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James Vernon Reece
Jul 29, 2021
James "Jim" Vernon Reece passed away at 80 years old on July 28,2021 in Olathe, KS. He was born October 28, 1940 to Jeanette Tru (Warner) Reece and Jack Vernon Reece in Chillicothe, MO. He graduated from Chillicothe High School and attended Kirksville State Teachers College. He married his high school sweetheart Kathryn Apollonia Kinsella on June 9, 1962 and...
Virginia May Cook
Jul 28, 2021
Virginia "Ginny" May Cook, 80, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1940 in Ottumwa, Iowa to David and Marjorie (Brower) Link. Ginny grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa with her parents and older brother, David, and later younger brother Stephen. She enjoyed their life on Quincy Avenue in Ottumwa, IA. Ginny...
Lillian Helen Knight Meradith
Jul 27, 2021
Lillian Helen Knight Meradith,95, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away on July 27,2021 at Menorah Medical Center.She was born on August 13,1925 to Joseph and Francis Kubat in Loma, NE.Lillian's first job was bookkeeper for Father Flannigan at Boys Town in Omaha, NE. She worked as an Elizabeth Arden beauty consultant at Jones Store Company for 25 years. She lived,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
