Obituaries

Diana J. Fredrick

Diana J. Fredrick

Jan 24, 2020

Diana J. Fredrick, 91, of Olathe, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth A. Urbanowski (Mark); son James Wright (Pat); granddaughters Amy Stramberg and Carrie Wright; great-grandchildren Emma, Keaton and Liam Stramberg; and brother Charles Perutelli of Richardson, Texas.Burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery at 11 am, Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Vicki Haney

Vicki Haney

Jan 23, 2020

Victoria Haney, age 75, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.Victoria Ann Harper was born June 9, 1944 at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus, Nebraska. She was the youngest of two children born to James Richard Harper and Mary (Zak) Harper. She grew up a happy little girl on Elm Street in the...

Ret. D. Schomaker

Ret. D. Schomaker

Jan 22, 2020

Major Bret David Schomaker, USMC, Ret., 61, of Olathe, KS passed away on January 22, 2020.He was born on November 17, 1958 to Larry and Evelyn (Duffek) Schomaker at Limestone, ME. Growing up, his family moved frequently following his father who was a career Airman. He lived in France, Florida, Panama, Nebraska, Missouri.Bret graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in...

Brenton N. Jones

Brenton N. Jones

Jan 21, 2020

Brenton Neil Jones, 49, of Overland Park, KS passed Tues. Jan 21, 2020.Brenton was born October 11, 1970 in Lubbock, Texas to Basil and Charla Jones. He graduated from Clovis High School and Pinnacle Career Institute in 2012 for massage therapy.He was preceded in death by his parents Basil Neal Jones and Charla Sue Eckstein.Brenton leaves behind his wife Angela...

Derek Scott Mills

Derek Scott Mills

Jan 20, 2020

Derek Scott Mills, 37, of Overland Park, passed away on January 20, 2020 at Grandview House. He was born on December 24, 1982 to Scott and Kay (Crouch) Mills at St Paul, MN. Derek graduated from Olathe North High School. He enjoyed swimming, biking in his trailer, spending time with his family, and hanging out with his friends at CLO....

Pat Gish

Pat Gish

Jan 20, 2020

John Patrick Gish passed away January 20, 2020 at the age of 82. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Leawood, KS on Saturday, January 25, with visitation beginning at 9:30AM and mass to follow at 11AM. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.Pat was born May 6, 1937 to Charles and Agnes...

Mary Ellen Ridgley

Mary Ellen Ridgley

Jan 19, 2020

Mary Ellen Ridgley, 72, of Gardner, KS passed away on January 19, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1947 the oldest of eight children to Mercedes and John Powers, Phd, in Quebec, Canada. Mary worked as a Compliance Officer, eventually retiring from the Royal Bank of Canada.On January 12, 1985, she married Glen Martin Ridgley, and they made their...

Helen M. Rider

Helen M. Rider

Jan 18, 2020

Helen Marion Rider, 98, of Olathe, passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Olathe Hospice House.She was born on January 23, 1921 to Clifton and Winnetta (Hoggott) Preston in Kansas City, MO.On October 16, 1948 she married Jim O. Rider, and eventually made their home in Kansas City, KS. Helen and Jim moved to Gardner, KS in 1990. Helen...

Donita M. Daniels

Donita M. Daniels

Jan 18, 2020

Donita M. Daniels, daughter of Grisgby Milton Jr. and Lillie Maye Milton, was born at her father's parents' home on Star Route, Lockney, TX. She grew up a country girl on the "caprock" helping on her parents' cotton farms. She went to grade school in South Plains, TX and graduated from Floydada, TX High School in 1958. Donita attended and...

Marcella Edith Hussong

Marcella Edith Hussong

Jan 17, 2020

On the morning of Friday January 17, 2020 our beloved mother Marcella Edith (Watson) Hussong passed away peacefully at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas. Marcella was born on December 20, 1929 to Charles and Marcella Watson. She was raised on a farm in Monroe, Washington, along with her six brothers and sisters. She attended Monroe High School where she was...

