LEAH ANN BENGERAge 57, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. The family suggests memorials to Cancer Research, in c/o KU Endowment Fund, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 3012, Kansas City, KS 66160, to be given in memory of Leah Benger. Leah was born on October 25, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana to...

Jared P. Brandon, 30 of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday November 17, 2009 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 6PM Friday November 20 at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe, KS. Friends may call from 4-6 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Scholarship...

BURTON, Loyann M. (Irons), 55, of Overland Park, KS passed away November 14, 2009 surrounded by loved one and friends at her home in Overland Park, Ks, after a courageous battle with Scleroderma.Loyann leaves behind her precious son, Dylan Clark Burton of Overland Park, Ks, her devoted mother, Anna Irons, of Overland Park, KS and her brothers David (Diana) Irons...

FERN MAXINE BELLAge 83, passed away November 11, 2009 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Olathe, KS. The family suggests memorials to the American Stroke Association or to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, 20333 W 151st, Olathe, KS 66061. Fern was born May 3, 1926 in Smith Center, KS to Elizah and Elsie Luntsford. She married Lester M. Bell on...

Ashleigh L. (Tingle) Jefferson, of Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly November 5, 2009. Ashleigh was born April 9, 1976, in Merriam KS. She graduated from Olathe East High School in 1994 earning a CNA Certificate. She worked as a CNA at several local nursing homes and in the last 10 years, worked exclusively at the Overland Park Regional Hospital. Ashleigh...

Jackson DeBrine-Christy, 9, of Olathe, KS, passed away Thursday November 5th following a long illness. Jackson had a sunny personality and a good sense of humor which never waned throughout his difficult struggle with cancer. The competitive spirit which made him an excellent athlete inspired his friends, family and community. He swam and played soccer, baseball, flag football and basketball....

Merelene A. Haselhorst, 87, of Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at The Good Samaritan Nursing Center. A memorial service will by held 11 am Tuesday, November 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield, SD. Merelene was born July 1, 1922 in Northville, SD to Carl and Freida Hoegermeier. She graduated in 1940 from Aberdeen Central High School...

Dolores R. Cherkun, 85, of Olathe, KS. Passed away Tuesday November 3, 2009 at Villa St. Francis. Mass of Ressurection was held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Olathe, KS. Cremation is planned.Dolores was born in January 1924 in Big Beaver, MI to Charles and Anna Wasielewski. She graduated from Romeo High School in Romeo, MI before going on to...

IRENE JULIA MAY-HAYESBorn October 21, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, passed away October 31, 2009 in Olathe, KS. The family suggests memorials to Catholic Community Hospice, 9740 W 87th St. Overland Park, KS 66212 or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Irene married James William Hayes, Sr. on May 4, 1941 in Kansas City, MO, where they raised their family...

Richard Scott Ingle, 60, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away October 19, 2009 at Olathe Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be given to the Olathe Park Foundation or to the Optimist International Foundation.Richard was born April 22, 1949 in Iola, KS. He married Peggy VanBuskirk on June 27, 1970 in Gulfport, MS. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served aboard...

RACHEL CLAIRE LEEKAge 20, passed away October 16, 2009 in Topeka, KS as a result of a hit-and-run accident in Lawrence, KS. The family suggests memorials to the Catholic Charities Food Pantry , 333 E Poplar Street, Olathe, Ks 66061. Rachel was born May 30, 1989 in Olathe, KS to James and Sandra Leek. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas...

Audrey Eileen Scott, 75 of Olathe, KS passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday October 16 at the Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe, KS. Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Laurel Cemetery, Haven, KS. Friends may call from 6-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society.She...

Gary M. Anderson, age 64, of Olathe, KS passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at home. He was born on November 8, 1944 in Kansas City, KS. Gary was a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1962. He was employed in various occupations, including work as a cable installer for Western Electric and a driver for Simmons. Gary enjoyed...

Frank Herman Ruth, Jr1946-2009Mr. Ruth went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on Oct 17, 1946 in Fresno, CA to Frank Herman Ruth, Sr. and Marie Elizabeth DeMarini Ruth. He married Kathy Browne on August 3, 1968 in Fresno, CA. They settled in the Olathe area in 1978.He...

Reverend Robert Weathers, pastor, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2009. He was born October 26, 1916 in Elkhorn Township, Iowa, to Eugene and Lou Tida Weathers. He married Dorothy Mae Woodward on January 20, 1939. After ministerial preparation, Bob and Dorothy accepted God's call on their lives and spent 45 years serving as pastors of Nazarene...

Michael Patrick Edmondson, 49, Olathe, KS passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Michael was born October 13, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul and Patricia Edmondson. He was a 1978 graduate of Olathe High School. He then graduated from Johnson County Community College with a Culinary Degree and became Executive Chef of the "Southern Belle" business cars with Kansas...

John M. Courtney, 67, of Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at home. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5501 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS; funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenville, MS. The family suggests contributions to the Culinary Arts Program at...

The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimers Association of Kansas City, 3846 West 75th Street,Prairie Village, KS 66208

Edna Marie Hand1941-2009Funeral service for Edna Hand, age 68 of Stilwell, will be Thursday, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm at St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall Ave, Mission, KS, followed by interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 1, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home,...