Obituaries

Tammy A. Megles

Tammy A. Megles

Jul 17, 2025

Tamara ‘Tammy’ Ann (Doehrman) Megles, 62, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Tammy was born to Ann and Will Doehrman in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana with her older brother, Doug. Tammy attended North Central High School in Indianapolis and would later choose to room with her close friend, Tina Darling, at IU.

Tammy attended Indiana...

George Stanley Szworc

George Stanley Szworc

Jul 16, 2025

George “Jerzy Stanislaw” Sworzc – Feburary 11, 1938 – July 16, 2025

Not just another name to etch in history, rather his impact strikes much deeper, he was:

-Independent, never asked for anything expect for the occasssional, “Hole in the head.”

-Resourceful, someone who was able to use the Federal Governments resources to help him court his Spanish beauty Ramona,

-George and Ramona were...

Dennis C. Thompson

Dennis C. Thompson

Jul 16, 2025

Dennis Thompson age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 16, 2025. He was born April 01, 1952 in Chappell, Nebraska to Ross and Anna Thompson. He married his love, Peggy Bennet. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Dennis is survived by his wife Peggy; son and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Shawnna; son Kelly; grandchildren and great...

Steven Allen Moore

Steven Allen Moore

Jul 15, 2025

Steve Moore, age 63, of Olathe, KS, passed away on 7/15/2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Steve was born on May 27, 1962 in Muskogee, OK to Verne and Patricia Moore. The middle child of three, he grew up in Dallas, TX, before moving to McPherson, KS where he would graduate high school and attend college. Growing up, Steve...

Roxana "Roxanne" Lee Morse

Roxana "Roxanne" Lee Morse

Jul 15, 2025

Roxanne passed away peacefully at her home of 47 years in southern Johnson County, Kansas, surrounded by the loving care of her family, on July 15, 2025. She was 87.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 17, 1937, to Leo Joseph and Vivian Joanne C. (Bartsch) Coale, Roxanne’s life was rooted in compassion, dedication, and unwavering curiosity about the world around...

Bert L. McSpadden

Bert L. McSpadden

Jul 14, 2025

Bert Leon McSpadden, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 18, 1936, in Navasota, Texas, Bert was the youngest of four children. At nineteen, Bert chose to join the Marine Corps rather than attend college to pursue his passions for music and history. He proudly served in the United...

Gabriel Leroy Jenks

Gabriel Leroy Jenks

Jul 12, 2025

Gabriel Leroy Jenks

Beloved Son, Brother, Friend, and Adventurer

November 23, 2004 – July 11, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Gabriel Leroy Jenks, on July 11, 2025. He was just 20 years old.

Gabriel was born on November 23, 2004, in Omaha, Nebraska, and from his very first breath, he lived life with...

Ray Lee D'Armond, Sr.

Ray Lee D'Armond, Sr.

Jul 12, 2025

Ray Lee D'Armond Sr., 95, died July 12, 2025 at Sunrise of Leawood Senior Living, in Leawood, KS. He was born on October 1, 1929 in Collinsville, OK, the son of Albert and Lucille (Palmberg) D’Armond.

Ray married Sue Dollard in Collinsville, OK in 1949 and they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before Sue’s passing in 2014. After traveling...

Dominic Jude Ebberts

Dominic Jude Ebberts

Jul 11, 2025

Dominic Jude Ebberts, a beloved son, brother, grandson, godson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 22. Born on August 2, 2002 in Denver, Colorado, Dominic’s smile and laugh were his best features and will be missed the most.

Dominic is survived by his loving family: parents Michael & Kathleen...

Marilyn Joan Grover

Marilyn Joan Grover

Jul 11, 2025

Marilyn Joan (Schugart) Grover, of Olathe, Ks., passed away on July 11, 2025. Marilyn was born on June 2, 1940, in Great Bend, Ks., to Fred and Velma Schugart. She married Delbert Grover August 26, 1958, and the couple spent most of their lives in Great Bend, Ks., and later in Olathe, Ks. She was preceded in death by her...

Donald R. Brown

Donald R. Brown

Jul 11, 2025

Donald R. Brown, 72, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at home on July 11, 2025 after battling Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

He worked as a draftsman and eventually Project Manager for the companies Pritchard, Black & Veatch, and Burns & McDonell before retiring in 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil R. & Lucy...

Marilyn "Lyn" Palmer

Marilyn "Lyn" Palmer

Jul 10, 2025

Marilyn “Lyn” Palmer was born in Omaha, NE, on March 23, 1936, to her doting parents, Charlie and Kathaleen Lonergan. She grew up in Kansas City and often reminisced about her blissful childhood and deep admiration for her older sister, Patty.

Her early claim to fame came when she was featured in the local paper for teaching her fox terrier, Dixie,...

Donald Joseph LaBelle

Donald Joseph LaBelle

Jul 9, 2025

Donald Joseph LaBelle, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Grace LaBelle.

Don grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, attended Westport High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas, where he met his wife, Sharon. Following...

Wayne E Scott

Wayne E Scott

Jul 9, 2025

Wayne E. Scott, 91, of Macks Creek, MO (formerly of Overland Park, KS), passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1934, in Tunas, MO, to Elmer and Esther Scott. Known for his generous spirit and lively presence, Wayne touched countless lives with his warmth and humor.

He attended school in Tunas and graduated from Macks Creek...

William H. Needels

William H. Needels

Jul 9, 2025

William H “Bill” Needels age 84 of Olathe, Kansas went to be with his heavenly Father on July 9, 2025.

Bill, who was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, graduated from Southeast High School in the class of 1958. He received his bachelors from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO in 1962 where he was a member of Sigma...

Matthew Ryan David

Matthew Ryan David

Jul 8, 2025

Matthew Ryan David's musical talents were added to the symphonies of Heaven on July 8th, 2025. At the age of almost 32, he became a hero by selflessly giving the gift of life to people on the organ transplant wait lists. Though for our family, 32 years will never be enough, what a vibrant life he lived while here. Matthew...

Wayne Reidy

Wayne Reidy

Jul 8, 2025

Wayne R. Reidy, 82, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Wayne was born on July 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He moved with his family to Kansas City when he was a young boy, where he spent the majority of his life.

After attending high school, Wayne explored various jobs before answering the call...

Kendell Leslie Voth

Kendell Leslie Voth

Jul 7, 2025

Kendell Leslie Voth, 81, of Overland Park, KS passed away Monday July 7, 2025. Services for Ken will be held Saturday, July 19, 10:30am at Community Covenant Church, 15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219

Ken was born November 10, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, to Orville and Frances Voth. He grew up on a farm in Newton, attending a one...

John Michael Pippert

John Michael Pippert

Jul 7, 2025

John Michael Pippert, of Overland Park, went to be with his Heavenly Father July 7, 2025, following a short illness and heart failure.

He was born to Ronald and Mary Pippert on June 27, 1967, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He was the second of two sons. John attended Brookridge Elementary followed by Blue Valley Middle School and High School, in Overland...

Nicola E. Howell

Nicola E. Howell

Jul 4, 2025

Nicola E. Howell, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1951 in St. Louis , Missouri to Samuel and Phyllis (Genova) Howell.

Nick grew up in North St. Louis County and went to Riverview Gardens HS. He enlisted in the Marine Corp after high school and served during the Vietnam War....

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