Dolores R. Schmidt
Aug 7, 2021
Dolores (Dee) Schmidt of Olathe, KS passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 surrounded by her husband and family. Dee was born in 1934 in Madison, SD and spent her childhood on the family farm. She learned to bake and sew at a young age and continued to enjoy those activities throughout her lifetime, sharing many homemade goodies with family,...
Wanda Elizabeth Camp
Aug 3, 2021
Wanda Elizabeth Camp, age 89, born September 15, 1931, passed away August 3, 2021 in Kansas City, MO.Lovingly known by all as Aunt Wanda. She was such a light in this world. She loved wholeheartedly and was loved by so many. We were beyond blessed for 90 wonderful years, to get to call her OURS. Although not physically here, her...
Janice Mcmillin
Aug 3, 2021
Janice Louise McMillin, 71, of Olathe, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Hoeger House. She was born on May 17, 1950 to James and Elizabeth (Ebener) Anderson at Kansas City, KS. Janice enjoyed raising her children, and loved baking and cooking for big, family holiday dinners. On June 3, 1972 , she married Richard W. McMillin, and they made...
Mark Alan Lipsky
Aug 1, 2021
Mark Alan Lipsky, 61, of Stilwell, KS, passed away August 1, 2021 at home.He was born July 19, 1960 to John and Dora (Cartwright) Lipsky in Cleveland, Ohio.Mark worked as a parts driver for Napa Auto Parts, until the onset of his illness.On March 3, 1984, he married Karen Louise Foster, and they made their home in Olathe, Kansas.He was...
Juanita Marie Blackwell
Jul 30, 2021
Juanita Marie Blackwell, 64 of Olathe, KS passed away on Friday July 30,2021. She was born on June 24,1957 in Garden City, KS to Raymond and Alice (Mendoza) Cruz.Juanita is survived by her husband Billy Blackwell, her loving children Nina, Billy Jr., Tinina, and Teena. Along with 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents.Memorial...
Darleen Lydia Bertelsen
Jul 29, 2021
Darleen Lydia Bertelsen, 87, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Brownsville, TX, passed away on July 29, 2021 at Santa Marta Retirement Home. She was born on August 18, 1933 to Robert and Katherine (Hertz) Tietz in New Leipzig, ND. On June 1, 1952, she married Keith Bertelsen, and they made their home in Stilwell, OK and retired in Brownsville, TX....
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...
