Carl M. Wooderson, Jr., 68, of Williamsburg, KS (formerly of Olathe), passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 in Williamsburg. The family suggests contributions to Midland Hospice in Ottawa, KS and/or The American Cancer Society. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Carl was born July 5, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl M. Wooderson and Pauline (Agnew). He...

Jeremy Michael Cox, 28, of Olathe, KS, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 in Kansas City, KS. A rosary beginning at 6pm on Thursday. Jeremy was born July 7, 1979 in Kansas City, MO and has lived in Olathe most of his life. He was a graduate of Accelerated Schools. He leaves his parents; Daryl and Cecelia Cox, brother;...

RHONDA MONTEE Age 49, passed away April 4, 2008 at her home, after a battle with ovarian cancer the past three years. Memorial contributions are suggested to Olathe Hospice. Rhonda was born August 15, 1958 to Donald and Evelyn Simmons in Chanute, KS . She graduated from Kansas School for the Deaf in 1978, and graduated from Brown Mackie College...

Oliver D. "Dave" Majure, 83, of Leawood, died Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center. Mr. Majure, artist and wiseacre, was born Nov. 8, 1924, in Newton, Mississippi, to K.D. and Edna (Nicholson) Majure. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He married Betty Lou Tucker on May 24, 1947; she died May 15, 1990. Mr. Majure...

DONNA J. McCULLOUGHAge 70, passed away from cancer on April 4, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pets For Life, 7240 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. She is survived by her children, Patti (Joe) Voda, Linda McCullough, and Brendan (Anda Cornea) McCullough, grandchildren Nick and Libby Voda, Kirsten Bell, and son-in-law, Steven...

Mary A. JohnsonMary A. Johnson, 61, Overland Park, KS, passed away April 3, 2008 in Olathe, KS. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Assoc. She was preceded in death by a son Larry Frye.She leave her husband of 21 years, Terry; son, Jon (Jamie) Frye; son, David (Nicole) Johnson; daughter, Pamela (Andrew) Freese; daughter, Jennifer Johnson; sister, Lola...

PEYTON LEE CONRADinfant son of Kylee Stalkfleet and Jason Conrad, passed away March 31, 2008 in Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Fund established through your local Community America Credit Union, for the benefit of Peyton Conrad. Peyton is survived by his parents, grandparents Rhonda Dixon, and Melvin Conrad, and Don Stalkfleet, his aunts...

Carl Thompkins Sr., 72, of Olathe, KS passed away Sunday March 30, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1935 in Hartville, MO, the son of Amos Byron and Beatrice (Mainer) Thompkins. He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing and spending hours daily at Frisco Lake watching the people and the wildlife. Survivors includes two sons, Carl Thompkins Jr....

LUCY ELLEN CRENSHAW, 77, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2008. To leave a message for the family, please visit www. Penwellgabel.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Jesus Film Harvest Partners, 15055 W. 116th Street, Olathe, KS 66062, (913) 663-5700. Lucy was born on October 7, 1930 in Rocky Ford, CO to...

BETTIE J. SMITHBettie J. Smith, 83, of Olathe, KS passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Olathe. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. Bettie was a fun-loving, gregarious individual who was endeared by everyone she touched. She had a great heart and a wonderful sense of humor.Bettie was very much a family oriented person that put...

NADYNE FARLEYNadyne Farley, 91, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Olathe. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. Nadyne retired from the Olathe District Schools as a first grade teacher after 17 years, and was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Olathe.She was preceded in death by...

This week, we revel in the coming of spring and reflect on the well-lived life of Scott Williamson. Scott had a intense appreciation of the natural world, and he and his wife, Shannon, and their daughters, Emma and Claire, loved to explore nature's woodlands, sea shores, mountains, and prairies. It is with heavy hearts that we pay tribute to Scott...

Christopher Mark Ost, 48, of Merriam, KS passed away on Sunday March 16, 2008, of cancer, while surrounded by his family. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Kathleen Ost, and his brother Daniel Ost. Survivors include daughters Erika (19) and Diana (16), Siblings; Emily, Kevin, Lisa, and Jeff, step-siblings David Luhn (Kathy) and Christina Luhn, Father and step-mother...

Cleo I. Brown, 87, born Feb. 2, 1921, and passed away March 15, 2008 in Olathe, KS. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Ned Brown of the home; brother Kenneth & wife Sally Ragland of Branson; daughters, Loyette Hayden of Olathe and Ireta Remsburg & husband Dale of Sandpoint, Idaho, 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren....

Alan H. Ruder, 71, Olathe, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Billy Graham Evangelistic Assc. (Crusade Ministries), 1 Billy Graham Pkwy, Charlotte, N.C. 28201.Alan was born August 30, 1936 in Granite City, Illinois living in Johnson County, Kansas most of his life. He graduated from St. Louis...

VIOLET MARY SEEFELDTAge 87, passed away March 7, 2008 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Good Samaritan Nursing Center, 20705 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062. Violet was born March 5, 1921 in St. Louis, Mo to Henry and Amelia Schutz. She married Raymond H. Seefeldt on July 11,...

CAROL ANN FEUERBORNAge 62, passed away March 7, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 10, at 3:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice House or to Children's Mercy Hospital. Carol was born June 27, 1945...

BEULAH MARIE DIXONAge 78, passed away March 6, 2008 in Olathe, KS. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association. Marie was born October 31, 1929 in Nashville, TN. She was married to Richard J. Dixon on May 28, 1948, and they raised their family in Rantoul, Illinois. They moved to the Olathe area in 2000. She is survived...

Carol S. Dykes, 63, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. She leaves her husband, Bob and son, Aaron; sister, Linda and husband Roger.