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Linda F. (Nighswonger) Thomas

Linda F. (Nighswonger) Thomas

Jul 25, 2021

Linda Faye (Nighswonger) ThomasMay 15th, 1941 – July 25th, 2021Linda Faye (Nighswonger) Thomas, 80, of Olathe, KS, passed away on July 25th, 2021 from complications of Alzheimer's. Linda Was born on May 15th, 1941, to Jesse and Delphia Nighswonger in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent her young childhood with her parents and 4 siblings on a farm in Hamilton, Missouri....

Connie Ann Freeberg

Connie Ann Freeberg

Jul 25, 2021

Connie Ann Freeberg, 77, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1944 in Iola, Kansas to George and Thelma (Muntzert) Wiklund. Connie grew up in Ellsmore, KS on a farm. Her dad was a farmer and her mother was a homemaker. Connie also helped on the farm. She went to elementary...

Cheryl Anne Speck

Cheryl Anne Speck

Jul 24, 2021

Cheryl Anne Speck, 65, passed away on July 24, 2021. She was born September 1, 1955 in Ft. Scott, KS to Clayton and Mary (Richards) Stoker. She married Richard Speck on November 29, 1975. Cheryl was a registered nurse for 30 years and was employed by College Park Family Care at the end of her career. She attended St. Luke's...

Nancy Lenox Payne

Nancy Lenox Payne

Jul 23, 2021

Nancy Lenox (Damm) Payne, 74, of Olathe, passed away on July 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 23, 1947 to Norman and Nieta (Townsend) Damm Jr. at Kansas City, MO. Nancy attended Colorado Women's College as a pre- med major and participated on the College's ski and golf teams.On July first 1967, she...

Jean A. Wehrell

Jean A. Wehrell

Jul 23, 2021

Jean Ann Wehrell, 75, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. A celebration of her life will be 11AM Saturday, July 31 at Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS.Jean was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 18, 1945 to William and Roberta Jurgensen (MacLean). She graduated from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, NJ and Centenary College...

Dr. "Lonnie" Dillon

Dr. "Lonnie" Dillon

Jul 23, 2021

Dr. William "Lonnie" Dillon, age 76, passed away on July 23rd at 10:45 pm surrounded by his family. He was born March 28th, 1945 in Burr Oak, Kansas to Junelda and William Dillon. After graduating High School, Dr. Dillon attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1967. He then attended the University Of Kansas Medical School graduating with his Doctorate...

Johnnie L. Giffin

Johnnie L. Giffin

Jul 22, 2021

Farmer boy, Johnnie Leon Giffin, loving father and husband of 58 years, went to Heaven on July 22, 2021. His funeral Mass will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at 10 am.Johnnie was born June 12th, 1938 in Ft. Scott, Kansas to Lawrence "Tub" and Maxine "Bob" Giffin. Growing up on a farm in...

Betty Miller

Betty Miller

Jul 21, 2021

Betty J. Miller, 81 of Shawnee, KS passed Wednesday, July 21, 2021 peacefully at home. Betty was born June 4, 1940 in Stockton, MO to Wilfred (W.B.) and Nola (Hitt) Frankenfield. Betty was united in marriage with Stephen J. Miller on September 3rd, 1960. Betty and Steve were married for 60 years. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and...

James Ronald Dieren

James Ronald Dieren

Jul 21, 2021

James "Jim" Dieren passed away on July 21, 2021, at age 72.He was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Paul and Martha Dieren. He dedicated his life to God and his family. Forty-seven years ago he married his love, Margaret (Droste), and they raised three girls, Ann, Terese, and Lea.Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret, and daughters Ann (Shawn)...

Gary L. Green

Gary L. Green

Jul 20, 2021

Gary L. Green, 82, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Olathe, KS, passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1938 to Orville and Thelma (Lindenmire) Green in Beloit, KS. Gary worked as a mechanic for Roger's Manufacturing, Jacobsen Manufacturing and Toro Manufacturing, retiring in 2002. On May 7th, 1961, he married Marilyn K. (Jones) and they...

Louetta Mae Schwatken

Louetta Mae Schwatken

Jul 19, 2021

Louetta Mae Schwatken, 91, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born on December 5, 1929 in Arcadia, Kansas to James and Nova (Jones) Swezey . She grew up on a farm in Arcadia, KS. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1947, where she was voted the most popular girl her Senior year. After...

Jon Allen Riley

Jon Allen Riley

Jul 17, 2021

Jon Allen Riley, Sr.Born to William Herbert and Helen May (Colbert) Riley on November 11,1948 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 17, 2021. Jon served in the United States Army for 21 years 1968-1989, serving in numerous places including Germany for 6 years. He retired at Fort Carson, CO, becoming a long-time resident of Security, CO. Jon was...

Kathleen Marie Darr

Kathleen Marie Darr

Jul 16, 2021

Kathleen Marie Darr, 68, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roger and Darlene (Korb) Bartling.Kathleen is survived by her sister, Rebecca Brown; brother-in-law, Jeff Darr; son, Terry Elliott; two nephews, Jason and Kevin; niece, Katy; and two great nephews, Fisher and Finnley. She was...

Frederick Michael Breitenbach

Frederick Michael Breitenbach

Jul 15, 2021

Frederick (Fred) Michael Breitenbach, 88, of Olathe, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on July 15th, 2021. He passed away due to complications at Olathe Medical Center.Fred was born January 28, 1933 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Fred is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. He went on to serve in the US Army during the Korean war. After the war...

Betty June Thompson

Betty June Thompson

Jul 13, 2021

Betty June Thompson, 92, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Floyd and Grace (Cole) Vance. Betty grew up in the Waldo area of Kansas City, Missouri where she graduated from Ruhl-Hartman High School. On March 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Nolan...

John R Coleman

John R Coleman

Jul 11, 2021

John R Coleman, 83, of Overland Park, passed away on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1938 to Fred and Beulah (Drybread) Coleman in Garnett, KS. John will be remembered for his strong work ethic, keen intelligence and wicked sense of humor. John developed his strong work ethic, working with his father and brothers,...

Stuart R. Sundblom

Stuart R. Sundblom

Jul 10, 2021

Stuart "Stu" Sundblom, 70, passed away on July 9, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1951 to Virgil and Helen Sundblom in Salina, Kansas, at Asbury Hospital.He was an avid KU fan, after attending and graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Education degree in 1974. Stu was married to Deborah Crawford...

Adam N. Denlinger

Adam N. Denlinger

Jul 9, 2021

Adam Nathan Denlinger, a Graphic Designer loved living in Kansas City. He passed away at Regional Hospital in Overland Park at 4:36 am on Friday, July 9th. Adam is survived by his parents Grover and Nancy Denlinger and Patricia Bonham; his two daughters Dakota Denlinger and Avery Denlinger; his brother Daniel (Karla) Denlinger; and his sisters Katy Heppler; Ruth Byrd;...

Ronald S. Sutton

Ronald S. Sutton

Jul 9, 2021

Ronald S. Sutton, 82, of Gardner, KS passed away July 9, 2021. Funeral services will be private.To leave a message of condolence for Ron's family or to share a special memory of Ron, please visit the guestbook below.

Billy Lee Sorenson

Billy Lee Sorenson

Jul 8, 2021

Billy Lee Sorenson, 82, of Olathe, KS (formerly of Muscatine, IA) passed away on July 8, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1939 to George and Mildred (Johnson) Sorenson in Calhoun County, IA. On July 10, 1966 he married Janyce Mae Anderson and they made their home in Muscatine, IA and later...

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