Harold E. Nelson
Nov 8, 2025
Harold Eugene Nelson, 72, passed away November 8, 2025. A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 12th from 6-8pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe Chapel. Funeral services and burial will follow in Evansville, IN.
Harold was born in Quitman, Mississippi, on October 27, 1953, to Eva Charlean Nelson and Donnell Lewis, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also...
Patricia Singer-Carson
Nov 6, 2025
Patricia Nell Singer-Carson, 72, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, to John and Mary (Bryant) Thomas.
Patricia grew up in Columbus, where she graduated from Spencer High School. She later married Benedict Charles Singer. Together, with her children, Dexter and Nikita, they built a life that took...
Ilsa Barbara Koelzer
Nov 5, 2025
Ilsa passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, KS, surrounded by her family and friends.
Ilsa was born on March 16, 1958 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Rudy and MaryAnn (Mullen) Koenig. Ilsa was the oldest of four children in the family. Ilsa attended schools in Reading, Pennsylvania, but moved with the family to...
Tom Salz
Nov 5, 2025
Thomas Allen Salz, known to those who loved him simply as Tom, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Streator, Illinois, Tom later made his home in Olathe, Kansas, where he and his wife, Rita, built a life filled with love, laughter, and music.
Tom and Rita were married in 1980 and recently celebrated 45...
Hope Diane Westfall
Nov 4, 2025
Hope Diane Westfall, born on August 28, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She peacefully passed away on November 4, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
A graduate of Raytown High School, Hope dedicated 21 years of her...
Joseph A. McLiney
Nov 4, 2025
Joseph Aloysius McLiney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born June 5, 1946, to loving parents Ellen (Dowling) and George McLiney. Joe grew up on Pembroke Lane in Mission Hills, Kansas with his two sisters and brother. Joe attended St. Agnes Catholic School. He loved sharing...
David Lee Peters
Nov 4, 2025
David Lee Peters, 70, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, to Robert and Betty Peters, the third of five children.
David spent his early childhood in Topeka before the family moved to Olathe so he could attend the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD). KSD remained an important...
Ashenafi Tadesse
Nov 4, 2025
Pastor Ashenafi Z. Tadesse was born on November 21, 1952, in Kofele, Arsi, Ethiopia, to Zwege Tadesse and Ejigayew. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep faith in God and a love for serving others.
He married Zewdinesh Tadesse, and together they were blessed with five children — three daughters (Ement, Lydia, and Ficker) and two sons (Eyasu and Tewabe)...
Thomas Gerard Hevener
Nov 2, 2025
Thomas Gerard Hevener, 73, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Verla and Dorothy (Mandl) Hevener. He was the youngest child and had a sister, Wanda and brother Robert.
Tom grew up in Kansas City, MO. He attended Guardian Angels Catholic School through 8th grade and...
Isaac Adam Stone
Oct 31, 2025
Isaac Adam Stone, 46, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025. Born December 21, 1978, in Mobile, Alabama, Isaac lived every day with intensity, curiosity, and heart. He was a beloved husband, father, son, teammate, and friend whose energy filled every room and whose generosity of spirit drew hundreds into his orbit.
Isaac lived to experience the...
Charles Vernon Meador
Oct 31, 2025
Charles Vernon Meador, a beloved brother, respected employee, and devoted member of his church, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas. He was born on July 27, 1942, in Olathe, Kansas, where he spent his formative years and developed a strong foundation that would guide him throughout his life.
Charles spent his career as an employee of Universal...
Thomas E. Lippert
Oct 30, 2025
Thomas Eugene Lippert
February 11, 1936-October 30, 2025
Thomas E Lippert was born at home on February 11, 1936, on the farm in Bison, Kansas. He was the youngest of five children (Two deceased as infants), born to Nancy Belle (Allen)Lippert and Frank Lee Lippert. Tom’s mother passed away when he was just two years old. Tom had another six siblings after...
Sybil Jean Kramer
Oct 29, 2025
Sybil Jean Kramer, 77, of Mission, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Sybil was a lifelong Lutheran teacher, dedicating more than five decades to education. She taught for 12 years in Memphis, Tennessee, 35 at St. Peter’s Lutheran School Arlington Heights, Illinois, followed by another 7 years as a substitute teacher. During her time at St. Peter’s, Sybil primarily...
Nancy Marie Grotzinger
Oct 29, 2025
Nancy Marie Grotzinger passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.
A full obituary will be provided shortly.
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Private services will be held.
Carolyn Joyce Lunn
Oct 29, 2025
Carolyn Joyce (Eckley) Lunn, 91, of Olathe, KS passed away on October 29, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born on August 27, 1934, to Lyle and Margaret (Bradford) Eckley in the home of the Nazarene pastor in Olivet, Illinois. As the daughter of a minister, she lived in a number of communities including Freeport, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Beacon NY,...
Jimmie "Jim" Ray Newman
Oct 29, 2025
Jimmie “Jim” Ray Newman, 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1946, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Clyde and Clementine (Vandiver) Newman.
At the age of 17, Jim proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Library Science...
Lisa Ann McCaughey
Oct 25, 2025
Lisa Ann McCaughey was born on December 18, 1964, in Normal, Illinois, and passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Though her time with us was far too short, Lisa filled every moment with laughter, love, and an energy that drew people in wherever she went.
To know Lisa was to be welcomed. She had a gift for making...
Ralph Charles Gudgel
Oct 24, 2025
Ralph Charles Gudgel, a beloved figure and cherished member of his community, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. Born on December 12, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, Ralph lived a life marked by dedication, service, and unwavering love for his family.
Ralph proudly served in the Army, embracing the values of duty and honor that came with his...
Joshua Cash Doebele
Oct 24, 2025
Joshua Cash Doebele of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 42.
Born on November 27, 1982, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Josh was the oldest son of Bryce Clayton Doebele and Jaynie Margaret Cash.
From an early age, Josh shared a deep love of sports with his dad and his younger brother, Alex. Weekends were filled...
Jerry Palomino
Oct 20, 2025
Jerry Palomino, 63, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 29, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Gerardo and Lucy (Espinoza) Palomino.
A lifelong resident of the area, Jerry graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and later earned his degree in Microbiology from the University of...
