Obituaries
Sandra Sue Arnold
Dec 16, 2025
Sandra Sue Arnold, 90, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away peacefully in Olathe, Kansas at Olathe Hospice House. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love for children and learning.
Born to Harold and Dorothy Wilson, Sue spent her childhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, where some of her fondest memories included watching the Indy 500 from the rooftop...
Bryce Earl Rohrbaugh
Dec 16, 2025
Bryce Earl Rohrbaugh, well- loved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 6, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bryce was known for his dry sense of humor and patient attention to detail in everything that he did.
After World War II ended, Bryce and his sister, Yvonne “Corky” Rohrbaugh, attended boarding...
Susan C. Horst
Dec 15, 2025
Susan C. Horst, born on February 4, 1944, in McPherson, Kansas, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Susan, who also held the maiden name Jehle, was a beloved member of her family and community.
Susan is survived by her son and his wife, Vincent & Michelle, and their children-Morgan, Chance, Chandler, Holden, Logan, Hayden, Ava, and Brooklynn,...
Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik
Dec 15, 2025
Ato Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik, born on September 22, 1939, in Debre Birhan town. Ato Desalegn commenced his primary education at Kusquam School in Addis Ababa and subsequently underwent vocational training at Tegbare-ed Vocational School. He furthered his academic pursuits at Addis Ababa University (Amst Kilo), graduated in Civil Engineering.
Throughout his illustrious career, he exemplified integrity and responsibility, making significant contributions...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Rohrbaugh
Dec 13, 2025
Elizabeth "Betsy" (Peterson) Rohrbaugh, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Lyons, Kansas on November 16, 1942, Betsy grew up in Bushton, Kansas. She was known for her warm heart and vibrant spirit, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.Betsy attended college at Fort Hays State University...
Kristalynn Mary Redstone
Dec 13, 2025
Kristalynn Mary Redstone, 58, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday night, December 13, 2025, while sleeping peacefully. We take great comfort in knowing now that while she did not wake up Sunday morning in this world, she woke up in the arms of her heavenly Father.
Kristalynn was born on November 16, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Douglas J. Miller...
Beverly Jean Harness
Dec 13, 2025
Beverly Jean (Williams) Harness passed to the Lord’s hands on December 13, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1933, in Olathe, Kansas, to her parents, Leonard E. Williams and D. Hazel Williams. She was joined by a younger brother, Gerald Earl Williams, five years later. She had her first brush with fame as Little Miss Olathe in 1937. She...
Terry Dale Croft
Dec 10, 2025
Terry Dale Croft, a proud veteran, respected professional engineer, and dedicated family man, passed away on December 10, 2025 at the age of 79 surrounded by his family. Born on July 23, 1946 in Shenandoah, Iowa, Terry was introduced to the Air Force at a young age as his father was a noncommissioned officer in the Air Force. Their travels...
Rodney Allen Daniel
Dec 8, 2025
Rodney Allen Daniel, 80, of Olathe, Kansas, entered the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of his family on December 8, 2025.
Born on October 10, 1945, in Lawrence, Kansas, Rodney was the beloved son of Osceola “Jack” Powell Daniel Jr. and Ruth Margaret Gilliland Daniel, who, along with his brother Gary Daniel and sister Sandra “Sandy”...
John Paul Ledford
Dec 7, 2025
John Paul Ledford, 54, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. John was known for his quick wit, his rebellious nature, and his big heart. He was born on October 23, 1971 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to Paul and Joy Ledford.
John grew up in Kings Mountain, often playing outside with his brother, Mike. He loved going...
Jennifer Kay Untereker
Dec 6, 2025
Surrounded by love, Jennifer Kay Untereker, 47, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Jennifer was born on September 27, 1978 in Pittsburg, KS, to parents John and Karen Untereker. Born the fourth of what would eventually become seven – Jennifer was appropriately placed as the middle child, as her loved ones always affectionately called her the glue of the...
Harold L. Nolte
Dec 6, 2025
Harold Leon Nolte, 85, of Edgerton, Kansas, sadly left our world on December 6, 2025, after a life filled with laughter, family, and faith.
Harold was born in 1940 to Harold B. Nolte and Lola Dever in Olathe, Kansas. Harold married Carol Joyce Nolte, his loving wife of 64 years, and together they raised four children.
Harold was a dedicated and hardworking...
William H. Ketelaar
Dec 5, 2025
William “Bill” Ketelaar
William H. Ketelaar, age 89, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully at his residence at Colonial Village in Overland Park, KS on December 5th.
Born in Davenport on November 6th,1936 to Al and Vera (Speth) Ketelaar, Bill was the third child in a family of six, and the eldest son. Bill was a Navy veteran who enlisted at...
Peggy Donna Zook
Dec 5, 2025
Peggy Donna Zook, beloved sister and cherished member of her community, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 75. Born on June 27, 1950, in Olathe, Kansas, Peggy was a resident of the area her entire life and was known for her kind spirit and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
A proud...
Judy Porting
Dec 4, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Judy Porting, 63, who left this life on December 4, 2025, after courageously battling leukemia for nine months. Born on April 27, 1962, Judy lived a life defined by warmth, energy, and genuine connection.
Judy worked as a Client Service Administrator at Mariner Wealth, where she was known for her dedication, kindness, and...
Connie Louise Messick
Dec 2, 2025
Connie Louise Messick, born July 23, 1957 passed away December 2, 2025.
Services are pending.
To share a memory of Connie, or to leave a message for her family, visit the guestbook below.
Frederick "Mike" Harris III
Dec 1, 2025
Frederick Milo (Mike) Harris III, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas peacefully passed away on the morning of December 1, 2025 at Delmar Gardens Lenexa after a short battle with cancer.
Mike was born on July 5, 1939 in Chanute, Kansas to Josephine and Frederick M. Harris Jr, their first of four children. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1957. Shortly...
Phillip DeVries
Nov 30, 2025
Phillip “Phil” DeVries, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sunday, November 30, surrounded by his family. A calm, easygoing, and fun-loving man, Phil was a gentle giant whose life embodied the words:
“Nothing is as strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength.”
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Phil was the son of Joseph...
Silas Jacob Garlington
Nov 29, 2025
Silas Jacob Garlington, 24, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born on February 13, 2001 in San Diego, California to Nathan and Norma (Beck) Garlington.
For the first 3 years of Silas’ life, he lived in San Diego and then in Key West Florida with his mother and father. At 4 years old Silas’s family...
Ted Anthony Hollembeak
Nov 29, 2025
Ted Anthony Hollembeak, 64, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on November 29th after a courageous battle with sarcoma.
Born on September 21, 1961, to Jerry and Niki Hollembeak, Ted grew up in Overland Park and attended Shawnee Mission West High School. He later graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and went on to earn his...
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