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Marcia Ann Grauerholz

Marcia Ann Grauerholz

Jan 5, 2025

Marcia Ann Grauerholz, 71, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 1, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to Dr. Robert and Mary (Underwood) Sinclair, Marcia brought joy and music to all who knew her. A gifted musician, she graduated with a degree in music education and was a proud...

Elmo Rainey

Elmo Rainey

Jan 5, 2025

Marshall “Elmo” Rainey, Jr, 87, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at The Village at Olathe Memory Care in Olathe, Kansas, after many years of battling Alzheimer’s.

He was born October 25th, 1937, in Darlington, MO, to Marshall E. and Lulu I. (Stanton) Rainey. The family moved to Wichita, KS in 1941, and to Fall River,...

Thomas Randall Olerich

Thomas Randall Olerich

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Randall Olerich was born on July 13, 1949 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the youngest of three children born to Ellwood Olerich and Barbara Melson Olerich, and is survived by his brother, Henry Olerich and sister Sara Schoenfeld Olerich along with his brother and sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews. He passed away on January...

Carl Ward

Carl Ward

Jan 3, 2025

Carl J. Ward, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2025.

He was born on February 16, 1960 to Carnell and Bernia (Estell) Ward at Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Carl was a raised in Junction City, Kansas, and graduated from Junction City High School, and Ft. Scott Community College.

He loved creating Military armies with model clay with his older brother,...

Mary L. Cloud

Mary L. Cloud

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Lou Cloud became a citizen of Heaven in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025. Mary Lou was 93 years old at the time of her passing, having been born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 9, 1931, during the Great Depression (or June 8 as she and her family had celebrated for many decades before finding her...

Dennis Rector

Dennis Rector

Jan 1, 2025

Dennis Allen Rector, 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025, in Olathe, KS. He was born on May 1, 1949, in Abilene, KS, to Clifford and Wilma (Spangler) Rector. On August 10th, 1974, he married Trina Carlson in WaKeeney, KS.

He was a resident of Abilene until his graduation from Abilene High School in 1967. He joined the Air Force...

Michael Ronald Edler

Michael Ronald Edler

Dec 30, 2024

Michael Ronald Edler, (Mike), "EZ" passed peacefully in his sleep on December 30th, 2024 at his home in Kansas City MO after a long illness.

Mike was born January 26, 1949 to Ronald and Mary (Harty) Edler in Sioux City, IA. He grew up in South Sioux City, NE and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Mike attended Emerson...

Ginger Seneker

Ginger Seneker

Dec 29, 2024

Virginia Ann (Ginger) Seneker February 28, 1953 - December 29, 2024, Olathe, Kansas - Virginia Ann "Ginger" Seneker, born on February 28, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. She was 71 years old.

Adopted by Norton and Marilou Trefs, Ginger grew up in Lake Lotawana, Missouri. She attended local schools and graduated from Lee's...

Shirley May Dale Richards

Shirley May Dale Richards

Dec 29, 2024

Shirley May Dale Richards was born in Shelbyville, Illinois on March 13, 1932 and left this world on December 29, 2024. 

She was raised in Olney, Illinois where her father practiced optometry. In high school she dated William R. Richards and as soon as she graduated from college with a degree in education they married and moved to Maplewood, Missouri where...

Margaret "Jane" Raby

Margaret "Jane" Raby

Dec 29, 2024

Margaret Jane Raby, 84, of Olathe, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 at her home. 

She was born on May 24, 1940 to Robert and Evelyn (Cassaday) Weltman in Preston County, West Virginia. Jane worked as a Administrative Assistant for the Ford Motor Company, until the time of her retirement in 1999. 

On April 25, 1978, she married Thomas Edgar Raby,...

Judith Kozal

Judith Kozal

Dec 29, 2024

Judith Ann Kozal (October/11/1957), of Olathe, KS, passed away on December 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert Borchardt Jr.

Judy was a proud member of the US Navy, where she met her husband Robert while both were stationed in Guam. They were married on December 28, 1994, and settled in Kansas upon their...

Marna McAferty

Marna McAferty

Dec 28, 2024

Marna McAferty, a beautiful spirit, dedicated professional and beloved member of her community, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on August 14, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas to Milton and Doris (Kelly) Roberts. She spent her early childhood years in the family home in Olathe, Kansas. They moved to Lenexa Kansas in...

Ryan Machamer

Ryan Machamer

Dec 25, 2024

Ryan Machamer, born of December 5, 1989, in Manhattan, Kansas, passed away suddenly on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024. He was a cherished son and brother, leaving behind a loving family that includes his dad, Doug Machamer, his mom, Barb Machamer, his older brother, Justin Machamer, his twin sister, Meagan Stambaugh, his brother-in-law Dennis Stambaugh, his aunt and uncle, Sherry...

Lillian Claire Semrad

Lillian Claire Semrad

Dec 25, 2024

Lillian Claire Semrad (nee Ryniker), age 98, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.

She was born on October 15, 1926, daughter of the late Charles and Claire Ryniker. She was the devoted wife of 55 years to the late Raymond Anthony Semrad (1925-2004). Mother of four children, Debbie Fox, Phil (Ingrid), Cindy Johnson (Mike), Jeanine McShea (John);...

Charles Godwin

Charles Godwin

Dec 25, 2024

Charles Robert Godwin of Lenexa passed away on December 25th, 2024 at Lakeview Village Nursing Center. Charles was born on September 4th, 1937 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Leonard & Elizabeth (Lizzie) Godwin. He grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana in a home he helped his father build.

 In the Fall of 1959 Charles met the love of his life, Junetta...

Ronnie Joe Mosier

Ronnie Joe Mosier

Dec 23, 2024

Ronnie Joe Mosier, born on August 22, 1943, in Towanda, Kansas passed away peacefully in Olathe on December 23, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. Ron’s professional life was in the banking business. He served as a bank officer starting in Neodesha, KS before moving on to Wichita, KS and finishing his career as a bank president in Oklahoma City....

John D Cota, Sr

John D Cota, Sr

Dec 23, 2024

John David Cota Sr, Age 77 of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23rd at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

John was born on July 14, 1947, in Wichita, KS to John Dean and Florence June Cota. John grew up with 3 Sisters, Janet, Carol, and Rosemary.

He graduated from Wichita South High School in 1965....

Deborah Frost

Deborah Frost

Dec 22, 2024

Deborah Frost, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2024 at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

Deborah was born June 7, 1934 to John and Alice (Young) Frost in Kansas City, MO.  Ms. Frost was a life-long area resident.   She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission High School in 1952, and also received an...

Jean Ann Wilder

Jean Ann Wilder

Dec 21, 2024

Jean Ann Wilder, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1955 in Bellevue, Iowa to Edward and Marie (Junk) Kilburg. She went to school in Bellevue where she was a standout on the women's basketball team. After high school Jean left Iowa in search of career and adventures. She...

Irvin Jones

Irvin Jones

Dec 20, 2024

Irvin Jones, 98, of Leawood, Kansas ( formerly of Junction City, Kansas) passed away on December 20, 2024 at Sunrise of Leawood. 

 He was born on June 12, 1926 to Jasper and Ruby (Golden) Jones at Moultrie, GA. 

Irvin served our country in the US Army for 25 years, and then went on to serve another 20 in civil service.

Irvin worked as...

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