 23, 2010 at Overland Park Regional, Overland Park, Kansas. Madison is the daughter of Matthew Tyson and Leslie Timm of Gardner, Kansas, and the little sister of Morgan Timm.Also surviving are her paternal...

ROBERT "BOB" KOCHERSPERGER, age 92, soared into his new life on March 3, 2011. A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 3:00pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 Ridgeview, Olathe, KS, where the family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Shawnee Bible Church to be...

RAYMOND "RAY" L. NELSON, JR., passed away March 3, 2011 in Overbook, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Ste 100, Topeka, KS 66614. Ray was born November 11, 1934, St. Joseph, MO, to Raymond, Sr. and Goldie (Thomas) Nelson. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and was...

ROSALIE "ROSE" LULIS, age 85, passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2011. Services will be held Friday, March 4 at 10:00 am at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS followed by visitation until 12:00pm. She was a proud, strong, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

H. THOMAS PAYNEH. Thomas Payne, 80, of Stilwell, KS, died in his home on February 28, 2011, surrounded by his three loving daughters. His beloved wife, Carolyn Nardyz Payne, to whom he was married for 51 years, predeceased him in December of 2009. Tom was born on October 18, 1930 in Olathe, Kansas. He was the oldest child of attorney...

Robert Leon Kirkland III, age 81 of Olathe Kansas died peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, February 27, 2011. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations to Village Shalom or to Kansas City Hospice. Bob was born August 3, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee. He spent 45 years in the specialty gas business, owned Nitrogen Air Pressure Company Inc., and...

LEILA BELL (Tracy) KENNEDY, 84, went to be with her Lord on February 22, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Memorials to the Olathe Hospice House, 20333 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061 or the American Cancer Society. She was born on January 19, 1927 near Fontana, KS and graduated from La Cygne High School in 1944. Following high...

Marvin Clarence Burkgren, 91, of Ashburn, VA, and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, passed away in Overland Park, KS on Feb. 22, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), New Century Air Center, #6 Aero Plaza, New Century, KS 66031. Marvin was born on a farm in Dayton, Iowa to Obed and...

Roy Mowray Johnston age 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away February 5, 2011, surrounded by his family, from a courageous battle with multiple health issues. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 1, 1936, the son of Mowray and Evon (Sumner) Johnston.Roy, a 20 year Air Force Veteran serving in Spain, Germany and France. After his military service he...