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Keith Eugene Hawley

Keith Eugene Hawley

Dec 7, 2024

KEITH E. HAWLEY

Born to Ralph Zeno Hawley and Angie Marie Hawley (Cantrall) on June 4, 1935 in Ocheltree (Spring Hill) Kansas. He spent much of his 89 years in and around the Olathe area. He proudly served our country in the Marine Corp in 1952 and was stationed in Santa Ana, California.

He started his career in the car industry working...

Jennifer Martin

Jennifer Martin

Dec 7, 2024

Jennifer Martin, a beloved professor, graceful dancer and choreographer, devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Her life was a dance of elegance and joy, a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew her. 

Born on July 11, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio, she attended Orrville High School...

William Hammer

William Hammer

Dec 5, 2024

William A. Hammer (Bill, Willie, Sonny, Grandpa Bill… “Don’t call me Mr. Hammer", "That’s my Dad”) passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, in Olathe Kansas, with his wife by his side. 

Bill was born on May 26th, 1937, in Marion Kansas, to William R. Hammer, and Lola (Kohlman) Hammer. The eldest of 3 children, Bill was raised on a farm...

Mary Kay Manyon

Mary Kay Manyon

Dec 5, 2024

Mary Kay Manyon, 83, of Olathe, passed away on December 5, 2024 at KU Medical Center. 

 To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below

David Halsey Murdock

David Halsey Murdock

Dec 4, 2024

David H. Murdock, (73), was born on June 17, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2024. 

Son, brother, Uncle, friend: Dave was loved by all who knew him. 

Dave graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Architecture. He served in the Air Force for 3 years. He made his...

Alan James Fitzmorris

Alan James Fitzmorris

Dec 4, 2024

Alan James Fitzmorris, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born on March 21, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Bob and Marion (Homer) Fitzmorris. Alan lived a life rich with love, passion, and purpose.

Alan met the love of his life, Jan, during the baseball season...

Carter Jacob Coppock

Carter Jacob Coppock

Dec 4, 2024

Carter Jacob Coppock, 15, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on September 27, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona to Stephan and Cristal (Contreras) Coppock. 

When Carter came into this world, he didn’t cry. He just looked around like he was taking everything in, soaking up the world he had just come into. As a toddler...

Kirk Alan Baughan

Kirk Alan Baughan

Dec 4, 2024

Kirk Alan Baughan, age 72, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 4, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Kirk was born in Salina, KS on July 29th, 1952, the son of James and Beulah Baughan. Kirk grew up in Salina with his three brothers – Bruce, Brad (Carol) and Kent (Sandy) Baughan, and his sister, Kim...

Byron Mitchell Jr

Byron Mitchell Jr

Dec 3, 2024

Byron Mitchell Jr passed away peacefully Tuesday December 3rd at Overland Park Regional Hospital at the age of 83. Jr grew up in Wellsville KS and graduated from Wellsville High in 1959. He served in the Army stationed in Korea as a tank repair specialist. After serving in the army, Jr went to work at Fairbanks Morse Pump as a...

Janice Lynn Maxwell

Janice Lynn Maxwell

Dec 3, 2024

 Janice Lynn Maxwell, 77, of Olathe, passed away on December 3, 2024 at home. She was born on February 6, 1947 to Preston and Helen (Stewart) Raines in Oklahoma City, OK. Janice had a career as a Certified Medical Coder. She enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting. 

Janice is survived by her son Darin Maxwell (Connie) and her daughter Teresa...

Raymond L. McAfee

Raymond L. McAfee

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond L. McAfee, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on November 30, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House. Ray was born on April 28, 1938 to Inez L. Denney (Wilson) in Omaha, NE. Ray worked for Hy-Vee grocery store for 30 + years as a Meat Department Manager, then in Customer Service prior to his retirement in 1999. He learned his...

Fortunee “FiFi” Schultz

Fortunee “FiFi” Schultz

Nov 29, 2024

Fortunée "FiFi" Schultz, 88, of Overland Park, passed away on November 29, 2024 at Silverado of Overland Park Memory Care Community. 

 She was born on December 13, 1935 to Benyamine and Esther Bienveniste, in Alexandria, Egypt. She met her first husband, Yitzach Mizrahi, and moved to Haifa, Israel where they had two sons, Moshe and Benyamine.

Shortly after her husband passed away,...

Eugene Joseph Jakobe

Eugene Joseph Jakobe

Nov 29, 2024

Eugene Joseph "Gene" Jakobe October 3, 1933 – November 29, 2024

Eugene Joseph "Gene" Jakobe passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 91 years old. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the IPF Foundation (ipffoundation.org) in his memory.

Gene was born on October 3, 1933,...

Gregory William Adent

Gregory William Adent

Nov 26, 2024

Gregory William Adent, 53, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away suddenly on November 26, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Greg was born on November 29, 1970 to William and Barbara (Morrison) Adent in Schaumburg, IL. 

On October 4th, 1997, he married Amy (Koziol) Adent. Greg was an amazing father to his two beautiful children Rachel Parker & Brett Gregory, a loving brother...

Roger James Mortimer

Roger James Mortimer

Nov 26, 2024

James Roger Mortimer, 87, of Olathe, passed away on November 26, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center. 

He was born on July 16, 1937 to John Gilbert Mortimer & Dorothy (Scott) Mortimer at Valton, WI. 

Roger worked as a Teacher at Bishop Ward High School & was a school bus driver for both Durham & First Student.

On August 23, 1958, he married Vivian...

Terri Margaret Smith

Terri Margaret Smith

Nov 26, 2024

Terri Margaret Smith, 54, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1970 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Roddy and Linda (Saunders) Budimlija. 

Terri loved animals, enjoyed reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Terri was also very strong in her faith.

Terri is survived by her sisters, Melissa Budimlija and...

Heather Marie Coutts

Heather Marie Coutts

Nov 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heather Marie Broderick-Coutts, age 50, on November 23, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center. 

Heather was born on June 15, 1974 in Merriam, KS and raised by her beloved mother Patti Hostetler. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West in 1993. 

On September 27, 2003 Heather married Curt Robert Coutts and they made...

Ariadne "Ari" Margarita Montiel Farrell

Ariadne "Ari" Margarita Montiel Farrell

Nov 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ariadne “Ari” Margarita Montiel Farrell, 57, of Olathe, KS, who peacefully departed this life at home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family after a valiant battle with ALS.

Born to Esteban Montiel and Margarita Villegas on October 22, 1967, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Ari’s journey began with a deep...

Lou Ann Neal

Lou Ann Neal

Nov 21, 2024

Lou Ann Neal (Hollinger), 85, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on the 21st of November, 2024.

On the 20th of April, 1939, Lou Ann was born to Oren Hollinger and Irene Hollinger (Allen) in Norton, KS.

After graduating from Kansas State University, Lou Ann worked as a teacher for the Shawnee Mission School District, starting in 1962 at Broadmoor Junior High.

On...

Nancy Jane Haws

Nancy Jane Haws

Nov 20, 2024

Nancy Jane Haws (Nilsson), age 81, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away at her Overland Park, Kansas home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 22, 1943, in Kenosha, Nancy was the cherished daughter of Jane and Richard Nilsson, and she lived a life filled with love, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her...

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