Obituaries

Charles Peter Rome

Charles Peter Rome

Aug 12, 2025

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Patricia Louise Rice

Patricia Louise Rice

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Louise Rice, age 71, passed away on August 9, 2025, in her hometown of Olathe, Kansas. 

A full obituary and service details will be provided shortly.

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Helen Rose Hadley

Helen Rose Hadley

Aug 8, 2025

In Memory of Helen Rose (Ruf) Hadley

April 1, 1935 – August 8, 2025

Helen Rose (Ruf) Hadley (90) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 8, 2025.

Helen was born on April 1, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul W. and Amalia (Maier) Ruf. As the oldest daughter, she helped her mother care for her siblings, William, Jacob, August,...

Gerard M Lavin

Gerard M Lavin

Aug 7, 2025

Gerard Aloysius Michael Lavin, a loving husband and father, and a revered business leader, passed away on Aug. 7, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 82. He was a good man, overflowing with generosity, faith and love. Jerry loved GOD, Ellen, their children and their grandchildren, and their families and friends.

Born on Oct. 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, New...

Kay Lynn Tilburg

Kay Lynn Tilburg

Aug 6, 2025

Kay Lynn (Ottman) Tilburg

October 19, 1947 – August 6th, 2025

Kay Lynn Tilburg, a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on 12:08 am August 6th, 2025 at the age of 77 in Overland Park, Kansas due to liver cancer. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and love for both people and nature.

Kay was born on...

Arnulfo Virgen Alvizar

Arnulfo Virgen Alvizar

Aug 6, 2025

El servicio de Arnulfo Virgen Alvizar se transmitirá en vivo ala hora programada haja click aquí para para ver el servicio en vivo ARNULFO VIRGEN ALVIZAR,de 85 años y residente de Veracruz, México falleció el día 6 de agosto 2025 alas 12 am ,Nació el 6 de agosto de 1940 hijo de Juan virgen y Francisca Alvizar, Arnulfo trabajaba en...

Isabelle Kruep

Isabelle Kruep

Aug 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Mary Isabelle Kruep

Isabelle Kruep was born on October 24, 1934. She was married to the love of her life, Roger, for 40 years prior to his passing in 2023. She is survived by her 4 children, 3 step- children, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and her loving dog, Teddy.

Isabelle grew up in Olathe and attended Olathe High School....

John "Kent" Yeager

John "Kent" Yeager

Aug 4, 2025

John Kent "Kent" Yeager, age 72, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Born on June 7, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska, Kent’s family moved to Mission, Kansas in 1955. Kent grew up with a passion for sports, learned from his brother Larry, and a gift for connecting with people. He attended Shawnee Mission North High School, where he excelled...

Joyce Pearl Wagster

Joyce Pearl Wagster

Aug 4, 2025

Joyce Pearl Wagster, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 84. Born on December 26, 1940, in Apalachicola, Florida, Joyce lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Joyce devoted many years of her life to a career as...

Jesus Emiliano Vargas Figueroa

Jesus Emiliano Vargas Figueroa

Aug 3, 2025

Con dolor en nuestro corazon anunciamos la partida de nuestro amado hijo Jesus Emiliano Vargas Figueroa , a la corta edad de 3 años.

Aun que su tiempo a nuestro lado fue corto, el amor y la alegria que compartio con nosotros se mantendra en nuetros corazones por siempre.

Jesus Emiliano fue una luz en nuestras vidas, una pequeña alma de sonrisa...

Marcia B. Albright

Marcia B. Albright

Aug 3, 2025

Marcia B. Albright, 80, passed away on Aug. 3, 2025, at Evergreen Community of Johnson County in Olathe, KS.

Marcia Ann Bloom was born on Feb. 28, 1945, to Richard and Jean Bloom of Albion, NY. Marcia graduated with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University in 1967 and worked for the Rochester (NY) Democrat & Chronicle and Times-Union newspapers until...

Brett Michael Bacon

Brett Michael Bacon

Aug 3, 2025

Brett Michael Bacon, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed Financial Advisor with LFS Wealth Advisors, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born on September 11, 1986, to John and Melanie Bacon of Olathe, KS, Brett's life was a testament to his faith in Jesus Christ and dedication to both family and profession.

Brett’s professional journey as a financial advisor was marked...

Marjorie Ann Blasche

Marjorie Ann Blasche

Aug 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Blasche, 73, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Marjorie (Ward) Stein.

Marjorie, known to the family as Ann, grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Bishop Hogan High School. She met John Blasche while working at the Hallmark Cards...

Clifford Haviland

Clifford Haviland

Aug 1, 2025

Clifford “Cliff” Carl Haviland, 80, was born July 3rd, 1945 in Saratoga Spring, NY and passed away with family by his side on August 1st, 2025 in Overland Park, KS.

Cliff had a unique childhood as an "army brat" traveling across the US and Germany, eventually settling in Kansas City, Kansas. He served in the Air Force, being stationed at Hickman...

Eloise Jane Frey

Eloise Jane Frey

Aug 1, 2025

Eloise Jane Frey was born and raised in Higginsville, Missouri to Dena Mabel and Leslie Waltmar Hader. She was born on October 29, 1930, toward the beginning of the Great Depression. The strength of her mother, father, family, and community took the challenges of that era and transformed them into the character, wisdom, and love that Eloise lived and shared...

Franklin Virdus Alton

Franklin Virdus Alton

Jul 27, 2025

Franklin Virdus Alton (1939-2025)

Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died at age 86 on July 27th, 2025.

Virdus was born in Little Sioux, Iowa in 1939 to Hays and Alice Alton. He was the youngest of seven children. In his youth, Virdus enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He graduated from Little Sioux High School in 1956.

Virdus married his high school sweetheart, Patricia...

Eliana Grace Day

Eliana Grace Day

Jul 25, 2025

Eliana Grace Day was born on July 23, 2025 at 24 weeks old, to Seth and Staci Day. She went to Heaven to be with our Father on July 25, 2025. Eliana Grace passed peacefully in her mother’s arms. Eliana Grace was her parents little light and blessing and she will continue to be for her family.

Eliana Grace was wanted...

Darlene Lou Small

Darlene Lou Small

Jul 25, 2025

Darlene Gilman Small, 94, Overland Park, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Darlene was born in Lebo, Kansas on December 2, 1930 to Lee and Luella Gilman.

She moved to Olivet, Kansas at age 4 and graduated from Olivet High School. She attended the Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. She began her teaching career at age 17 when she taught...

Daryl Lee Cox

Daryl Lee Cox

Jul 25, 2025

Daryl Lee Cox, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas to Eldon and Alma (Johnson) Cox.

Daryl grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents moved to Lee’s Summit in 1970. Daryl attended Lee’s Summit High School and graduated in 1972.

Daryl met his wife, Cecelia,...

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