Obituaries
David Pierce Peterson
Jun 9, 2025
We mourn the loss of David Pierce Peterson, who passed away on June 9, 2025 at 77 years of age. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, & friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on October 27, 1947, David lived a full life with family and friends. After graduation, he served his country in...
Charles S. Kuestersteffen
Jun 7, 2025
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Donald William Newbanks
Jun 7, 2025
Donald “Don” William Newbanks, 95, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He will forever be loved and remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend who helped others.
Don was born on July 7, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Haley and Minnie (George) Newbanks. He attended and...
Gary Wayne Hiatt
Jun 6, 2025
Gary Wayne Hiatt, born on February 7, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. He lived a full life dedicated to both his profession and the friendships he cultivated along the way.
Gary was a respected Loan Officer for financial institutions for the majority of his professional career. His dedication to his...
Laxmibahen Patel
Jun 6, 2025
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Eugene "Gene" Gregory
Jun 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene "Gene" Gregory, who departed this life peacefully on June 4th, 2025, at the age of 87. Gene was born on October 2nd, 1937, in Ione, WA, to Pete and Anna Gregory.
Gene was a dedicated husband to Bonnie, his loving wife of 26 years, and a devoted father to...
Umberto Anthony Anastasio, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Umberto Anthony Anastasio, age 66. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with loved ones.
Tony was a man who built his life around hard work, generosity, and unwavering love for his family. As the...
Barbara Anne (Moser) Downs
Jun 4, 2025
Barbara Anne (Moser) Downs, 84, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Stratford Memory Care Center in Overland Park, KS.
Born on February 5, 1941, to parents Elizabeth Belle (Dilts) and Jason Lee Moser, Anne was raised in the small community of Wren, Ohio. She graduated valedictorian of her class then attended Purdue University. Anne graduated with a BS in...
Leslie Lynn Steinle
Jun 2, 2025
Leslie Lynn Steinle, beloved wife, devoted professional, and cherished friend, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Services are pending.
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Phyllis M. Sanderson-Haerter
May 31, 2025
Phyllis M. Sanderson-Haerter of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 31st. Phyllis was born October 29, 1941 in Hosmer, SD to Arnold and Naomi Hieb. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hosmer High School. She then attended business college in Aberdeen, SD.
While in college, Phyllis met and then married...
James Dudley Crank
May 30, 2025
James Dudley Crank, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 81.
Born on November 25, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, James lived a life marked by selflessness, service, faith, devotion and family.
James pursued a respectable career as a Clerk with the United States Postal Service, contributing to his...
Ronald S. Essary
May 29, 2025
Ronald S. Essary
Born May 6th, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, Ron passed away May 29th, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He was 73 years of age.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Annetta Essary and his six children, Danny Essary, Amy May, Kristy McIntire, Tiffani Essary, Alexis Earls, and Madison Essary. He was a grandfather to fourteen and...
Norma Jean Drews
May 29, 2025
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Norma Jean Drews passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa, Kansas on May 29, 2025. After waiting 13 years, Norma has gone to meet up with her husband, Loren Drews, and spend eternity together with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born on April 29,...
Michael Jerome Skiple
May 29, 2025
Michael Jerome Skiple, 69, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 at the Village at Olathe, a senior living center in Olathe, Kansas.
Mike was born on October 8, 1955 in Crookston, Minnesota to Lawrence and Edna (nee Fladhammer) Skiple. His early years were spent on the family dairy farm on Maple Lake, and later...
Jeffrey Scott Pettijohn
May 27, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Pettijohn, 63, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri. At the age of 6, he was adopted by Gary and Ethel (Round) Pettijohn.
When Jeff was younger he was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and later an Eagle Scout that he completed in 1979....
William Norman Burns
May 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Norman Burns. At 97, he lived a long and wonderful life.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Hester (Moore) Burns, son William (Billy) Norman Burns II, the mother of his children, Barbara (Hord) Burns, sisters Peg Holtzman, Mary Hoffman, Sarah Mitchell, brother Jack Burns,...
Robert W. Ziegler
May 24, 2025
Robert Wayne Ziegler passed from this life, peacefully and surrounded by family, at his home on May 24, 2025.
Bob was born May 13, 1954 in Hutchinson, KS to Charles and Dee (Wedel) Ziegler. He spent his early childhood in Lawrence, KS with his two younger sisters, Katie and Lori. After moving back to Hutchinson, where he was a three sport...
Eileen (McVey) Bolin
May 23, 2025
Teresa “Eileen” McVey was born October 29, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Edward McVey and Teresa (Feeney) McVey. She attended St. Vincent's Grade School and graduated from St. Teresa's Academy. She attended the College of St. Teresa (now Avila), and Kansas City Junior College. Eileen was a Flight Attendant for TWA before her marriage to Charles "Chuck" Bolin, on...
Albert "Tom" Thomas Neilon
May 21, 2025
Albert “Tom” Thomas Neilon, born on August 22, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. Known as Tom, he led a life marked by dedication to his work as an auto painter and a passion for bowling that brought joy and companionship to those around him.
Tom graduated from Rosedale High School and in...
Jason Levi Escobar
May 20, 2025
Jason Levi Escobar, born on November 8, 1995, in Kansas City, Missouri, departed this life on May 20, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. He leaves behind a legacy marked by strength, kindness, and a heartfelt dream to pursue a creative life.
A graduate of Olathe Northwest High School in 2014, Jason had aspirations that extended far beyond the familiar horizons of his...
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