Obituaries

Roxane Elane Percell

Roxane Elane Percell

Jun 28, 2025

Roxane Elane Percell, born on October 16, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. Roxane lived a life marked by dedication and passion, both in her professional career and personal interests.

Roxane served honorably in the United States Army, embodying the spirit of commitment and service to her country. Following her military service, she had...

Richard L Strecker

Richard L Strecker

Jun 28, 2025

Richard (Rick) Lee Strecker, age 67, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025.

Rick was born on March 7, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, to William and Theresa (Boos) Strecker. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and attended St. Matthew’s grade school. He graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1976, where he...

Neil Frederick Logback

Neil Frederick Logback

Jun 27, 2025

Neil Frederick Logback of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on June 27, 2025, following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was the 3rd son of Leonard Adolf Logback and Alice Sophia Ericson Logback.

Neil was born in Mentor, Kansas on March 26, 1939. Most of his elementary school years were spent at Mt. Hope School, a one-room schoolhouse near Lindsborg....

Roger Lee Sharp

Roger Lee Sharp

Jun 27, 2025

Roger Lee Sharp, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home in Topeka, Kansas.

Roger was born on June 7, 1966, in Conway Springs, Kansas, to Larry and Eileen (Roths) Sharp. He grew up in Silver Lake with his parents and six siblings: Shari, Daniel, Catherine, Cynthia, Christina, and Stacy. Raised Catholic, Roger carried a deep faith...

Cornelius Wayne Barnes

Cornelius Wayne Barnes

Jun 27, 2025

Cornelius "Poopsie" Wayne Barnes, age 54, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at his family's home in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born September 18, 1970 in Wichita, Kansas to Joyce and Clyde Barnes.  Poopsie was a life-long resident of Olathe, where he graduated from Olathe North High School.

Poopsie will always be remembered for his head-strong determination, his infectious laugh, his...

Cynthia Y. Benson

Cynthia Y. Benson

Jun 27, 2025

Cynthia Yutuc Benson, born on June 4, 1945, in Manila, Philippines, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas.

Cynthia dedicated her professional life to the field of human resources, serving as a Human Resources Manager for an Insurance Education and Certification company until her retirement. Throughout her career, she was known for her unwavering commitment to fostering a...

Dorotha Lee Kieffaber

Dorotha Lee Kieffaber

Jun 22, 2025

Dorotha Lee Kieffaber, 92 of Olathe, Kansas passed away on June 22, 2025 at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, Kansas.

Dorotha was born May 30, 1933 (the “real” Memorial Day) in Polo, Missouri to Lawrence E. and Susie S. Robison, who preceded her in death, as well as 8 siblings and one grandson. She graduated from Polo High School and then moved...

Kenneth Raymond Rollins

Kenneth Raymond Rollins

Jun 21, 2025

Kenneth Raymond Rollins, 65, was born to Raymond and Joanna Rollins (Klepac) on 2/28/1960 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the oldest of three kids. He lived in Wichita and in Huntsville, Alabama before moving to KC in 1970.

He started working at age 14 and he was able to save enough money to purchase a 1974 Chevy SuperSport that was the...

Reginald Maurice Moultrie

Reginald Maurice Moultrie

Jun 18, 2025

Reginald M. Moultrie, age 69, of Olathe KS, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18th, 2025. His wife and soulmate, Ms. Louise Lake-Moultrie, was by his side.

Born on January 11th, 1956 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the proud son of (late) Sergeant Major (Reverend) Samuel F. Moultrie and Mrs. Ethel T. Moultrie....

Oscar Dell Smith

Oscar Dell Smith

Jun 17, 2025

Oscar D. Smith, 100, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on June 17, 2025. He was born in Chadron, Nebraska on October 31, 1924 to Oscar C. and Della H. Marburger. At four years of age, he was adopted by Louis D. and Mary F. Smith of Spearfish, South Dakota where he was raised and graduated from High School in 1942.

Oscar...

Emery Carl Hinkhouse, Jr.

Emery Carl Hinkhouse, Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

We celebrate the Life of Emery Carl Hinkhouse Jr. (better known as Hink by most).

 Born in Correctionville, Iowa on December 18, 1917, little did the world understand the grit and determination he would exemplify throughout his life. He maintained high moral and ethical behavior and was a lifelong church member. 

As a child he moved from tenant farm to tenant farm...

Arjan Singh

Arjan Singh

Jun 15, 2025

Arjan Singh, a dedicated farmer and passionate poet, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 88 in Spring Hill, Kansas.

Born on October 15, 1936, in India, he embodied a hard-working spirit that defined both his personal and professional life.

With a lifelong desire for education, Arjan Singh believed in the power of knowledge and continuously sought to...

William George Dritlein

William George Dritlein

Jun 14, 2025

William (Bill) George Dritlein, 77, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to Warren and Marjorie (Crockatt) Dritlein.

Bill is survived by his children, Dana (David) Nolte, Michael (Marisa) Dritlein, Jamie (Derrick) Patton; grandchildren, Brooke (Jared) Nance, Drake Patton, Julia Patton, Jillian Patton, Solana (Bridget) Severs, Miranda Nolte,...

Melody Ann Kelley

Melody Ann Kelley

Jun 14, 2025

Melody Ann Kelley, age 57, of Olathe, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, under care of KU hospice, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 19, 1967, in Oakes, ND, a daughter of Darrell Hill and Myrna Ferm. 

Melody was a member of Westside Church of the Nazarene. She grew up in Oakes, ND, where...

Bernadine "Babe" Eileen Whitacre

Bernadine "Babe" Eileen Whitacre

Jun 13, 2025

Bernadine (Babe) Whitacre, 98, passed away on June 13, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Babe was a beloved wife and mother.  She dedicated her life to her family.

In the late 1970's, she began volunteering as a secretary at St. Paul Catholic Church.  In the early 1980's, she became an employee of St. Paul as secretary/bookkeeper until 2000 when she...

Mary Alean (Brant) Baxter

Mary Alean (Brant) Baxter

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Alean (Brant) Baxter, passed away after complications from dementia, on June 10, 2025. Mary was born on May 8, 1940 in Knob Noster, Missouri to Helen Alean (Strickland) Brant and Emerson Leo Brant. She grew up on the family farm there, and attended Knob Noster High School, graduating in 1958.

Soon after graduating, Mary moved to Warrensburg, MO and lived...

William Dell Forrester

William Dell Forrester

Jun 10, 2025

William (Bill) Dell Forrester, age 76, of Olathe, KS passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in his Olathe home. He was born December 22, 1948 in Kansas City, MO son of the late Melvin and Maree (Rogers) Forrester. On July 4th, 2002, in Olathe Bill married Jeannette Ann Novogradic Redmond who preceded him in death on November 14, 2011....

David Pierce Peterson

David Pierce Peterson

Jun 9, 2025

We mourn the loss of David Pierce Peterson, who passed away on June 9, 2025 at 77 years of age. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, & friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on October 27, 1947, David lived a full life with family and friends. After graduation, he served his country in...

Samuel Alexander Byers

Samuel Alexander Byers

Jun 7, 2025

Samuel Alexander Byers was born August 12, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Paul and Kelly Byers. He passed away June 7th, 2025.

Sam was truly our shining light and embraced life with great gusto. His spirit was infectious to all those who knew him, whether for a moment or for a lifetime.

Sam grew up in Leawood, Kansas, sharing...

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