DOROTHY V. BIESZCZATDorothy V. Bieszczat, 91, Olathe, KS, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Royal Terrace Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Olathe Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to St. Paul's Catholic Church and/or Hospice of choice. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Dorothy was born Sept. 7,...

LENDALL L. ROWDENLendall L. Rowden, 85, Olathe, KS, passed away sweetly, surrounded by family, singing, prayers, and praise on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Liberty Christian Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Liberty Christian Life Center. To leave a special message for the family, please visit our website at www.PenwellGabel.comLendall, a life-long Kansas City resident,...

Linda Blaylock, 59, life long resident of Olathe, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2007 after a long illness. She was at home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 43 years; Jim, son; Bob (Carla) Blaylock of Spring Hill, KS, daughters; Susan (Chris) Petersen of Bonner Springs, KS, and Amy (Cam) Baldwin Blackshear, GA, four grandchildren that are...

LARRY P. THOMASAge 60, went home to be with the Lord, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be Monday, April 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, followed by a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m., also at the church. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe. In lieu of flowers,...

Cory William Rabe, 19, Overland Park, KS passed away at his home, April 7, 2007. The family suggests contributions to St. Mary of Egypt 3101 Troost KCMO 64114and/or Hope Alive Christian Center.

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....