William John Smith
Oct 10, 2025
William John “Bill” Smith, 70, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Richard Lester Smith and Anna Jean Smith (Jensen). Bill was raised in Kansas City and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School, spending much of his life working hard to provide for those he loved. Bill began his...
Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik
Dec 15, 2025
Desalegn Yeshewawork Woldetsadik, age 78, passed away December 15, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
A full obituary will be provided shortly.
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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.
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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...
Ruth Alice Smethers
Nov 28, 2025
Ruth Alice (Neff) Smethers was born December 14, 1930, in Washington, Kansas. Her family moved to Manhattan, Kansas in 1940 where she completed her education; graduating from high school in 1948 and from K- State in 1951. She married Howard Smethers in 1951. Her first son, Fred, was born in Manhattan in 1954. They moved to Lansing Kansas that same...
James Cabral
Nov 26, 2025
James Cabral, 74, of Olathe, KS passed away November 26, 2025. Jim was born on April 27,1951 in Fall River, MA to Gil and Mary Constance (Connie) Cabral.
Jim was the sole proprietor of Spa Tech in Olathe, KS.
Jim is survived by his wife: Sharon; one son, Nathanael Cabral of Sallisaw, OK; one sister, Kathleen Seridonio, Dartmouth, MA and two brothers:...
Karen J. Bridges
Nov 25, 2025
Karen Bridges of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1950, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Karen lived a life defined by an unwavering love for her family.
Karen was the beloved daughter of Macelene Evelyn Beaty and Francis Dale Beaty, both of whom preceded her in death. She...
Keith Darwin Thomas
Nov 25, 2025
On November 25, 2025, Keith Darwin Thomas, received heavenly peace surrounded by family. He received the best birthday present ever…”to be absent from the body and present with the LORD.” II Corinthians 5:8
Keith joins Fred and Lettie Thomas, his parents; brothers: Edward, Fred Jr., Romeo, Dale and Michael; sisters: Sylvia, Jocelyn, Stephanie and Avis in eternal rest.
Born on November 25,...
