Dr. Watson Blankenship
Nov 5, 2017
Dr. Jacob Watson Blankenship was born in Denison, Texas, on March 6, 1933. He passed away on November 5, 2017, from this life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Jake met and married his wife, Helen McDonald, on October 8, 1954. He earned 3 degrees including his Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Science Education. He was...
Braden Dale Robertson
Nov 4, 2017
Braden Dale Robertson, 16, of Olathe, passed away on November 4, 2017. He was born February 19, 2001 to Jason and Kristin (King) Robertson. Braden spent his early years in Iowa enjoying the small town Orange City life. He loved to ride bikes, play with his friends, attend county fairs, and name off all of the farm implements by make...
Danielle E. Roseberry
Nov 3, 2017
Danielle E. Roseberry, 40, of Olathe, KS passed Fri Nov. 3, 2017."Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." This quote embodies the life Danielle led. Danielle was born February 15, 1977 in Fayetteville, NC to Dennis and Dianne Bond. In 1978, Danielle and her family moved back to...
Nellie Mae Thurman
Oct 30, 2017
Nellie Mae Thurman, 87, passed away October 30, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Olathe, KS, where she was recuperating from a broken hip. Nellie was born November 25, 1929, to William and Elsie Campbell in Valley Falls, KS and relocated to Lenexa in her teenage years. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1947. Nellie was...
Richard C. Gevertz
Oct 30, 2017
Rich was born in Farmington, NM on March 29, 1961 to Harry and Ann Gevertz. His family relocated to El Paso, Texas where he graduated from Coronado High School, Class of 1979. He was active in sports where he excelled in baseball and football. He graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a degree in Business and Marketing.Rich had a passion...
Mary Elizabeth Weissenfluh
Oct 30, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Weissenfluh, 100, of Olathe, passed away on October 30, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1917 to Thurston and Lura (Shepard) Page in Slater, MO. Mary grew up in Slater, MO and graduated from Slater High School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the American Women's Business Association, St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, and the...
Karen Kay Parkins
Oct 29, 2017
Karen Kay Parkins passed away suddenly on October 29, 2017. She was born October 22, 1961 to the Reverend Richard and Norma Johnson in Danvers Massachusetts. As a proud "Army Brat" she traveled with her family throughout her childhood, living in California, New York, Europe, and Texas. She attended AFCENT American School in Brunssum, The Netherlands, and graduated from Copperas...
Gussie Irene Davis
Oct 29, 2017
Gussie I. Lackey Davis, 94, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at Olathe Medical Center on October 29, 2017.Gussie was born January 10, 1923, in Hillsdale, Kansas, to Thomas F. Lackey and Elsie E. Savage.Gussie married Dean Davis of Olathe, Kansas, and together they became the parents of eight children: Gary, Alan, Dennis, Darlene, Richard, Bud, Denise, and Patty Davis. They...
Rebecca Jean Mathias
Oct 28, 2017
In Loving Memory of Rebecca Jean (Becky) Mathias1946 – 2017Committed to God via an unshakable faith in Jesus her Messiah, punctuated by a welcoming smile and sunny disposition to anyone she had the privilege to meet, Becky Mathias, 71, of South Kansas City, was welcomed into Paradise by her Lord early in the morning on October 28, 2017. Becky was...
Larry Michael Fencyk
Oct 27, 2017
Larry Michael Fencyk, 69, passed away on October 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kristy; daughters Molly McKenney (Rich), Katie Fencyk; and grandchildren Colin and Peyton McKenney. He is also survived by his parents, John and Mary Fencyk; sisters Janet Martin (Brian), Jeanne Allen (James); nieces, nephews and his good friend Tom Jennison. There will be a private...
Nancy Maria Villareal- Hazel
Oct 27, 2017
How do you even begin to tell the story of a life so well lived? Of someone so loved. Of someone who left us way too soon. I suppose you just talk about her. About all of the traits that made her everyone's best friend; that made her my best friend.Nancy was beautiful inside and out. She was always smiling,...
Sydney Lippman
Oct 24, 2017
Sydney Altschuler Lippman passed away on Oct. 24, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. She celebrated her 94th birthday this year. She was born and raised in Kansas City and graduated from Southwest High School. She lived most of her life in Kansas City but spent some years in Long Boat Key, Florida before returning...
Delores Jean Scott
Oct 22, 2017
Delores Jean "Jeannie" Scott, 82, of Overland Park, passed away on October 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Delores was born November 28, 1934 in Beagle, KS to Mamie and Delbert Stout.In 1952, she married Donald Cousins, who preceded her in death.In 1984, she married Wayne E. Scott, of the home, who survives her.Delores attended business college...
Eleanor Marie Dye
Oct 21, 2017
Girded by a faith-and-family-filled life, punctuated by effortless elegance and a perpetually sunny disposition, Eleanor Marie Dye, 94, of Lenexa, made her journey to Heaven Oct. 21, 2017.She was born Sept. 13, 1923, to Cecil and Faith (Hull) Allison in Sioux City, Iowa, and grew up in and around Kechi, Kansas, just north of Wichita. When in grade school, she...
Brandon Lawrence Wilske
Oct 20, 2017
Brandon Lawrence Wilske, 30, of Olathe, passed away on October 20, 2017. He was born on April 13, 1987 to Steven and Susan Wilske in Springfield, MO. Brandon graduated High School in Harrison, AR and went on to graduate from Wyotech in Laramie, WY with a Bachelor's Degree. After graduating, he worked for Kenworth as a semi mechanic. Brandon later...
Pamela F. Zobkiw
Oct 19, 2017
Pamela Fay Zobkiw, 69, of Olathe, passed away on October 19, 2017 at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing & Rehab. She was born on April 11, 1948 to Elgie and Marcella Maiden in Leavenworth, KS. Pamela worked as a legal clerk, receptionist, and homemaker. On September 6, 1973, she married Michael Zobkiw. She was a member of the Corvette Club KC, Book...
Pamela J. Cunningham
Oct 18, 2017
Pamela J. Cunningham, 70, of Mission, KS, was called home on October 18, 2017. She was born on June 26, 1947 in Springfield, MO. She graduated from St. Agnes High School, and attended Maryville University in St. Louis, MO where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She said many times that her greatest joy in life was being...
Raymond W. Burnett
Oct 15, 2017
Raymond W. Burnett, 83, of Olathe, KS passes away Sunday, October 15, 2017.Raymond was born August 11, 1934 in Olathe, KS to Vina Burnett. He attended school in Olathe prior to joining the Air Force.Upon returning to Olathe, Raymond was joined in marriage to Venita Crain. They were blessed with 6 children.Raymond worked as a custodian for the school district...
Mary Patricia Fischer
Oct 12, 2017
Mary Pat (Kirkland) Fischer, 59, of Olathe, KS Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday morning October 12, 2017.Mary Pat was born August 15, 1958 in Salina, KS to John and Ethel Kirkland. She attended Minneapolis High School, graduating in 1976. Mary Pat attended Kansas State University, but finished her college education at Cloud County Community College. She...
Anna May Richardson
Oct 8, 2017
Anna (Riggs) Richardson, 68, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017. Anna was born on August 27, 1949 to Howard Charles and Everill (Eve) Ann Riggs in Iola, Kansas. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Shawnee, KS and recently attended the 50th year reunion, celebrating with former classmates from the area. She also studied business...
