Gary Vaughan Smith
Apr 1, 2026
Gary Vaughan Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Olathe, KS, of natural causes.
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on October 22, 1937, Gary spent his childhood in Monroe, graduating from Ouachita High School in 1955. He met his future wife, Bobbie Sue McBurney Smith, at a summer church camp, and they were married on January 8, 1957.
Gary was a...
Mary Leslie Schnell
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Schnell, age 69, passed away March 31, 2026.
An obituary will be provided shortly, along with service details.
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John "Mike" Michael Haskin
Mar 31, 2026
John Michael Haskin, 76, passed away on March 31, 2026, following a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was born on September 25, 1949, and was raised in Olathe, Kansas, by his parents, Harley and Geraldine Haskin. He graduated from Olathe High School as the valedictorian of his class in 1967. He attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where...
Daniel Laren
Mar 29, 2026
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Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb
Mar 28, 2026
Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb, a devoted mother and grandmother, proud nurse and cherished friend, passed away on March 28, 2026 at 88 years of age. She was born on January 20, 1938 to Arthur H. and Luella S. Savereide in Harlan, Iowa. She was the youngest of four girls in the family and was very close to her sisters for...
James O. McKenna
Mar 28, 2026
James O. McKenna was born September 4, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away on March 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie, and his father, Bernard Sr., as well as two brothers, Bernard, Jr. and Eugene, a sister, Patricia, and two daughters, Teresa and Denise.
He is survived by his wife, Marty, two daughters, Kathleen...
Roger Stephen Rollins
Mar 28, 2026
Roger Stephen Rollins, 79, was born on September 12, 1946, in Urbana, Illinois, and was taken to heaven on March 28, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas
Roger was preceded in death by his infant son, Stephen M. Rollins; his father, Marion Rollins; his mom, Mary Louise Berg-Smith; his stepdad, Stanley Berg; and his brothers, Reinhold Berg and Robert (Bob) Berg, LCDR, USN.
He...
Diane Marie Letcher
Mar 27, 2026
Diane Marie (Lambert) Letcher Diane Marie (Lambert) Letcher, a resident of Meadowbrook South in Gardner, KS passed into the heavenly realm on March 27, 2026.
Diane was born December 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the second child of Howard and Evelyn (Moro) Lambert. Her family moved before her senior year in high school, and although she graduated from Fenger High School...
Marilyn Catherine Kuhlman
Mar 27, 2026
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, teacher, and friend.
Born and raised in St. Marks, Kansas, moving on to St. Mary of the Plains College where she graduated with a teaching degree. Her marriage to William Kuhlman gave her two children, Julie and David, whom she adored. After raising her children, Marilyn returned to the Wichita area where she built...
Richard Wayne Summers
Mar 26, 2026
Richard Wayne Summers, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on March 26, 2026.
He was born on March 9, 1948, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He is known and remembered in his life as a beloved son, husband, and father who loved his country.
Richard graduated from the Seminole School District in 1966, then attended Oklahoma State University before he answered the call to...
Pastor Robert E. Baxter
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Edgar Baxter, lovingly known as Pastor Bob, was born on August 8, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Edgar and Margaret Baxter. On January 3, 1956, he married his beloved Marylu Goodmanson. Together, they shared 69 wonderful years, raising three children who faithfully serve the same Christ Pastor Bob joyfully proclaimed throughout his life.
As a young boy, Bobby was...
Jean Ann Gish
Mar 26, 2026
Jean Ann Gish, 89, of Overland Park, KS entered into her Savior’s presence Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at Westchester Village of Lenexa, KS.
Jean was born January 8th, 1937 in Axtell, KS to Vincent and Marcella (Wempe) Lierz. She grew up on a farm west of Centralia, KS and graduated from Centralia High School. Upon graduation she moved to Topeka, KS...
Terry Keith Clark
Mar 26, 2026
Terry Keith Clark passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. He was 83 years old.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Oliver Clark and Betty (Courtney) Licci, Terry was a man known for his cheerfulness, quick wit, his love for a good story, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
In 1966, Terry...
Keith Allen Hurmence
Mar 25, 2026
Keith Allen Hurmence, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1938 in Tripoli, Iowa to Ralph and Phyllis Hurmence.
Keith proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service, he dedicated 44 years of his career to United Telephone/Sprint.
Keith loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren...
Vivian Kay Turner
Mar 25, 2026
Vivian Kay Turner, 65, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25th. She was born on April 12, 1960, in Merriam, Kansas, to Lloyd and Charlene Turner.
Kay lived a life full of energy, laughter, and deep love for those around her. She was a devoted sports fan, especially to her beloved Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Current, and...
Blanca Santiago Perez
Mar 24, 2026
Blanca G. Santiago Perez
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Blanca Gloria Santiago Perez, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, cherished friend, and a woman whose life was marked by generosity, courage, and unwavering perseverance. She fought bravely until the very end and now rests in the eternal peace she so deeply deserves.
Blanca was a woman of great...
Bryan Varvel
Mar 22, 2026
Bryan J. Varvel, 66, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with esophageal cancer.
Born March 17, 1960, in Gordon, Nebraska to James W. and Elvera M. (Rasmussen) Varvel, Bryan grew up on the family farm near Hay Springs, Nebraska where he developed a strong work ethic that became a cornerstone of his personality.
Bryan...
William "Hal" Harrell Johnson, Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
William "Hal" Harrell Johnson, Jr., most recently of Olathe, Kansas, passed away March 21, 2026. Hal was born and raised in Southern Pines, NC.
Hal traveled coast-to-coast, supporting himself with interesting odd jobs, before settling down in Sheridan, Wyoming with his life-long partner, Julie (Grassel) Johnson. Hal and Julie moved to Richmond, Virginia, where they pursued careers in education and...
Jesus "Jesse" Joseph Perez Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
Jesus “Jesse” Joseph Perez Sr., 84 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026.
Born on October 23, 1941, Jesse was the beloved son of Maria (Anaya) and Alberto Perez, the youngest of eleven children. The family was tightly woven into the growing Hispanic culture of the Kansas City area, including being part of the family’s Mariachi band,...
Amy Lee Roberts
Mar 18, 2026
Amy Lee Roberts, 90, passed away peacefully at Homestead Estates Memory Care on March 18, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1936, in Wea Township, Kansas to Edward Levi Butts and Dora Lorraine (Duncan) Butts. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School, Merriam, Kansas in 1953. On July 17,1954, she married Thomas Fredrick Roberts; to that union four...
