Obituaries
Carolee Ann Stark
Jan 28, 2026
Carolee Ann Stark, age 91, passed away January 28, 2026.
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Services will be held at a later date.
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Charlene Kay Williams
Jan 27, 2026
Charlene Kay Williams, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born on October 16, 1943 to Charles and Ruth Strong in Omaha, Nebraska, she lived a life brimming with love for others and hospitality that was unmatched.
She married Ron Williams on July 15, 1969 and they welcomed four daughters who were the light of her...
Nancy Jean Brown
Jan 26, 2026
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A memorial service will be held at 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Penwell-Gabel's Olathe Chapel. Following the service, her family will receive guests for a visitation until 6:30pm.
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Gary Richardson
Jan 22, 2026
Gary L. Richardson December 11, 1938 – January 22, 2026
Gary L. Richardson, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. Born in Langley, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Ramona Richardson.
Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing his training at Fort Hood, Texas, where he earned a Sharpshooter qualification. He continued his service in...
Fredie Mae Nelson
Jan 22, 2026
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Tipawan Ocharoenkul
Jan 21, 2026
Tipawan Ocharoenkul passed away peacefully, leaving this world gentler than she found it on Wednesday January 21st, 2026.
Born July 14, 1944 age 82 in Korat Thailand she was a beloved mother of her three children Wilaiwan Ocharoenkul, Jakkit Ocharoenkul, and Jaruwan O’Brien and her four grandchildren Chopin Noochintra, Simon Ocharoenkul, Megan Ocharoenkul, and Aunchalee O’Brien.
She moved through the world with...
Janie Allen
Jan 19, 2026
Betty Jane Allen, affectionately known as Janie, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born on November 7, 1933, in Havana, Kansas, she was the daughter of Mabel (Sell) Click and William Edgar Click, who were later divorced. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her beloved husband of 62 years, Reverend Donald F....
Eugene "Gene" Bailey Cramer
Jan 19, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Bailey Cramer, born on March 28, 1929, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the remarkable age of 96. He lived a life filled with dedication, family, and professional achievement.
Gene pursued his education at the University of Missouri Kansas City, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He carved out a...
Thomas Patrick Gibbs
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Patrick Gibbs,79,of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Diana Gibbs, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Tom was the son of George and Kathleen Gibbs. He graduated from Smith Cotton High School and the University of Central Missouri with a degree in business and...
Carol Ann Sheffield
Jan 15, 2026
September 16, 1943 - January 15, 2026
Carol Ann Sheffield, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Olathe, KS.
Carol was born in Franklin, Kansas, on September 16, 1943, to William and Marie Shaffer. She attended school in Arma, Kansas, and upon graduating from high school, worked various clerical jobs. She married Dan Sheffield, in 1961, and they had two...
Hadjila Hammoudi
Jan 11, 2026
Hadjila Hammoudi, age 38, passed away January 11, 2026.
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Gilbertia Martin
Jan 11, 2026
Gilbertia Martin, a beloved figure in her family passed away on January 11, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Born on June 27, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, Gilbertia lived a life defined by her dedication to her craft, her family, and her faith.
As a skilled welder, Gilbertia rose to prominence as the Union President of the Welding Union, advocating for workers'...
Morris A. Brassfield
Jan 9, 2026
Morris Albert Brassfield, age 72, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on September 28, 1953, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Frank and Mary Brassfield, who raised him with deep love, strong values, and a respect for hard work that shaped the course of his life.
Morris was the devoted husband of Miriam Brassfield, the love of...
Rosie Eastwood
Jan 8, 2026
Rosie Eastwood, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1946 in Innsbruck, Austria, the second daughter of Slavi and Zonka Boneff, Bulgarians, who had been taken to Austria during WWII.
In 1949, The Boneff family immigrated to the United States, entering via Ellis Island. Rosie grew up as Rozinka...
Karen Clark
Jan 8, 2026
Karen Kay (Kenney) Clark, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Born in Jefferson City, Missouri, to her parents, Raymond Kenney and Nellie Crosswhite, Karen was a resident of the Silvercrest College View Senior Living in Lenexa, Kansas, at the time of her passing. A quiet...
Lovina G. Freeman
Jan 7, 2026
Lovina G Freeman (Bearce), 80, passed unexpectedly January 7 2026.
She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Herb, who passed in 2023, her parents, her sister and her brother.
My Mom, my hero. I watched her work hard and achieve the position of Chief Officer of the North American branch of an international pulmonary medical supply company. This position required...
Linda Jeanne Bray Hronek
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Jeanne Bray Hronek of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 21, 1952 to John K. Bray and Jacqueline J. Bray in Pontiac, Michigan. Linda had a loving marriage with John Hronek that began on June 7, 1975. They had two children together: Brett and...
Dennis (Doc) John Van Voorst
Jan 6, 2026
Dennis (Doc) John Van Voorst, 76, of Overland Park, KS, peacefully entered into his heavenly home on January 6th, 2026. He was surrounded by his precious family and favorite old-time hymns as he joyfully out-boxed Parkinson's Disease for the final time.
The second of six children, Dennis was born in Sioux Center, IA, on April 23rd, 1949, to Hans and Eileen...
Duaine Wright Pryor
Jan 5, 2026
Duaine Wright Pryor, 95, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on May 18, 1930 in Miami, Oklahoma to Arthur and Eva (Dowdy) Pryor.
He grew up in Miami and worked his way through college at a variety of jobs including at the local B.F. Goodrich tire...
Johnny Lon Ford
Jan 5, 2026
Johnny Lon Ford, (83) passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at home.
He was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Gaynell Joy (Smith) Ford and Wayne A. Ford on October 30, 1942. He grew up in Medicine Lodge, KS and graduated high school there in 1962. He went to Emporia State Teachers College and graduated in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree....
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