Charles Brandon Bartels
Apr 13, 2026
Charles Brandon Bartels, 50, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on April 13, 2026, at 5:04 PM, peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Kelly, surrounded by his children and family.
Brandon, as he was known to most, was born to Steve and Debbie Bartels. He was the middle child, between his older brother Bryan and younger sister Angie. Raised in...
Andrew Staszkiewicz
Apr 12, 2026
Andrew Lawrence Staszkiewicz
1969 - 2026
Andrew Lawrence Staszkiewicz, known lovingly to all as Andy, peacefully completed his journey on earth on April 12, 2026 to reunite in Heaven with his late wife, Sheila Staszkiewicz. Since October 2024, Andy had faced pancreatic cancer with a uniquely resilient spirit—a final testament to the strength he carried throughout his life.
Born on May 3, 1969,...
Michael David Noland
Apr 12, 2026
Michael David Noland, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Wilbur and Eleanor Noland, and grew up in Overland Park, Kansas.
Michael graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1964 and went on to attend the University of Kansas and Park College. He dedicated 46 years of his...
Michael Martens
Apr 11, 2026
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George E. Rider
Apr 9, 2026
George Ernest Rider of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jim and Helen Rider. George is survived by his wife, Jeannene; children, Lauren (and husband Eric), Sarah (and wife Sam), and Zach (and wife Danielle); and grandchildren, Charlotte, Thomas, James, Elizabeth, Jack, and Charlie. George...
Jacob Neal Simpson
Apr 8, 2026
Jacob Neal Simpson, 34, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Jake was born on December 18, 1991, in Olathe, Kansas, to Bradford and Marilyn (Moore) Simpson. He was raised in Overland Park, where he attended Blue Valley Schools.
Jake loved learning. A voracious reader, he devoured anything he could get his hands on, always eager to explore...
Donna Sue Knapp
Apr 6, 2026
Donna Sue (Cross) Knapp, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1939, in Butler, Missouri, to Don W. Cross and Dorothy Marguriette (Foster) Cross. She graduated from Rich Hill High School and soon after moved to the “big city,” where she began her career working for Phillips Petroleum and...
Joshua Patrick Below
Apr 5, 2026
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I'Della Ann Vogel
Apr 5, 2026
I’Della Ann (Morley) Vogel 83 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday April 5, 2026. Born November 5, 1942, I’Della was the daughter of the late Willard O. and Doris (Holmes) Morley of Blanchard, Iowa. Surviving are her husband, Marvin Vogel; daughter, Sherry Vogel; son, Scott Vogel (wife, Cathy); grandchildren, great granddaughter and several other...
Jennifer Lynn Thomas
Apr 5, 2026
Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn Thomas, age 53, of Overland Park, KS, died on April 5, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.
She was born on March 14, 1973, in Sandusky, OH to James and Norma Johnson.
Jenny spent her early years in Colorado Springs, CO, before moving to Lee’s Summit, MO in 1984. She was a graduate of Lee’s...
Betty Louise "B'Lou" Wright-Wadsworth
Apr 5, 2026
Betty Louise “B’Lou” Wright-Wadsworth went home to heaven on Resurrection Day, April 5th, 2026 at age 93.
She was born on November 17th, 1932 to L. Glen and Marie K. Jenkins-Wright in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Her older brother, Glen Jr., passed away in 1989.
Betty Lou/B’Lou grew up in Bonner Springs and graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1950, where she...
Dana Francene Freeman
Apr 4, 2026
Dana Francene Freeman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Paola, Kansas. Born on December 1, 1948, in Clarksville, Arkansas, Francene's life was a testament to dedication, hard work, and the enduring power of family.
Francene and Darrel started DF Freeman Contractors in 1985 and operated the business together for many years. They...
Patricia B. Nowakowski
Apr 4, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Nowakowski, age 80, was born on September 12, 1945, in New Haven, Ct. Pat passed into eternal rest on April 4, 2026, after battling cancer.
Pat leaves a legacy of a life well lived, that all of us should envy. Pat was an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and most of all a great friend to so many....
Alan Mark Gleason
Apr 4, 2026
Alan Mark Gleason, born April 18, 1952, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to James and Leona (Demaris) Gleason, passed away on April 4, 2026.
Alan is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy Gleason. He is also survived by his siblings, Ralph Gleason, William Gleason, and Marsha Roque (Rod), along with several loving nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his children,...
James Gregory Farley
Apr 3, 2026
James Gregory Farley passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, following a courageous two-week battle after a stroke. James was 76 and a strong-willed and independent man whose presence was deeply felt by those who knew him. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and spent time in Germany before returning home to Kansas City, Kansas, where he...
Richard M. Schissel
Apr 2, 2026
Richard M. Schissel, affectionately known as "Pops," passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Richard lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and service.
He proudly served his country in the Navy, a testament to his commitment and sense of duty. Throughout his life, Richard was cherished by family...
Jan Lyn Richeson
Apr 1, 2026
Jan Lyn Erni Richeson of Leawood, Kansas died April 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.
Jan was born May 15, 1941, at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas to Clarence A. and Camilla Jane Wallace Erni of Bison, Kansas. She grew up on a Kansas wheat farm.
Jan attended elementary and high school in Bison, Kansas. During her...
Gary Vaughan Smith
Apr 1, 2026
Gary Vaughan Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Olathe, KS, of natural causes.
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on October 22, 1937, Gary spent his childhood in Monroe, graduating from Ouachita High School in 1955. He met his future wife, Bobbie Sue McBurney Smith, at a summer church camp, and they were married on January 8, 1957.
Gary was a...
Amelia Mills
Mar 31, 2026
Ameila "Millie" Ann Mills
Born March 26th 2026 at 8:12 AM, 5 lbs 14 oz, 18 inches. She fought a hard fight for almost 5 days and then went to be with Jesus out of her parents arms on March 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM.
She was named Amelia because it means "work of God" and her middle name, Ann, was given...
Mary Leslie Schnell
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Ottman Schnell
May 11, 1956 — March 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Schnell, a devoted mother and cherished friend, passed away on March 31, 2026 at 69 years of age. She was born on May 11, 1956 to Aletha Grace Ottman in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of three girls in the family and was close to her sisters...