James Madeline Louise Corcoran

James Madeline Louise Corcoran

Jan 16, 2020

James Patrick, Henry Lee and Madeline Louise Corcoran, infant children of Jack and Andrea Corcoran passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 at The University of Kansas Medical Center. They are also survived by their sister Amelia and brother Nicholas. To leave a message of condolence for the Corcoran family, visit the guestbook below.

Richard D. Sandberg

Richard D. Sandberg

Jan 16, 2020

Richard "Dick" Sandberg passed away on January 16, 2020 at Olathe Hospice House at the age of 84. Richard was born in Independence, Kansas his parents were Eric and Lula Sandberg. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1953, where he was active in track and field. Richard enjoyed motorcycles, fast cars, and was a Buick enthusiast second to none....

Sue A. Cheshire

Sue A. Cheshire

Jan 16, 2020

Sue A. Cheshire, 82, of Olathe, passed away on January 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 24, 1937 to George and Bernadette (Osterholt) Sturgeon in Louisville, KY. She married her lifelong husband C.B. Cheshire in Louisville, Kentucky on July11, 1959. She was proud of her Kentucky roots and never lost her southern...

William F. Diamond Jr.

William F. Diamond Jr.

Jan 14, 2020

William "Bill" Diamond, 76, of Olathe, passed away on January 14, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1943 to Bill and Paulynne Diamond in Welch, WV. He was a much loved eldest son and big brother.Raised in a coal mining town, he would eventually become a world traveler, first during his service in the United States Air Force and...

Betty J. Gass

Betty J. Gass

Jan 14, 2020

Betty June Gass, 78, of Edgerton, KS went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2020, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.Betty was born on May 15, 1941, in Ulman, MO to Everett "Dutch" and Fern Malmberg. She met and quickly fell head-over-heels for Clarence Gass. They married on July 27, 1959. Together they raised their family...

Jerome Michael Black

Jerome Michael Black

Jan 12, 2020

Jerome Michael Black "Jerry or JB", 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 12, 2020. Jerry was born to the late George Francis Black and Theresa Marie Black (O'Keefe) on October 4, 1939 in Atchison, KS. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Maur Hill High School in 1957. Jerry and his late wife, Alette...

Dorothy Ellen Rice

Dorothy Ellen Rice

Jan 12, 2020

Dorothy Ellen Rice, 85, of Overland Park, arrived at her heavenly home on January 12, 2020 at Colonial Village.She was born on June 19, 1934 to George and Ruth (Pippen) Milam in Kansas City, KS.Dorothy worked as a teacher for Joplin, MO and Shawnee Mission, KS School Districts, until she and her husband adopted two children. She then fulfilled her...

Vicky Lynn Kreutzer

Vicky Lynn Kreutzer

Jan 12, 2020

Vicky Lynn Kreutzer, 67, of Olathe, passed away on January 12, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1952 to Earl and Elsie Laughery in Kansas City, KS. Remember Vicky as a devoted loving mother and even more loving "Me Ma" happy to share a laugh with twinkling blue eyes. Remember her as a wonderful teacher, sister and the funniest...

James B. Schwegman

James B. Schwegman

Jan 11, 2020

James B. Schwegman, 71, of Olathe, KS passed Jan. 11, 2020.James was born October 10, 1948 in Richmond, KS to Albert and Viola Schwegman. He graduated from Central Hieghts High School in 1967 later that year he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1975. He then enrolled in college at Wichita State University and graduated with a...

Helen Irene Higgins

Helen Irene Higgins

Jan 10, 2020

Helen Irene Higgins, 89, of Olathe, passed away on January 10, 2020 at Olathe Hospice House. She was born on October 3, 1930 to Delbert and Irene (Van Vanpeyma) Overton at Kansas City, MO. Helen worked as an office administrator for the Social Security office, until her retirement. On Feb. 13, 1950, she married Robert "Bob" Higgins, and they made...

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