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Kelly Lauffenburger
Jun 19, 2020
Kelly Lynn Lauffenburger, 62, of Olathe, passed away on June 19, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1958 to Minor and Eleanor (Sperry) Lauffenburger in Warren, PA.Kelly worked as a Graphic Designer for Sprint, Staples, and the Nazarene Global Ministry Center.On April 30, 1994, he married Delda Gae Lauffenburger (Foster). Kelly and Delda lived...
Steve Rainey
Jun 19, 2020
Stephen "Papa" Lawrence Rainey went to his heavenly father on the morning of Friday, June 19th 2020.Steve was born June 24th, 1944 to Keith "Pop" Rainey (D. April 1999) and Lois "Granny" Rainey (D.November 2004). Steve was the youngest of three brothers: Kenneth "Ken" Rainey, who proceededSteve in death November 1994; and Dennis "Little D" Rainey. Steve first called Paola,...
Dick Butalla
Jun 18, 2020
Dick Butalla was a true American throwback. He loved music, Elvis, cars, Americana, woodworking, outdoor life, his tools, football, Gospel music, a good steak, the USA, his family, and his unwavering faith in Jesus. If you knew Dick at all, then you also know in an era of instant communication and 280 character limits, Dick preferred an old-fashioned conversation. A...
Wayne Lee Willis
Jun 17, 2020
Wayne L. Willis, 52, of Overland Park, Kansas, died June 17th of a heart attack while on an evening jog. Wayne was born March 19, 1968, in Independence, Missouri. His family moved across Missouri before settling down in Topeka in 1978. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1986 where he was a class officer, played basketball and was...
Jill Annette Peters
Jun 16, 2020
Jill Annette Peters, 61, of Olathe, passed away June 16, 2020. She was born July 17, 1958 in Kansas City, KS the second daughter of George and Ruth (Moore) Peters. Jill was a graduate of Hickman Mills High School, and earned her Associates Degree in Design from Johnson County Community College. She was the owner and operator of her own...
Albert "Jay" Darr
Jun 11, 2020
Albert "Jay" Darr, 63, of Olathe, passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1957 to Darel and Sandra (Sonricker) Darr in Wood River, IL, where he lived until the age of 5, before moving to Olathe. He grew up in Olathe. Went to school here and graduated from Olathe North. He worked at JC Penney...
Wanda Marie Herbold
Jun 11, 2020
Wanda Marie Herbold, age 89 of Olathe, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Olathe Hospice House after being admitted at KU Medical Center for a brief stay. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday June 19, 2020 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS. A private family service will take place Saturday, June...
George Cain Miller
Jun 10, 2020
George Cain Miller, 82, of Olathe, KS passed away June 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and son, Chet. George graduated from Kansas City Northeast High School in 1956. He retired from Black & Veatch after 45 years.To leave a special message for George's family, press the "Share Memories" button above.
Larry Jay Koenigsdorf
Jun 10, 2020
Larry Jay Koenigsdorf, 72, of Overland Park passed away on June 10, 2020.Larry was born to the late Robert and Madeline Koenigsdorf April 21, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. Larry graduated from Southwest High School in 1966, and had a long career at H.D. Lee Company.Larry loved his time in scouting and reached the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed...
Larry Art Lawrence
Jun 8, 2020
Larry Art Lawrence passed away June 8, 2020 at the age of 82 at the Olathe Hospice House. Family and friends may pay their respects at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS, on Thursday, June 11, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please respect social distancing and other precautions. A private family mass will be held at Divine Mercy Parish,...
Henrietta L. Blume
Jun 7, 2020
Henrietta (Wolff) Blume, age 83, passed away June 7, 2020 in Olathe, KS. Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Henrietta's life on August 15, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS 66061. Private family interment at Scott City, KS.Henrietta was born and raised in Garden City, KS. She...
Jennifer Johnson
Jun 5, 2020
Jennifer Johnson, age 62, passed away Friday morning, June 5, 2020 at her home in Kansas City, MO. Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, Russell M. Johnson Jr., and both sets of grandparents, Johnson & Truitts. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Elsa M. Johnson, her sister, Kristine Johnson, and her brother, Martin R. Johnson and his spouse...
Reverend Lee Toburen
Jun 4, 2020
Reverend Gerald "Toby" Lee Toburen, 85, of Olathe, passed away on June 4, 2020 at Evergreen Community of Johnson County. He was born on June 17, 1934 to Leslie and Lily (Mengadoth) Toburen at Okarche, OK. On June 11, 1961, he married Winona Brown. Toby and Winona made their home in Pueblo, CO and moved to many other places throughout...
Ethel Marie Porter
Jun 3, 2020
Ethel Marie Porter, 80, of Edwardsville, KS, passed away June 3, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1939, in Salina, KS to the late Earl (Hank) and Stella (Sally) Hankinson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Arlene Hankinson who passed away at the age of 2, five years before Ethel's birth. Ethel is survived by her...
Richard W. Pollock
May 31, 2020
Richard William "Dick" Pollock passed away on May 31st at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS He was 76 years old.Dick was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered for his love of family, friends, golf, cars, shooting, photography and preparing the Thanksgiving turkey for the family every year.Dick was born on...
Paul Fredrick Lark
May 30, 2020
Paul Fredrick Lark was born on May 3, 1946 to Richard and Mary Louise (Deady) Lark in Kansas City, MO both of whom preceded him in death.He grew up in Kansas City, MO attending Visitation Elementary and graduating from Bishop Hogan High School in 1964. He attended Regis College in Denver, Colorado joining the Army National Guard shortly after.Paul was...
Gregory Richard Gill
May 29, 2020
Greg Gill passed away on May 29th, 2020, while kayaking in the Blue River. He was 57 years old. Greg was an incredibly loving and protective father, brother, and son. Greg was a friend to all and willing to give his shirt off his back to anyone he knew. He was born on November 29th, 1962 and grew up in...
David P. Genter
May 28, 2020
David Perry Genter, 75, of Lenexa, KS passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 during his brief stay at the Good Samaritan nursing home of Olathe.He was born on July 22, 1944 to Harry and Jean (McArdle) Genter in Santa Monica, CA. He was the 4th of 7 children.On May 22, 1965 he married the true love of his life,...
Debra Ann Eisenbarger
May 28, 2020
Debra "Debbie" Ann (Pustejovsky) Eisenbarger, 57, of Lenexa, KS, passed away May 28, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House after a year long battle with breast cancer. She was born on October 23, 1962 to Adolph and Martha (Sulak) Pustejovsky in Fort Worth, TX. She graduated from R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, TX, and attended Texas State...
Mari R. Mcelyea
May 27, 2020
Mari McElyea, 67, of Kansas City, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born February 26, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Aubrey and Alcia Keel, both of whom preceded her in death.Mari was employed by Sugar Creek Elementary School. She was also an ARIA certified riding instructor who, in her younger years, completed the horse...
