Obituaries

Marolyn Jean Hanlon

Marolyn Jean Hanlon

Oct 15, 2019

Marolyn Jean Hanlon, 91, recently of Lawrence, passed away on October 15, 2019. She was born on March 26, 1928 to Herbert and Evelyn (Prosser) Applebaugh in Manhattan, KS. Her Father's job moved them to Frankfort, Hutchinson, and Kinsley, KS finally settling in Olathe in 1940. She lived there the rest of her life.She attended John Pierce St. John High...

Sandra Sue Waters

Sandra Sue Waters

Oct 13, 2019

Sandra Sue Waters, 83, passed away October 13, 2019.A full obituary will be provided shortly.Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family.

James E. Tepesch

James E. Tepesch

Oct 13, 2019

James E. Tepesch, 72, of Olathe, KS passed Sunday, October 13, 2019 at home. Visitation will be at 10 AM Saturday, October 19 at Penwell-Gabel Olathe Chapel followed by a memorial service at 11 AM.Jim was born on October 8, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Virginia Tepesch. Jim graduated from Louisburg High School and received a Bachelor's...

John A. Knapp

John A. Knapp

Oct 7, 2019

On Monday, October 7th, John Knapp went to be with his Lord and Savior. Instead of mourning John's death, we want to celebrate the joy John brought into everyday living. John did not know a stranger and his love for people was evident by the friends he made throughout his life. He was a kind and gentle person who loved...

Betty Howard

Betty Howard

Oct 6, 2019

Betty Jo Howard, 88, of Overland Park, passed away on October 6, 2019 at Shawnee Parc in Overland Park, Kansas.She was born on June 3, 1931 to William and Mary (Wright) McDaniel in Seneca, MO.Betty worked as a processor for Lucent Technologies for 25 years.On May 27, 1950, she married Jess Howard, the love of her life. Betty and Jess...

Laura Lee Sells

Laura Lee Sells

Oct 5, 2019

Laura Lee Sells, 59, of Olathe, passed away on October 5, 2019. She was born on February 16, 1960 to Thomas and Bonnie Hunter in Caldwell, ID. Laura married John 'Jack" Sells in 1977 and raised four daughters. She was a dedicated homemaker and volunteered with Headstart in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Ann Ogden Hall in Spokane, Washington. She loved...

Ann Wilson Rose

Ann Wilson Rose

Oct 5, 2019

Ann Wilson Rose, 62, of Olathe, passed away on October 5, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1956 to Walter and Gene (Massey) Wilson in Charlton Heights, WV. Ann grew up in Ansted, WV, was a 1974 graduate of Ansted High School and received a B.A. in Secondary Education from WV Institute of Technology in 1980. She married Allen...

Dale W. Roberts

Dale W. Roberts

Oct 4, 2019

Dale Roberts of Olathe, Ks. passed away October 4, 2019.Dale Warren Roberts was born in Bonita, Ks. on November 17, 1927. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1945 and then joined the Army where he served in Korea until 1947. Dale married Ruby Hines in 1948 and were wed until she passed away in 1987. Dale worked for Southwestern...

Bobby Melvin Wise

Bobby Melvin Wise

Oct 3, 2019

Bobby Melvin Wise, 88, of Olathe, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on November 29, 1930 to Roy and Adella (Kingery) Wise at Aurora, MO. Bobby was a drummer in the Rockin' Tones band in Wichita, Kansas, in the 1950's and 1960's.He worked in commercial construction most of his career, and he was...

Jimmie L. Bergey

Jimmie L. Bergey

Oct 3, 2019

Jimmie L. Bergey, 83 of Overland Park, KS (formerly of Norman, OK) passed away Thursday October 3, 2019 at Autumn Leaves of Overland Park. Jimmie was born in Keota, Oklahoma to Murvin and Hattie Opal Scoggins on February 13, 1936. Her life weaved an intricate pattern of love and service to others while balancing a discipline to learning and education....

