Eileen Crisler
Jun 24, 2020
Velma "Eileen" Crisler, 84, of Edgerton, passed away on June 24, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1936 to Wayne and Violet (Hoover) Hardisty at Osawatomie, KS. On June 19, 1955, she married Wayne S Crisler, and they made their home in Spring Hill, Kansas. She was a 50 year member of the First Christian Church of Olathe, active...
Sally Michelle Miller
Jun 23, 2020
Sally Michelle Miller, 55, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on June 23, 2020. Sally was born on October 30th 1964, daughter to Berneice and Emory Mehaffie in Overland Park, KS where she grew up and attended Shawnee Mission West High School. After school, Sally devoted much of her life to raising her two boys, Ryan...
Donald Gene Stearns, Jr.
Jun 23, 2020
Donald Gene Stearns, 59, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on June 23, 2020, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.He was born on May 26, 1961, to Donald and JoAnne (Goodenow) Stearns-Hulsey in Kansas City, Missouri.Don worked in the Eyewear Industry for over 30 years. He was a road warrior and a member of the "President's Club".Don and Jennifer were...
John Vernon Bates
Jun 22, 2020
John Vernon "Rocky" Bates, 70, of Olathe, passed away June 22, 2020. He was born August 24, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas to Elmer and Regina (Hashman) Bates.A graduate of Bishop Ward High School and a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam war. John was an avid hunter who's most recent pastimes were spent playing with his grandchildren. John...
Agustin Alejos
Jun 22, 2020
Agustin "Auggie" Alejos was born May 28, 1951 in Topeka, KS to Sergio and Felicitas Alejos. He was the youngest out of 12 siblings. Auggie resided in Topeka for most of his life. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969 and went on to have a fulfilling career in both automotive and retail sales. Auggie grew up across the...
Ron L. Boyce
Jun 21, 2020
Ron L. Boyce, 61, grew up in Kansas City, KS and Holliday, KS. As a young man into adulthood, he really enjoyed watching sports, such as football, basketball and baseball. He was a big fan of Kansas City Chiefs and KU basketball. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt bikes. Ron was a big animal lover and loved his dogs, Kona...
Lola Mary Deforest
Jun 21, 2020
Lola Mary (Carswell) DeForest, 90, of Olathe, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born on July 29, 1929 to Edwin and Juanita (Bloyd) Carswell in Alton, KS.Lola grew up on a farm south of Alton, KS. She graduated from Alton High School in 1947, and attended college where she obtained a certificate to teach school. She taught school...
Nicole Renee Busch
Jun 20, 2020
Nicole "Niki" Renee Busch, 38, of Overland Park, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1981, to Joseph and Beverly (Worley) Mater in Lawrence, Kansas. She graduated from Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas, and went on to attend Xenon International School of Hair Design in Wichita, Kansas. On August 7, 2004, she...
Robert W. Copeland
Jun 20, 2020
Robert Wayne Copeland, age 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away June 20, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.Robert (Bob) was born October 18, 1930 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert and Pauline (Seitz) Copeland. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.On...
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...
