Obituaries
Marie "Watty" O'Hara
May 8, 2026
Marie's obituary will be posted soon. Her services are pending at Village Presbyterian Church. We invite you to leave a special memory or condolence for the family on her guestbook page. Please check back. Thank you.
Paula Stubblebine
May 6, 2026
Paula Stubblebine, 85 of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Paula was born on May 28, 1940, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Paul and Ruth Petersen. She spent her childhood in Nebraska before moving with her family to Leawood, Kansas. While attending St. Teresa’s Academy, she met Dick Stubblebine, beginning a...
Twila L. Swartz
May 5, 2026
Twila L. Swartz, age 93 of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on May 5th, 2026, at Healthcare Resort of Olathe.
She was born on February 17th, 1933, in Alta Vista, Kansas to parents Stephen A. and Cora (Stevenson) Stewart.
She attended Alta Vista High School and graduated in 1951.
She was married to Robert E Swartz on June 5th,...
Margery Ellen (Copeland) Peckham
May 4, 2026
Margery Ellen (Copeland) Peckham was born on September 19th, 1931 in the Blue Hill community northeast of Hunter, Kansas to Burtram Boyd Copeland and Olga (Quade) Copeland. Both her parents passed when she was young, and she was raised by her uncle Ernest Quade and his sister Marie Quade. Marge graduated from Hunter High School, and she lived almost all...
Douglas C. LeMon
May 4, 2026
Douglas Cleon LeMon was born in Brigham City, Utah on August 31, 1935; and he passed away on May 4, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. His family celebrates his life, which was filled with selfless service, loving kindness, and gentle wisdom.
Doug’s childhood years were spent in Brigham City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with his parents Cleon Ebray and Margaret...
Hoa Huynh
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Hoa Huynh passed away at 1:20pm on Monday, May 4, 2026 after long battle with chronic paralysis. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and close friends.Known for her charming, warm and lovely manners, Hoa Huynh will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her children of the Tran’s family asks that...
Joseph C. Burke
May 2, 2026
Joseph C Burke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 2nd, 2026.
Joe was born July 27th, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the second of four children born to Thomas Burke and Mary Burke.
Joe graduated from St. Edward High School in 1965 after growing up on the west side of Cleveland. He went on to earn...
Beverly Dian Steele
May 2, 2026
Dian Steele was born Beverly Dian Hamilton, May 22, 1939 in Altus, Oklahoma to Harvey Leslie and Mary Edna Duke Hamilton. She had two brothers, Tom and Charlies who were 17 and 15 years older. As the much younger child, it is not surprising Dian was somewhat spoiled, but was consequently treated to “Elm Tree Tea” ( a few swats...
Michael Lynn Galloway
May 1, 2026
Michael Lynn Galloway, 66, passed away at his home in Overland Park, Kansas on the evening of May 1, 2026 following a three year battle with cancer.
Mike was born on October 3, 1959 in Lafayette, Indiana to Edward and Beverly (Ricketts) Galloway. He was a 1977 graduate of Pittsburg High School. He continued his academic pursuits at Pittsburg State University...
Jeremy L. Graves
May 1, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeremy L. Graves on May 1, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on July 10, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, Jeremy lived a life marked by dedication, compassion, and service to others.
Jeremy was a registered nurse whose career spanned many years and hospitals, including the Overland Park Regional Medical Center....
Patricia Marie Novotny
Apr 30, 2026
Patricia Marie Novotny, age 88, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at her home. She was born to James and Helen Corbin in Newton, Kansas on May 9, 1937. She was a beloved daughter of caring parents who instilled in her a lifelong dedication to compassion and service.
Pat attended Kansas State University graduating with a degree...
Janet Lynn Rosenberg Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Please check back at a later date for a full obituary and service schedule.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Mill Creek Community Church.
Theresita "Teri" Bible
Apr 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Theresita “Teri” Bible on April 29th, 2026, at the age of 72.
She was born on November 9th, 1953, on the island of Kauai, HI to Michael and Nieves Antonio. Teri spent her life devoted to family, career and various creative passions. Teri enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1973 as an...
Carol F. Mueller
Apr 29, 2026
Carol Frances Mueller, born October 9, 1934, passed away Wednesday April 29, 2026, In Overland Park, Kansas.
Carol grew up in Chanute, Kansas and married Charles Mueller of Humbolt on May 25, 1952. Carol and Charlie moved to Overland Park in 1957. They had four children: Christy Branson, Cathy Ross (Mark), Craig Mueller (Liz), Connie Ward (Craig), eight grandchildren and fourteen...
Robert Christopher Salter
Apr 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Christopher Salter, 92, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.
Bob was born on February 16, 1934, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to William and Mary (Zlotnik) Salter. He grew up in Upper Darby, PA and graduated from Upper Darby High School.
Bob and his beloved wife Martha “Martie” Salter were married in 1962, and they shared 63 years of love and...
Sean Michael O'Bryant
Apr 27, 2026
Sean was born 3 days before Christmas 1982 in Loma Linda, CA. He was the best Christmas gift ever.
Sean grew up in Redlands, CA and the adjacent city of East Highlands Ranch. He attended Redlands East Valley High School, graduating in 2001.
Inspired by his Boy Scout Troop Leader at very early age, Sean always wanted to be a fireman. Following...
Kay Wright
Apr 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wanda Kay Wright, age 76, on April 27, 2026.
Kay was born on August 3, 1949, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Harley and Greta Lawson of Alex, Oklahoma. She was raised in a close-knit farming community alongside her twin sister, Rhonda McLearen, and her older sisters, Alicia Currie and Lynda Bailey. Kay attended Alex...
Ernest "Ernie" Anthony Cardenzana
Apr 27, 2026
Ernest "Ernie" Anthony Cardenzana, born on March 12, 1948, in Albia, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. He will be remembered with deep respect and affection by all who knew him. Ernie's life journey began in the heartland of Iowa, where he was born and raised before eventually making Olathe, Kansas, his home. Throughout his...
David H. Reno
Apr 27, 2026
David Holmes Reno, born May 19, 1943, in Samantha, Ohio, passed away on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
A 1961 graduate of Washington Court House High School, David pursued several careers over the years and most recently worked as a salesperson at Cabela’s. In September 1965 he married his beloved Nancy Marting; together they raised two children and...
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