Obituaries
Carolee Ann Stark
Jan 28, 2026
Carolee Ann (Walsh) Stark, 91, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the KU Hospice House In Olathe, Kansas.
Born in Ionia, Michigan, to Walter Walsh and Agnes (Marshall) Walsh on May 24, 1934, she spent a majority of her early days in Pontiac, Michigan. Her desire to see the world drove her to join the United States Navy during the...
Nancy Ann Collacott
Mar 5, 2026
Nancy's obituary will be posted soon, please check back.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Penwell Gabel's Olathe Chapel with a reception following until 3:00pm.
To leave a special message for her family or to share a memory of Nancy, please visit the guestbook below.
Lourdes Diana Luna
Mar 3, 2026
Lourdes Diana Luna, 94, passed away in Overland Park, KS on March 3, 2026.
Born in Cora Cora, Peru, she was the daughter of Mariano Velarde and Nacaria Espinosa de Velarde. She grew up with her siblings: Juan Velarde (deceased), Alfredo Alarcon (deceased), Celestino Guadamur and Gladys Castro.
Lourdes grew up in the farm life in Cora Cora and in Lima, Peru....
Marilyn Kay Kimmi
Mar 2, 2026
Marilyn Kay Kimmi, passed away March 2, 2026.
A full obituary and service information will be provided shortly.
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Brian A. Daley
Mar 2, 2026
Brian's obituary and photo will be posted shortly. We invite you to leave a special memory or condolence for the family on his guestbook page. Please check back. Thank you.
Donald Robert Alexander
Mar 2, 2026
Donald Robert Alexander, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Douglas and Gwendolyn Alexander.
Don met Vicki Cole while they were both working at Sears. He would say that she was the “sweetest thing he ever saw”, maybe because she worked in the candy...
Faye A. Clements
Mar 2, 2026
Faye Adrienne Clements, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Olathe, Kansas on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1946, in Cameron, Texas, to Frank and Jean Elder. In 1949, the family moved to Kansas, where they worked on a farm outside Salina. Faye was the eldest of six children and grew up surrounded...
Jessie Laverne High
Mar 1, 2026
Our mother, Jessie High, passed away March 1, 2026 at the age of 88. Her service and final internment will be Saturday, March 7th at Loftis Cemetery in Wilhoit, Missouri at 1 p.m. Following the service, a family reception will be held at Backroads BBQ in Ava, Missouri.
Jessie Laverne High was born to Vernie and Argie (Henley) Sievert on February...
Marina M. Thexton
Feb 26, 2026
Marina Michailovna Thexton, 43, passed away unexpectantly on February 26, 2026 in Olathe, KS.
She was born September 22, 1982 in Izhevsk, Russia where she spent the first 26 years of her life attending school and becoming a Veterinarian. In 2008 she came to the United States. Marina was briefly married to Kevin Thexton and had a son Daniel.
She used her...
Robert "Bob" Paul Kovar
Feb 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” Paul Kovar was born on September 10, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Gardner, Kansas.
Bob retired on his birthday in 2002 as a Supervisor with the Federal Aviation Administration after over 27 years of service. During his time there, he formed lasting friendships and left a steady, quiet impact on...
D Glass
Feb 25, 2026
Floyd “D” Glass passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
He was born September 9, 1949 in Sweetwater, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne of the home, sons Chris Glass and Dallas (Shanda) Glass, step-sons Matthew (Melisa) Gower and Daniel (Laura) Gower and eight of the best grandkids in the entire universe – Caitlyn Glass,...
Sylvia Jean Landis
Feb 25, 2026
Sylvia Jean Landis, a vibrant soul known for her infectious joy, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, in Stilwell, Kansas. Born on October 10, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, Sylvia lived a life filled with love, creativity, and a dedication to her family and community.
In her professional journey, Sylvia thrived in various roles including sales with Shaklee and The...
Celia P. Grayless
Feb 23, 2026
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Celia Grayless, 61, of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 23rd with her husband and daughter by her side. She had bravely fought cancer for 15 months - living every day with an optimistic outlook and joy in her heart. She was born August 18, 1964 in...
Harry Andrew Rich
Feb 23, 2026
Harry Andrew Rich, 98, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1927 in Jefferson, Pennsylvania to Daniel and Martha (Sharpnack) Rich. Harry attended a one room schoolhouse until he attended and graduated from Carmichaels, PA High School.
After high school Harry entered the US Navy near the end of World War II....
Richard F. Owen
Feb 17, 2026
RICHARD FRED “DIAMOND DICK” OWEN Born July 1, 1952 in Omaha, Neb., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 17, 2026, at his Mission Hills, Kansas home.
Dick graduated from Benson High School in Omaha in 1970. He then attended Colorado State University, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, graduating in 1975.
From there, Dick...
Richard Allan "Dick" Bennett
Feb 17, 2026
Richard Allan “Dick” Bennett, 88, passed away at his home in Overland Park, Kansas, on February 17, 2026, due to heart failure.
Born on November 6, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Dick was the son of William and Florence Schroeder Bennett, who preceded him in death. He grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Taft High School. He then attended...
Scott Christopher Palecki
Feb 16, 2026
Scott Christopher Palecki, born on January 5, 1971, in Wellington, Kansas, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. A well-respected attorney in the healthcare field, Scott dedicated his career to advancing the field of healthcare law, leaving a profound impact on his colleagues and clients alike through his diligent work, knowledge, and compassionate approach.
Scott was a proud...
Kimberly Renee Winnett
Feb 15, 2026
Kimberly Renee Winnett, 62, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to Daniel and Treva (Raleigh) Agee.
Kimberly grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio, and moved to San Diego, California, at the age of 13, where she graduated from high school. She later returned to Ohio to attend...
Nancy Ruth Byram
Feb 14, 2026
Nancy Mason Byram lived a life defined by kindness, creativity, laughter, and a deep love for the people gathered around her. On February 14, 2026—fittingly, a day devoted to love—she went home to heaven, leaving behind a legacy of warmth that will continue to bless all who knew her.
Nancy was born November 4, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Bob and...
Ronnie Dee Williams
Feb 13, 2026
Ronnie Dee Williams, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026. Born at home in rural Fremont County, Iowa on August 26, 1935 to Earl Henry “Jack” and Mary Williams, he lived a life marked by hard work and selfless love for his family.
Ron graduated from Farragut High School in 1953 and went on to serve...
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