Ethel Kathleen Moody

Ethel Kathleen Moody

Sep 30, 2019

Ethel Kathleen Moody, 96, recently of Shawnee, passed away on September 30, 2019. She was born on September 7, 1923 to Lewis and Mary (Winkler) Austin in Richland Township near Paola, KS.Ethel grew up in rural Miami county KS where she lived and helped on the farm with her parents and 4 brothers and 1 sister. In the spring of...

Dana Lee Ketterling

Dana Lee Ketterling

Sep 30, 2019

Dana Lee Ketterling, 59, of Olathe, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, KS. She was born on September 7, 1960 to Victor Agnew and Bea (Zinser) in Kansas City, KS. Dana worked in the Chamber of Commerce industry for most of her forty-year career. She excelled at membership development efforts, working at the local...

Jay Arthur Lautzenheiser

Jay Arthur Lautzenheiser

Sep 29, 2019

Jay Arthur Lautzenheiser, 78, passed away September 29th, 2019, in Overland Park, KS. Jay was born May 16th, 1941, to Arthur and Margaret (Sweet) Lautzenheiser in Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents.Jay is survived by his wife, Sylvia, step-sons, Craig (Pam) Carr, Keith Carr, and grandchildren Ryan, Adam, Tyler, and Kaitlyn Carr.He is also survived by...

Souksana "Souk" Khamsihong

Souksana "Souk" Khamsihong

Sep 29, 2019

Souksana "Souk" Khamsihong, 54, of Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2019.Souk is survived by his loving wife, Phonesavanh "Toun" and two lovely daughters Malissa and Martina.Souk was born on April 5, 1965 to Bounthieng and Khambay Khamsihong in Champasak, Laos. He was the second child of six and only son. Souk's family immigrated to the United States...

Mary Josephine Nelson

Mary Josephine Nelson

Sep 27, 2019

Mary Josephine Nelson, 88, of Olathe KS passed away on September 27, 2019 at her home.Mary was born September 27, 1931 in Wentworth, MO to Raymond and Hattie Miller.Mary grew up on a farm and was the oldest of nine children. She was a supervisor for Western Electric for 28 years then retired to the Lake of the Ozarks, where...

Marcia Lu Schuler

Marcia Lu Schuler

Sep 26, 2019

Marcia Lu Schuler, 84, Olathe, KS passed Thursday, September 26, 2019.Marcia graduated from Meriden High School in Meriden, Kansas. She worked for Presbyterian Manors of America (Kansas City Presbyterian Manor and Aberdeen Village) for forty-five years in various positions and on a full time, part time and as needed basis. She was very proud of her forty-five year career.Marcia is...

Charles L. Rogers

Charles L. Rogers

Sep 26, 2019

Charles L. Rogers, 85, of Overland Park, KS passed away Thurs. Sept. 26, 2019 at Colonial Village.Charles was born December 4, 1933 on a farm in Oskaloosa, KS to Lloyd and Claire Rogers. His professional career began with his appointment as Chief Physical Therapist at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He then pursued a career in hospital administration earning...

Adeline Owens

Adeline Owens

Sep 26, 2019

Adeline Owens, 89, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Travanse Living in Olathe. A celebration of her life will be held at College Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11:00 AM.Adeline Lois Preuss was born March 3, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas to Henry and Louise...

Melissa Jane Wells

Melissa Jane Wells

Sep 25, 2019

Melissa Jane Wells, 36, of Olathe, passed away on September 25, 2019. She was born on November 23, 1982 to Michael Johansen and Pamela Kimball in Independence, MO. Melissa grew up in Independence and attended Truman High School where she excelled in all things theatre. She graduated from UMKC for her bachelor's and Avila for her master's degree in counseling...

Leonard Anthony Hansel

Leonard Anthony Hansel

Sep 24, 2019

Leonard "Lenny" Anthony Hansel, 85, of Olathe, passed away on September 24, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1934 to Frank and Helen (Gnip) Hansel in Kansas City, KS. Leonard grew up in Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Ward High School. After high school, he served in the United States Army. He married his lovely bride Janice on...

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