Obituaries
Nicola E. Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Nicola E. Howell, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1951 in St. Louis , Missouri to Samuel and Phyllis (Genova) Howell.
Nick grew up in North St. Louis County and went to Florissant high school. He enlisted in the Marine Corp after high school and served during the Vietnam War....
Maggie Jo Butterfield
Jul 4, 2025
Maggie Jo Butterfield was born on September 1, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Don and Judy Harkin. She was a beloved sister to Don’s son Bryan, and the eldest of Don and Judy’s two daughters. Maggie shared a lifelong, extraordinary bond with her sister Katie—a connection that was as deep as it was enduring.
Following her parents’ divorce, Judy later married...
Alfred Anthony Hostmeyer
Jul 3, 2025
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Steven Wendell Jones
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steven Wendell Jones
March 25, 1951 – July 1, 2025
Steven Wendell Jones, a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on March 25, 1951, in Stockton, California, to Walton and Ella Jones, Steve lived a life defined by unwavering faith, fierce love,...
Jacob Ryan Long
Jul 1, 2025
Jacob Ryan Long, or “Jake” as many knew him, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025, from complications of Leukemia. He was born on September 13, 1994, to Melisa Hickman and Brian Long in Kansas City, MO.
Jake graduated from Spring Hill High School in 2013 and continued his education at Pittsburg State University, where he earned his bachelor’s...
Raymond Eugene Vance
Jun 30, 2025
Raymond Eugene Vance, age 95, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 with his sons by his side. He was born on July 24, 1929 in Olathe, KS to Samuel Raymond & Trudie Nona Freeman Vance.
Raymond was a proud father, grandfather & great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lou...
Georgia A. Gugler
Jun 29, 2025
Georgia A. Gugler, 75, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois. She was the daughter of Oswald and Jeanne (Helm) Spillane.
Georgia grew up in several states throughout the midwest but attended and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1967. She moved to...
Roxane Elane Percell
Jun 28, 2025
Roxane Elane Percell, born on October 16, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. Roxane lived a life marked by dedication and passion, both in her professional career and personal interests.
Roxane served honorably in the United States Army, embodying the spirit of commitment and service to her country. Following her military service, she had...
Richard L Strecker
Jun 28, 2025
Richard (Rick) Lee Strecker, age 67, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025.
Rick was born on March 7, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, to William and Theresa (Boos) Strecker. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and attended St. Matthew’s grade school. He graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1976, where he...
Roger Lee Sharp
Jun 27, 2025
Roger Lee Sharp, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home in Topeka, Kansas.
Roger was born on June 7, 1966, in Conway Springs, Kansas, to Larry and Eileen (Roths) Sharp. He grew up in Silver Lake with his parents and six siblings: Shari, Daniel, Catherine, Cynthia, Christina, and Stacy. Raised Catholic, Roger carried a deep faith...
Cornelius Wayne Barnes
Jun 27, 2025
Cornelius "Poopsie" Wayne Barnes, age 54, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at his family's home in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born September 18, 1970 in Wichita, Kansas to Joyce and Clyde Barnes. Poopsie was a life-long resident of Olathe, where he graduated from Olathe North High School.
Poopsie will always be remembered for his head-strong determination, his infectious laugh, his...
Cynthia Y. Benson
Jun 27, 2025
Cynthia Yutuc Benson, born on June 4, 1945, in Manila, Philippines, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas.
Cynthia dedicated her professional life to the field of human resources, serving as a Human Resources Manager for an Insurance Education and Certification company until her retirement. Throughout her career, she was known for her unwavering commitment to fostering a...
Dorotha Lee Kieffaber
Jun 22, 2025
Dorotha Lee Kieffaber, 92 of Olathe, Kansas passed away on June 22, 2025 at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, Kansas.
Dorotha was born May 30, 1933 (the “real” Memorial Day) in Polo, Missouri to Lawrence E. and Susie S. Robison, who preceded her in death, as well as 8 siblings and one grandson. She graduated from Polo High School and then moved...
Kenneth Raymond Rollins
Jun 21, 2025
Kenneth Raymond Rollins, 65, was born to Raymond and Joanna Rollins (Klepac) on 2/28/1960 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the oldest of three kids. He lived in Wichita and in Huntsville, Alabama before moving to KC in 1970.
He started working at age 14 and he was able to save enough money to purchase a 1974 Chevy SuperSport that was the...
Reginald Maurice Moultrie
Jun 18, 2025
Reginald M. Moultrie, age 69, of Olathe KS, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18th, 2025. His wife and soulmate, Ms. Louise Lake-Moultrie, was by his side.
Born on January 11th, 1956 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the proud son of (late) Sergeant Major (Reverend) Samuel F. Moultrie and Mrs. Ethel T. Moultrie....
Oscar Dell Smith
Jun 17, 2025
Oscar D. Smith, 100, was born in Chadron, Nebraska on October 31, 1924 and passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. His full obituary and service information will be posted soon, please check back.
To leave a special message for his family or to share a memory of Oscar, please visit the guestbook below.
Emery Carl Hinkhouse, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
We celebrate the Life of Emery Carl Hinkhouse Jr. (better known as Hink by most).
Born in Correctionville, Iowa on December 18, 1917, little did the world understand the grit and determination he would exemplify throughout his life. He maintained high moral and ethical behavior and was a lifelong church member.
As a child he moved from tenant farm to tenant farm...
Arjan Singh
Jun 15, 2025
Arjan Singh, a dedicated farmer and passionate poet, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 88 in Spring Hill, Kansas.
Born on October 15, 1936, in India, he embodied a hard-working spirit that defined both his personal and professional life.
With a lifelong desire for education, Arjan Singh believed in the power of knowledge and continuously sought to...
William George Dritlein
Jun 14, 2025
William (Bill) George Dritlein, 77, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Warren and Marjorie (Crockatt) Dritlein.
Bill is survived by his children, Dana (David) Nolte, Michael (Marisa) Dritlein, Jamie (Derrick) Patton; grandchildren, Brooke (Jared) Nance, Drake Patton, Julia Patton, Jillian Patton, Solana (Bridget) Severs, Miranda Nolte,...
Melody Ann Kelley
Jun 14, 2025
Melody Ann Kelley, age 57, of Olathe, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, under care of KU hospice, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 19, 1967, in Oakes, ND, a daughter of Darrell Hill and Myrna Ferm.
Melody was a member of Westside Church of the Nazarene. She grew up in Oakes, ND, where...
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