Obituaries
Gerard M Lavin
Aug 7, 2025
Gerard Aloysius Michael Lavin, a loving husband and father, and a revered business leader, passed away on Aug. 7, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 82. He was a good man, overflowing with generosity, faith and love. Jerry loved GOD, Ellen, their children and their grandchildren, and their families and friends.
Born on Oct. 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, New...
Kay Lynn Tilburg
Aug 6, 2025
Kay Lynn (Ottman) Tilburg
October 19, 1947 – August 6th, 2025
Kay Lynn Tilburg, a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on 12:08 am August 6th, 2025 at the age of 77 in Overland Park, Kansas due to liver cancer. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and love for both people and nature.
Kay was born on...
Arnulfo Virgen Alvizar
Aug 6, 2025
El servicio de Arnulfo Virgen Alvizar se transmitirá en vivo ala hora programada haja click aquí para para ver el servicio en vivo ARNULFO VIRGEN ALVIZAR,de 85 años y residente de Veracruz, México falleció el día 6 de agosto 2025 alas 12 am ,Nació el 6 de agosto de 1940 hijo de Juan virgen y Francisca Alvizar, Arnulfo trabajaba en...
Isabelle Kruep
Aug 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Mary Isabelle Kruep
Isabelle Kruep was born on October 24, 1934. She was married to the love of her life, Roger, for 40 years prior to his passing in 2023. She is survived by her 4 children, 3 step- children, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and her loving dog, Teddy.
Isabelle grew up in Olathe and attended Olathe High School....
John "Kent" Yeager
Aug 4, 2025
John Kent "Kent" Yeager, age 72, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Born on June 7, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska, Kent’s family moved to Mission, Kansas in 1955. Kent grew up with a passion for sports, learned from his brother Larry, and a gift for connecting with people. He attended Shawnee Mission North High School, where he excelled...
Joyce Pearl Wagster
Aug 4, 2025
Joyce Pearl Wagster, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 84. Born on December 26, 1940, in Apalachicola, Florida, Joyce lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.
Joyce devoted many years of her life to a career as...
Jesus Emiliano Vargas Figueroa
Aug 3, 2025
Con dolor en nuestro corazon anunciamos la partida de nuestro amado hijo Jesus Emiliano Vargas Figueroa , a la corta edad de 3 años.
Aun que su tiempo a nuestro lado fue corto, el amor y la alegria que compartio con nosotros se mantendra en nuetros corazones por siempre.
Jesus Emiliano fue una luz en nuestras vidas, una pequeña alma de sonrisa...
Marcia B. Albright
Aug 3, 2025
Marcia B. Albright, 80, passed away on Aug. 3, 2025, at Evergreen Community of Johnson County in Olathe, KS.
Marcia Ann Bloom was born on Feb. 28, 1945, to Richard and Jean Bloom of Albion, NY. Marcia graduated with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University in 1967 and worked for the Rochester (NY) Democrat & Chronicle and Times-Union newspapers until...
Brett Michael Bacon
Aug 3, 2025
Brett Michael Bacon, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed Financial Advisor with LFS Wealth Advisors, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born on September 11, 1986, to John and Melanie Bacon of Olathe, KS, Brett's life was a testament to his faith in Jesus Christ and dedication to both family and profession.
Brett graduated from Olathe South High School in 2005...
Katherine A. Dunski
Aug 2, 2025
Our angel, Katherine A. Dunski, age 96, of Overland Park, KS, received her wings on August 2, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1929, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Joseph and Mary (Rupcic) Serdar. Known lovingly as Mom, Katie, Gram, and Kay, she lived life fully until the very end. She taught us countless lessons we will carry with us...
Marjorie Ann Blasche
Aug 2, 2025
Marjorie Ann Blasche, 73, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Henry and Marjorie (Ward) Stein.
Marjorie, known to the family as Ann, grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Bishop Hogan High School. She met John Blasche while working at the Hallmark Cards...
Clifford Haviland
Aug 1, 2025
Clifford “Cliff” Carl Haviland, 80, was born July 3rd, 1945 in Saratoga Spring, NY and passed away with family by his side on August 1st, 2025 in Overland Park, KS.
Cliff had a unique childhood as an "army brat" traveling across the US and Germany, eventually settling in Kansas City, Kansas. He served in the Air Force, being stationed at Hickman...
Eloise Jane Frey
Aug 1, 2025
Eloise Jane Frey was born and raised in Higginsville, Missouri to Dena Mabel and Leslie Waltmar Hader. She was born on October 29, 1930, toward the beginning of the Great Depression. The strength of her mother, father, family, and community took the challenges of that era and transformed them into the character, wisdom, and love that Eloise lived and shared...
Stephen Arthur Goss
Jul 30, 2025
Stephen Arthur Goss passed away on July 30, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Born on April 14, 1961, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Hugh Arthur Goss, Jr. and Jeanette (Frankenstein) Goss, Steve was the third born of four children. When Steve was a young boy, he and his family moved to Connecticut. Steve graduated from Simsbury High School in 1979 and...
Franklin Virdus Alton
Jul 27, 2025
Franklin Virdus Alton (1939-2025)
Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died at age 86 on July 27th, 2025.
Virdus was born in Little Sioux, Iowa in 1939 to Hays and Alice Alton. He was the youngest of seven children. In his youth, Virdus enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He graduated from Little Sioux High School in 1956.
Virdus married his high school sweetheart, Patricia...
Eliana Grace Day
Jul 25, 2025
Eliana Grace Day was born on July 23, 2025 at 24 weeks old, to Seth and Staci Day. She went to Heaven to be with our Father on July 25, 2025. Eliana Grace passed peacefully in her mother’s arms. Eliana Grace was her parents little light and blessing and she will continue to be for her family.
Eliana Grace was wanted...
Darlene Lou Small
Jul 25, 2025
Darlene Gilman Small, 94, Overland Park, passed away on July 25, 2025.
Darlene was born in Lebo, Kansas on December 2, 1930 to Lee and Luella Gilman.
She moved to Olivet, Kansas at age 4 and graduated from Olivet High School. She attended the Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. She began her teaching career at age 17 when she taught...
Daryl Lee Cox
Jul 25, 2025
Daryl Lee Cox, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas to Eldon and Alma (Johnson) Cox.
Daryl grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents moved to Lee’s Summit in 1970. Daryl attended Lee’s Summit High School and graduated in 1972.
Daryl met his wife, Cecelia,...
Linda Fay Link
Jul 23, 2025
Linda Fay Link, age 72, of Overland Park, KS, died at home on hospice on 7/23/25. She was born in Osage City, KS, to Winston and Margaret (Regenold) Morehead. She graduated from Kansas State University. She married the late Kipton Smutz and had two children, Todd and Angela (deceased). In 2005 she married Tim Link and became the beloved stepmother...
Tammy Eugenia Williams
Jul 22, 2025
Tammy Eugenia Williams, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born to Thomas “Tommy” Eady and Evelyn Williams on September 5, 1964 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She later moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she grew up and attended Southeast High School class of 1982.
Tammy was a cheerleader, a natural athlete and model. She...
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