Obituaries
Gwen B. Miller
Jun 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Gwen Miller announces her passing on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 96 in Topeka, Kansas.She was born in Eldon, Missouri on September 13th, 1922. Gwen grew up near the town of Akinsville, Missouri on her grandfather's farm. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Fortuna High...
Peter Gary Rich
Jun 24, 2019
Peter G. Rich, 73, Olathe, KS, died peacefully on June 24, 2019. A celebration of life will be held Saturday on June 29th at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Golf Course (11099 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, Kansas). In leu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aberdeen Village (17500 W. 119th Street, Olathe, KS 66061) or the University...
Joanne "Jojo" Turley
Jun 21, 2019
JoAnne "Jojo" Turley, 75, of Olathe passed away June 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and was reunited in heaven with her son Stephen, her brother Stephen, her grandmother Mary, and her parents.She was born on July 21, 1943, to Harvey Joseph and Ethil Lou Evans in Kansas City, Missouri. She resided in Johnson County for the remainder of...
Doris M. Temple
Jun 21, 2019
Doris Marilyn Temple, 87, of Olathe, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019. She was born on March 25, 1932 to George and Ima (Jaycox) Heldt in Alcester, SD. Doris grew up in Hawarden, IA where she attended school and learned her strong midwestern values.After a brief career working for the airlines, she was married in 1954. She then dedicated...
Ford Neal Bohl
Jun 19, 2019
Born in Georgetown, Ohio, Ford was just 17 when he volunteered and entered the US Naval V-5 Aviation Program. In 1944, his Naval unit was sent from Georgetown to the University of Kansas in the V-12 program. While Ford thought Kansas was going to be the Wild West, he was surprised to find Lawrence quite civilized. Upon his discharge to...
Ruth Elizabeth Smutz
Jun 18, 2019
Ruth Elizabeth Smutz, 94, of Olathe, KS passed away on June 18, 2019. She was born on December 16, 1924 to Harry and Harriet (James) Day in Springfield, IL. Ruth grew up in Centralia and Carbondale, IL. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Illinois. Several years later she married the man who would be her...
Scott D. Richart
Jun 17, 2019
Scott D. Richart, 66, of Olathe, KS, passed away on June 17, 2019.Scott was born on August 10, 1952, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to parents William and Sara (Dubs) Richart. Scott was a member of Faxon Kenmar United Methodist Church, the Boy Scouts, and the Loyalsock Lancer Choir. He graduated from Loyalsock Senior High school in 1970.After receiving his master's degree...
Gladice Budlong
Jun 17, 2019
Gladice Budlong, 72, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 17, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1947 to Roopnarine Pancham and Rose (Sakoor) Pancham at Borde Navre, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. On September 12, 1992, she married Rickey Allan Budlong, and they made their home in Overland Park KS. Gladice worked as a Lead assembler for...
Toni Lea Carroll
Jun 17, 2019
Toni Lea Carroll, 55, of Olathe, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center, surrounded by her family.She was born December 17, 1963 to Richard and Rebecca (McAfee) Morris at Bethany Medical Center in Kansas.Toni was an RN, and attended Kansas City Kansas Community College. Throughout her career, she worked at Bethany Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical...
Jimmy Lee Sands
Jun 16, 2019
Jimmy Lee Sands, 89, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away June 16, 2019. Jimmy was born April 27, 1930 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Melvin and Verna Sands. He graduated from Coffeyville High School in 1948 and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951 where he was stationed with the Occupational Forces in Germany. Following his honorable discharge in 1955, he met...
Anita Hanzlick
Jun 16, 2019
Anita Hanzlick, 72, of Olathe, passed away on June 16, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1947 to Ludwig and Margaret (Beiker) Berning in Scott City, KS. She was born and raised on the family farm east of Marienthal, KS. She went to grade school at Marienthal and high school at St Marys of the Plains in Dodge City....
Anna L. Schlagel
Jun 14, 2019
Anna L. Schlagel, wife of Harold E. Schlagel and mother of Ruth, George, Ralph, and Theresa died on Friday June 14, 2019 at the age of 98.Anna was born September 7, 1920 in Lenexa, KS to Victor and Marie (Verbeke) Brulez who immigrated from Belgium to America in the early 1900s. Anna finished her formal education when she graduated from...
Dorothy Marie Mcbee
Jun 14, 2019
Dorothy McBee, 94, of Overland Park, passed away on June 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on August 15, 1924 to Riley C. and Jessie (Schultz) Briggs. Dorothy grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and met her future husband while working at The Dime Store, where Bill would come in...
Gary L. Burrell
Jun 12, 2019
Gary Leon Burrell, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2019, after an extended battle with Parkinson's disease. Gary was born on August 24, 1937 to Leslie and Ruth Burrell in Wichita, Kansas. Along with his sister, Dolores, and brother, Don, Gary enjoyed simple family times throughout his childhood, including Sunday afternoon visits with family, picnics at...
Joanne Vera Fales
Jun 10, 2019
Joanne Vera Fales, 87, of Overland Park, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born on October 6, 1931 to George and Johannette (Messerschmidt) Barranger in Baltimore, Maryland. Joanne lived in the Baltimore area and raised her four children, before moving to Leawood, Kansas in 1973 with her husband, John, and their children. She enjoyed traveling the country...
James Freier Gervais
Jun 8, 2019
James Freier Gervais, 74, of Olathe KS (formerly of Chicago IL), passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1944 to Joseph F. and Dorothy (Freier) Gervais Sr., in Chicago IL.Jim served our country in the United States Army during 1965-1967 where he was stationed in Germany. He married Carol Ann Gervais (Yelli) on September...
Blanche Dellihoue Hunter
Jun 8, 2019
Blanche Dellihoue Hunter, 78, of Olathe, KS, passed away at 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Overland Park Regional Center in Overland Park, KS.Visitation will be held June 15, 2019 from 10:30 am - 11:00 am at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 801 Market St., Bloomington, IL and the funeral service will start at 11:00 am. The repast will...
Marilyn Debrine
Jun 7, 2019
Marilyn DeBrine, 79, of Olathe, KS passed away on June 7, 2019 in Olathe KS surrounded by friends and family. Visitation will be held at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS on June 11, 2019 from 6:30–8:00 PM with the Rosary starting at 6:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on June 12, 2019...
Vincent Werkowitch
Jun 6, 2019
Vincent Werkowitch, 67, of Olathe, passed away on June 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born on May 13, 1952 to John G. and Zona C. (Blackburn) Werkowitch in Kansas City, MO.Vince Retired as Major of Operations on 03/11/2005 for the Johnson County Sheriff's Office after 32 years of service. His accomplishments are as follows: Vince...
Kile Wayne Jordan
Jun 5, 2019
Kile Wayne Jordan, 56, of Olathe, passed away on June 5, 2019 at Ascension Via Christy Hospital in Manhattan, KS.A full obituary will be provided shortly. Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family.
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