Betty Lorraine (Duffield) Spencer, 79, Olathe, Kansas, passed away at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center on Monday, January 21, 2008. Betty was born October 23, 1928, in Ocheltree, Kansas. She was the fifth of nine children born to Guy Raymond and Bessie (Ledom) Duffield. Betty loved growing up in a big family and held many fond memories of this time...

Timothy Patrick Murphy, 57, Olathe, KS passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center.Tim was born November 5, 1950 in Seneca, KS living in Olathe since 1979. He was a graduate of Seneca Public High School in 1969 where he played all sports. He retired from Deluxe Check Printers in 1999. Following his retirement, recently he was employed...

REX RONALD GREENRex Green went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24 at Olathe Bible Church, 13700 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Interment will be at the Spring Hill Cemetery. A reception...

MARY PAULINE LOFTUSAge 76, passed away January 21, 2008 in Olathe, KS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, with Recitation of the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Wednesday, January 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church,...

George Alexander (Alex) Lowe II passed away January 20, 2008 at his home in Overland Park, KS after a brief battle with cancer. Alex is survived by wife Michelle, his parents George and Rosemary Lowe of Olathe, KS, son Alex Lowe and wife Andrea of Louisburg, KS, son William Lowe and wife Tiffani of Canyon, TX, daughter Leslie Lowe of...

Lucille M. Reed, 85, Lenexa, KS, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. The family suggests contributions to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Olathe, KansasLucille was born January 5, 1923 in Red Wing, MN living in Lenexa, KS the past 35 years. She was the librarian at Woodsonia Elementary School in the DeSoto School District for...

Harley Vigour Haskin, 97, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center.Harley donated his remains for research and education to the Kansas University Medical Center.He was preceded in death by a grand daughter, Mandy Haskin.He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Gerry, their three children: Patricia Scarbrough, of Advance, North Carolina, Mike and his wife, Pam, of...

GARY BERNARD BRINKEMANGary Bernard Brinkeman, 64, Olathe, KS passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House. Gary lived in Olathe for many years after serving in the Marine Corps. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service 9 years ago.He was a life member of the Earl Collier Post #153...

ESTHER MARIE BIALOBRZESKIAge 81, passed away January 12, 2008 in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by her family. Private family services will be held. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64145, or to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch Rd., Ste. 100, Merriam, KS, 66204. She is survived by her daughters; Patricia...

MARY LOUISE (HARTLEY) POPE Age 88, passed away January 12, 2008 in Olathe, KS. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, 20333...

MR. PAUL OUYANGAge 80, passed away January 11, 2008 at home in Olathe, KS, surrounded by his family. Visitation, Tuesday, January 15 from 6:30 7:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, with funeral services at 7:00 p.m. followed by cremation.

EDWARD V. KARECKIBorn September 7, 1923 in Yonkers, New York, a resident of Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m., both at St. Pauls Catholic Church, 900 Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS, Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery,...

Margaret "Peggy" Doan, 77, Olathe, KS lost her battle with cancer Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the home of her son Frank Doan. Services will be private. The family suggests contributions to Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250 Dallas, TX 75244.She leaves three sons, David (Janice) of Shawnee, KS, Jack (Margaret) of Salina, KS, and...

Bill Logan, 69, of Olathe, KS passed away January 4, 2008. Bill grew up in Quenemo, KS. After graduating from the University of Kansas he went to work as a tax professional at Arthur Andersen. He built a successful private tax practice before shifting his focus to entrepreneurship. He was a partner in WH of KC (Wendy's franchisee) and was...

EUGENE "GENE" F. KIRWINAge 69, passed away January 6, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. Visitation, Wednesday, January 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd. , Olathe, with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:30p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday, January...

Geraldine B. Kneebone, 90, Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.Geraldine was born March 10, 1917 in Pittsburg, KS to Hector & Katherine Beard. She was married to Elmer Kneebone March of 1937. Elmer served as Sheriff of Crawford County several years before moving...

THOMAS S. CULALA, age 59, passed away on December 29, 2007, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers and...

SHIRLEY ANN DRENNAN, age 72, passed away December 29, 2007 at her home in Olathe, KS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 201 E. Loula, Olathe, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church. Shirley was...

Mr. Gene N. Cage, age 84, passed away December 29, 2007 in Overland Park, KS. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 515 S. Ridgeview, Olathe, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Interment, Olathe Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the...

CHARLES EDWARDS BLUEAge 55, passed away December 28, 2007 at his home in Olathe, KS. Visitation, Tuesday, January 1, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, followed by a funeral service on Wednesday, January 2, at 2:00 p.m., also in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to...