Orville W. "Bill" Harness, 74, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, at his home in Branson, Missouri. The family suggests contributions to ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 6950 Squibb Rd., Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202. Bill was born July 22, 1932, in Olathe, graduated from Olathe High School in 1950, and was a life long resident. Bill enlisted...

Kay Spencer, 68, Olathe, Kansas passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Olathe Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Kay was born to Joseph & Alta Pace, April 5, 1939 in Taylor County, Iowa living in Olathe, Kansas since 1971. She married Dean Spencer on October 29, 1955.Preceded in death by...

M. Adele Haworth, age 65, joined her Heavenly Father on Good Friday, April 6, 2007. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, Kansas followed by a funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday April 9, at the church. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens....

Twila Melcene Mendenhall, 89, Olathe, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Royal Terrace Nursing Center in Olathe. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Twila was born May 23, 1917 in Morrill, Kansas living in Olathe, Kansas the past 62 years. Twila and her husband Leo, who preceded her in death, owned and operated the...

Ron NofsingerRon Nofsinger, 50, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 31, following complications from a lengthy battle with cancer. Ron was born on February first, 1957 to Betty and Elmer Nofsinger in Plainville, Kansas. Ron grew up in Liberal where he excelled in athletics and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Liberal. He graduated from...

NICHOLAS PALM DiIORIOAge 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2007. The family suggests memorials to Villa St. Francis, 16600 W. 126th St., Olathe, KS 66062, the Alzheimer's Association, or the American Diabetes Association. Nick was born April 10, 1927 in Marcus Hook, PA to Dominic and Mary DiIorio. He owned and operated DiIorio Cleaners in...

Elizabeth Hampel, 17, Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007 at her home. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Elizabeth was born December 5, 1989 in Robbinsdale, MN living in Olathe most of her life. She was a junior at Olathe North High School. She worked part-time for Westlake-Ace Hardware Store in Olathe. She was a...

Glendora P. Smith, age 75, Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007 at her home. Glendora was born, March 31, 1931 in Glendale, Calfornia living in Olathe and formerly residing at Black Swan in Shawnee, Kansas. She was retired from Zea Corporation.She is survived by her children; Marjean (Greg) Unruh of Louisburg, KS, Doug (Cathy) Smith of Spring Valley,...

William G. Doyle, 64, Olathe, KS passed away at KU Medical Center on Sunday, March 18, 2007. The family suggests memorials to the KU Med. Palliative Care Team, in care of the KU Endowment Fund, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160-7220.Bill was born November 15, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN living in Missouri and the Greater Kansas City area most...

Dorothy Jean Short, 77, Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 in Olathe after a long battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was born October 27, 1929 in Olathe, KS and was a life long resident. She was a 1948 graduate of Olathe High School. Dorothy worked 10 years at the K-Mart...

Kathy Smith, 53, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at her home surrounded by her children, Lisa and Scott, grand-dogs, Heidi and Molly and several close friends. Her peace with God was evident when two white doves appeared outside the window in her final moments carrying her soul into Heaven. As an Account Manager for Coventry Healthcare, Kathy cared for...

Charles "Charlie" E. Robinson, 61 of Gardner, KS passed away on Thursday March 8, 2007 at the University of Kansas Medical Center from heart/lung complications. Viewing will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday March 15, 2007 at Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 BlackBob Rd. Olathe, KS, with funeral services to begin at 1:00 pm. Interment to...

DAVID LEE MILLERAge 60, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2007. The family suggests memorials to The Child Sponsorship Program, in care of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. David was born March 30, 1946 in Princeton, Indiana to Paul and Mabel Miller. He was raised in Columbus, Indiana, and was a star...

JOSEPH TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTHAge 84, passed away March 6, 2007 at his home in DeSoto, KS. Private graveside services will be held at the DeSoto Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Lion's Eye Bank, or to Odyssey Healthcare. Joseph was born on October 2, 1922 in Westchester, Pennsylvania to Irvin and Alice Hollingsworth. He served our country in the U.S....

SYLVIA E. SEALESAge 70, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2007. The family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association. Sylvia was born on February 26, 1937 in Jacksonport, AR, to James and Dovie Bevans. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2993 Women's Auxiliary, and the Earl Collier American Legion Post #153 Women's' Auxiliary....

Barbara Jane Driggs, 75, Overland Park, KS passed away at the home of her daughter Nancy Hougland in Olathe. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice. Barbara was born September 1, 1931 in Malvern, Iowa living in Overland Park, KS the past 10 years, coming from Sioux Falls, SD. She was a 1949 graduate of...

Dorothy "Joan" Ebeling, 78, Olathe, KS, passed away at her home surroundedby her family, Thursday, March 1, 2007. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Vitas Hospice, 2300 Main street, suite 900, KCMO 64108 and/or Parkinson Association of Greater Kansas City, 7808 Foster, Overland Park, KS 66204. Joan was born July 27, 1928 in Upolo, Hawaii living in...

PATIENCE "PAT" J. BICKNELLAge 76, passed away February 24, 2007 in Olathe, KS. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Liberty Christian Life Center, 572 E. Park St., Olathe, KS 66061. Pat was...

Larry B. Tabor, 62, Olathe, KS, passed away, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 in Olathe, KS. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Larry was born November 11, 1944 in Denver, Co living in Olathe since 2004, prior to that he lived in Rushville, Indiana and Castle Rock, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents; Leonard Tabor...

WILLIAM "BILL" RAYMOND CHURCHMAN, JR. Age 81, passed into the arms of the Lord on February 23, 2007 in Olathe, KS, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 N Ridgeview, Olathe, KS, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu...