Patricia K. Struchtemeyer
Dec 23, 2019
Patricia Katherine Struchtemeyer, 83, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away December 23, 2019. She was born in Clintonville, WI July 9, 1936. She was a long time resident of Olathe, KS and was married to her husband Wayne for 28 years. Patricia worked a number of years for the Catholic Diocese and later was a Senior Secretary for the Marley Company....
James T. Allen, Iii
Dec 22, 2019
James T. Allen, 64, of Raymore, passed away Dec. 22, 2019. Survived by his wife Jeanne Allen; son Michael (Samantha) Allen; daughter Mackenzie (Doug) Gee; grandson Asher Gee; sisters Debbie Allen & Val Henry. Memorial service Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at 12 pm, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 515 Markey Pkwy, Belton, Mo. To leave a message of condolence for James'...
Neil J. Sullivan
Dec 19, 2019
Cornelius J Sullivan (Neil), 79, of Overland Park, KS passed away Dec. 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Jan. 11, 2020 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 67th and Nall Ave, Mission, KS. Neil was born August 8, 1940 to Albert and Gertrude Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Lawrence James Saunders
Dec 19, 2019
Lawrence James Saunders, 83, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Thursday December 19, 2019 at Kansas Medical Center. Larry was born November 8, 1936 in East Kingston, New York the son of James Saunders and Sybil (Schackel) Saunders. He grew up in Kingston, New York and attended Downsville High.He joined the Air Force as an ACW Radar Repairman at Keesler Airforce...
Johanna Lain
Dec 18, 2019
Johanna Lain, 96, of Stilwell, KS, formerly of Rogers, AR, passed away on December 18, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1923 to William and Elizabeth (DeMots) DeKraai at Maple Lake, MN.On Oct. 8, 1947, she was united in marriage to Royce L. Lain. She was a member of. Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, and she enjoyed time with family, puzzles...
Clibborn Isiah Gibson
Dec 16, 2019
Clibborn Isiah Gibson, 97, of Leawood, passed away on December 16, 2019. He was born on April 29, 1922 to Royal and Ula (Hudiburgh) Gibson in Zavalla, TX. Clibborn is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Gibson; and his three sons, Narron, William, and Philip; seven grandsons, by Narron, there is Mike, Joe, Edward, Daniel, and Tim, by William, William...
Donald Fred Allen
Dec 15, 2019
Reverend Donald Fred Allen, 91, of Overland Park, passed away on December 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1928, to Fred and Ada (Mintz) Allen in Ash, NC. He enlisted in the US Navy during World War II at the young age of 16. He spent most of his deployment aboard aircraft carriers working with...
Bryant Page Barnes
Dec 15, 2019
Apart from his many professional and athletic achievements, Bryant Page Barnes was known for his kindness, generosity, and vast knowledge on a variety of subjects, especially history. Bryant, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 surrounded by his family.Bryant was born in Kansas City to Pete and Peggy Barnes on May 10, 1938. His happy childhood included...
Barbara Jean (Gohn) Letts
Dec 11, 2019
Barbara Jean (Gohn) Letts, 72, of Olathe, KS passed Wed. Dec. 11, 2019.Barbara was born January 24, 1947 in Fairfield, Iowa to Oliver and Myra Gohn. She graduated from Fairfield High in 1965 and married Terry Letts June 5, 1965 in Fairfield. She later attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS and worked at Olathe Medical Center for...
John Otha Floyd
Dec 11, 2019
John Otha Floyd, 69, of Olathe, passed away on December 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1950 to Alvis and Dorothy (Jones) Floyd at Kansas City, MO. John worked as a Computer Programmer for Marley Cooling Technologies, retiring in 2013. On July 21st, 1980, he married Karen Ann Greene, and they made their home in...
Neil Wendell Dodge
Dec 11, 2019
Neil W. Dodge, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 11th, 2019. Neil was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Forest and Ora Dodge. He spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. Neil also lived in Sedalia for 35 years, where he was president of Inter-State Studios. On May 24th, 1955, Neil married the love...
Leanna Ruth Myers
Dec 11, 2019
Leanna Ruth Myers, 64, of Lenexa, passed away on December 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 29, 1955 to Albert and Lois (Steinberg) Dolton in Junction City, KS.Leanna worked as a Project Manager for Sprint and retired in May 2010 with 30 years of service.On June 16, 1990, she married Rick Myers. Leanna and Rick lived...
Eugene "Smoky" Thomeczek
Dec 9, 2019
Eugene "Smoky" Neil Thomeczek, 78, of Olathe, passed away on December 9, 2019 in his home. His wife of over 58 years was at his side. He was born December 7, 1941 to Elmer and Sarah "Jane" (Bruner) Thomeczek in Lakin, Kansas. Being raised on a farm in Kendall, Kansas instilled in him the importance of hard work, and helped...
Wilda Lucille Winslett
Dec 8, 2019
Wilda Lucille Winslett died peacefully at home on December 8, 2019, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was 75 years old.Born on April 17, 1944, in Hartville, MO, she is preceded in death by her parents Amos and Beatrice Thompkins and siblings Wilbur Thompkins, Esther Jefferson, Velma Moore, Clara Mae Duke, Carl Thompkins, Glenn Thompkins and Shirley Price.Wilda graduated from Hartville...
Danny Emmett Fuqua
Dec 7, 2019
Danny Emmett Fuqua came into this world too early and was taken too soon. Danny passed away in utero at 22 weeks December 6, 2019 and was born December 7, 2019 at 8:44 PM weighing 1lb 3.9 oz and 12.5 inches long. His mother Haley Yurgel, and father Daniel Fuqua awaited the birth of their first born son Danny, with...
Barbara Laverne Degrande
Dec 6, 2019
Barbara Laverne DeGrande passed away in her home on December 6th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Raymond Francis DeGrande, and brother Don Gillette. She is survived by her sons James DeGrande (Martha) and Donald DeGrande (Sonya); 7 grandchildren Brandy Ingels (Jason), Trisha Lawrence , Lauren DeGrande, Jerrad DeGrande, Kurt Stagner (Carissa), Dawn...
Shirley Anne Kennedy
Dec 4, 2019
Shirley Anne Kennedy, 83, of Olathe, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1936 to Dwight and Golda (Knapp) Steffen in Yates Center, KS. Shirley worked as a Catering Supervisor for the Olathe School District. On February 3, 1962, she married Dan W. Kennedy, and they made their home in Wichita,...
Odell Lee Benford
Dec 3, 2019
Odell Lee Benford, 87, of Overland Park, passed away Dec. 3, 2019. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota at a later date.
Martha I. Mckay
Dec 1, 2019
Martha I. McKay, 97, quietly passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 1, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Center nursing home in Olathe, Kansas.She was born on April 27, 1922 to Harry and Cloie (Cain) Stephens in Burlington, CO.On February 28, 1942 she married Max McKay. Martha and Max lived most all of their...
James Hubert Hogan
Dec 1, 2019
James Hubert Hogan, 84, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away on December 1, 2019 at Glenwood Village in Overland Park, KS. He was born on October 15, 1935 to Hubert and Annabelle (Barnaby) Hogan in Independence, KS. Jim grew up in Longton, KS and Chanute, KS before moving to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1953. He served...
