Christopher David Groom
Sep 24, 2025
Christopher David Groom of Olathe, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2025, at the age of 44. Born November 1, 1980, to Larry Jean Groom and Joyce (Groom) Hansen, Chris was raised in Kirksville and Memphis, Missouri, with his brother Kevin and sister April. After attending Kirksville High School, Christopher graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, in...
Willie Earl Glasper
Sep 24, 2025
Willie Earl Glasper, a beloved veteran, dedicated public servant, and the steadfast patriarch of his family, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family at his home in Olathe, Kansas, on September 24, 2025. He was 78.
Born on April 22, 1947, in Lucama, North Carolina, Earl was the sixth of ten children to the late Robert Lee Glasper (Georgia) and...
Mary Ann (Haas) Gardner
Sep 23, 2025
Mary Ann (Haas) Gardner, 80, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 10, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, she lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service.
Mary Ann earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching and Home Economics from Mount Mercy College. Her passion for education and nurturing others led her to a career as...
Roger D. Koelling
Sep 22, 2025
Roger Koelling, 65, of Parker, Kansas, passed away at his home on September 22, 2025.
Roger was born on July 11, 1960, in Junction City, Kansas, to Louis and Mary (Anderson) Koelling. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas, where he graduated from Olathe North High School in 1978. Roger was proud of the lifelong friendships he built during those years and...
Phyllis J. (Becker) Lewis
Sep 21, 2025
Phyllis J. (Becker) Lewis, 93 of Olathe, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1932 to Wilfred and Evelyn Becker in McPherson, Kansas. She graduated from Osborne High School in 1950 and then went to Brown Mackie Business School in Salina, KS.
She moved to Wichita, KS where she met and married the love of...
Rose Marie Madden
Sep 21, 2025
Rose Marie (Maloney Inbody) Madden, 91, of Olathe, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She touched the hearts of those in her life through her gentle kindness, caring spirit and unconditional love. A lifelong Catholic, Rose found great strength in her faith during challenging times and comfort at the end of her life.
Rose was born...
Michael Klotz
Sep 21, 2025
Michael Klotz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and retired hospital maintenance manager, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2025 at the age of 73.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Peggy, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. He was a proud father to three sons—Michael, Jeremy, and Andy—each of whom carries forward his...
Kenneth L. Osbourn
Sep 21, 2025
Kenneth Lloyd Osbourn, age 81, passed peacefully at The Village of Olathe on September 21, 2025. Kenneth was born February 29, 1944, in Clay Center, KS to Lloyd Osbourn & Myrtle (Ramey) Osbourn. Kenneth married Patricia Carnahan August 4, 1968, in Clay Center, KS and they had 3 children together. Over the years Kenneth lived in Lenexa, KS, Hutchinson, KS,...
Olivia Grace Copeland
Sep 20, 2025
Olivia Grace Copeland June 24, 1999 – September 20, 2025
Olivia Grace Copeland, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born June 24, 1999, in Merriam, Kansas. Olivia entered Heaven on September 20, 2025, at just 26 years old, while leading an outdoor adventure in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Olivia’s life was full of light, courage, and compassion. The eldest daughter of Michael Eber...
Ashley Beth Moellman
Sep 20, 2025
With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ashley Beth of Paola, Kansas. Ashley will be remembered for her radiant smile that could light up any room, her generous heart, and her unwavering desire to see the good in people. Guided by her compassion, she pursued a career in nursing and graduated from Mary Grimes School of...
Gina Michele Fugate
Sep 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gina Michele Fugate
Gina Michele Fugate, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Overland Park,...
Candace E. Woodson
Sep 19, 2025
Candace Elaine Woodson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 19th, 2025 at KU Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born on July 21, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Stanley and Mildred Warner. Candy lived a life dedicated to her family, church family and friends.
Candy grew up in Kansas City, Missouri before moving...
Ralph L. Nelson
Sep 19, 2025
Ralph L. Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on March 15, 1943, in Ottawa, Kansas.
Ralph lived a life marked by dedication, hard work and faith. His career spanned many years, beginning as a Lineman for the IBEW Local 304...
Janet L. Eaton
Sep 18, 2025
Janet L. Schimke Eaton, 91, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church.
Janet was born on August 27, 1934, in Wenatchee, Washington. She grew up in Idaho Falls, ID and later attended the University of Washington, where she graduated with a...
Rusty James Galbraith
Sep 18, 2025
Rusty James Galbraith, age 38, of Stilwell, passed away September 18, 2025.
Born on November 10, 1986, in Eureka, KS, Rusty was the beloved son of Matt Galbraith and Natalie (Soule) Galbraith. Growing up in Eureka, he loved the outdoors and played any sport he could. After graduating from the University of St. Mary’s, he pursued a career in nursing. He...
William Dwight Meyers
Sep 18, 2025
William D. “Bill” Meyers
William “Bill” Dwight Meyers, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on September 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, at the age of 91. He was born on January 11, 1934, to William V. and Freda Anora (Casey) Meyers in rural Plainville, Kansas.
Growing up on a farm, the oldest of six children, Bill developed...
Roger Deane Cannell
Sep 18, 2025
Roger Deane Cannell, 89, died Sept 18, 2025 in Olathe, KS. Born Nov. 13, 1935 in Monmouth, IL, he was the son of Deane L. and Louise B. Cannell, both deceased. His wife, Mary Jean Cannell survives.
Visitation will begin at 10am Saturday October 4th at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 15315 W. 151st St. Olathe, KS 66062. Followed by a memorial...
Robert "Bob" Clinton Starbuck, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
Robert Clinton (“Bob”) Starbuck, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 17, 2025 from complications of Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s-related dementia.
Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 23, 1951 and raised by his mother Anna Beckman Starbuck and grandmother Hattie Beckman, along with the generosity of their east side neighbors. Bob benefitted greatly from the significant...
Michael Lee Grinnell
Sep 17, 2025
Michael Lee Grinnell of Olathe, Kansas passed away on Wednesday September 17th, 2025. Born on October 6th, 1944 in Superior, Wisconsin to Herman and Helen (Brown) Grinnell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynda (Kennedy) Grinnell, his son Stephen (Danice) Grinnell, his daughter Heather Hayes, his grandchildren Victoria (Andrew) Zubrod, Tiarnan Hayes, and Cormac Hayes. He also...
Barbara L. Duncan
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara L. Duncan, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was born on December 17, 1929, in Arkansas City, Kansas to John and Leata (Borel) Wahler.
Barbara credited the Dale Carnegie Library in Ark City for her lifelong love of reading. She often recounted how, as a young girl, she walked to the library and...
