Obituaries

Hudson Thomas Sands

Hudson Thomas Sands

Dec 18, 2020

Hudson Thomas Sands, 6-year-old son of Todd and Stacey Sands, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at home after a courageous battle with a rare form of brain cancer called DIPG. In honor of his love of parades, his family will hold a final parade/drive-through visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, December 21, at Church of the Resurrection West parking...

Steven R. Hanich

Steven R. Hanich

Dec 18, 2020

Steven R. Hanich, 70, of Olathe, KS passed away December 18, 2020Steven was born February 9, 1950, in Holdrege NE to Norman and Anna Marie Hanich. He attended the University of Houston and graduated from the University of Nebraska 1969-1973. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He married Robyn Hanich in 1972 and they moved to Muscatine IA, and...

James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson

Dec 16, 2020

Jim was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Wauconda, IL. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1969 with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.He began his career at the Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, California, testing Air-Launch missiles for the US Navy. He mostly designed and built the test equipment for the Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles. He...

Richard L. Gillett

Richard L. Gillett

Dec 15, 2020

On Tuesday December 15, 2020, Richard Leslie Gillett, loving husband, and father of three passed away at the age of 70. Richard was born on September 12, 1950 in Garden City, Kansas to Edwin and Mary (Brower) Gillett. Richard worked as a mechanic for Sharp Brothers Seed Company for 36 years and worked for Owen Herndon for 10 years. On...

Ronald D. Faulkenberry

Ronald D. Faulkenberry

Dec 15, 2020

Ronald, Ron, D. Faulkenberry, 59, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe Chapel.Ron was born on July 23, 1961 in Hutchinson, KS before being adopted by James and Bernice Faulkenberry. He received his Bachelor's Degree at Baptist Bible College where...

Marsha J. Criner

Marsha J. Criner

Dec 14, 2020

Marsha J. Criner, 65, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away on Dec. 14, 2020 at her home. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, John; son John Dwayne (Rhonda) of Belton, Mo.; daughter Angela (Shay) of Kansas City, Kan.; five grandchildren: Shayden, Taylor, Sarah, Kolbe and Maverick; & sister Candie of Frederick, Colo. A Celebration of her life will...

Marty E. Meinen

Marty E. Meinen

Dec 13, 2020

Marty E. Meinen, 70, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Marty was born on March 12, 1950 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Martin and Flo (Little) Meinen. Marty grew up in Caseyville, IL and graduated from Collinsville, IL High School in 1968. He furthered his education graduating from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, with a Bachelor's...

Douangchanh Lokaphone

Douangchanh Lokaphone

Dec 11, 2020

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Jerry Kay Lage

Jerry Kay Lage

Dec 11, 2020

Jerry Kay Lage, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas to William and Jessie (Scholl) Lewis. Jerry Kay grew up in Kansas City Kansas and graduated from Wyandotte High School. She spoke fondly of her days at Wyandotte and maintained contact with many of her...

Kenneth N. Harwell Sr.

Kenneth N. Harwell Sr.

Dec 11, 2020

Kenneth (Ken) Harwell Sr. passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 84. Ken is survived by his wife Donna, his sons and their wives K. Neil (Jamie) Harwell, Jr, and Kevin (Judy) Harwell. Ken is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Ryan(Emilee) Harwell, Stephanie(Clent) Stewart, Drew Harwell, and Jenna (John) Elrod. Ken was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren....

David E. Smith

David E. Smith

Dec 11, 2020

David E. Smith, 79, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020, at the Hospice House of Olathe. David fought a hard and valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. At a date to be determined (once it is safe for public gatherings), the family plans to hold a graveside service at Resurrection Cemetery, 8321 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS. David...

Mary Ina Harrell

Mary Ina Harrell

Dec 11, 2020

MARY INA HILTON SPRAGG HARRELL August 12, 1942 – December 11, 2020Mary I. Harrell, 78, of Olathe, was lifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:20 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2020. A resident of Good Samaritan Center, Olathe since March 20, 2019, the passing ended her long and courageous struggle with Parkinson's Disease.Mary was born...

Diedre Janã¡ Chandler-Howell

Diedre Janã¡ Chandler-Howell

Dec 10, 2020

Diedre "Dee" Jana' Chandler-Howell made her last sarcastic and wildly inappropriate comment December 10, 2020.Dee made her entrance on February 15, 1964, thankfully bypassing Valentine's Day lest she think it was her day. She was born to Douglas Fields and Janet Dennis Ferrell in Hugoton, KS. Over the years and as more siblings arrived, she was certain to be the...

Richard William Rinne

Richard William Rinne

Dec 10, 2020

Richard William "Bill" Rinne, 76, of Overland Park, KS (Formerly of Olathe) passed Thursday December 10, 2020. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.Bill was born in Higginsville, MO to Martin and Clara Rinne. He graduated from Higginsville High School in 1962. He married Donna Dieckhoff March 31st, 1963. He started his career at Higginsville...

Pastor E.J. Watson, Jr.

Pastor E.J. Watson, Jr.

Dec 9, 2020

Pastor E. J. Watson, Jr., 82, of Olathe, passed away on December 9, 2020 at Sparkling Fountain Homes in Overland Park, KS. He was born on March 8, 1938 to Elbert J. and Georgia (Storer) Watson in Long Beach, CA. He graduated from Huntington Beach High School in 1956. He then attended Orange Coast Junior College, and then studied architectural...

Nancy Ann Brock

Nancy Ann Brock

Dec 9, 2020

Nancy Ann Brock, 78, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on December 9, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center.She was born on November 29, 1942 to Yvon and Marjorie (Ashby) Thomas in Centerville, IA. Nancy attended Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA. She later received her GED in 1980. On February 25, 1961, Nancy was united in marriage to her...

Rebecca Ayers

Rebecca Ayers

Dec 7, 2020

Rebecca Mae Ayers passed away in Olathe, KS on December 7, 2020 at the age of 59. Rebecca is preceded in death by her Parents, Wilber and Barbara Ayers. She is survived by Her Brother Steven Ayers, Her Sister Debra Shipman (John). Rebecca is lovingly remembered by her children Edward Fager (Cathy Kary), Ryan Davis (Brandie Davis), Amber Davis (Andrew...

Jessica Marie Whitney

Jessica Marie Whitney

Dec 5, 2020

Jessica Marie Whitney, 39, left this earth to be with her mother Teresa Whitney in heaven on December 5, 2020. Jessica was born in Manhattan, KS on November 17, 1981 by parents Richard and Teresa Whitney and lived in Shawnee, KS at the time of her passing. She is survived by her father Richard Whitney, Jr., brother Steven Colin, loving...

Roy "Gordon" Moore

Roy "Gordon" Moore

Dec 4, 2020

Roy "Gordon" Moore born Dec.18, 1934 in Escanaba MI, graduated from Manistique, MI High School in 1953. He then went on to graduate Michigan Technological University in 1957 to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer. He wed Marlene Moore in 1956 and they enjoyed 51 years together. During his career he worked for four major chemical companies in various...

Virginia Swank

Virginia Swank

Dec 4, 2020

Virginia (Ver Ploeg) Swank, 75, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, December 4, 2020. Virginia (Ginny) was born December 9, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Elton and Margaret (Van Zante) Ver Ploeg. Ginny was raised with her two brothers and a sister on a family farm in Pella, Iowa, where she attended...

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