Tamara Jo Elleman
Dec 20, 2020
Tamara Jo Elleman, 50, of Overland Park, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020 at St. Luke's South Hospital. Tamara was born July 12,1970 to Jack and Debbie Wagner. She was united in marriage to Curt Elleman on July 8th, 2000. From this union came two beautiful children, Alexandra Jo (AJ) and Wagner Wayne. Her entire life revolved around her...
Manny Dejesus
Dec 20, 2020
Luis Manuel "Manny" DeJesus, 53, of Olathe, passed away on December 20, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1967 to Roberto and Maria (Escalara) DeJesus in Hartford, CT. Manny worked various jobs as a teenager in and around New York City, where he grew up. He was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Maricelis DeJesus in 1986....
Robert F. Thompson
Dec 20, 2020
Robert "Bob" Francis Thompson, 85, of Leawood, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on August 6, 1935 to Francis and Minna Florence (Rohde) Thompson in Astoria, New York. On September 16, 1967, he married Sandra Jacqueline Thompson (George) in New York City. In 1986 they moved to Leawood, Kansas...
Frieda Pauline Nelson
Dec 20, 2020
Frieda Nelson, age 90, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 20, 2020 surrounded by her family in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on June 24, 1930 in Randolph, Missouri to Otto and Caroline Burau.Frieda graduated from Turner High School and immediately began working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She met Duane Nelson and they were married on November...
Jean Ruth Mccaslen
Dec 19, 2020
Jean Ruth McCaslen, age 91, passed away December 19, 2020 from complications of Covid 19. She was born November 4, 1929 in Pickrell, Nebraska to Carl and Lucille Lisk. She fell in love and married Ernest (Moe) McCaslen on February 28, 1948 who preceded her in death in 2007. Jean and Moe believed in working hard and playing hard together....
Elizabeth S. Munroe
Dec 18, 2020
Elizabeth S. Munroe--Liz, Mom, or Grandma to everyone who knew and loved her--passed peacefully on December 18, 2020 at her home in Olathe, KS. Born Elizabeth Ann Simpson on September 16, 1942 in Moline, IL to John and Ruth (Lottman) Simpson, Elizabeth and her younger sister, Cathie, grew up in Silvis, Illinois. She was active in girl scouts, activities at...
Hudson Thomas Sands
Dec 18, 2020
Hudson Thomas Sands, 6-year-old son of Todd and Stacey Sands, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at home after a courageous battle with a rare form of brain cancer called DIPG. In honor of his love of parades, his family will hold a final parade/drive-through visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, December 21, at Church of the Resurrection West parking...
Steven R. Hanich
Dec 18, 2020
Steven R. Hanich, 70, of Olathe, KS passed away December 18, 2020Steven was born February 9, 1950, in Holdrege NE to Norman and Anna Marie Hanich. He attended the University of Houston and graduated from the University of Nebraska 1969-1973. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He married Robyn Hanich in 1972 and they moved to Muscatine IA, and...
James R. Anderson
Dec 16, 2020
Jim was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Wauconda, IL. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1969 with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.He began his career at the Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, California, testing Air-Launch missiles for the US Navy. He mostly designed and built the test equipment for the Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles. He...
Richard L. Gillett
Dec 15, 2020
On Tuesday December 15, 2020, Richard Leslie Gillett, loving husband, and father of three passed away at the age of 70. Richard was born on September 12, 1950 in Garden City, Kansas to Edwin and Mary (Brower) Gillett. Richard worked as a mechanic for Sharp Brothers Seed Company for 36 years and worked for Owen Herndon for 10 years. On...
Ronald D. Faulkenberry
Dec 15, 2020
Ronald, Ron, D. Faulkenberry, 59, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe Chapel.Ron was born on July 23, 1961 in Hutchinson, KS before being adopted by James and Bernice Faulkenberry. He received his Bachelor's Degree at Baptist Bible College where...
Marsha J. Criner
Dec 14, 2020
Marsha J. Criner, 65, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away on Dec. 14, 2020 at her home. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, John; son John Dwayne (Rhonda) of Belton, Mo.; daughter Angela (Shay) of Kansas City, Kan.; five grandchildren: Shayden, Taylor, Sarah, Kolbe and Maverick; & sister Candie of Frederick, Colo. A Celebration of her life will...
Marty E. Meinen
Dec 13, 2020
Marty E. Meinen, 70, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Marty was born on March 12, 1950 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Martin and Flo (Little) Meinen. Marty grew up in Caseyville, IL and graduated from Collinsville, IL High School in 1968. He furthered his education graduating from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, with a Bachelor's...
Douangchanh Lokaphone
Dec 11, 2020
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Jerry Kay Lage
Dec 11, 2020
Jerry Kay Lage, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas to William and Jessie (Scholl) Lewis. Jerry Kay grew up in Kansas City Kansas and graduated from Wyandotte High School. She spoke fondly of her days at Wyandotte and maintained contact with many of her...
Kenneth N. Harwell Sr.
Dec 11, 2020
Kenneth (Ken) Harwell Sr. passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 84. Ken is survived by his wife Donna, his sons and their wives K. Neil (Jamie) Harwell, Jr, and Kevin (Judy) Harwell. Ken is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Ryan(Emilee) Harwell, Stephanie(Clent) Stewart, Drew Harwell, and Jenna (John) Elrod. Ken was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren....
David E. Smith
Dec 11, 2020
David E. Smith, 79, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020, at the Hospice House of Olathe. David fought a hard and valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. At a date to be determined (once it is safe for public gatherings), the family plans to hold a graveside service at Resurrection Cemetery, 8321 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS. David...
Mary Ina Harrell
Dec 11, 2020
MARY INA HILTON SPRAGG HARRELL August 12, 1942 – December 11, 2020Mary I. Harrell, 78, of Olathe, was lifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:20 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2020. A resident of Good Samaritan Center, Olathe since March 20, 2019, the passing ended her long and courageous struggle with Parkinson's Disease.Mary was born...
Diedre Janã¡ Chandler-Howell
Dec 10, 2020
Diedre "Dee" Jana' Chandler-Howell made her last sarcastic and wildly inappropriate comment December 10, 2020.Dee made her entrance on February 15, 1964, thankfully bypassing Valentine's Day lest she think it was her day. She was born to Douglas Fields and Janet Dennis Ferrell in Hugoton, KS. Over the years and as more siblings arrived, she was certain to be the...
Richard William Rinne
Dec 10, 2020
Richard William "Bill" Rinne, 76, of Overland Park, KS (Formerly of Olathe) passed Thursday December 10, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.Bill was born in Higginsville, MO to Martin and Clara Rinne. He graduated from Higginsville High School in 1962. He married Donna Dieckhoff March 31st, 1963. He started his career at Higginsville...
