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Dave Rapue

Dave Rapue

Feb 6, 2025

David William Rapue, 85, died Feb. 6, at Morningside Place in Overland Park, KS, surrounded by family.

Born April 30, 1939, in St Jo, MO, he had lived in the Johnson County area for many years, and graduated from Olathe High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Michael Wayne Richard

Michael Wayne Richard

Feb 6, 2025

Michael Wayne Richard, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Stilwell, Kansas. He was born on November 12, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Julian and Marie (Stacey) Richard.

Wayne grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1960. After high school, he attended the United States Military Academy at West...

Alan Cochran

Alan Cochran

Feb 6, 2025

Alan James Cochran passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, KS on Thursday, February 6th, 2025.

 Alan was born on January 17th, 1946 at Saint Mary's hospital in KC, MO to James Albert and Mary Jean (Davidson) Cochran. He spent his whole life in Olathe and in his youth attended Countryside School, and Olathe High School. His family and friends...

Patty L. Liewer

Patty L. Liewer

Feb 6, 2025

Patty Liewer of Olathe, KS passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 at Garden Terrace, Overland Park. KS.

Patty was born August 19, 1937 in Beatrice, NE to Winston and Doris Harding.

She attended Beatrice public schools and graduated from Beatrice High School in 1955.  Shortly after graduating, Patty moved to the Kansas City area with her family and later moved to...

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox

Feb 5, 2025

Vivian (Kowitz) Cox passed into the arms of her Lord on February 5th, 2025. Vivian suffered a fall in which she fractured her femur and succumbed to complications a week thereafter. She passed peacefully under the watchful care of Monarch Hospice, her assisted living facility staff, and with her family at her side. A local service will be held February...

Rhonda Renee Monke

Rhonda Renee Monke

Feb 3, 2025

Rhonda Renee Monke, born on April 16, 1957, in Dickinson, North Dakota, passed away peacefully in Lenexa, Kansas, on February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and faith.

Rhonda was a dedicated and talented individual who excelled in her artistic pursuits, expressing her creativity throughout her life. She proudly graduated from Mid-America Nazarene University in 1979, and went on...

James Philip "Phil" Brown

James Philip "Phil" Brown

Feb 3, 2025

James Philip “Phil” Brown passed away on February 3rd at the age of 83. Phil grew up on a farm in the small town of Walker, Iowa. Throughout his life, he frequently spoke of the fond memories he made there and loved sharing stories about his childhood. Phil attended Walker High School and then went on to graduate from Iowa...

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell

Feb 3, 2025

Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell, age 80, passed away February 3, 2025. He lived a long, full life, and a celebration of his life will be held on February 15, 2025, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS, beginning at 1:00 and followed by a time for visiting. 

Bob was born August 3, 1944, the first of four children of Charles R....

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder, born on March 4, 1975, in Silay City, Philippines, passed away peacefully alongside her family on February 2, 2025, in Maize, Kansas. 

Grace was a cherished individual whose life touched the hearts of many worldwide, making friends wherever she went. She was well known for her love for God, her family, and life. 

As a devout member...

George W. Buss

George W. Buss

Feb 2, 2025

George W. Buss, 76, of Olathe, KS formerly of Lincoln, NE passed away Feb. 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS. A celebration of his life will be held Sun. Feb. 16th from 1-3PM at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Olathe Chapel. 

George was born in Beatrice, NE to William and Wauneta Buss, graduated from Tri County High School....

Frances M. Schreiber

Frances M. Schreiber

Feb 1, 2025

The obituary will be posted soon, please check back. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Penwell-Gabel's Olathe Chapel. Following the service, the family will receive guests for a visitation until 3:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army. 

Frances Marie Schreiber

Frances Marie Schreiber

Feb 1, 2025

The obituary will be posted soon, please check back. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

To leave a special message for her family or to share a memory of Frances, please visit the guestbook below.

Philip Gray

Philip Gray

Jan 31, 2025

Philip (Phil) Verner Gray provided wonderful examples of servitude, humility, and fatherhood - he died on January 31st 2025 at the age of 75.

Phil was born as the third of four children to Keith and June [Myers] Gray in Iowa, and lived somewhat of a military-brat lifestyle growing up (Keith was a civil servant supporting the Department of the Army)....

Maria Luz Barboza

Maria Luz Barboza

Jan 31, 2025

Maria Luz Barboza, born on June 19, 1951, in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas. She led a vibrant and fulfilling life, dedicating a significant portion of her career to S&S Activewear, where her contributions were valued by colleagues and friends alike.

Maria's legacy will continue through her beloved children, Astrid Stroh, Heiner Rivera,...

Linda Sue Maggard

Linda Sue Maggard

Jan 31, 2025

Linda Sue Maggard, 62, of Olathe, passed away on January 31, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

 She was born in Emporia, KS on October 8, 1962 to Jim and Mary Thomas. She was the youngest of four children, and their only girl. Her family moved to Olathe, KS in 1967 when her dad accepted a teaching position at...

James L. Thomasson

James L. Thomasson

Jan 31, 2025

James Thomasson, 85, passed away on January 31st, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas at the Olathe Hospice House.

Son of Lloyd and Ruth Thomasson, he was born January 13th, 1940, in Selma, Kansas. He grew up in Garnett, Kansas where he met his “high school bride” Karen Mae Thomasson. They went on to have 6 children. James was active in Olathe Baseball,...

Dennis Robert Brumwell

Dennis Robert Brumwell

Jan 29, 2025

Dennis Robert Brumwell, age 69, of Olathe, passed away January 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 6, 1955 to Donald and Patricia (Coady) Brumwell in Kansas City, MO. 

Dennis was employed with IKON Office Solutions and Nebraska Furniture Mart before retiring in 2020. He enjoyed working in the yard and tinkering around the house. He was an avid supporter...

Mavis Waldman

Mavis Waldman

Jan 29, 2025

Mavis Corinne Waldman (“Corinne”), age 105, of Lenexa, KS (formerly of Columbus & Lincoln, NE), passed away on January 29, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. 

 She was born on September 24, 1919 to Walter Hugo Hoecker and Mary Beulah (Lent) Hoecker at St. Joseph, MO. 

 She graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, took some college classes at the...

Seble S. Tezera

Seble S. Tezera

Jan 29, 2025

Seble Tezera was born on June 20, 1984, to her mother, Asegedech Tilahun, and her father, Sahlu Tezera. She completed her education from elementary school to college in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After graduating, she worked for Africa Connect as a senior sales representative for Alcatel Network. She also held a position as a sales and purchasing manager in a bank. 

Over...

Larry Dean Gaston

Larry Dean Gaston

Jan 28, 2025

Larry Dean Gaston age 91 died January 28, 2025 in Olathe KS. He is preceded in death by his wife Jean Carol Gaston (Dyer). Survived by sons Lynn (Jane) Gaston, Mark (Deanna) Gaston. Grandchildren: Jamie Gaston-Robinson, Kyle (Kathie) Gaston, Gary Gaston. Great Grandchildren: Kindric Robinson, Lilley Gaston, Taylor Gaston, Avery Gaston, Marlie Gaston.

Larry was born on 09/22/1933 in Wichita KS....

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