Obituaries

Kaden Christopher Murphy

Kaden Christopher Murphy

Sep 13, 2026

Kaden Christopher Murphy, 23, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Known to nearly everyone as “Murph,” Kaden entered the world on January 28, 2003, in Overland Park with curly hair, round cheeks and big brown eyes. He grew into an intelligent, resourceful, fiercely independent young man who was never afraid to figure something out for...

Raymond Fred Haguewood

Raymond Fred Haguewood

Sep 12, 2026

Raymond Fred Haguewood, age 89, born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 22, 1936, to Fred and Goldie Haguewood, passed peacefully in Overland Park, Kansas, on September 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by the love of his life, Patricia E. Haguewood; his three children, Eugene (Diane), Jimmy (Patty), and Patience (Jess) Acosta; his eight grandchildren, Alexandra (Ben)...

Jane M. Drass

Jane M. Drass

Sep 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jane Marie Drass

Jane M. Drass (née Tomlinson), age 80, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at her memory care residence at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Jane was born on August 26, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Alma and Arthur Tomlinson....

Jill Diane Chavez

Jill Diane Chavez

Sep 11, 2026

Jill Diane Chavez passed away on September 11, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on September 18, 1960, in Conway, Arkansas.

Jill will be remembered for the joy she found in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. She had a deep love of music and especially loved attending concerts. Above all, Jill treasured...

Yiche Xing 邢仪澈

Yiche Xing 邢仪澈

Sep 11, 2026

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John "Jack" Sells

John "Jack" Sells

Sep 11, 2026

John Wesley Sells III went to be with Jesus on September 11, 2026 surrounded by his family. John, best known as Jack, was born April 17 1949, died after a year long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his four daughters, two son in laws, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jack was a carpenter and a preacher and his...

Thomas Michael Williams

Thomas Michael Williams

Sep 10, 2026

Thomas Michael “Tom” Williams, 20, was born on February 22, 2006, and grew up in the Kansas City area, where he was surrounded by family, friends, and the community he called home. A soft-spoken and loving person, Tom was smart, funny, and kind-hearted, with a genuine personality. He was deeply loved by those who knew him and will be remembered...

Carol Ann Manion

Carol Ann Manion

Sep 8, 2026

Carol Ann (Bushell) Manion, 78, passed away peacefully September 8th, 2026, at Maggie’s Place in Overland Park, KS. Carol was born February 2, 1948 in Dodge City, KS to parents Dale and Betty Jean (Summers) Bushell. Carol was a graduate of Dodge City High School in 1966. She attended Dodge City Community College, and then Washburn University in Topeka, KS,...

Ann Gardner

Ann Gardner

Sep 8, 2026

Elizabeth Ann (Estes) Gardner, age 87, passed away in Olathe KS peacefully after a life defined by deep faith, endless energy, and a fierce love for her family.

Born on December 5, 1938, in Douglas County, Missouri—on land homesteaded by her great-grandfather—Ann spent her 87 years thriving, connecting, and making her presence vibrantly known. The middle child of Elsie and Cleon...

Carol Joanne Brosa

Carol Joanne Brosa

Sep 8, 2026

Carol Joanne Cook Brosa (born May 20, 1933) passed peacefully in her sleep in Olathe, KS on September 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, including her cherished daughters. She was the young age of 93. She is survived by her sister, Anita; her two daughters, Cynthia Irvine (Edward) and Melinda Rittgers (Alan); and her five grandchildren, David (Emily), Edward, Kaitlin,...

Peteros Melcato

Peteros Melcato

Sep 8, 2026

Mr. Petros Handero was born in Boshocho, Hadiya, Ethiopia, to his father, Mr. Handero Melkato, and his mother, Mrs. Dutame Abo. He spent his childhood in Bobicho, where he attended the American Mission School and grew up. From an early age, he was known for his love of learning, his reverence for God, and his respect for serving others.

Later, he...

Barbara Ann Valentine

Barbara Ann Valentine

Sep 8, 2026

Barbara Ann Valentine, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on November 25, 1954, in Canton, Illinois.

Barbara dedicated the majority of her career to Physicians Reference Laboratory, where she built lasting friendships and was respected for her dedication and commitment to her work. She later continued her career with...

Ford Allen Moore

Ford Allen Moore

Sep 7, 2026

Ford Allen Moore, our beloved son, was born on September 22, 2025, the first day of Fall. He passed away peacefully at home in his mother and father’s arms on September 7, 2026 at the tender age of 11 months.

Ford was given a prognosis of 1-2 months left to live at just 2 months of age. While his time on...

Barbara May Victorine

Barbara May Victorine

Sep 6, 2026

Barbara May Victorine passed away peacefully at home in Gardner, KS on September 6, 2026. Barbara was mostly a homemaker and mother, and she did that well. She loved crafting of every kind. If she took a liking to it, she went all in. She sewed clothes for us when we were young. She knitted up to about a year...

Dr. James A. Bergant

Dr. James A. Bergant

Sep 5, 2026

Dr. James A. Bergant, M.D., 83, of Olathe, KS passed away on September 5, 2026. Visitation will be held for family members only at Penwell-Gabel, Olathe, KS.

James (Jim) was born on October 7, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Frontenac, KS. He attended Pittsburg State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology. He then received...

Latoya Patrice Madearis

Latoya Patrice Madearis

Sep 4, 2026

Latoya Patrice Woods was born on March 18, 1983 in Hayti, MO to Kenneth Henderson and Melissa Woods. She is the great grand-daughter of the late Robert Banks. The grand-daughter of the late Marion Henderson and the late Lucy Mae Woods.

Latoya’s life was a beautiful tapestry of faith, love, and family. Latoya had a rare gift of effortless wit that...

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Riley

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Riley

Sep 4, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Riley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4th at the age of 78.

Kathy was born on October 6, 1947, to Cletus Klein and Evelyn Quill Klein. She was a woman with a heart for helping others, a deep love for her family, and a personality that was impossible to miss....

Karen Mae Thomasson

Karen Mae Thomasson

Sep 4, 2026

Karen Mae Thomasson, née Rasmussen, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on March 10, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, and lived a long life centered on family.

She was an avid reader and had a wonderful eye for decorating.  She loved shopping and creating a beautiful home and most of all spending time with her...

Mona J Vinson

Mona J Vinson

Sep 4, 2026

Mona Jean Vinson, born August 1929, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2026, following complications from congestive heart failure. Born in rural South Dakota, Mona lived around the Dakotas and Washington state before moving to Sun City, AZ, and finally to Overland Park, KS. She was born to Orville and Emily Fetherhuff, and grew up with sister Joyce....

Richard Sheriff

Richard Sheriff

Sep 3, 2026

Richard Sheriff passed away on September 3, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on April 14, 1970, in Georgetown, Guyana.

Richard will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his father, Raymond Sheriff, and his mother, Bibi Sheriff. He also leaves behind his brothers, Mo Sheriff, Reza Sheriff, Asif Sheriff,...

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